The industry owes us nothing
Ish MonroeThere’s been a lot of internet chatter going on lately that has been frustrating. Several anglers and YouTubers have had things to say about our industry and what they feel about...
Where did the year go?
Wes LoganI can’t believe it’s Christmas already. I’m sitting here on a break from rigging my Skeeter/Yamaha for the 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series, and it crossed my mind that I’ve had...
My Christmas plans
Lee LivesayLike everybody, we’re getting ready for our family Christmas celebration. We’ll stay local this year and visit with my wife’s side of the family on Christmas Eve. Then on Christmas...
Learning and looking ahead
Bill LowenThere’s a lot of time to look back on the previous year when we’re in the offseason. I spend a lot of time hunting waterfowl in the winter months, and...
Rigging my own boat makes me more confident
Keith CombsFor the past five years, when I’ve received my new Ranger boat from the factory, it’s come with an Atlas jackplate and a Yamaha outboard on the back. Other than...
Building my man cave
Chris ZaldainDecember is crunch time for making the most of my offseason. As usual, I’ve been busy with social media, sponsorship management and boat swapping. I’ve also added a major project...
Best and worst of being the Bassmaster.com editor
Jim SextonEditors’ Note: Jim Sexton is retiring after 12 years as the editor of Bassmaster.com. This is what he said at his retirement lunch to B.A.S.S. employees gathered Birmingham, Ala., on...
Holiday family fishing
Steve KennedyWith Christmas on the way, my family is planning to spend a week together at my parents’ cabin on Lake Martin. My two brothers, my sister and our families are...
Cold water spinnerbaiting
Michael IaconelliBladed jigs and other lures have drawn attention away from the spinnerbait. But the spinnerbait is still one of the most effective and iconic bass lures ever created due to...
Will Davis belongs
Bryan BrasherAfter the Sylacauga, Ala., native won the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Championship in 2022 on Pickwick Lake — a lake that many Alabamians consider to be one of their home-state...
