The thing about feathers
From time to time I’m asked about what I add to or take away from my lures. I don’t necessarily do a lot of either one of those things, but...
The stage to set the stage
In my last column I talked about how painful it would be not to fish the 2019 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods. It was, but I have...
The 2019 Classic – emotion ruled the day
The Bassmaster Classic is always a great event, but each iteration is great in different ways. After months of speculation about the Tennessee River, muted concerns about the departing anglers,...
Gear
Gear Review: VMC Tokyo Rig
What is it? VMC Tokyo Rig What sets it apart? Combine the brute force technique of punching with the precision of dropshotting and you have the Tokyo Rig’s inspiration —...
Knoxville delivers huge crowds for record-setting Classic
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The 49th GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods in Knoxville set multiple records over the three-day event, including a new high mark for total attendance...
Classic week was awesome
I’m so excited about Classic week that I don’t even know where to start with this column. The 2019 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods was the greatest...
Memories of Ott as a kid
Here is a little story about Ott DeFoe that will shed some light on why he is now a Bassmaster Classic Champion. Every year from 1996 to 2006, Ott’s dad would...
Big Bass Big Stage Big Dreams
Meet the Elites: Drew Cook
Never underestimate Drew Cook’s desire to make his living as a Bassmaster Elite Series pro. Consider what the Florida resident overcame at the first Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Eastern Open...
Gear
Gear Review: AFTCO Hydronaut
What is it? AFTCO Hydronaught What sets it apart? Combining toughness, durability and comfort, the Hydronaut Jacket and Bibs were designed to handle the really wet, nasty stuff that tests...
Grand Valley State dominates Smith
CULLMAN, Ala. — When the Smith Lake bass began transitioning into spawning stage earlier this week, many of the teams competing in the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series tournament presented by...
