How-To
Avoiding ‘spin out’ on tournament days
One common trait among the top anglers in our sport is they maintain a cool head under duress when things don’t go well on the water. In other words, they...
Gary Clouse
The Aaron Martens influence
It’s no surprise that you’re seeing so many good things written about Aaron Martens. Sure, people tend to feel compelled to say good things about a person after they have...
Lessons learned as a Bassmaster
I fished my first Bassmaster event 40 years ago. It was an invitational at Lake of the Ozarks in which two pros were paired and shared the same boat. And...
Feeding power to today’s electronics
You’ve probably noticed the bank of electronics that anglers are putting on their boats. And not just Bassmaster Elite Series anglers either. Here at Phoenix Boats, we see all skill...
Elite Man Caves
Elite Man Caves: Gary Clouse
How-To
Bobber stops and bass angling
There are some items in fishing that don’t cost a lot but can be very valuable. One example is bobber stops. I know … bass anglers don’t fish with bobbers. But...
How-To
Consider lure performance when choosing line
We get a lot of questions about fishing line. Anglers want to know which is best to use – braid, fluorocarbon or mono. Each type has its benefits and fits well...
Another great Classic
Another Bassmaster Classic is in the books and stands right up there with all of the great Classics of the past. Fort Worth was a tremendous host, the fans were...
Gear
The benefits of a jackplate
One of the most frequently asked boating questions I get — and perhaps the least understood by bass anglers — is about jackplates. Most bass boats in today’s world are designed...
