How to find Fall bass
Listening to seasoned bass pros talk about the fall season, you’ll detect an overall tone of optimism, seasoned with subtle reservation. That’s because the year’s fourth quarter offers tremendous opportunity...
A family legacy cast at Guntersville: The Simms Take on the 2025 Toyota Bonus Bucks Owners Tournament
When Andy and Harrison Simm eased their boat off the trailer and into the calm morning water at Lake Guntersville, there wasn’t much talking. Just the sound of a trolling...
I did not see St. Clair coming
The 2025 Yokohama Tire Bassmaster Elite at Lake St. Clair was such a special tournament. It meant a lot to me. I had no indication I could win that thing...
Bass fishing in Spain
When I began fishing professionally, I didn’t realize it would take me to Taiwan, Japan, Italy, France, London, South America and other amazing destinations. Most trips come about at the...
Daily Limit: Miller zaps second-hand La Crosse monster
Chris Miller caught the same lunker smallmouth that Casey Goode weighed in a year ago.
Back in the game
Man, it feels good to say it. I’m back. Well, almost. Close enough. Editor’s note: Patrick out with enlarged heart After everything that has happened this year, just knowing I...
My Finest Hour: New starts Elite career on top
While Bassmaster Elite pros strive for excellence throughout each event, the right combination of variables occasionally align to create the opportunity for superlative performance.
Gear Review: Bizz Baits Baby Cutter Craw
WHAT IS IT? Bizz Baits Baby Cutter Craw WHAT SETS IT APART? Bizz Baits’ new Baby Cutter Craw takes realism and movement to the next level with a compact 3.25-inch...
FFS or Spot-Lock?
We’ve seen a lot of technological advancements over the years in both trolling motors and electronics. In those early days of tournament angling it was a big deal when anglers...
Meyer’s quest for a 10-pound smallmouth
Many Elite pros spend the offseason trying to bag a trophy buck. In October, I transition from competitive fishing to casting for trophy bass. When I lived in California, I...
