Why winter fishing is different
Fletcher ShryockFor a professional angler, it usually seems like there are more disadvantages to living up north than there are advantages. Down in Florida or Texas, you may be able to chase...
Happy holiday traditions
Alton JonesVery soon, the ski slopes of Colorado will be flooded, but the Jones family got a head start with what has become our Christmas tradition. Our daughter is still in...
A small tackle shop with a big heart
Bernie SchultzIn our town, there’s only ever been one real tackle shop — The Tackle Box. I’ve shopped there for decades. Not so much for the selection — although it’s always...
New technology will define the 2017 Elite Series
Keith CombsEvery year on the Bassmaster Elite Series there seems to be a certain “X factor” that changes or even defines the season. It could be a particular bait or technique....
I’m loving winter
Kevin VanDamWinter has arrived in Michigan. A blast of cold weather has my pond frozen earlier than it has in several years. While that may send shivers through my southern friends,...
Heading to Houston
Dave PrechtOn Feb. 5, Houston will host an event some have come to know as “The Bassmaster Classic of Football.” Officially, it is Super Bowl LI. I was fortunate to attend...
Recharging my batteries in the outdoors
Luke ClausenIt seems like the offseason flies by faster and faster every year, but this is a crucial time of year for one big reason: recharging your batteries. And not the...
A great family deer season
Jason ChristieOne thing I do at the end of every fishing season is review the year and grade myself on how I performed. I do something similar each hunting season, and...
Finding winter bass, part 1
Greg HackneyIt’s often said that in most cases catching them isn’t as tough as finding them. That statement has never been truer than in the winter. They’ll bite for sure if...
Putting the puzzle together
Aaron MartensIt’s raining outside today. It’s raining outside, and all I want to do is go fishing. Fishing in the fall rain won’t phase any real bass-head, and it doesn’t phase...
