How-To
Sight fishing alternatives
It’s a cool but clear March day on Lake Tenkiller, and Jason Christie is sitting in his boat tying on lures for a day he wants to spend chasing spawning...
Conservation News
Weldon, Gilliland, Lucas inducted in BFHOF 2021 class
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – As part of its mission to celebrate those who have made major contributions to the sport, the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Board of Directors has announced...
Fantasy Fishing
Fantasy Fishing: Go for gusto with power fisherman
I can hear Tommy Sanders already: “Welcome back to the Bassmaster Elite Series as we crest the halfway point in this, our 2021 edition, and this time, we make our...
Open: Williams snags the Day 2 lead at Douglas
DANDRIDGE, Tenn. — Leveraging lower water clarity, David Williams of Newton, N.C., amassed a two-day total of 30 pounds, 6 ounces to lead Day 2 of the Basspro.com Bassmaster Southern...
Waiting for wind
The timeless angling adage “Wind is your friend” has rung true this week, as several anglers have reported benefitting from this bite stimulation. Essentially, wind breaks up the surface, distorts...
Fantasy Fishing
Fantasy Fishing: Gonna need bigger livewells
Halfway through the Day 1 weigh-in at the 2008 Bassmaster Elite Series event on Falcon, Tournament Director Trip Weldon made an announcement: “If it’s not at least 10 pounds, don’t...
Friday notes and quotes
DANDRIDGE, Tenn. — Prespawn shad moving into shallow water, with the bass behind them, were one of the storylines impacting the Friday fishing at the Basspro.com Bassmaster Open at Douglas...
Think swim jigs this spring
Those of us who fish a lot, especially at a serious level, know that there isn’t any such thing as a universal bait. It doesn’t exist. No one lure will...
Radio: Christie, Feider and Moore
Listen to the latest episode of Bassmaster Radio featuring Jason Christie, Seth Feider and Ronnie Moore.
Follow the food
Seasonal patterns and preferences may change, but one thing remains consistent: A bass’ primary motivation originates in its belly. Other words, find the food and you’ll find the bass. With...
