Everything happens for a reason
As long as I’ve been competing in tournaments, I’ve seen a lot of ups and downs. I’ve cashed a lot of checks, fallen on my face and won tournaments. I’ve...
Daily Limit: Life leaves Christie fighting for Classic spot
Life might have encumbered Jason Christie’s fishing this year, but the 2022 Classic champ is confident he can climb the standings to reach his 10th championship. Although qualifying for the...
Focusing on consistency pays off
When I compare my performance last year to where I am this year, it’s night and day. I finished 69th in the 2022 Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year points...
Stracner stepping away from Bassmaster Elite Series
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Former Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie of the Year Josh Stracner of Vandiver, Ala., is leaving Elite Series competition to pursue other career opportunities. “My number one goal was always...
Podcast: Patrick Walters previews the Elite return to Murray
In Episode 122 of the Inside Bassmaster Podcast presented by Black Rifle Coffee Company, hosts Ronnie Moore and Kyle Jessie preview the Lake Murray Bassmaster Elite Series event with South...
It looks good on paper
Through six Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments, we’ve seen some big weights come across the stage, but often the guys who catch them aren’t quite sure how they pieced it together....
No pain, no gain
The life of a professional fisherman isn’t all rainbows and kitty cats. Here are the worst parts of the job, and why they are so important. What’s there to not...
Daily Limit: Palaniuk offers insight on AOY race
Since Brandon Palaniuk doesn’t look at the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings, it might seem counterintuitive to ask him who he thinks has the best shot to win...
The Day 2 bump
I’ve looked at my results over the past two events and realized I have a pattern that has been a part of my career. Let’s call it the Day 2...
Summertime fishing in the South
Summer can be a challenging time of year in the South, but you can definitely catch fish, if you get the timing right. Between guiding and my sponsor/media work, I...