The violin maker

(Luthier: A craftsperson who builds and repairs string instruments that have a neck and a sound box, for example a violin or viola.) “Maybe I can make and sell enough...

How-To

Managing tidal fishery changes

Bass are bass wherever they roam, but tidal fisheries have different rules for key parts of the game. Compared to the reservoirs and natural lakes that dominate the mainstream bass...

Goodbye, Mr. Lonnie

I lost a good friend on Friday when Lonnie Stanley died. A lot of people lost a good friend on Friday when Lonnie Stanley died. That’s because, as far as I...

Staying sharp back in Canada

This year has been a busy one for all of us. Back in March, I returned home after the first couple tournaments of the Bassmaster Elite Series season, but it...

Gear

Gear Review: Bajio Bales Beach Sunglasses

WHAT IS IT? Bajio Bales Beach Sunglasses  WHAT SETS IT APART? The Bajio Bales Beach frame is a large size frame that will give you full coverage from the sun...

Daily Limit: Look back at 2021 Elites

Even though there were glitches, the 2021 Bassmaster Elite Series season went off without a hitch. The weather played a major factor as fog, storms and high water threw curveballs...

Look past the obvious

Here in my hometown of Birmingham, Ala., there is a 1,050-acre impoundment called Lake Purdy, from which the surrounding areas draw their drinking water. The lake is accessible only by...

Inside Bassmaster Podcast

Podcast: The Seth Feider Story

The 2021 Bassmaster Angler of the Year Seth Feider is the star in this episode. Learn how Feider got his start, and hear stories about the early days of his...

How-To

Hackney’s utilitarian swim strategy

Greg Hackney appreciates options, but he’s also a fan of simplicity, especially when it comes to his swim jig tactics. A true utility player, this narrow-nosed jig is made to...

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