It’s 3:45 a.m. and you’re wide awake … waiting for an alarm to sound.You don’t really need it. You never have. Probably through anxious anticipation, you always seem to...
At 4 a.m. an alarm sounds. Time to get up!With sleep in your eyes, you stagger to the bathroom, wash your face, brush your teeth, then scan the room for anything you might...
We’re all familiar with the phrase “women drivers.” It’s frequently said in a chauvinistic tone, other times in jest. For certain Bassmaster Elite Series pros, however...
This week, the National Fishing Lure Collectors Club (NFLCC) will host its annual show in Lancaster, Pa., and because of a short break in the Bassmaster Elite Series...
Each year, the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) hosts the fishing industry's largest trade show. It’s called ICAST, and it attracts manufacturers, sales reps, buyers...
Recently, while visiting with an old tackle-collecting buddy, we got to talking about the various fallacies we’ve heard on bass fishing over the years. Skewed logic that...
In my many years of competing, I’ve seen countless changes in the sport … particularly when it comes to the equipment we use. Included in that mix are baitcasting reels —...
Lake Travis is a great lake — deep, clear and full of bass. And though I didn’t perform very well in the recent Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest event, I did catch a ton of...
When I began my career as a professional angler, I was in my 20s. That was a long time ago, and I’ve witnessed many changes in the sport since then. Some good … some not so...
By the time you read this, we’ll be fishing our second event of the 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series. Hard to believe, I know. It’s been 11 long weeks since Takahiro Omori won...
In our sport, the "Strike Zone” is the place where a bass is most likely to attack a lure. In baseball, it’s where every player, umpire and fan focuses their attention as...
If you fish and spend any time on social media, you’re probably familiar with Fat Cat Newton. He's a mountain man from Virginia who’s known for his silly, lighthearted,...
As you read this, the contenders in this year’s GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods will be busy scouring Lake Hartwell. They have hopes of finding...
Mention the word “Daytona” this time of year and you’re likely to conjure up images of The 500 or Bike Week. But there’s another event about to take place, and it has...
When I’m working sports shows or speaking at various fishing clubs, one of the most frequently asked questions I hear is, “How do you know when to move, when to give up on...