As most of you know, B.A.S.S. recently announced the return of former Bassmaster Elite Series pros Brandon Palaniuk and Gerald Swindle. The news sent a shockwave through...
When you hear an Elite Series angler mention the phrase “offseason,” don’t be fooled. There’s really no such thing. Even when we’re not on tour, we’re prepping and planning...
Like many of you, a good number of Bassmaster Elite Series anglers are dog lovers. No matter if they’re big, small, fluffy or shorthaired, canines hold a special place in...
One of the benefits of traveling and competing with other pros on the Bassmaster Elite Series is the amount of knowledge you can tap into. This not only includes new ways...
Sponsorships are the lifeblood of professional fishermen. Ask any touring pro and they’ll tell you, there’s no way to survive without them.Sure, you might make it for a...
In any creative profession, there are standouts. People whose personality, skillset or contributions set them apart. And it’s no different with rod building.Meet Billy...
Over my 35 years of competing in B.A.S.S. tournaments, I’ve logged a lot of highway miles … hundreds of thousands, in fact. And through those travels, I’ve met some...
From time to time, Bassmaster Elite Series pros are asked to participate in tournaments outside the B.A.S.S. tour. Some are held for kids, others for various charitable...
I’m sure most of you reading this use crankbaits, probably with regularity ... and for good reason. They’re great lures for finding and catching bass. Not only do they...
Soon, the Bassmaster Elite Series will head north to the St. Lawrence River. Immediately after, we will compete on Cayuga — the largest of the Finger Lakes.Both fisheries...
Since the beginning of my career, Mercury Marine has been my outboard of choice. I couldn’t imagine running anything else.I started with a 150 Black Max. Then, as B.A.S.S....
It doesn't matter if you’re looking at a rack of rods at your local tackle shop or those offered by an online retailer. Chances are good that at least some of the parts and...
After more than 30 years of competing in B.A.S.S. tournaments, I’ve seen a lot of anglers come and go. Some I dig deep to remember, others I’ll never forget.Glenn Browne is...
Few lures have impacted our sport in recent years like the bladed jig. They have undoubtedly redefined our approach to shallow water angling, especially when grass,...
When we’re not competing in tournaments or working sports shows, many Bassmaster Elite Series pros are busy fulfilling other obligations. That may include special, on-the...