Classic practice butterflies and fire ants
Davy HiteWith several of the 2024 Bassmaster Classic contenders headed to Grand Lake to practice before the cutoff, I’m reminded of my first Classic pre-practice. It was at Logan Martin in...
Leaving the rods at home
Greg HackneyI’ll be headed to the Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees soon to practice before the cutoff date for next March’s Bassmaster Classic. This time, I’m leaving the rods and tackle...
Grass critical for productive lakes
Scott MartinWe recently saw the news that St. Johns River Water Management District received a permit from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to “control” 30,000 acres of hydrilla in...
The evolution of Ike
Bryan BrasherI first met Michael Iaconelli during the late 1990s when he was on the pro staff of Mann’s Bait Co. in Eufaula, Ala. I was the outdoors writer for The...
What’s my job?
Wes LoganThere’s been some buzz on the internet lately about the ways professional anglers support ourselves and our families, the partnerships we have with sponsors and the money we as Bassmaster...
Bass After Dark: the podcast
Bernie SchultzI’m sure many of you subscribe to various podcasts related to bass fishing. I do, as well. They’re popular and, in many cases, very informative. While some are educational, others...
Midlevel strolling for suspended bass
Michael IaconelliEver since I can remember, the hardest fish to catch were the ones that suspended in clear water. I would literally run from those fish. Now we’re starting to understand...
The Splendid Splinter of Alabama
Pete RobbinsAfter five seasons away, Jordan Lee is back on the Bassmaster Elite Series, and back on a path to history. It’s not that he didn’t accomplish much while he was...
R.I.P. Super Dave
Trip WeldonWhen I say those two words — Super Dave — it probably does not ring a bell with too many. But within the confines of hardcore B.A.S.S. tournament anglers, they...
Foutz was off, but let’s give him a break
Bryan BrasherLet me start by saying I don’t really know Jacob Foutz all that well. Obviously, I’ve covered a few of the tournaments he’s fished, interviewed him a time or two...