Palaniuk ‘buckled down’ in Palatka
For 2017 Bassmaster Angler of the Year Brandon Palaniuk, a 15th-place finish is nothing to scoff at, but it’s far from exceptional – unless, that is, he earns it in...
Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops
Wisdom from a four-time Classic champion
Only two men in 50 years of professional bass fishing history can claim four Bassmaster Classic titles. Kevin VanDam, and a man I am absolutely humbled to share a close...
Mueller previews 2020 Classic on ASA podcast
The featured guest on the latest episode of We Fish ASA, the best darned fishing show on the radio or Internet in the entire U.S.A., is Paul Mueller. Paul is...
Gear
Gear Review: Shimano Metanium 150
What is it? Shimano Metanium 150 What sets it apart? For 2020, Shimano took their Metanium reels and just made them better in every way. A new body construction that they...
Gear
Ugly Stik announces Bassmaster Classic Expo sales promo for carbon rods
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Ugly Stik, one of fishing’s most venerable brands with legions of loyal followers across both fresh and saltwater markets worldwide, will be bringing retail sales promotions to the 2020...
Classic Rewind: Minn Kota’s high-tech legacy
B.A.S.S. tournament pioneer Stan Sloan said it best about trolling motors. “It’s easier to pull a chain than push it.” Sloan, who fished in the first five Bassmaster Classics, showed...
You up for this?
“I’ve seen champions come and go…” Dateline: The week before the Classic “It always seems impossible until it is done.”~ Nelson Mandela He slowly limped off the field of play....
Mossy Oak Bassmaster High School presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors
Alabama’s Lay Lake to host three 2020 Bassmaster High School and College events
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Lay Lake, the same storied fishery that has hosted four Bassmaster Classics, will host three high school and college tournaments with Classic implications in 2020. Young anglers...
Fantasy Fishing
Fantasy Fishing: Go for giant slayers
Big Bass. Big Stage. Big Dreams. If you think that motto hit home last season, just wait until the sport’s biggest event hits one of its legendary waterways during prime...
How-To
Fish Watts Bar for springtime largemouth and smallmouth
Anglers visiting Watts Bar Lake can enjoy a bonus catch of smallmouth and largemouth during spring. What makes the trip worthwhile is you can target one or both when they...
