Get sneaky when bass are spooky
Kevin VanDamLast week I talked about the spawn and how various conditions can affect it, especially during the early transition period when fish first start moving up. That can be a...
Find ‘em first
Greg HackneyThis is a crazy time of the year, and this has been a crazy year. That makes for a wild combination. Depending on where you fish, and the recent weather...
What’s with bladed jigs?
Ott DeFoeBladed jigs have been around and have been catching bass since at least 2004 or 2005, but it seems like they’ve really come into prominence in the past few years....
Jordan Lee still has time to pick a path
Pete RobbinsAbout a decade ago, when Kevin VanDam was gobbling up Bassmaster Angler of the Year titles and Bassmaster Classic trophies like Pac Man, many writers and fans referred to him...
April is Autism Awareness Month
John CrewsApril is Autism Awareness Month. I’m proud to say that I’m a strong supporter of all things that benefit those who suffer from autism. And, I’m equally proud to say...
There’s nowhere like home…
Bradley RoyThere’s no denying it, bass fishing at an elevated level is a traveling man’s game. If you ever qualify for the Bassmaster Elite Series, it would be a good idea...
It’s gotta work
David FrittsWe talk and write a lot about lures and techniques, but there’s something else that’s even more important. That’s your equipment, and how it performs. You see, no matter how...
Missing pieces of me
Gerald SwindleThe 2018 Bassmaster Classic is in the books, and I feel like, yet, another piece of me has been removed. Now some folks might ask: How can fishing a bass...
Don’t jump the gun on the spawning season
Kevin VanDamEvery angler looks forward to that early spawning period when fish are shallow and big ones are easier to target. I’m not talking about sight fishing, but rather when there’s...
3 Classic memories I’ll never forget
Jacob FoutzNow that I’ve had the chance to catch my breath and reflect after being the college representative in bass fishing’s biggest tournament two weeks ago, I wanted to share a...