VanDam: Cover boy
And the winner is ... Kevin VanDam!
Federal ban on lead fishing tackle proposed
The federal government is considering a proposal to ban all lead in fishing tackle. Anglers and members of the fishing industry - your comments of opposition need to be heard to counter the threat.
The confidence thing, part 1
At the Elite Series level this game is all mental. The thing that sets us apart is confidence; the ability to believe that what we're doing will put us on winning bass in the long run.
Another Japanese monster!
Hiroshi Shimotahira tells the story of how he caught a bass that was 71 centimeters (27.95 inches) - a miracle. It is the largest bass in Japan caught by artificial lure and is a dream come true. He still cannot believe this miracle happened to him.
How-To
Swimbait fishing with Byron Velvick: Catching summer schoolers
Byron Velvick recommends choosing a bait that works in your water and don't overlook local favorites. The trick is to match the hatch.
How-To
Swimbait fishing with Byron Velvick: Think normal
Byron Velvick talks about how the very best swimbaits are designed to look and act real - it's all about being natural.
How-To
Aaron Martens talks hooks
Aaron Martens recommends looking for a hook that can give you an edge. He talks about which hook to use in different fishing situations.
How-To
Winning your championship
Many of you are getting ready to fish your club championship. I thought this might be a good time to review some of the tips that I've written about in the past. Hopefully, it'll refresh your memory and help you to a winning performance.
Hello from Oregon
One of the things I've always been proud of is the longevity of the TV shows we have produced. Other than SportsCenter, my retired show the Fishin' Hole was the longest running show on ESPN.
Tom Mann
Still have a few weeks to go before our business deal with ESPN is finalized, but I can report that things are going well and I think that my partners would agree that it's been a great experience.
