Unpredictable Lake Ontario tests nerves and equipment
I was watching the first day of competition in the Bassmaster Elite at the St. Lawrence River, and it made me realize how far we’ve come with boating equipment. Several...
My last chance to requalify for the Elites
Nothing in the world of bass fishing is more challenging than attempting to qualify for the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series. Whether you take on this challenge via the Bassmaster Opens...
Sumrall finds his fire, saves Elite Series career
A little over a month ago, Caleb Sumrall made the long drive from Louisiana to New York knowing he might be driving to the final two Bassmaster Elite Series events...
What a crazy end to my season
August brought an interesting mix of experiences. Some were good, some were disappointing and some were unpleasant. Thankfully, I trusted the Lord’s plan, and he blessed me with some great...
Jesus, don’t let this be it
How an Oklahoma angler's remarkable journey is uniting bass anglers against cancer.
Hackney: A new approach for next season
Now that the 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season is behind us, it’s time to look forward. But before I do, I gotta give kudos to Trey McKinney for winning...
Three tips for scopin’
The topic of forward-facing sonar — or “scopin’” — has been a hot-button issue for a while now. I’m not going to get on here and debate the benefits or...
Picking up the pieces from the Elite Series finale
The dust has settled on a colossally entertaining Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series finale at the St. Lawrence River. Of course, Trey McKinney’s Bassmaster Angler of the Year title has garnered...
Daily Limit: Fothergill again recovers in style
Easton Fothergill came out smelling like a rose after a second major health scare. Fothergill, who burst into the Bassmaster annals after recovering from a brain abscess in 2023, overcame...
Closing out the year the right way
With three events left in the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season, I was sitting 80th in the Angler of the Year standings. That’s not where I wanted to be. I’m...
