Lots on the line in Oklahoma
Kelley JayeAfter stumbling through the two New York tournaments, I currently find myself in 43rd place in the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year race. According to the Bassmaster.com, that has...
A moment of reflection
James HallWith age, comes reflection, it seems. As I celebrate my 20th year with B.A.S.S. this month, it feels natural to take a look backward, if for no other reason than...
I love/hate smallmouth bass
Jake WhitakerI love catching smallmouth bass, but I hate the way they abandon me in the middle of a Bassmaster Elite Series tournament. The smallies threw me a nasty sinker at...
The fall transition
Matt HerrenSomething is happening in the fishing world right now, and I’m not sure that people even realize what is really going on… The fall transition. Had you thinking I was...
So close I can taste it
Hunter ShryockI’ve been dreaming about fishing the Bassmaster Classic ever since I watched my brother Fletcher compete in his first Classic in 2012 on the Red River. Shreveport hosted that event....
Fishing world lost a friend in Louis ‘Pee Wee’ Powers
Jon StewartLouis “Pee Wee” Powers was many things to many people. He was Virginia B.A.S.S. Chapter Federation president. He was once voted B.A.S.S. Chapter Federation Man of the Year. He was...
Gone fishin’
Dave PrechtThis is my 353rd column for Bassmaster Magazine, and by far the hardest I’ve had to write. Like almost all my previous columns, I’ve procrastinated in writing it until I’m...
Why I throw swimbaits
Chris ZaldainI’ve been asked several times recently about swimbaits. Why I fish them and what they do for me. That’s a simple question with a complicated answer. So, here goes… Early...
When not fishing, basketball is my game
Gary ClouseLook around the Bassmaster Elites and you’re going to discover each guy has his own way to keep his body tuned up for the grueling tournament season. I suppose the...
Why I fish Bassmaster Opens
Chad PipkensI’ve had people ask me why I fish Bassmaster Opens since I’ve fished the Bassmaster Elite Series for several years. One reason is it gives me another shot at making...
