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Suspending jerkbaits in winter

All the extreme cold we’re having is putting a spotlight on one of my favorite techniques — suspending jerkbaits. This is the first super-cold winter we’ve had in several years,...

The Elite Series: Looking back

In 2006, when then-CEO Don Rucks introduced the Bassmaster Elite Series, the concept was clear: Have the sport’s best anglers compete on the best fisheries at the best times. And...

KVD dispels cold-water myths

A big opportunity

It’s pretty hard for an angler to step into the professional fishing scene and be where he needs to be right off the bat. It usually takes a lot of...

Bringing back old-school tactics

Because I’ve been around bass fishing for most of my life, I’ve seen a lot of trends and bait styles come and go. And resurge. The buzzbait is a good...

Gearing down for 2018

As I started to pack up my gear for the 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series, it occurred to me that my plans for the new season might make a pretty good...

Show season … what’s that?

The holidays are over. That means it’s time to get back to work for most Bassmaster Elite Series pros, and it isn’t all about getting ready for the season. For...

The birth of the jerkbait

I’m pretty sure most bass anglers today have never heard of the Big Mo Bass Club from Joplin, Missouri. But if you have ever caught a bass on a suspending...

Why you should fish better lakes

When I say something like that everyone thinks that the answer is obvious. Well, maybe… The deal is that you’ll catch more bass in better lakes than you will in...

Brush up on bite detection

Whether you’re fishing now or in the coming weeks, it’s a key time to consider lighter line, smaller baits and finesse tactics when the fish aren’t aggressive. Because of the...