Rook hoping for an encore Classic

ELLIJAY, Ga. — Scott Rook would love to compete in one more Bassmaster Classic before stepping away from the sport. However, Rook has some work to do in order to...

The only constant is change

The only thing we can really rely on in life is that there will be changes that need to be made, and if we expect to be successful and thrive...

Changes for me in 2019

I’ll tell you, I’m really excited about this upcoming season and the opportunity to do this column with Bassmaster.com. The new payout on the Bassmaster Elite Series and the entry...

Gear

Gear Review: Terminator Shuddering Bait

What is it? Terminator Shuddering Bait What sets it apart? Terminator has super-charged the basic bladed jig concept by replacing the standard flat metal blade with a unique cupped swimming...

Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops

Crankbaits rule Quantum Next Generation tourney on Grand Lake

Of the 102 high school and college teams that participated in the no entry fee, prize rich Quantum Next Generation Open event on Oklahoma’s Grand Lake, crankbaits were among the...

Lintner wins Opens Championship

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Dialing into the details was the ticket to victory for Jared Lintner, winner of the 2018 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens Championship on Table Rock Lake. Linter of...

Setting up your sonar

It’s no secret that I’m a marine electronics addict. I can spend hours with my face buried in my Humminbird graphs, looking to gain a better understanding of a lake,...

Gear

The birth of Power-Pole

Over the now 50-year history of B.A.S.S. emerged a common theme for some of the greatest products invented along the way. Reducing the luck factor involved in catching more bass...

Latest Industry News

Fall is a favorite time for smallmouth

Fall is one of my favorite times to catch smallmouth, because the fish move shallow, and they’re super aggressive. With the days getting shorter and water temperatures starting to drop,...

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