Tackle systems: Burning baits
Bernie SchultzEarly in my career, while fishing a wintertime event on Lake Martin in Alabama, I learned a valuable lesson from Rick Clunn. And that was burning a spinnerbait in gin-clear...
Old is new for bass lures
Michael IaconelliMy uncle Don is a flea market junky. He’s retired and goes to those things two or three times a week. You won’t believe the amazing old fishing stuff he...
I had to get refocused
John CrewsAs I write this, I am getting ready for the Simms Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork. I’ve found that after a long break between the Lake Chickamauga event and this...
Eyes on the bank
Chris ZaldainIt seems like every bass angler these days is so moonstruck by forward looking sonar they can’t wait to get off the bank after the spawn. I’m an electronics junky,...
Lake Fork is still strong
Keith CombsWhen I was in high school back in the early 1990s, Lake Fork was on fire. It had just produced the state record, and shortly thereafter it pumped out four...
Capitalizing on forward sonar and jerkbaits
Clark WendlandtYou’ve probably noticed that jerkbaits are getting a lot more play the past couple years. There are a couple of reasons for that. As most anglers know, the jerkbait is...
Spot-Lock or Power-Poles?
Gary ClouseTrolling motors with built-in anchoring systems are just one of the many beneficial technological improvements today’s bass anglers enjoy. The fact you can tap a button on the trolling motor...
The little bait that could
Rick ClunnIf you follow my career, you know that I’m in the process of changing my approach in tournaments. I’ve realized that the traditional sizes of lures that worked well during...
Back to basics: Basic fishing gear
Michael IaconelliFishing is easy. You don’t have to be young, in great physical shape or rich to get involved. It’s a sport for the outdoors that can be enjoyed by everyone....
You will be missed, Ray
Mark MenendezIf you love to watch, read, participate in or make your living in and around bass fishing, Ray Scott touched your life. We got the news Monday that Ray had...
