From a kayak to an Elite angler
At the age of about 10 years old, I can remember getting my first tandem kayak. Either my parents or whoever we could convince to take us would drop me...
Gratitude in tough times
As I write this, we just got the word that the Bassmaster Elite Series event on Cayuga has been canceled. That’s disappointing for a variety of reasons, perhaps the least...
Current Bassmaster Elite pros will automatically requalify for 2021
In the midst of a hectic season, the anglers on the Bassmaster Elite Series received some much-welcomed good news late last week. In their weekly email to the Elite Series...
Abu Garcia mourns passing of Bortström
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Len Borgström, grandson of Abu Garcia founder Carl August Borgström, famed fishing reel pioneer and former company president, died July 15. Mr. Borgström was 88. “Len Borgström was...
Latest Industry News
Key smallmouth structure in flowing water
The next Bassmaster Elite Series stop happens to be my favorite fishery for tournaments. That’s right, the St. Lawrence River. So I’d like to dedicate this column to covering the...
Gear
Daily Limit: Zona brings bait from the barn
These times call for innovation, and Mark Zona and Strike King did as much for a live Instagram presentation Wednesday to introduce a new soft plastic for virtual ICAST 2020....
Fantasy Fishing
Fantasy Fishing: Killer combo at St. Lawrence River
We’re on again, off again — just like a girlfriend in high school, the Bassmaster Elite Series has endured an up-and-down season. All of us can relate as we’re each...
Gear
Daily Limit: ICAST Best of Category
There’s wasn’t much hoopla. No whoops, hollers or jumping around excitedly as the ICAST Best of Category awards were announced online Wednesday evening. There was only piped-in applause as ASA...
Gear
Daily Limit: Fostering the allure of fishing
The great outdoors has been a respite for many during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the fishing industry is poised to take advantage. The main thrust of the ICAST show-opening State...
Gear
New Biggun’ and Junior Berkley Frittside baits
COLUMBIA, S.C. — When Berkley scientists collaborated with David Fritts to create the Berkley Frittside they knew they had a lure that was scientifically proven to catch bass, but even they were surprised...
