That one good fish, part 2
Greg HackneyI ended my column last time with the observation that the one good fish is never a given. I also observed that it’s something you can’t control. You can fish...
Smallmouth are stupid
Seth FeiderIt’s a little early, maybe, but the spawn will be in full swing somewhere in just a little while, and everyone wants to know how it affects the smallmouth bite...
Knowing when to move
Bernie SchultzWhen I’m working sports shows or speaking at various fishing clubs, one of the most frequently asked questions I hear is, “How do you know when to move, when to...
I remembered my roots
Bobby LaneFirst off let me congratulate Takahiro Omori on his win in the 2018 Bassmaster Elite at Lake Martin presented by Econo Lodge. He did one heck of a good job...
The mystery of red crankbaits
Kevin VanDamAs we fish around the country, we discover that specific colors are must-haves on some lakes. Oftentimes that is due to the color of forage or the lake has a...
The world could learn a lot from Lake Martin spectators
Bryan BrasherALEXANDER CITY, Ala. — I was impressed by Lake Martin. I was impressed by the crowds. I was impressed by the fish that were brought to the scales. But most...
That one good fish, part 1
Greg HackneyIt seems like we always hear about patterning bass or finding the right spots. It’s like finding bass is the way to win in a Bassmaster Elite Series tournament. But...
Tak: ‘Confident about my fishing’
Takahiro OmoriThings have been busy since last Sunday. I’ve been talking to everyone. I’ve not had much time to think about what my win at the 2018 Bassmaster Elite at Lake...
My favorite photo from Martin
Trip WeldonThis photo was by far the coolest of the week and an appropriate way to wrap up the 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series opener. More about that later. You have probably...
Getting to know ‘The Paperboy’
Jacob FoutzHi, my name is Jacob Foutz, but Bassmaster emcee Dave Mercer nicknamed me “The Paperboy.” In August of last year I was fortunate to win the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series...
