Five common questions
John CrewsNo matter where I go or what I’m doing it seems like a lot of the questions I get are similar. That tells me that what anglers want to know...
db: The bar also rises
Don Barone“You go back, Jack…” Dateline: Elite no. 1 “I always tell myself, I can do better.”Brandon Palaniuk2017 Bassmaster Angler of the Year Once risen, the bar never sets. It will...
Bass fishing in the Northwest
Luke ClausenGrowing up in Spokane, Wash., I have been fortunate to live around some excellent fishing. We have great opportunities available to us year-round, and we also have the pick of...
Know your local waters
Ott DeFoeThere’s still plenty of time to work on something that’ll have a big impact on your bass fishing this year, and it doesn’t cost very much. You don’t need to...
The keys to fantasy fishing
Kevin VanDamEvery Bassmaster Elite Series angler has been scrambling to prepare for next week’s season opener at Lake Martin. It’s been crazy the past few weeks as I round up gear,...
Tremendously tough fishing
Jason ChristieMost of the time, we talk about staying near the bait. You find the food and the fish are going to be somewhere close. Well, this winter has had such...
A co-angler at Kissimmee
Thom AbrahamAs I got ready for the Bass Pro Shops Eastern Open at the Kissimmee Chain, and my competition against fellow co-anglers, I continued to check the weather forecast for packing...
Nature has a process
Ish MonroeWe’re headed into the spawn in many parts of our country. That means you’re going to be hearing a lot of talk about the moon. Most of it will center...
From flashers to flat screens
David WalkerAs a professional bass angler I get this question a lot: In terms of tackle and equipment, what do you think has evolved the most in bass fishing? The boats?...
The view from the back of the boat
Chad SmithAs the 2018 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Open season kicks off, my mind is racing in many different directions. Getting tackle prepared, making sure my vehicle is in top shape...