How I will fish the Tennessee River
Brandon LesterLet’s talk about Fort Loudoun and Tellico, Tennessee lakes. I’m from Fayetteville, Tenn., which is in southern middle Tennessee. My home is three-plus hours away from downtown Knoxville, home of...
Knocking the rust off
Mark MenendezI’m calling this year the “Knocking the Rust Off World Tour.” I didn’t realize until it happened how much I would miss fishing the full schedule. At first it didn’t...
A blessing in disguise
Chris ZaldainWell, I had my usual Florida performance at the 2021 AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River. I finished 79th. The thing about me and Florida ia we just don’t...
Slow down for success
Seth FeiderI’ve been fishing the St. Johns River with varying levels of success since 2016, but with this year’s third-place finish to start the season I finally internalized one critical lesson...
A familiar path in 2021
Bryan BrasherThere will be a time for change and exploration in professional bass fishing. There’ll be a time to visit new lakes, forge new partnerships and establish new venues as important...
Why we fish: Legacy
Don Barone“A legacy is not about what you did while you were there it is what happens when you are gone.” Darrell Waltrip It is profound, and it is simple, it...
My big gamble nearly paid off
Gary ClousePeople say that close only counts with hand grenades and horseshoes, but I’m still happy with my 10th-place finish in the AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at St. John’s River last week....
Lipless crankbaits this winter, South and North
Derek HudnallWinter bass fishing can get tough regardless of whether you’re in the South or in the North. Yet, there’s one bait that’ll often get them going no matter where you’re...
My first Elite event was awesome
Bryan NewMy first Bassmaster Elite Series event — the 2021 AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River — is under my belt, and it was awesome. Of course, a big part...
Tying a different kind of knot
Brandon PalaniukWhile the time away from the tournament trail was short this offseason, I did have a chance to achieve one very important milestone – I finally proposed to Tiffanie, and...
