Columnists

The busy offseason

Mark Menendez

It’s the offseason, and I’m in the mode where I’m juggling all of the family and sponsor commitments that keep me busy this time of the year. It can get...

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Yep, I said it

James Hall

Nobody likes to admit this, but I believe it is an undeniable aspect of human nature: Being right feels good … and letting people know you were right feels even...

Elite

Extra boat time this fall

Jeff Gustafson

Winning the Bassmaster Classic back in March was obviously the highlight of my year, and it made for a great year, career wise. It certainly took the pressure off for...

How-To

Beginner’s guide to breaking down grass lakes

Keith Combs

Growing up in central Texas, I gained experience on various types of lakes, but the one thing I didn’t do a lot was fish grass. The lakes close to home...

Elite

Newbies will make Elites tougher

Greg Hackney

When you’re making out your Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing teams next year, don’t overlook the new crop of anglers coming in from the Bassmaster Opens. This is not your typical group...

Elite

A new kind of rookie

Bryan Brasher

Eight years ago, B.A.S.S. officials decided to rewrite the rules to change the definition of a “rookie” on the Bassmaster Elite Series. They decided anyone who’s won more than $500,000...

Elite

When paths cross

Bernie Schultz

I’m sure most of you are familiar with former pro golfer, Andy Bean — winner of 11 PGA titles, with two Ryder Cup appearances. His accomplishments in the game of...