Gear
Do bass anglers need every color of the rainbow?
Many years ago, I toured the Bomber Bait Company factory. The president of the company showed me a new bait they were going to call the Model-A. He said they...
Gear
Shimano introduces Curado 300 for big and heavy lures
LADSON, S.C. – Shimano continues to develop baitcasting reels within its Curado series for technique-specific uses by using introducing the newly designed and new feature-rich Curado 300 reels for when...
Mark Zona: Undiminished passion
Sometimes it really is love at first sight. Or even first bite. At age 4, Mark Zona, Mercury Pro Team angler and host of Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show, caught his...
Welcoming the new Elites
After discussing my fishing woes of 2020 last time, now I’m really excited to talk about the 2021 Bassmaster Elite Series and the new crop of anglers joining us. OK,...
Gear
Gear Review: Ombraz Dolemite sunglasses
What is it? Ombraz Dolemite sunglasses What sets it apart? There is a very clear difference between these sunglasses and every other pair you own — there is a cord...
Gear
Chill out with the Jackall TN50
Burning a lipless crankbait to tempt aggressively feeding bass during winter is out of the question, right? Sort of. Bass and baitfish metabolism slow, and both fish are lethargic and...
Latest Industry News
Bro Series: Auten and New
What makes Todd Auten and Bryan New an ideal match for the Bro Series is a mix of youth and enthusiasm, along with sage wisdom and age. Auten is a...
Bass Basics
Ice fishing, beyond the basics
by Kent Sorenson, Assistant Habitat Manager, DWR Northern Region It’s time to gear up for ice-fishing season. If you’re serious about ice fishing and want to catch more fish, this post is...
Gear
Elite Series lure trends for 2020
Call 2020 whatever you want, but with the Bassmaster Elite Series it was the year of the drop shot. Normally confined to use on the Northern Swing, where smallmouth is...
History still matters
Inside the laptop bag I take to every Bassmaster Elite Series tournament is the current copy of the B.A.S.S. Media Guide. Along with vital information on all of the current...
