All across America, bass fisheries abound. And if tapped at the right time, just about any of them can produce quality catches…even some true trophy-sized specimens.But...
As spring advances northward across the country, bass are moving shallow. And in many cases, they’re visible … if you have an eye for them.The truth is, most anglers...
All of us have rods we like and some we don’t — even a few we hate but hang onto simply because we’ve been told how good they are for certain applications.In my case, that...
I’m sure, by now, all of you hardcore B.A.S.S. fans have seen or at least heard of Bassmaster LIVE — Bassmaster.com’s weekend coverage of the Bassmaster Elite Series....
There is an indisputable truth in tournament fishing: No matter how many fish you catch or how big they are, if you can’t get them to the scales, they don’t count.That’s...
In our sport, lures can be more than simple tools to catch fish. They can be works of art.Just as a sophisticated handtied fly offers special appeal to the purist fly...
This week, the nation’s best anglers will compete in the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods. For many, it will be their first or second time. And...
My business is about two things: catching fish and building relationships. If you can do either successfully, you can make a living. If you can do both, you‘re sure to...
I have a longtime friend named David Tanner. He’s a great guy. He was there when I fished my first club tournament, back in the 1970s.In a lot of ways, Tanner is your...
Last week, I took some time off from preseason preparation for the Bassmaster Elite Series to attend the Great Milwaukee Classic — a premier antique tackle show that...
When the swimbait revolution began in the late 1980s, the trend moved quickly toward larger profile bodies with exaggerated swimming actions. The belief was that bigger...
Looking back on my career, many positive things come to mind. Events, situations or even simple gestures that proved pivotal in my development as a competitive angler.And...
In our town, there’s only ever been one real tackle shop — The Tackle Box.I’ve shopped there for decades. Not so much for the selection — although it’s always been good —...
Getting the most from your electronics can be challenging … even for a touring pro. With all of their built-in functions and display options, it’s easy to get confused.Just...
After months of back-and-forth politicking, our country finally has a new president-elect … and, perhaps, a new direction. To be honest, I’m glad it’s over. It was the...