Greg Hackney

Rule 2: Fish the right depth

A couple of weeks ago Bryan Partak — who looks to be a serious bass angler — posted a question. He wanted to know about Rule 2. Well Bryan, here...

Classic Day 1: Hackney battles big wind on Conroe

Elite Series pro Greg Hackney navigates a bridge with 3-foot waves crashing over his boat.

Daily Limit: What, no confetti?

HOUSTON – The confetti cannons will not, that is NOT in capital letters, be allowed in the 2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods. No confetti, you say, what’s...

Daily Limit: Spectators need to be considerate on Lake Conroe

It could be decided on a last-second fish, one of those moments of “I knew it,” or “Never give up.” Or it could simply hinge on who best manages boat...

Fantasy Fishing: Shifting to hunger and experience

After looking at my selections for the Classic back in January, I don’t think I’m very far off with two events in the can so far. I firmly believe that...

Zona, Hack take whack at Grosse Savanne

Fantasy Fishing: Consider momentum shift for Conroe Classic

I’m a firm believer that momentum is a major player in the sport of competitive bass fishing. Success breeds more success, and success creates confidence. Great finishes can come and...

Daily Limit: Zona, Hack go live

Knowing some of their previous shenanigans, Mark Zona and Greg Hackney will probably produce at least one momentous moment of levity on Tuesday, and more likely a boatful. They’ll be...

I’m never satisfied

Before I get into the column I want to say congratulations to Timmy Horton. He did a fine job and deserved the win. More power to him. It was nice...

Fantasy Fishing: DeFoe was the best choice at Okeechobee

OKEECHOBEE, Fla. — Ott DeFoe of Knoxville, Tenn., was the highest producing Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing selection at the second Elite Series Event of the season. This was his second Top...