Be a fishing nerd
Bradley RoyAre you a nerd? Growing up we all tried to avoid that label, but I’ve come to realize that people we called nerds back in high school more often than...
Gearing up for our smallmouth season
Kevin VanDamWe’re on our so-called tournament “break” between events before we make the northern swing to my beloved smallmouth waters in late July. For several Elite pros, the “break” is only...
Daredevil bass
Don Barone“I prayed every second I was in the barrel except for a few seconds after the fall when I went unconscious.”Annie Edson TaylorThe first person to go over Niagara Falls...
Making a move
Jason ChristieWe have about six weeks before the next Elite event, but you know, I won’t have any trouble filling that time because I have a lot to do. First and...
Kennedy’s lesson: To thine own self be true
Pete RobbinsIf you want to learn about how Steve Kennedy fishes, first you need to watch him eat seafood. I learned that last year at a popular Maryland crabhouse when the...
Catch ’em deep right now
Brandon CardFishing deep is my favorite way to sack a bunch of big ’uns, and the best offshore bite of the year is happening right now. Unfortunately for me, there aren’t...
Mid-season game plan
Alton JonesNow that we’re at the mid-season break, I think it’s important for me to evaluate where I am and consider my game plan for the remainder of the season. For...
College experiences part 2: Suck it up
Jordan LeeAnother part of dealing with the pressure of professional level bass fishing is learning to deal with the media. If you’ve never done it, let me assure you it isn’t...
If not for Bob Cobb
Dave PrechtIn the spring of 1967, when Ray Scott began promoting his All-American Bass Tournament at Beaver Lake, Arkansas, almost nobody believed in him or bought into his idea. The Chamber of...
Taking time to share
Kevin VanDamIt’s nice to be able to chill. For some, that means climbing into a recliner or spending time doing nothing. For me, it’s going fishing. Fun fishing. Let me explain. I just came...
