Mentality of success
Bassmaster Elite Series angler Gerald Swindle refers to a positive mental attitude as PMA. It can completely change how you fish. It took me years to tap into PMA. I...
Daily Limit: Marks looks to make mark in Elites
The realization of reaching B.A.S.S.’s top circuit is still sinking in for Paul Marks Jr. The 23-year-old from Cumming, Ga., is pinching himself after an uber-successful 2024, including his serendipitous...
New Elite: Emil Wagner
After graduating from Ole Miss University in 2021 with a degree in marketing, Georgia bass fanatic Emil Wagner landed a dream job at Pure Fishing. His workdays would be all...
Tackle Tip Tuesday: Choosing the right hooks for lipless crankbaits
In this Tackle Tip Tuesday, Bryan Schmitt showcases a few versions of the SPRO Aruku Shad and how changing hook sizes maximizes its effectiveness given the time of year, cover...
Angler’s Angle: About the cover
As we ring in every new year, a couple of thoughts always come to mind for me as an angler. First, I’m always excited about fishing in January — one...
My finest hour: Rivet goes off-script for Okeechobee win
Fishing for dinner revealed the winning area for Tyler Rivet during an Elite Series event in Florida.
New Elite: Paul Marks
After landing in the Top 10 four times during the 2024 Bassmaster Opens Elite Qualifier events, Georgia’s Paul Marks finished the season ranked fourth in the overall Angler of the...
Day on the Lake: John Garrett
Put a Bassmaster Elite Series pro on a small lake he’s never seen before. Give him seven hours to locate and catch bass while we log his every move.
Celebrating the 20th
As I get older, time becomes slippery. For example, it’s hard for me to grasp that it’s been 35 years since I graduated high school. I remain a proud alumni...
My preseason preparation
The new year is starting out pretty busy for me, so I’m glad we enjoyed a nice, quiet holiday season. Things are only gonna get busier, so having some time...
