By Chris Schneider BassFan Staff Writer Time is ticking down. The pattern that worked yesterday isn’t working today. It’s crunch time. There’s an hour left in the day. Nerves are starting to fray. What do you reach for when you absolutely more
It's true that 2006 was the year of finesse. Wispy fishing began to take off last year, and definitely gained momentum as the Bassmaster Elite 50s progressed. But more
Buckbrush, cattails, reeds and lily pads are no place for a hook with a small, skinny barb.
When it's time to talk grass-fishing in winter, it's time to talk to Terry Scroggins. The Florida pro is one of the absolute best in the green fields, and his record more
It would be awfully tough to find a better info source on spotted bass than Alabama's Russ Lane. This
When tying a Palomar knot with fluorocarbon line, have you ever had a problem with your line breaking at the knot? If the answer is yes, then you might be getting more
What's the best way to maintain your mental edge when you're not getting bites in practice or during competition? Spro pro John Crews of Virginia has a simple mantra more
Remember when BassFan detailed the pattern and gear information for the Top 5 finishers at this year's Bassmaster Legends Major? Shaw Grigsby, who led day 3 and more
So you lost your fall fish. Where'd they go? Or better yet, why didn't you follow them? The migration of fall bass – their movement from docks to rocks to steep more
It's tough to argue with the success of FLW Tour and Series pro Dave Lefebre. This Pennsylvania angler has fished the FLW Tour only 4 years, but has made the championship more
Have you ever noticed how fish that deliver the hardest strikes on a worm or jig in shallow water are often the most likely to come unhooked before you get them more
Alabama's Russ Lane had never visited five of the lakes on the Bassmaster Elite Series this year. His average finish in those events was 27th, and that would seem more
Most veteran tournament anglers understand the value of being prepared for any eventuality that might occur during a day on the water. However, those who are newer more
When it's time for your championship, points don't matter. That's why Carl Svebek III says to go for the big sack. "All the people I've talked to recently more
It's late summer where you fish, and on Saturday, you head straight to your ledge that's produced a solid limit for the past month. You get a few early bites, then more
It's not easy to be an amphibian on the bass tours. In recent years, frogs and toads worked their way into the hearts of many fishermen, and into the mouths more
Reels are a tool, like a rod and like line. We all know that. But just like the difference between fishing with an old-school fiberglass rod and a featherweight more
Tournament anglers have long understood the value of map study. When fishing an unfamiliar body of water, careful perusal of a map of the lake or river system can more
The recent Grand Lake Bassmaster Elite Series in Oklahoma was an excellent study in how to fish offshore on new water. Four of the Top 5 competitors worked offshore more
Whenever a hot new bait hits the market, it's not long before anglers start trying to modify it in an effort to make it even more effective in specific situations. more
"Practice makes perfect." Everybody's heard that saying a million times, and it can be applied to just about any endeavor that requires a specific set more
Which of the three most common types of line is best for flipping? Illinois pro Chad Morgenthaler says it depends on the situation. All have conditions for which more
In an age of push-button convenience and computer gadgetry, some professional anglers still rely on good, old-fashioned reckoning to determine where to place their more
In case you think nothing can be done to improve the venerable Texas-rig sinker, Marty Stone feels Tru-Tungsten is about to come out with the ultimate Texas-rig more
After more than 20 seasons of tournament travel, Tommy Biffle has learned many lessons about proper packing and preparation for tour-level competition road trips more
Sunlight is one of the more significant variables in fishing. Anglers must deal with too much sun and too little, as well as the location of our star in the sky more
