If you’ve been paying attention, then you know a new class of lures has emerged in recent years. They’re called “spybaits,” and they’ve become a mainstay on tour.Why?...
In 2006, when then-CEO Don Rucks introduced the Bassmaster Elite Series, the concept was clear: Have the sport’s best anglers compete on the best fisheries at the best...
When I began my career, lake maps were pretty basic. In most cases, they offered a simple overview of a lake or river with little or no detail below the surface. Of those...
In part 1 of this series, we covered the basics for creating a good résumé and cover letter. In part 2, we heard from several prominent pro staff managers on the dos and...
Last time, I gave you the basics for building a good résumé and cover letter. I hope that you got started on the résumé and are now thinking about the cover letter.Editor's...
For professional anglers, fall is the time for renewing contracts and seeking out other potential sponsors. A new season is rapidly approaching and funding will be...
I’m sure many of you believe our busiest time of year is during tournament season, and it can be. But not always.There is plenty to do in the offseason, as well — like...
Ordinarily, you might not think of music and fishing together. But they can be a great match.B.A.S.S. has a long, rich history of pairing music with fishing. In fact,...
Back when Jack Wingate owned and operated his famed Lunker Lodge on Lake Seminole, there was a sign at the entrance that read, “Cuz, they bit yesterday!” It reminds me...
If someone were to ask me what similarities I saw between football and fishing, my initial response would probably be “None!” Thinking more about it, however, there are...
As a father, I don’t think there’s anything more rewarding than watching your kid excel in their favorite sport — especially when that sport is your profession.I know that...
When Chris Lane came close to winning the 2016 Bassmaster Elite Series event on Toledo Bend using a “Whopper Plopper,” sales immediately skyrocketed for the odd-functioning...
For some, it’s hard to believe a guy can actually make a living by fishing tournaments. But as we all know, it happens, and the number of people trying to make it the...
Now that summer is here, many fish are leaving the bank, heading for offshore structure. And that’s when skills with your electronics come into play.Whether it’s brushpiles...
If you follow this column, then you know I have a strong passion for the history and lore of our sport. Part of that includes an appreciation for early fishing magazines...