Columnists

What a 2021 season

Wes Logan

Well, I guess I should say hi to everyone first before I talk about the year. Hello!  What a year 2021 was. I never expected it to turn out the...

Select the right rod action to land more fish

Matt Herren

With all the rods, hooks and lines available to anglers today, selecting the right rod action is more critical than ever. You all know that I’ve been around the sport...

My tribute to Clyde Watts

Mark Menendez

I lost a friend and mentor recently. It’s a loss that leaves a hole in me that won’t — can’t — be filled. Clyde Watts was that important in my...

Keep on fishing for 2022

Keith Combs

I know that a lot of my Bassmaster Elite Series peers take a step back after the season concludes. That’s understandable, because at times it can be a tiring and...

Rocket science and bass fishing

Don Barone

“My love of mathematics stems from my father, a Civil Engineer, as well as my passion for the outdoors, especially fishing. There is a logical flow to this universe and...

Gear

The Power-Pole difference

Cory Johnston

Today it may seem like Power-Pole shallow water anchors are just about standard equipment on new bass boats. It’s gotten to the point that when you see a relatively recent...

Plans for the offseason

Ed Loughran

With the 2021 Elite season behind me, my year has shifted to focusing more on my typical law work and attending to a tremendous amount of home improvement projects. Even...

Winning was a surprise

Cody Hoyle

The Basspro.com Bassmaster Southern Open on Lake Norman last week was my first B.A.S.S. win. Actually, it was my first B.A.S.S. tournament, but that’s a little misleading. At age 28...

Feeding power to today’s electronics

Gary Clouse

You’ve probably noticed the bank of electronics that anglers are putting on their boats. And not just Bassmaster Elite Series anglers either. Here at Phoenix Boats, we see all skill...

Time to get serious

Scott Martin

What a relief! With my fellow Bassmaster Elite Series angler Cory Johnston winning the Basspro.com Bassmaster Northern Open on the St. Lawrence River recently, I’m now qualified for the 2022...

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