Greg Hackney
Fantasy picks from B.A.S.S. social media editor
You might be wondering what credentials I have to be a Rapala Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing pundit. I’m not an angler — couldn’t even tell you the difference between a spinnerbait...
Fantasy Fishing: The ever-changing puzzle of the St. Johns River
In the words of “The Great Hambino,” the offseason for the Bassmaster Elite Series seems to last “FOR-EH-VER.” In a world where life seems to fly by, having the first...
I wood if I could
It’s a fact: Sometimes, you have to do things the hard way. But if it means catching bass around natural wood targets, that’s not such a bad deal. We could...
Hackney chooses Phoenix for performance
Greg Hackney has run a Phoenix 721 Pro XP since 2010. See why he still chooses what he calls “the working man’s bass boat” today.
Hackney’s utilitarian swim strategy
Greg Hackney appreciates options, but he’s also a fan of simplicity, especially when it comes to his swim jig tactics. A true utility player, this narrow-nosed jig is made to...
Hackney in a good place
Last year was the toughest year for me professionally. Not all of it was fishing related, but that didn’t make it any easier. Now, however, I’m relaxed and in the...
Why I came back
As look at my first season back on the Bassmaster Elite Series after taking a couple years off, I definitely can’t complain. I’ve made the cut five times, finished in...
Hackney lands a 3-pounder
Greg Hackney knows how to hold a bass for a photo, as you can see here. The closer the fish is to the camera, the bigger it looks. This bass...
