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...
Swisher’s swimbait yields lead on Douglas
DANDRIDGE, Tenn. — Douglas Lake gave Jackson Swisher a generous birthday gift with a five-fish limit of 16 pounds, 15 ounces that leads Day 1 of the Basspro.com Bassmaster Southern...
Orange sets Bassmaster Elite attendance record (again!)
ORANGE, Texas — In mid-February, just nine weeks ago, B.A.S.S. officials announced that the fan-favorite Elite tournament on the Sabine River in Orange, Texas, would be rescheduled for later in...
What to watch for at Douglas
DANDRIDGE, Tenn. — The good news is the largemouth on Douglas Lake are generally moving in the same direction. Shallow. The spawn is in full swing, as it has been...
This is why I came back
This is why I came back. There’s nothing like one of those blue trophies. And, even though I have three others, this one from the Dovetail Games Bassmaster Elite at...
Watching dreams come true
As long as I’ve been doing this, I’ve gained a reputation of being a bulldog competitor. Someone who goes hard after it and who will stand up for myself. While...
Fantasy Fishing
Fantasy Fishing: Prepare for a slugfest
As the final day of the Sabine River Bassmaster Elite Series event dwindled down, I couldn’t help but think about how entirely opposite the Lake Fork event is going to...
