John Crews
Top spy bait mistakes anglers make
Spybaiting may not be a tool in everyone’s tacklebox, but it’s one you need to keep up your sleeve for those special situations when the bite is off. Let’s face...
Basic bass baits: Plastics gallery
Bassmaster Elite Series angler John Crews has a lifetime of fishing experience and a pair of Elite trophies confirming his skill. Furthermore, as owner of Missile Baits, he brings a...
When to use finesse swim jigs
Several companies offer swim jigs that have the word “finesse” in their name. Since most of them weigh from 1/4- to 3/8-ounce, common sizes for swim jigs in general, it...
Tackle Tip Tuesday: Important factors in choosing a jig with John Crews
In this Tackle Tip Tuesday brought to you by Mercury Marine, John Crews compares two jigs and how he swaps between colors, sizes and more when fishing a jig throughout...
The Day 2 bump
I’ve looked at my results over the past two events and realized I have a pattern that has been a part of my career. Let’s call it the Day 2...
Podcast: The John Crews story – champion, business owner, pro angler
On Episode 134 of the Inside Bassmaster Podcast presented by Black Rifle Coffee Company, hosts Ronnie Moore and Kyle Jessie sit down with two-time Bassmaster Elite Series Champion John Crews...
Day 1: Sabine River adventures
Head out on the river with the Elites on Day 1 of the 2023 Folds of Honor Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River.
Pro Neko rigging tactics
Arizonan Clifford Pirch is without question one of the most accomplished finesse fishermen on the Bassmaster Elite Series. At nearly every Elite event, Pirch has several spinning outfits on his...
Hard jerkbaits with John Crews
John Crews is a crankbaiter, no doubt. He’s plenty mean with a plastic, too. But what you might not know is that Crews is wicked with a jerkbait. His proving...
