The Cast: Turn of the Century preview
From the late 90s and into the new millennium a renaissance occurred with how the sport was covered on television. Technology and the high stakes drama of the new Bassmaster...
The AmBASSador program may save your life
I’ve known B.A.S.S. superfan Paul Fisler for about a decade, as he’s joined me and my wife, Hanna, on hosted trips to Mexico’s Lake El Salto. In fact, he was fishing...
January madness
College basketball goes bonkers during March Madness. Professional bass anglers become afflicted with January madness. For as long as I’ve been fishing Bassmaster tournaments, the 30 days before the first...
New Elite: Aaron Jagdfeld
In his first year fishing a full season of the Bassmaster Opens, Michigan’s Aaron Jagdfeld secured third place in the overall point standings for the Nitro Elite Qualifiers presented by...
An interesting and trying offseason
I’ve had a good offseason, one with some peace, some fun and some trying times. I’ll start with the fact that I spent some time trying to do nothing but...
Toyota Expands Bonus Bucks Contingency Program for 2026
Plano, TX – [1-21-26] – Toyota Motor North America is proud to announce the expansion of the popular Toyota Bonus Bucks contingency program, which will reward more pro anglers with...
Preparing for battle
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed spending time with my family over the winter months. We did something different this year and vacationed in Florida for the Christmas holidays. Now we’re back home...
The Cast: Bassmaster Angler of the Year
Winning Bassmaster Angler of the Year requires maintaining an uncanny level of consistency across an entire season of the Bassmaster Elite Series. See what it takes from the winners to...
New Elite: Sam Hanggi
Tennessean Sam Hanggi survived the gauntlet of the 2025 St. Croix Bassmaster Opens to qualify for the debuting Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier series. Finishes of fifth, 36th and 12th punched...
Armed and ready – with finesse gear
It’s no secret that I’m a power fisherman. I’m most happy with a big rod in hand and a jig tied at the end of the line. But I’m also...
