Too many baitfish?
Michael IaconelliThe Potomac River threw me a nasty curveball when I fished it earlier this month. The water was cooler than I expected, and I saw an unbelievable amount of shad...
Welcher is the real deal
Davy HiteThere has never been a “fluke” Bassmaster Angler of Year winner, and Kyle Welcher – the 2023 champ – is no exception. In fact, he very well may become one...
Impressions from my first High School Combine
Tommy SendekIt’s not every day that the 25 best college fishing programs meet under the same roof. Some of those rare days occurred this past weekend at the Skeeter Boats Bassmaster...
You don’t need forward-facing sonar
Greg HackneyThere’s been a lot of chatter — borderline hysteria — in social media and in chat rooms about forward-facing sonar. Here’s the deal: It’s a tool and a good one....
Recapping 2023 and looking forward to 2024
Lee LivesayI’ve taken some time to think about the 2023 season, and I have to say it was a good year for me — but a weird year. I think a...
Season’s over … now what?
John CrewsSo, the 2023 Bassmaster Elite Series season is over … now what? First, let’s recap the season. I definitely made some improvements in my performance this year, but one absolute...
A decent year that didn’t end well
Bill LowenI’ve told you before in this column that I’m a believer in the concept of “it wasn’t meant to be.” If I give something all of my effort and make good...
In the sun last week, and another year
Mark MenendezThere’s been two times I left the St. Lawrence River and wondered if it would be my last on the Bassmaster Elite Series, and this last event was one of...
Wrapping up 2023
Scott MartinWrapping up the season with a Top 10 at the St. Lawrence River felt good. I kicked off the year with a top 30 at Lake Okeechobee, so I started...
Putting 2023 in the rearview
Brandon CobbNow that some time has passed since the final Bassmaster Elite Series tournament of 2023, I’ve had the opportunity to put things into perspective. I came close to winning Progressive...
