Rayburn memories and plans
Edwin EversOur next Bassmaster Elite Series event is on Sam Rayburn Reservoir in Texas. It’s a legendary lake — one of the most visited venues in B.A.S.S. history. I can still...
Big time bass fishing on a college kid’s budget
John GarrettI’ll be the first to tell you how unbelievably cool and rewarding it is to participate in organized college fishing, but it also requires a lot of gas, food and...
Big, deep crankbaits on Sam Rayburn
Greg HackneyOK, we’re getting ready for the Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest benefiting the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department on Sam Rayburn. It’ll be here in a few days. I’ve been getting...
Flip a drop shot?
Jordan LeeAt the Bassmaster Elite Series level we’re always looking for something different, something that’ll give us an edge when it comes to making a bass bite. One of those things...
Tips for huge high school events
Bradley RoyHigh school fishing tournaments are getting more popular, and tournaments are only going to get larger in numbers. The recent B.A.S.S. High School regional on Lake Chickamauga had more than...
Pros and cons of longer rods
Kevin VanDamThe new Bassmaster Elites Series rule that allows rods up to 10 feet this year hasn’t been a factor, but that could change as we get into summer patterns. Several...
Filming for sponsors
Jason ChristieIt’s always good when you can kill two birds with one stone, and I got the chance to do that this week by using the break between Elite Series events...
These are the breaks
Jesse TacoronteOrlando, I missed you. This marks the first time I’ve been home in six weeks. Man, it feels great to see, my wife, my son, my brother-in-law, my dog and...
Finish your cast
Ish MonroeMy last couple of tournaments have been pretty good. I finished seventh at the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Elite at Ross Barnett and earned a fifth place finish at...
The trickle-up effect
James HallEver heard of the “Trickle Down Theory?” It originated as a term to describe an economic stimulus effort that gave tax breaks to the wealthy with the hopes that the money...
