Columnists

Grass roots beginnings

Todd Faircloth

I’m fortunate enough to have been born and raised here in Jasper, Texas, which put me within very easy access to some of the nation’s finest bass fisheries: Sam Rayburn...

Palaniuk: New boat for a new year

Brandon Palaniuk

Every year about this time, it’s time for me to start a new relationship. Don’t worry; things between me and my girlfriend are going great. What I’m talking about is...

Know the differences in baitcast reels

Kevin VanDam

One of the most intimidating purchases a newcomer can make is a new baitcast reel because there are so many choices yet they look similar but can be very different....

“Nobody here will ever find me…” Dateline: Respect “…the mysterious influence of the twelfth man on the team, the rooter.”Author UnknownMinnesota Magazine, University of Minnesota Sept. 1900(The first known written...

How I use saved waypoints

Jason Christie

As we head into a new tournament season, I’ll be putting a lot of thought into what baits I need to take to each event. I have a pretty good...

Another look at tackle

Greg Hackney

Last week I said I’d be packing my boat. As you might think, it’s a job. Here’s how I go about things. Maybe something I do will help you. The...

The long and short of rod uses

Kevin VanDam

The continued evolution of bass fishing equipment has enhanced the methods in which we use it. Fishing rods are good examples. We can be more selective in the rods we...

I’m complete, almost

Greg Hackney

I got my new Phoenix 920 the other day and hauled it home. It’s in my fishing garage as I do this column. I’ve been without one most of the...

Christie’s tips for winter cranking

Jason Christie

We hear a lot about slowing down and going to subtle presentations in the wintertime, and I agree, those techniques can work this time of year. But keep in mind...

Shryock: Learning on the fly

Fletcher Shryock

I’m writing this from the first Southern Open of 2016 at Toho, which is a good place to introduce this column because it’s where I started my professional fishing career. It...