Late winter river fishing
Bill LowenA lot of anglers ignore rivers this time of the year. That is a mistake. If conditions are right, you can have a great multispecies day, one you’ll remember all...
Creating a new bass jig, part 1
John CrewsCreating a bass jig from an established design is not that hard. It’s easy enough to get a small mold from a company like Do-It Molds, select the proper hook...
Safe and secure with 1st Mate
Bernie SchultzOn the Bassmaster Elite Series, we begin each day of competition with what’s referred to as “boat check” – a process whereby our livewell, running lights and emergency stop switch...
Be a smart boat buyer
Gary ClouseWe’re headed into the boat show season, a time that can be overwhelming for the first-time bass boat buyer. If you’re one of those prospective buyers, make sure you consider...
The top 5 threats to the future of bass fishing
Gene GillilandMost Bassmaster.com readers want to know how to catch more fish or what the latest trends are in gear and gadgets. But like the snowball rolling down the hill, there...
Transitioning to the 2022 Bassmaster Opens
John GarrettIt has been a whirlwind of activity since my last Bassmaster Open tournament in Oklahoma for the 2021 season. I had so many emotions pent up before and during the...
Three years of Elite changes
Bryan BrasherScott Canterbury, an Alabamian who is inarguably one of the best anglers on the planet, must have scanned the 2022 Bassmaster Elite Series field when it was announced and thought...
Offseason is awkward for me
Rick ClunnI have to admit that this is an awkward time of year for me. Spending more time around home with the family takes some getting used to – not just...
Cure for the common cold
Bernie SchultzQuiz any hardcore basser on the best season for throwing a jerkbait and he’ll tell you it’s winter — guaranteed. It’s a shared belief, especially among those who fish waters...
Shifting focus for 2022
Scott MartinAs we step into a new year, all the focus shifts to the 2022 fishing schedule. I enjoyed a nice Christmas season with family and friends, and that time of...
