How pros use December and January to prepare
Preparing for a new Bassmaster Elite Series season really starts well before the first event. For me, the work begins in December and runs straight through January. It is the...
Kyle Patrick
Back in the game
Man, it feels good to say it. I’m back. Well, almost. Close enough. Editor’s note: Patrick out with enlarged heart After everything that has happened this year, just knowing I...
Staying positive about the FFS rule changes
When Bassmaster announced the move to a 50/50 forward-facing sonar (FFS) schedule, I will be honest: at first I was not thrilled. Like many anglers, I have built my career...
Top Tackle: 3 traits Kyle Patrick wants in a jig
In this Top Tackle video, Kyle Patrick goes through three things he likes in a good jig. Head design, skirt material/flare and the ratio of strength and diameter of the...
My Finest Hour: Kyle Patrick
Elite Kyle Patrick breaks down his approach for a big win on the Bassmaster Opens.
Missing St. Clair
This week’s been a tough one. The Elites are on Lake St. Clair, and instead of making that first run at daylight, I’m sitting at home watching Bassmaster LIVE.
Daily Limit: Enlarged heart from tick bite sidelines Patrick
An enlarged heart caused by a tick bite has ended Kyle Patrick’s second year on the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series. After a hospital stay, the 28-year-old is pretty much on...
What summer ‘break’ really looks like for an Elite
For most people, summer is a time to relax — long weekends, lake days, maybe a cold drink in hand. But for Bassmaster Elite Series pros, that idea of “time...
Why real sponsorships start with relationships
In our little world of professional bass fishing, sponsorships are a lifeline. They fuel our seasons, fund our travel and often determine how far we can go in the sport....
Oh-Fish-Ally Unofficial: Are pros still keeping secrets?
In episode 6 of the Oh-Fish-Ally Unofficial podcast, host Dave Mercer visits with Brandon Palaniuk, Gerald Swindle, Kyle Patrick and Dakota Ebare on the topic of hiding baits and keeping secrets in pro fishing.
