Keeping my edge during deer season
Greg HackneyIt’s easy for an angler to get off-kilter during the winter season. That’s why I hunt. Well, it isn’t the only reason, but I’ve found that the deer season keeps...
Hosting an antique tackle show
Bernie SchultzThose of you who follow this column know my passion for vintage fishing tackle. It’s a passion that drives me constantly, searching eBay and various other auction sites, and countless...
Tournament fishing down under
Jeff GustafsonOne of my favorite aspects of fishing on the Bassmaster Elite Series is that I get to meet a lot of people from different parts of the world. While it’s...
Thankful for my spot in the Classic
Brandon CardWith it being Thanksgiving week, I’m thinking of a few things from this year that I’m thankful for. First and foremost is my family — my lovely wife, Kelly, and...
Evolution to flipping
Mark MenendezIf you really examine the competitors that make up the Bassmaster Elite Series field, you’ll find that everyone has their own strengths as anglers. Those strengths are usually something that...
Not off during the offseason
Darold GleasonIt’s no secret that tournament fishing is a highly competitive arena, and considering the last couple of seasons, I can attest to that truth. Every decision, every thought and every...
Back to the basics
John CrewsI had a really good start to the 2022 Bassmaster Elite Series season with a win at the St. Johns River in Palatka, Fla. The rest of the year, not...
Offseason fishing for sponsors
Chris ZaldainAlthough I just finished second in the Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup, I haven’t made a cast for a bass since the Bassmaster Elite Series concluded for the 2022 season. But...
Tweak suspending jerkbaits
Michael IaconelliThere’s a misconception that a suspending jerkbait is only for cold water. I even fell into that trap. A suspending jerkbait catches bass the year around. However, if I had...
A look back at the good ol’ days
Gary ClouseOne of the benefits of traveling a fishing circuit is the great friends and relationships you develop along the way. My career started back in the 1980s when I decided...