That big bass thing I talked about
Those of you who follow this column know I wrote a giant bass piece in late January. In fact, I wrote a column about how tough it is to catch a...
Academy discount program benefits Wren High School anglers
When the Wren High School Fishing Team takes to the water in the Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Eastern Open presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors at Lake Hartwell...
Classic adds to Thompson-Boling’s rich history
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — On March 15-17, Thompson-Boling Arena will serve as the weigh-in site for the annual celebration of bass fishing excellence known as the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by...
Getting in gear
I use reels that have different gear ratios to help me overcome the diverse fishing situations I face on the Bassmaster Elite Series. I keep several spare baitcasting and spinning...
Classic week offers fun things in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — In two weeks, bass fishing fans from across the world will descend on the banks of the Tennessee River in Knoxville, Tenn., for the 49th Annual GEICO...
Why flat-sided crankbaits catch bass
I was asked recently by a recreational angler why he seems to catch more bass on flat-sided crankbaits than on ones that are more round bodied. The answer to that...
Big Bass Big Stage Big Dreams
Meet the Elites: Brad Whatley
Brad Whatley of Bivins, Texas, finished third at the first Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open of 2018 on Mississippi’s Ross Barnett Reservoir. He never looked back. After last year’s...
Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School tour begins Saturday
WEST POINT, Miss. – The Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Eastern Open presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors will kick off the 2019 competitive fishing season for high school anglers across the United...
What the Classic means: Ott DeFoe
Through seven Bassmaster Classic appearances, Ott DeFoe has developed an enviable record, with four finishes in the top five, two 11th-place results and nothing lower than 25th. It may be...
Sometimes you have to man up
The 2019 Toyota Bassmaster Elite at Lake Lanier was a unique experience for me, and it demonstrated the importance of hanging tough in the face of adversity. I was fired...
