Luck of the draw
Ask any competitor on tournament day where they’d like to be in the takeoff order and “earlier the better” will normally be their response. Competitive drive combined with the excitement...
Zaldain talks heavy metal and uprooted eel grass prior to Guntersville Elite
Thanks to early sunrises and late sunsets, most pros have logged 13-hour practice days in preparation for the Berkley Bassmaster Elite on Guntersville that begins Thursday. Chris Zaldain was certainly...
Gear
Gear Review: Plano EDGE Crankbait
WHAT IS IT? Plano EDGE Crankbait Small WHAT SETS IT APART? Rust preventative technology is molded into the base. The Dri-Loc watertight seal keeps rust from forming, while preventing water...
B.A.S.S. announces inaugural High School Combine to debut this fall
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. officials announced today that 100 high school anglers will have the opportunity to showcase their talents in front of colleges during the inaugural Abu Garcia Bassmaster...
Persistence pays off at James River
As I drove from my Bassmaster Opens victory at the James River back to Alabama for the next Elite Series tournament, I thought about the meaning of this one. It’s...
Arey: Guntersville’s exceptional water clarity altering patterns
Matt Arey’s not saying Guntersville’s water clarity is anywhere near that of the bottled water for sale at the lake’s iconic Waterfront Bay Grocery and Tackle store. But he will...
7 ways to follow the Guntersville Elite
The Bassmaster Elite Series heads to Scottsboro, Ala., on May 20-23, 2021, for the Berkley Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville. Takeoff each day is at 6:30 a.m. ET and weigh-ins will...
Bless the bank beaters
I see a lot of comments on social media these days suggesting B.A.S.S. should explore the idea of banning forward-facing, real-time electronics like Garmin LiveScope, Lowrance LiveSight and the much-rumored...
Go Out{side} by Bassmaster inspires, educates families on outdoor exploration
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — As more people reconnect with each other and nature, B.A.S.S. has announced a new lifestyle brand created to inspire and educate families as they begin exploring the great outdoors....
Seasonal diversity on tap for Lake Guntersville Elite
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — As Gerald Swindle contemplates northeast Alabama’s spring weather patterns, he’s expecting a familiar tune with a couple of different notes at the Berkley Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville. Competition days...
