Everything to gain, nothing to lose
Keith CombsWe just finished an Elite tournament at the Potomac River that was one of the most grueling events I’ve ever fished in my career. Remember, I spent several years living...
Small spots, low light, big bass
Ish MonroeRecently I was asked about a couple of theories or ideas advanced in a new book by Josh Alwine titled, High Percentage Fishing. I haven’t read the book, but according...
Good tournament, bad practice
Jason ChristieLast week’s Elite Series event on the Potomac River reinforced an odd pattern that’s pretty frustrating on the front end, but gratifying on the back end. Basically, the tournaments where...
How I use scents
Greg HackneyFrom time to time I get questions about scent. Do I use it? If so, when and under what circumstances do I use it? And finally, what kind of scent...
Don’t get beat in the heat
Kevin VanDamHot! Hot! Hot! There’s no better way to describe what we’re dealing with here on the Potomac River in the Bassmaster Elite presented by Econo Lodge. Temperatures are soaring into...
Randy and Robin Howell: A love seat love story
Don Barone“There’s nothing you can know…” Dateline: Shores of the Potomac “You don’t love someone for their looks, or their clothes or for their fancy car, but because they sing a...
Finishing the season strong
Jason ChristieWhen the Elite Series heads to the Potomac River, I’ll arrive well-rested and happy that I got to enjoy some time to recharge the batteries. I had been on a...
Rules are rules: The no-information rule
Bernie SchultzLately there’s been a lot of talk about the Bassmaster Elite Series’ “no-information rule” [Official Rules of Competition C3(i)]. It is a restriction intended to level the playing field for...
The challenge of long breaks
Casey AshleyI’ll tell you, these big breaks are terrible for the mental game. We’ve had over a month off since the last Elite event on Cayuga Lake, and it’s been hard...
Tricks of the trade
Greg HackneyFishing a new body of water, or fishing one that you haven’t fished for a while, can be a daunting task. However, you can take some of the pain out...
