5 key Classic patterns
Learn more about the Bassmaster Classic patterns from the 6th to 10th place finishers.
Spawn-time smallmouth
Learn what two legendary guides, Fred McClintock and Steve Hacker, have to say about spawning smallies.
See them, but don’t let them see you
There's more to sight fishing than meets the eye. These tips can take you to the next level.
Shaw’s 10 rules of sight fishing
If there’s a better angler than Shaw Grigsby at catching bass off beds, he’s hiding under a rock somewhere. Use these tips from the sight fishing master to up your odds this spring.
Balancing careers
I recently received a few questions that center on how I balance running a business and a professional fishing career.
Seeing is believing
If you're a sight fisherman -- or even if you just want a better look into the world of the bass -- quality optics are critical.
Buttercups and skunks
Nature has certain cues that are nearly infallible when it comes to signalling the seasons.
Fishing in Classic crowds
The next time you find yourself sharing water, try one of these tips to get more bites and catch more bass.
Become a knowledgeable fan, Part 4
The Bassmaster Classic is an event like no other. It’s about catching fish in a short period of time under pressure — mental pressure, physical pressure and fishing pressure.
Now’s the time
Every time I write something about what’s happening things change. If I write about cold weather, it turns warm. That kind of fast weather change can make for tough fishing.
