Scott Martin

Maintaining motivation

This has been a year like none other, and one of the things that has impacted anglers the most is a longer fishing season. Because B.A.S.S. had to postpone several...

Feels good to be back in tournament mode

I have to say, it feels good to be back in tournament mode. It’s been three months since my last tournament — the Basspro.com Bassmaster Central Open on the Arkansas...

Heat and the summer bite

Timing is always important in fishing, but it’s particularly relevant to summers in the South. That’s because the dog days heat plays a key role in when and where the...

Inside Opens Boats: Scott Martin

When to replace fishing line

Considering all the elements of your fishing equipment, it’s impossible to overstate the importance of making sure your fishing line is ready to perform at the highest level. When I’m...

Bluegill beds offer big opportunity

People often ask me “What’s the best way to catch a big fish?” Well, that varies by season and fishery, but for summertime in the Southeast, I believe there are...

Enjoying the saltwater scene

Even though freshwater has dominated my professional fishing career, I’ve also enjoyed the saltwater scene my whole life. I recently cemented those interests by starting a charter boat business in...

Rhythm and success in fishing

A big part of fishing success is rhythm — you get into a pattern of when to do what and you build on that. This year, we’re all going to...

The Classic was special to me

All throughout my career, fans have been a constant source of motivation and encouragement for me. This truth was never more clear to me than during my time at the...

Getting back to where it began

My career as a professional fisherman has taken me all over the country and to several different countries; and while I’ve enjoyed experiencing some of the world’s greatest bass fisheries,...