My 2023 ICAST picks
Bernie SchultzEach year at this time, the American Sportfishing Association hosts the largest trade show in the industry. It’s called ICAST, which is an acronym for International Convention of Allied Sportfishing...
Everything happens for a reason
Bill LowenAs long as I’ve been competing in tournaments, I’ve seen a lot of ups and downs. I’ve cashed a lot of checks, fallen on my face and won tournaments. I’ve...
Focusing on consistency pays off
Kyle WelcherWhen I compare my performance last year to where I am this year, it’s night and day. I finished 69th in the 2022 Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year points...
Making summertime memories
Louis MonettiWhen I think about summertime memories, one of my favorites involve something that anyone can replicate to make their own memory. Last July, I was fun fishing on High Rock...
It looks good on paper
Keith CombsThrough six Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments, we’ve seen some big weights come across the stage, but often the guys who catch them aren’t quite sure how they pieced it together....
No Classic assumptions
Bryan BrasherDespite what you may have been told about the dangers of assuming, there are certain assumptions that can be safely made. You can assume tonight that people will argue about...
Pulling ranks
James HallMy wife is a ranker. We finish a delicious pizza from Domino’s: “Do you like it more than Papa Johns?” she asked. We watch Iron Man 3: “Where would you...
The Day 2 bump
John CrewsI’ve looked at my results over the past two events and realized I have a pattern that has been a part of my career. Let’s call it the Day 2...
Summertime fishing in the South
Lee LivesaySummer can be a challenging time of year in the South, but you can definitely catch fish, if you get the timing right. Between guiding and my sponsor/media work, I...
When duty calls
Bernie SchultzAcross the country, there are countless programs dedicated to educating and involving America’s youth in the sport of bass fishing. Some are for juniors; others target high schoolers and college...
