Licenses are critical and worthy
Kevin VanDamAs I prepare for our Elite schedule northern swing to New York and back to Michigan, it reminds me of important considerations all anglers should remember when going on out-of-state...
Orange sky…in the morning
Don Barone“It’s a long, long road…” Dateline: May, 5:15 a.m. “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.”Muhammad Ali “We heard a crackling.” It was...
Early fishing magazines
Bernie SchultzIf you follow this column, then you know I have a strong passion for the history and lore of our sport. Part of that includes an appreciation for early fishing...
My working vacation
Jason ChristieYou know they say you shouldn’t take work home with you, but for a professional fisherman, it’s hard to ever really punch out. We do have a nice long break...
Catching bass in muddy water
Greg HackneyPicking the right lure for muddy conditions begins with helping the bass find it. There are four factors involved, and they’re all related so I can’t say that one is...
My thoughts on sound and being stealthy
Kevin VanDamI get asked a lot about the effect of underwater sounds on bass. One reason people inquire about sound because they know I’m a longtime believer in HydroWave system that...
What consistency requires
Alton JonesI’m 26 years into my career as a professional fisherman, and one of the most important truths I’ve realized is that consistency requires that you never stop learning. I’ve had...
College experiences part 3: On the same team
Jordan LeeThere is one thing that’s very different between college and the pros, and that’s the relationship between the anglers. In college we were all on the same team, so to...
Look for beans on your sonar screen
John GarrettIf there’s one topic in bass fishing that always generates questions, especially as the technology constantly evolves and changes, it would be how to use, and see fish, on your...
Structure spoons
Greg HackneyStructure spoons are an effective tool now that summer is on its way. But before we get into my thoughts about them I want to make sure we’re all talking...
