Bass fishing is a funny sport

The 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season is complete, and I squeaked back into the field for 2027 by the skin of my teeth. Thankfully, I finished 70th in the...

Gear Review: CrushCity Avatar Shad

WHAT IS IT? CrushCity Avatar Shad WHAT SETS IT APART? Debuting at ICAST, CrushCity’s new 4-inch swimbait is made of buoyant Super Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE), which combines rubber’s flexibility, extreme...

My season chasing AOY

This year was one of my best seasons on the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series, even though the schedule didn’t look like one that would favor a run at Bassmaster Angler...

Land of giants: Early fall transition

The summer-to-fall transition can be an imprecise period, with weather patterns determining exact timing. Bass will be shifting from their warm-season patterns to new areas based on changes in temperature,...

The Senko — 30 years and counting

When Gary Yamamoto introduced the Senko 30 years ago, he knew it would catch fish. What he didn’t know was the impact its simple design would have on our industry...

The rise of fall

I can understand why so many people consider spring to be the season of new beginnings. The weather starts warming up in spring, nature starts to blossom, a new tournament...

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