Columnists

The Hall of Fame

Don Barone

“Standing in the hall of fame…” Dateline: The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame “No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he...

The future of bass fishing looks good

John Crews

Every year I evaluate the fishing industry and the economy from a domestic and international prospective. I’m a Bassmaster Elite Series angler but I’m also an industry businessman. I was...

Securing sponsorships, part 1

Bernie Schultz

For professional anglers, fall is the time for renewing contracts and seeking out other potential sponsors. A new season is rapidly approaching and funding will be essential. Having been at...

Is it 2018 yet?

Matt Lee

I can’t wait for 2018 to get here. This was a year that I’m really proud of and that I hope to repeat. The truth is that I was very...

Learning from lost fish

Keith Combs

Every bass angler loses fish at times, and when it’s a big bass at a critical moment those losses can be painful. We’ve been taught that the best way to...

Lee’s awesome year

Jordan Lee

I’ve had an awesome year, and I’m thankful for it. I thought I’d try to explain some of it so that everyone gets a little insight into my world, and...

Fishing with a family of coaches

Alton Jones

Professional fishing is much more than a job; it’s a serious, physical sport full of challenges and demands. That’s why I’ve always enjoyed interacting with other athletes and their coaches....

Randy Howell’s boat giveaway

Randy Howell

Editor’s note: There are only two more days to purchase tickets for Randy Howell’s boat raffle.  Hello Bassmaster family! This is Randy Howell. Another great fishing season has flown by,...

From the deer stand

Jason Christie

There was a time when deer hunting meant climbing a tree, standing on a limb and hoping it didn’t break. I made it through several years of doing that, but...

Living the pro bass angler lifestyle

Jared Lintner

After 12 years on the Bassmaster Elite Series, the one thing I can tell you about being a professional bass angler is that it’s rarely easy and never dull. Each...