Chris Groh

Finnesse rigs to catch more bass

Social skills 101 tells us it’s usually a big disconnect when the conversation turns heavy. But for bass anglers, it’s the exact opposite. Why? Because the spectrum of techniques for...

A northern take on southern spotted bass

Spotted bass have long been known for their tempestuous demeanor. One moment they’ll be feeding aggressively. Then the next, they’ll be entranced in a zombie-like state of disinterest. Jeff “Gussy”...

Elite Carolina Rig tactics

It’s OK; we can talk about this. You don’t want to do it, you hope you don’t have to do it, but sometimes, adults must do things we don’t want...

Big bass of St. Lawrence

Fantasy Fishing: Tone it back a bit

After one of the greatest slugfest events in Bassmaster Elite Series history, we will all have to take a step back and realize that Neely Henry will not be quite...

Daily Limit: Gussy shows nice guy can finish first

Jeff Gustafson is nice, maybe too nice. Anyone who’s met the affable Canadian can see he’s kind, gracious and would pleasantly fulfill any reasonable request for a favor. Bassmaster Elite...

Land of giants: Winter whopper land

Catching numbers of big fish is a true talent. Here’s how some of the top pros locate and target the biggest fish in a given system. Editor’s note: Land of...

Daily Limit: Tank you, very much

Frank Talley can relate to getting by “with a little help from my friends.” Of course, the big Texan lives in a give-and-take world, and for all his giving, he...

Sometimes you wonder why…

My friend and fellow angler, Mike Vice, is in tough shape right now. It’s the kind of situation that makes you wonder why bad things happen to good people. On...