January 17, 2012 B.A.S.S. Imposes One-Lure Rule For The Bassmaster Classic And Elite Series BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S., upon the recommendation of its Bassmaster Elite Series Rules Committee, has amended its tournament rules to limit anglers competing in the Bassmaster Classic and Bassmaster Elite Series to the use of a single lure during practice and [...]
As most of you know when I am not on the water yelling crazy stuff at fish while shooting Facts of Fishing, I have another job. I yell crazy stuff at other people’s fish as the Bassmaster Classic & Elite Series emcee. Which really just goes to prove how wrong my high school guidance counselor [...]
Consider Buzz Baits to Attract Late Autumn Bass Courtesy of The Fishing Wire It’s easy to understand why Kelly Jordon considers topwater buzz baits some of the best lures to use for late-autumn largemouths. After all, the Yamaha Pro has never forgotten how close he came to winning the second professional tournament he ever fished [...]
I’ve fished tournaments in the snow before, but the coldest I’ve ever been while in a boat was on a day when it WASN’T snowing. It was the first day of the 2008 Bassmaster Classic on South Carolina’s Lake Hartwell. When I think of SOUTH Carolina, it’s warm weather, good fishing and good food that [...]
Little Davey Wolak had a big payday at Lake Champlain this past week, earning $125,000 for his efforts. But in many ways it was a joint effort – not only did is the lake split between New York and Vermont (as well as Canada), but Dave’s 80+ pound catch was part smallmouths and part big [...]