From Champlain to Wheeler
So … the Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Champlain presented by Bass Pro Shops didn’t go the way I wanted. I had a decent practice where I found a...
Giving back to the sport with CAST for Kids
Even after a year on tour that was tougher than I would have liked, I still owe the sport of bass fishing and the state of Texas a lot. That’s...
Emil Wagner previews AFTCO’s latest rain gear
The AFTCO Fortress Jacket and Bib is an all-around versatile piece for layering or stand-alone in all conditions. Watch Bassmaster Elite Emil Wagner demo the features.
Keys to successful river fishing in September
I recently fished a major tournament in September on the Potomac River that drew more than 100 anglers. I’m pleased with my 12th-place finish. I relied on several components to...
On my B.A.S.S. journey
Time flies when you’re having fun, and I’ve sure had a blast building my career with Bassmaster. It seems like yesterday when I earned a spot on what was then...
What 20 years means to me
I’ve been very fortunate to be in this career for a long time. I was always obsessed with fishing; I got into a club early and even chose to attend...
My first trip to Lake Champlain
I entered the first Bassmaster Elite Qualifier event at Lake Champlain mainly to try and make next year’s Bassmaster Classic, and even though that plan didn’t work out, fishing this...
Fall time in the North
For the past several years, I’ve spent fall/winter in the South. I’ve enjoyed the warmer climate, but I’ve also missed the amazing fall fishing that’s available throughout the North Country....
Froggin’ to the Classic fishing the Mississippi River
Going into the final Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series tournament of 2025 on the Mississippi River, I needed 15 to 20 points to qualify for the 2026 Bassmaster Classic. It was...
