Biggest adjustments for Elite Series
Bryant SmithWith the first two events of my rookie Bassmaster Elite Series season behind me and the next two coming up shortly, I can say that the biggest adjustment, besides the...
I just gotta be there
Bryan BrasherBack in July 2021, I had just covered Bryan Schmitt’s first career Bassmaster Elite Series victory at Lake Champlain on the New York/Vermont border. Then, I toured every level of...
Refocusing on the Elites
Scott MartinNow that the Bassmaster Classic is behind us, I’m turning all my focus to the Bassmaster Elite Series. In order to do that, I’ve had to really take a step...
Three lakes in three days
Bernie SchultzIf you follow the Bassmaster Elite Series, then you know we sometimes compete in back-to-back tournaments with no days off in between. That’s not always a bad thing, but it...
Fluorocarbon leader length
Michael IaconelliYears ago I started playing around with fluorocarbon leaders for braided line with spinning applications. I’ve learned that there are times when you want a short fluorocarbon leader and other...
Finding a win on Eufaula
Justin BarnesWhen I signed up for one division of the 2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Opens, my whole plan was to try and win that tournament on Lake Eufaula in Alabama to...
Don’t be fooled by early spawners
Bobby LaneIt’s been a crazy spring. The water has warmed so early that the Elites were catching fish off the bed back at their Seminole event. At Okeechobee they were catching...
My Classic win
Jeff GustafsonBeing the first Canadian to win the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota is pretty special. We have a lot of people in Canada who love bass...
Living the dream, post-Knoxville
Pete RobbinsWith one poor night of sleep, one good night of sleep and eight hours of windshield time helping me to put things in perspective, I am still excited by everything...
A little bit of everything
John CoxThe Bassmaster Classic is always an exciting event and a major accomplishment when you qualify to compete. I am extremely grateful to qualify for the 2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors...
