Autumn go lightly
Don Barone“And all at once, Summer collapsed into Fall.”Oscar Wilde Dateline: Autumn go lightly There is a song of a magic dragon and a little boy. A song about string, sealing...
My path to the Elites
John CrewsIn this column I’m going to tell you about my path into the Bassmaster Elite Series, but I’ll also give you some of my thoughts about how you might get...
Turkey, football and giving thanks
Don Barone“I’m a thankful man for every turn…” Dateline: Thanksgiving 2018 “What if, today, we were grateful for everything?”Charlie Brown Happy Thanksgiving all’ya. If you are reading this on Thanksgiving I’m...
‘I wouldn’t change it if I could’
Matt HerrenIn my family, the Thanksgiving holiday has always been about expressing gratitude. And first on my list is just that – my family. I’ve put family first, ahead of my...
Preparing for risky business
Skylar HamiltonNext year will be my third season on the Bassmaster Elite Series and every year is full of new experiences. One thing I have learned, and I’m only 23 years...
Hand-tuned and tank-tested tackle
Bernie SchultzFor any angler, shopping for tackle should be a treat. There are so many new and exciting products out there to choose from — all promising to catch more fish. ...
Turkeys, whitetails, snowflakes and buzzbaits
Jacob FoutzLook, I get it. November is a time when most people’s thoughts turn to whitetail bucks, and whose house they’re headed to for Thanksgiving turkey. But for a few bassheads...
Fishing where fish aren’t
Keith CombsOne of the oldest sayings in fishing is “you’ve got to fish where the fish are.” I’ve heard it a thousand times. I’ve even seen it on a t-shirt. It...
Jerkbaits for every season
Kelley JayeIn my six years on the Bassmaster Elite Series, many of my best finishes have come on hard jerkbaits. They’ve occurred on a pretty wide variety of fisheries – everywhere...
Aggressive fall smallmouth
Jamie HartmanFall is one of my favorite times to catch smallmouth, because the fish move shallow and they’re super aggressive. With the days getting shorter and water temperatures starting to drop,...