Columnists

Old crankbaits for a new fall approach

Ott DeFoe

It seems like we hear about every new bait that’s made, and that if you don’t have a half-dozen of them in your boat you may as well not bother...

The roller coaster of emotions

Bradley Roy

I’ve always heard that fishing is just as much mental as it is physical. That may or may not be true, but one thing I know for certain is that...

Hall of Fame honors sport’s trailblazers

Kevin VanDam

As winter begins to tiptoe into Michigan, I’m really looking forward to attending the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame induction ceremony next week in Springfield, Mo. The gala event, emceed...

Five tips for fall river bassing

Bill Lowen

There may not be a better time to fish your local river than right now. The water’s probably stable, relatively clear and you’ll likely not have to deal with recreational...

Watching from the sidelines

Fletcher Shryock

I was very fortunate to qualify for the Bassmaster Elite Series as quickly as I did, winning the second Bassmaster Southern Open I fished and getting to the big leagues...

Fall fishing and filming

Bernie Schultz

I’m sure many of you believe our busiest time of year is during tournament season, and it can be. But not always. There is plenty to do in the offseason,...

Determining depth during drawdown

Greg Vinson

We hear a lot about catching bass during and after the fall drawdown. What we don’t hear so much about is finding the depth we want to fish. It’s as...

A-rigs a great cold-water presentation

Kevin VanDam

Do you remember a few years ago when Paul Elias won a big tournament on the new Alabama Rig and shocked the world with such a big catch? Well, we’re...

Dear Nana

Don Barone

“What separates us from the animals, what separates us from the chaos, is our ability to mourn people we’ve never met.”David Levithan I had a “Nana” too, I’m a crumbling,...

Offseason activities and staying sharp

Casey Ashley

As much as I love the competition and excitement of a Bassmaster Elite Series season, it’s exhausting. That’s why the offseason is so important for resting our bodies and minds...