My big gamble nearly paid off
People say that close only counts with hand grenades and horseshoes, but I’m still happy with my 10th-place finish in the AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at St. John’s River last week....
Conservation News
Wreaths repurposed for fish habitat
For the last two years, retired veterans’ wreaths have been collected by B.A.S.S. Nation of West Virginia and turned into fish habitat in Tygart Lake. The wreaths provide shelter from...
Fantasy Fishing
Fantasy Fishing: Pick cold weather river experts
After the warm temperatures of Florida, the Elites are coming back to a dose of reality in Knoxville, Tenn. Despite temperatures expected to get up into the 50s during practice...
Land of giants: Winter wonder-bites
Bundled up, frosty breath clouding the air — don’t think the big biters won’t show themselves during winter’s chill. It’s not easy and you have to play their game, but...
How-To
Four baits for prespawn
Often the prespawn is characterized by unstable weather and moving fish.
Rather Outdoors acquires Zebco
Lexington, S.C. – Rather Outdoors (“Rather”), a global leader in the fishing industry, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Zebco Brands (“Zebco”), the Tulsa, Oklahoma-based manufacturer of fishing rods, reels and...
How-To
Lipless crankbaits this winter, South and North
Winter bass fishing can get tough regardless of whether you’re in the South or in the North. Yet, there’s one bait that’ll often get them going no matter where you’re...
New Products from Striker
Gear Review: Striker Brands Adrenaline Rainsuit
WHAT IS IT? Striker Brands Adrenaline Rainsuit WHAT SETS IT APART? Striker Brands has introduced a rainsuit – jacket and bibs – built for the hardcore angler that will go...
Whatley wins first BassTrakk Contingency Prize
At the St. Johns River Elite tournament Brad Whatley’s BassTrakk estimates were only 2 ounces shy of his official weight. That level of accuracy earned Whatley the very first BassTrakk...
My first Elite event was awesome
My first Bassmaster Elite Series event — the 2021 AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River — is under my belt, and it was awesome. Of course, a big part...
