Back to basics: Putting everything together
The number one reason to go fishing is because it’s fun. So, let’s prep our gear and get to it. We’ll start by talking about putting line on our reels....
Leave history in the past
I plan to fish Lake Oahe and the Upper Mississippi River, the final two events on the 2022 Bassmaster Elite Series tour, with the same strategy I employed at Pickwick...
Feider’s big-water livewell solutions
When it comes to fishing big water, anglers must consider a lot of things that may not be an issue on smaller reservoirs or rivers. Bodies of water such as...
Mood swings
Like people, bass experience mood swings. Even though they are predatory and considered opportunistic feeders, there are times when nothing seems to tempt them. Depending on the situation, they may...
Gleason’s picks for summer’s dog days
These are the days when temps soar so high even small dogs like Rowdy Gleason look for a cool slab of concrete to lay their bellies on. His “dad” Darold...
The ‘shore’ thing for smallmouth
I must admit, covering professional bass fishing often fosters an undeniable envy, particularly when limits include those brown bullies known as smallmouth bass. From southern reservoirs like Pickwick and Cherokee...
Gussy’s go-to Ned setup
With the Bassmaster Elite Series in the midst of its annual Northern Swing, many pros are in the process of organizing and refining tackle. One technique that is sure to...
The ability to adapt
With the St. Lawrence River kicking off the Elite Series’ 2022 Northern Swing, it’s given me an opportunity to consider a key element of a professional fisherman’s career — adaptation....