So long shoreline, hello open water

These days most anglers recognize that bass spend more time away from the shore than close to it. In fact, I suspect it's a safe bet, on any given day, that more bass fishermen fish open-water than along the banks.

River woes

High, muddy water, floating debris, steamy humidity, and sizzling temperatures have made practice tough this week for anglers hoping to gain ground in the Bassmaster Central Division

How-To

Drag the right ones

Marty Stone is going to drag a Carolina rig, he's going to make sure he has the right bait for the given scenario.

Find your level

Last week was an exciting one for me. On Thursday I did a demonstration at a local pond here in Columbus for the Hartley Hogs.

Another handy tool for anglers

Today, you'll find Power-Poles latched to the back of just about every Elite angler's boat, and they're finding their way onto recreational rigs as well.

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