Navigating the murky waters of imposter syndrome
I’ve made it to the Bassmaster Elite Series, clinched a Bassmaster Open victory and am now fishing full-time with incredible sponsors. It’s truly amazing, and from an outsider’s perspective, I’ve...
TV: 2023 Elite Series at Lake Okeechobee
See the most exciting moments from last year’s 2023 SiteOne Bassmaster Elite at Lake Okeechobee.
Keeping perspective for my second season
Now that we’re well into the new year, I’m glad I got to enjoy some low-key family time in late December. Christmas was a little less involved than it has...
New Elite: Robert Gee
Robert Gee of Knoxville, Tenn., began competing in the 2023 Bassmaster Opens Elite Qualifiers during his final year at the University of Tennessee. The graduation ceremony took place in May...
New Elite: Ben Milliken
Before pro Ben Milliken began competing in B.A.S.S. events, one of his YouTube videos made a cannonball splash into the bass fishing world. It has garnered more than 415,000 views...
Arey’s Swifty Christmas
Three weeks after Christmas, Team Toyota’s Matt Arey and his young family are still celebrating what will likely be one of the greatest gifts they’ll ever exchange.
Remembering Mark Tucker
Recently, I received a message from former Bassmaster Elite Series pro, Kenyon Hill, informing me that our longtime friend, Mark Tucker had passed. The news came as a total shock....
Reflecting on the 2023 season
Reflecting on the year 2023, it was a productive year. Anytime you don’t lose money or break even and actually put money in the bank, it is always a good...
Day on the Lake: Justin Hamner
As part of a fifth-grade class project, Justin Hamner was assigned to write an essay on what he wanted to be when he grew up. His teacher was undoubtedly expecting...
Daily Limit: Favorite stories from 2023
No one knows what twists and turns 2024 will bring in B.A.S.S. competitions, but if the past year is any indication, there will be plenty. The Bassmaster season always produced...
