The versatile square bill crankbait
Squarebill crankbaits continue to gain popularity and for good reason – they flat catch fish. Initially, anglers categorized these diving plugs as baits for fishing dirty, shallow water and around...
Scouting Elite stops before off limits
Now that the tournament season is over I plan to scout some of the lakes I’ll be fishing on the Bassmaster Elite Series next year before they become off limits....
Gear
Gear Review: Anglr Bullseye
What is it? Anglr Bullseye What sets it apart? Tech company Anglr recently released fishing trip tracking system using Bullseye — Bluetooth-enabled button that can be worn on a neck...
Gear
Scroggins made 12,000 worms for Toyota event
Terry “Big Show” Scroggins is one of those guys who can make just about anything – including 11 Bassmaster Classics, the best grilled rib eye steak you’ve ever tasted and more...
A different perspective on sponsorships, part 3
Here’s the part where we get right down to it: How much can I expect to get paid? Editor’s note: Read part 1 and part 2. The answer to that question depends...
Reflection and analysis
Now that the 2018 fishing season is winding down, it’s time for reflection and analysis. It’s a time to look at what went right and what went wrong, and I...
Backyard adventure
The tournament season is over, but that doesn’t end the stress that comes with being a professional bass angler. There are sponsor obligations, baits and tackle to organize for the...
50th Anniversary of B.A.S.S.
The birth of baitcasters at Quantum
There are no sparkplugs, for instance, in a baitcasting reel, but the annual advancements in baitcasters and automobiles are uniquely comparable. It’s easy to see the cosmetic improvements, but the...
Bro Series: Herren and Lowen
Matt Herren and Bill Lowen both said having a confidant on the Bassmaster Elite Series is priceless. Both men travel with their families as they motor across North America from...
Obscure crankbait wins Bonus Bucks tournament
It’s hard to believe the winning lure at the no entry fee Toyota Trucks Bonus Bucks Owners event was so obscure not even legendary pros Gerald Swindle and Mike Iaconelli...
