The ultimate satisfaction
Chris ZaldainMy third-place finish at Pickwick Lake is the most gratifying accomplishment in my 10 seasons as a Bassmaster Elite Series pro. I’ve had several other top fives and even managed...
It all came together on Pickwick
Brandon LesterEvery year when an angler sees a schedule, he has tournaments he circles in his mind and says, “I’m looking forward to that one.” The 2022 Whataburger Bassmaster Elite at...
Finding the right electronics balance
Matty WongUnlike most of my Bassmaster Elite Series counterparts, up until a short while ago I was fishing with very simple electronics. I had a black-and-white Lowrance X92 on the console...
Fishing ‘free’ has its ups and downs
Jason ChristieAnglers always talk about how winning the Bassmaster Classic — and the resulting berth in the following year’s championship — allows them to fish freely, but until you’re there it’s...
Those Classic demons
Bryan BrasherIn 52 years, the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk has been recognized as many things. B.A.S.S. founder Ray Scott used to say winning the event was...
Our bowl is better
James HallI do not like the Pittsburgh Steelers. Growing up in Texas and surrounded by Dallas Cowboys fans (I was a Houston Oilers guy, myself), the Steelers were akin to the...
Eager to go north and fish for smallies
Clark WendlandtWith the southern swing of the Bassmaster Elites behind us, it’s time for the fun to begin. That’s not to say I don’t enjoy fishing southern waters. I do. I...
These kids are good!
Rick ClunnIn the early days of Bassmaster tournaments, we went in with about 150 guys, and I always figured there were only 10 true pros I had to beat. Beyond that...
Tips to find offshore confidence
Darold GleasonOne of the wisest pieces of advice you can give anyone, no matter what they’re trying to learn is this: Crawl before you walk. This also applies to bass fishing,...
Finding a consistent bite
Brock MosleyAs we head into the Bassmaster Elite on Pickwick Lake this week, it’s easy to look back at last year’s event and wonder if I’m looking for redemption after finishing...
