Open-face reels and fluorocarbon line
Jordan LeeI’ve been fishing Smith Lake a lot lately. It’s a great place to practice because it’s deep, clear, doesn’t have that much pressure and it’s full of big spotted bass....
Spinnerbaits draw big bites in late fall
Kevin VanDamThe shallow fall bite is either gone or fading fast throughout most of the country, but that doesn’t mean you need to put away your spinnerbaits. It’s a time when...
I’m obsessed with the Vikings
Seth FeiderFor fishermen in the deep southern states like Alabama, fall Saturdays are reserved for their favorite college football teams. Up here in Minnesota, our cold temperatures arrive earlier, and we’re...
Monsters of the Midway
Chris GrohI’ve spent 30 straight days in a tree waiting for just the right the monster buck to step within range of my bow, but at this time of year even...
Going pro at a young age
Stetson BlaylockBecoming a professional fisherman at a young age seems like the perfect situation for anyone that loves this sport. Not all stories are created equal, but my story of a...
Important life choices
Bill LowenI grew up in Addyston, Ohio, right on the Ohio River. It was a small town about 10 miles outside of Cincinnati. There wasn’t anything fancy there, but I had...
Life goes on
Drew BentonLet me tell you something. The Benton family is living high on the hog these days. We’ve had electricity and running water for four days now. That’s hot showers, laundry...
Swapping teammates
Dave Precht“The camaraderie in these events seems intensified by the competition, and vice versa.” Fifty years ago, when B.A.S.S. began conducting tournaments, some people opposed them, saying, “Fishing ought to be...
db: B.A.S.S. Nation kindness
Don Barone“For though they may be parted…” Dateline: 2018 B.A.S.S. Nation Championship “You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.” -Ralph...
Two milestone years on the water
Paul MuellerIn fishing, folks often want to know when your “aha moment” happened and when it all magically came together to become a touring professional. It doesn’t exactly work that way,...
