A day filming at JM Associates studio

The studio at JM Associates in Little Rock had a new look last week when a number of Bassmaster Elite Series anglers visited.
The studio at JM Associates in Little Rock had a new look last week when a number of Bassmaster Elite Series anglers visited.
In their most recent session, the cameramen and media members of B.A.S.S. hosted nine pros in preparation for the 2019 season that starts Feb. 7.
In their most recent session, the cameramen and media members of B.A.S.S. hosted nine pros in preparation for the 2019 season that starts Feb. 7.
The Bassmaster TV crew assembled to discuss the season.
The Bassmaster TV crew assembled to discuss the season.
The crew members are (from left) Dave Mercer, Tommy Sanders, Mark Zona and Davy Hite.
The crew members are (from left) Dave Mercer, Tommy Sanders, Mark Zona and Davy Hite.
The cameramen, editors and producers get everything ready to roll.
The cameramen, editors and producers get everything ready to roll.
Veteran cameraman and boom operator Carey Barrett makes an adjustment.
Veteran cameraman and boom operator Carey Barrett makes an adjustment.
Zona, Sanders, Mercer are veteran TV personalities and Hite, who is beginning his third season as an analyst, has a Classic title and two Angler of the Year crowns on his resume.
Zona, Sanders, Mercer are veteran TV personalities and Hite, who is beginning his third season as an analyst, has a Classic title and two Angler of the Year crowns on his resume.
Oklahoman Dale Hightower, a new Elite who’s competed in one Classic, is photographed by Ben Oliver for a stylized headshot introduction clip.
Oklahoman Dale Hightower, a new Elite who’s competed in one Classic, is photographed by Ben Oliver for a stylized headshot introduction clip.
With Wes Miller behind the camera, Ronnie Moore interviews Hightower.
With Wes Miller behind the camera, Ronnie Moore interviews Hightower.
Hightower talks about what it means for him to be on the Elite Series.
Hightower talks about what it means for him to be on the Elite Series.
Moore plies Hightower for a fishing tip video.
Moore plies Hightower for a fishing tip video.
Miller and Barrett capture the sequence, which will appear on the ever-growing video pages of Bassmaster.com
Miller and Barrett capture the sequence, which will appear on the ever-growing video pages of Bassmaster.com
Hightower offers his take on the spinnerbait.
Hightower offers his take on the spinnerbait.
Next, it’s Tommy Sanders’ turn to interview Hightower for a Livewell segment to preview the Fort Gibson Lake tournament in Oklahoma.
Next, it’s Tommy Sanders’ turn to interview Hightower for a Livewell segment to preview the Fort Gibson Lake tournament in Oklahoma.
Next up is Harvey Horne, who drove down from Bella Vista in the northwest corner of Arkansas.
Next up is Harvey Horne, who drove down from Bella Vista in the northwest corner of Arkansas.
Horne is shot in front of the green screen, which allows editors to fill in the background.
Horne is shot in front of the green screen, which allows editors to fill in the background.
Sanders queries Horne, who made the Elites in part with a victory at the Basspro.com Central Open out of Muskogee, Okla.
Sanders queries Horne, who made the Elites in part with a victory at the Basspro.com Central Open out of Muskogee, Okla.
Moore has Horne detail his jig preferences.
Moore has Horne detail his jig preferences.
Two camera views allow editors to cut into close-ups of the baits.
Two camera views allow editors to cut into close-ups of the baits.
Outside, Gary Clouse is about to give a tour of his Phoenix Boat. (Look for that photo gallery coming soon)
Outside, Gary Clouse is about to give a tour of his Phoenix Boat. (Look for that photo gallery coming soon)
Back inside, Clouse goes through the car wash.
Back inside, Clouse goes through the car wash.
The owner of Phoenix Boats said he’s been involved in bass fishing and B.A.S.S. since he was 14 years old.
The owner of Phoenix Boats said he’s been involved in bass fishing and B.A.S.S. since he was 14 years old.
The cameramen puts Clouse through a variety of poses.
The cameramen puts Clouse through a variety of poses.
Oliver sets up his lights as he works to create some video magic.
Oliver sets up his lights as he works to create some video magic.
With his camera locked into position on a sled, Oliver rolls it forward and back under other moving lamps. These angler intro shots, to be used on the shows, are sure to be unique.
With his camera locked into position on a sled, Oliver rolls it forward and back under other moving lamps. These angler intro shots, to be used on the shows, are sure to be unique.
Bill Lowen steps into the light …
Bill Lowen steps into the light …
… before an interview.
… before an interview.
Lowen brought plenty of goodies to talk about.
Lowen brought plenty of goodies to talk about.
Lowen elicits a big smile from Moore …
Lowen elicits a big smile from Moore …
… as he dishes on the details of how he does it.
… as he dishes on the details of how he does it.
Sanders and Lowen tape a Livewell.
Sanders and Lowen tape a Livewell.
Sanders asked Lowen how the shallow-water specialist has actually done well on deeper fisheries.
Sanders asked Lowen how the shallow-water specialist has actually done well on deeper fisheries.
Luke Palmer, a 28-year-old from Oklahoma, is next through the wash.
Luke Palmer, a 28-year-old from Oklahoma, is next through the wash.
That seems to be a standard pose.
That seems to be a standard pose.
Oliver checks his equipment before videoing Palmer.
Oliver checks his equipment before videoing Palmer.
Moore gets a close look, and feel, of Palmers’ baits.
Moore gets a close look, and feel, of Palmers’ baits.
Sanders queries Palmer about Fort Gibson, which is about two hours from his home in Coalgate, Okla.
Sanders queries Palmer about Fort Gibson, which is about two hours from his home in Coalgate, Okla.
Clouse joins Palmer as they break down the lake.
Clouse joins Palmer as they break down the lake.
Palmer and Clouse now try a take behind the B.A.S.S. desk.
Palmer and Clouse now try a take behind the B.A.S.S. desk.
Workers prepare the studio for a special guest.
Workers prepare the studio for a special guest.
Bob Cobb, who was Ray Scott’s first employee at B.A.S.S., meets with Clouse and the crew.
Bob Cobb, who was Ray Scott’s first employee at B.A.S.S., meets with Clouse and the crew.
Steve Bowman, the new Angler Relations Manager at B.A.S.S., conducted a video forum with Cobb, Clouse and Hite.
Steve Bowman, the new Angler Relations Manager at B.A.S.S., conducted a video forum with Cobb, Clouse and Hite.
Cobb, who went from editor of Bassmaster magazine to producer of Bassmasters TV, tells stories about how he and Ray Scott got things started.
Cobb, who went from editor of Bassmaster magazine to producer of Bassmasters TV, tells stories about how he and Ray Scott got things started.
Cobb was proud of the original B.A.S.S. patch he wore on his blazer. He noted that B.A.S.S. has thrived through numerous transitions in its 50 years.
Cobb was proud of the original B.A.S.S. patch he wore on his blazer. He noted that B.A.S.S. has thrived through numerous transitions in its 50 years.
Almost the entire crew, including Tommy Sanders, hung on Cobb’s every word.
Almost the entire crew, including Tommy Sanders, hung on Cobb’s every word.
Barrett concentrates on his boom camera.
Barrett concentrates on his boom camera.
There were some lighter moments mixed in.
There were some lighter moments mixed in.
Sanders had the next crack at Cobb, who was asked among other things about the historical perspective of returning to Lake Lanier this season.
Sanders had the next crack at Cobb, who was asked among other things about the historical perspective of returning to Lake Lanier this season.
Clouse was then up to video some tips with Moore.
Clouse was then up to video some tips with Moore.
Most of the anglers also were asked to go solo and provide a 15-second tip to air intermittently on the Pursuit Channel, a new B.A.S.S. partner.
Most of the anglers also were asked to go solo and provide a 15-second tip to air intermittently on the Pursuit Channel, a new B.A.S.S. partner.
Moore is learning enough to go back out and hit the tournament trail.
Moore is learning enough to go back out and hit the tournament trail.
What’s the difference? Clouse will tell you.
What’s the difference? Clouse will tell you.
It was a bit quieter upstairs in the JM conference room. That’s where the Birmingham, Ala., crew from B.A.S.S., Jim Sexton, Thomas Allen and Bryan Brasher, set up recording equipment for podcasts. Here, Sexton and Allen conduct a lengthy interview with Clouse.
It was a bit quieter upstairs in the JM conference room. That’s where the Birmingham, Ala., crew from B.A.S.S., Jim Sexton, Thomas Allen and Bryan Brasher, set up recording equipment for podcasts. Here, Sexton and Allen conduct a lengthy interview with Clouse.
More Elites came the next day. From left are Chad Morgenthaler, Brian Snowden, Jesse Tacoronte and Jamie Hartman.
More Elites came the next day. From left are Chad Morgenthaler, Brian Snowden, Jesse Tacoronte and Jamie Hartman.
Tacoronte hits the garage with Moore to record tip videos.
Tacoronte hits the garage with Moore to record tip videos.
Tacoronte has a reputation as a bit of a talker, and one of favorite topics is his rod company, Enigma.
Tacoronte has a reputation as a bit of a talker, and one of favorite topics is his rod company, Enigma.
And he was bending tales about the action on specific rod and reels he offers.
And he was bending tales about the action on specific rod and reels he offers.
How about some wacky rigging?
How about some wacky rigging?
Tacoronte showed some tricks of the trade.
Tacoronte showed some tricks of the trade.
After the taping ending, Hartman joined the discussion.
After the taping ending, Hartman joined the discussion.
Hartman was keen on learning exactly what Tacoronte had just described.
Hartman was keen on learning exactly what Tacoronte had just described.
This is the first year that Enigma has produced a complete line of spinning and baitcasting reels.
This is the first year that Enigma has produced a complete line of spinning and baitcasting reels.
Time for a quick tip from Tacoronte.
Time for a quick tip from Tacoronte.
Then it’s over to Sanders for a Livewell.
Then it’s over to Sanders for a Livewell.
Several anglers also gave James Overstreet a boat tour, Morgenthaler among them.
Several anglers also gave James Overstreet a boat tour, Morgenthaler among them.
Looking more toned since his last Elite appearance, Morgenthaler enjoyed sharing his knowledge.
Looking more toned since his last Elite appearance, Morgenthaler enjoyed sharing his knowledge.
When in doubt -- and you want more details -- pinkie out.
When in doubt — and you want more details — pinkie out.
And back to Sanders for the triple play.
And back to Sanders for the triple play.
Good times.
Good times.
Hartman, who battled for the Rookie of the Year before suffering a back injury in his sophomore season last year, takes Overstreet on a tour of his Nitro.
Hartman, who battled for the Rookie of the Year before suffering a back injury in his sophomore season last year, takes Overstreet on a tour of his Nitro.
Hartman received a medical hardship last season, has healed himself through exercise and is back standing tall.
Hartman received a medical hardship last season, has healed himself through exercise and is back standing tall.
Bowman inquires as to how the day was going, making sure each angler gets to every station.
Bowman inquires as to how the day was going, making sure each angler gets to every station.
Hartman takes his turn at the Livewell.
Hartman takes his turn at the Livewell.
Then it’s tips with Moore.
Then it’s tips with Moore.
Tommy thought of one more thing to ask Hartman.
Tommy thought of one more thing to ask Hartman.
Snowden is last in the lineup.
Snowden is last in the lineup.
The cameramen say keep it rolling.
The cameramen say keep it rolling.
Looks like Ronnie might have scored some baits.
Looks like Ronnie might have scored some baits.
The anglers visit JP Bodiak, who has been busy making a number of the videos for the new B.A.S.S. slogan, “Big Bass. Big Stage. Big Dreams.”
The anglers visit JP Bodiak, who has been busy making a number of the videos for the new B.A.S.S. slogan, “Big Bass. Big Stage. Big Dreams.”