Eyes on the bank
It seems like every bass angler these days is so moonstruck by forward looking sonar they can’t wait to get off the bank after the spawn. I’m an electronics junky,...
Capitalizing on forward sonar and jerkbaits
You’ve probably noticed that jerkbaits are getting a lot more play the past couple years. There are a couple of reasons for that. As most anglers know, the jerkbait is...
The little bait that could
If you follow my career, you know that I’m in the process of changing my approach in tournaments. I’ve realized that the traditional sizes of lures that worked well during...
Inside Bassmaster Podcast E75: Pattern of the month – Fishing in May with Christie
In Inside Bassmaster Podcast episode 75, Jason Christie joins the podcast for a brand new segment that is themed “Pattern of the Month.” Christie dishes out what he does in...
A different breed of bed baits
Nothing is more frustrating than a spawning bass that turns a blind eye to tubes, lizards and every other traditional bed-fishing bait you pitch into its nest. Savvy Bassmaster Elite...
My favorite lures for spawners
Once the season moves through April anywhere in the South and parts of the Midwest, bass are either bedding or getting ready to go onto beds. While there are some...
1-Minute Angler: Hudnall’s lipless crankbait setup
Louisiana pro Derek Hudnall discusses his lipless crankbait setup for fishing in the prespawn.
Land of Giants: Exploit the season of love
As increasing warmth bolsters spring’s enlivening influence, big fish are putting themselves in vulnerable positions for those who know where to look. Five Bassmaster Elite Series anglers shared their insights...
Tackle Tip Tuesday: How Christie handles a significant weather change
In this Tackle Tip Tuesday brought to you by Mercury Marine, Jason Christie walks you through his thought process for changing fish when conditions switch dramatically during a tournament. Christie...
The 10-pound mystery
Texas pro Keith Combs has always been one of the easiest anglers to talk to and work with on the Bassmaster Elite Series. But on certain subjects, he and I...