Sizing up future Elites
When I began fishing the Bassmaster Elite Series 15 years ago, you could qualify for bass fishing’s premier level by having three good tournaments in one division of the Bassmaster...
A season of big poles, big line, big hook sets
I have to admit – next year’s Bassmaster Elite Series schedule is the best I’ve ever seen. Based on what I know about these fisheries and the time of year...
Lake Champlain has been good to me
Winning the 2024 Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain was a special thing for me. During that tournament, my wife and kids were able to come up. We have...
My thoughts on the new technology rules
Now that we’ve had time to digest the new technology rules for the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series season, I can say it doesn’t matter to me because I’m going go...
Open: Day 3 begins on the Mississippi
See the top Opens anglers head out on the final day of the 2024 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Mississippi River presented by SEVIIN!
The pre-practice dilemma
Editor’s note: This column was published before the 2025 no-information rule update. People who follow Minnesota superstar Seth Feider likely do so for a multitude of reasons. He’s talented, as...
My high-risk win at Harris Chain
Not winning had sort of been the story of my bass fishing career — up until the 2024 Lowrance Bassmaster Elite at Harris Chain that is. It really started when...
That’s what I signed up for
The 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series season was a crazy one for sure. Several times this season, I stopped and thought: Is this what I signed up for? Now that the...
No-information rule changed for 2025 Elites
Last Friday, B.A.S.S. announced the 2025 Elite Series schedule, featuring diverse fisheries that should set the stage for an exciting and unpredictable season. Alongside that release, the organization announced a...
Just call Cox ‘Knucksy’
I was a huge baseball fan growing up — and while the responsibilities of being a husband and a father have caused me to turn slightly away from a sport...
