Hobie Bass Open Series on Lake Shasta

The second tournament of their new elite-level kayak series, the Hobie Bass Open Series (B.O.S.), on Lake Shasta, California, this past Saturday, March 9, and Sunday, March 10, was a...

What the Classic means: Gerald Swindle

Something has bothered Gerald Swindle for nearly 14 years. July 31, 2005, he saw his closest Bassmaster Classic opportunity slip from his hands and into Kevin VanDam’s. Swindle says it...

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Meet the Elites: Koby Kreiger

In 2003, Koby Kreiger underwent major life changes. He fished the Bassmaster Classic at the Louisiana Delta, which he qualified for by claiming the Bassmaster Northern Opens points championship the...

New at Classic: Lew’s LFS Speed Spool

The innovative LFS (Lighter, Faster, Stronger) platform from Lew’s® offers a lighter and more compact profile while maintaining the strength required for the toughest conditions. This year at the 2019...

Daily Limit: No armchairs for Clunn

Rick Clunn quit his job with Exxon in Texas to take on the bass fishing tournament trails, and the final push was him saying that he didn’t want to lament...

In the tournament season

The long hiatus of tournament action came to a screeching halt as every angler packed up their trucks and boats to head to the St. Johns River a few weeks...

Mixed emotions

I’m filled with mixed emotions right now. On the positive side our new baby’s arrival is getting close. Macie and I went to Ohio last week for a baby shower. She’s...

What the Classic means: Wesley Strader

Wesley Strader has gathered a wealth of experience since he began competing in bass fishing tournaments as a teenager 30 years ago. Given that longevity in the sport, he said...

Fantasy Fishing: The Classic Tennessee factor

Tennessee doesn’t get the respect it deserves from the fishing world. Ask most tournament fans to name the top fishing states and you’re likely to hear about Alabama and Florida...

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