I did not see St. Clair coming
The 2025 Yokohama Tire Bassmaster Elite at Lake St. Clair was such a special tournament. It meant a lot to me. I had no indication I could win that thing...
Bass fishing in Spain
When I began fishing professionally, I didn’t realize it would take me to Taiwan, Japan, Italy, France, London, South America and other amazing destinations. Most trips come about at the...
Daily Limit: Miller zaps second-hand La Crosse monster
Chris Miller caught the same lunker smallmouth that Casey Goode weighed in a year ago.
Back in the game
Man, it feels good to say it. I’m back. Well, almost. Close enough. Editor’s note: Patrick out with enlarged heart After everything that has happened this year, just knowing I...
My Finest Hour: New starts Elite career on top
While Bassmaster Elite pros strive for excellence throughout each event, the right combination of variables occasionally align to create the opportunity for superlative performance.
Gear Review: Bizz Baits Baby Cutter Craw
WHAT IS IT? Bizz Baits Baby Cutter Craw WHAT SETS IT APART? Bizz Baits’ new Baby Cutter Craw takes realism and movement to the next level with a compact 3.25-inch...
FFS or Spot-Lock?
We’ve seen a lot of technological advancements over the years in both trolling motors and electronics. In those early days of tournament angling it was a big deal when anglers...
Meyer’s quest for a 10-pound smallmouth
Many Elite pros spend the offseason trying to bag a trophy buck. In October, I transition from competitive fishing to casting for trophy bass. When I lived in California, I...
Matt Arey on Guntersville: The Soul of the Toyota Owners Event
When you pull into Lake Guntersville this time of year, you can feel the hum of anticipation. The Tennessee River fog hangs low over the mats, the hum of outboards...
Planning for next year’s changes
I’m sure I’m like most Bassmaster Elite Series anglers in that I’ve spent a good amount of time thinking about the 2026 season — specifically, the new rules regarding forward-facing...
