Luke Palmer

My Finest Hour: Persistence and adjustment leads Palmer to victory

While Bassmaster Elite pros strive for excellence throughout each event, the right combination of variables occasionally align to create the opportunity for superlative performance. Success hinges on seizing the moment, rising to the occasion and turning in a truly memorable performance. Here’s an example from Oklahoma pro Luke Palmer.

The DeBAIT: Paddle vs. straight tail vibrating jig trailer

Back with another installment of the DeBAIT as we cover the nuances of different approaches to certain tactics. In many instances, both may have their place. However, everyone has their...

Family time for the holidays

When I think about Christmas traditions, my family really isn’t big on particular activities. We’re more about spending time together. It’s not so much what we’re doing, as it is...

Big bass of 2024 Elites

The Johnstons complete their Canadian incursion and Hamner lands heaviest bass caught on Bassmaster LIVE.

Unwinding after a challenging season

Now that we’re well past the end of the 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series season, I’m feeling much more relaxed than I was a couple of months ago.  Wrapping up the...

My thoughts on the new technology rules

Now that we’ve had time to digest the new technology rules for the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series season, I can say it doesn’t matter to me because I’m going go...

Palmer picks his favorite lakes in New York

Bassmaster Elite Series pro Luke Palmer picks his favorite lakes in the great state of New York.

Palmer’s braided line tacklebox

Palmer shows off new hard baits from Pradco Outdoors

Luke Palmer shows off two new hard baits from Pradco Outdoors Brands.

Aiming for the Classic cut

Summertime in Oklahoma is hot — very hot. But at least I have about a month break from putting in long days on the water. I did three straight weeks...