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When Lauri Rapala carved his first lure, it’s certain he had no idea of the impact it would have on the rest of the angling world. He was simply trying to create an...

As I write this, Hurricane Matthew is grinding his way north up the Atlantic coastline. And I’m sure many of you living on or near the coast know firsthand how devastating...

Without a doubt, 2016 ranks among the most memorable of the Bassmaster Elite Series seasons … for many reasons. Not only did it provide many exciting moments, there were...

When I was a kid, one of the first things I was taught in school was to show respect for God and country by learning to pledge allegiance to the flag. We also shared in a...

When I began my career in professional fishing, there was no such thing as GPS. And “networking” was something we did at the local tackle shop or hotel parking lot among...

From time to time, I’m asked if the techniques I use in saltwater help with my bass fishing. The answer is always, “Yes!”There’s no doubt about it. Many of the things I...

Lately there’s been a lot of talk about the Bassmaster Elite Series’ “no-information rule” [Official Rules of Competition C3(i)]. It is a restriction intended to level the...

Imagine where the careers of Kevin VanDam, David Fritts or Brandon Palaniuk might be if crankbaits didn’t exist? Clearly, all three would have won fewer titles and a whole...

By now, you’ve probably heard about Greg Hackney’s disqualification during the Cayuga Lake event. It was an unfortunate situation, and one that saddened a number of people,...

For any tournament angler, it’s the sickest feeling in the world: trying to compete without a clue. You’ve tried everything you can think of, but nothing seems to work.You...

It’s late May and just about everywhere below the Mason-Dixon Line, water temperatures are beginning to soar. Add to that the fact that post-spawn bass are at their weakest...

In part 1 of this series, we talked about different types of topwater plugs. We also discussed the various situations where one might outperform another. Included in...

I’m often asked how I choose the right topwater lure for a given situation, and that’s a tough question. There are so many variables to consider – the weather, water color,...

I often tell people there are no new ideas in fishing … at least not within the confines of lure development. Obviously this statement isn’t true – there are some new ideas...

This time of year – when bass begin to move shallow – a wide variety of lures can make them bite. And among them are spinnerbaits.But until Jason Christie’s performance at...