Bass Fishing Gear, Lures, Rods, Reels, Pro Angler Tips

10 motor tips from Mercury and Schultz

Scotty B. from the Mercury Marine service crew shares 10 motor upkeep and maintenance tips with Bassmaster Elite Series pro Bernie Schultz.

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Gear Review: Daiwa Tatula Elite P/F

By David A. Brown

What is it?Daiwa Tatula Elite P/FWhat sets it apart?The P/F stands for Pitch/Flip and anglers know these techniques rely on maximizing distance and accuracy, along with stealthy bait entry. Daiwa…

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Gear Review: Humminbird Mega 360

By David A. Brown

What is it?Humminbird Mega 360What sets it apart?How do you make a great view even better? Humminbird answered that question by extending its Mega Imaging to its 360 Imaging transducer. Boasting…

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Gear Review: Carhartt Storm Defender Force Midweight Rain Suit

By David A. Brown

What is it?Carhartt Storm Defender Force Midweight Rain SuitWhat sets it apart?Synonymous with hard work and durability, Carharrt expands its double-tough Storm Defender line with the new Force…

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Gear Review: Booyah Covert Spinnerbait Series

By David A. Brown

What is it?Booyah Covert Spinnerbait SeriesWhat sets it apart?Driven by the belief that there is an ideal spinnerbait for every situation, Booyah has assembled 72 specific skirt, head and blade…

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Gear Review: Yeti Crossroads Backpack 23

By David A. Brown

What is it?Yeti Crossroads Backpack 23What sets it apart?A convenient size with lots of storage-minded elements, the Yeti Crossroads Backpack 23 looks like a good fit for a quick weekender where…

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Four fishing accessories I never thought I’d use

By Micah Frazier

Anytime you’re online, you see tons of ads and posts about fishing accessories. Some accessories are great. Some are okay. And some are probably more trouble than they’re worth.As a pro fisherman,…

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Gear Review: Z-Man TRD BugZ

By Thomas Allen

What is it?Z-Man TRD BugZWhat sets it apart?The TRD BugZ measures 2 3/4 inches making it a perfect match for the popular Ned rig. Smartly crafted with a wealth of fish-catching attributes, the TRD…

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Inside Elite Boats: Jeff Gustafson

Canadian Elite Jeff Gustafson provides a full tour of his 2019 Bassmaster Elite Series tournament rig.

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Tackle Tip Tuesday: Kennedy ties a jig skirt

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Gear Review: Spro Wameku Shad 70

By Chris Mitchell

What is it?Spro Wameku Shad 70What sets it apart?The biggest feature that sets this lipless crankbait apart is its dual line tie system. You can tie it on top for a deeper, more subtle action at 5…

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Beginner’s Tacklebox with Carl Jocumsen

Bassmaster Elite Series champion Carl Jocumsen uses his knowledge to fill a flat box with a solid assortment of lures for novice anglers.

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Yamaha’s new Power Pay program rewards tournament anglers

By Industry News

KENNESAW, Ga. — Yamaha Marine today announced a new contingency program that provides a cash bonus to Yamaha anglers who place in sanctioned salt and freshwater tournaments. The new…

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One-Boat Network with Keith Combs

Keith Combs talks about how he uses his Minn Kota and Humminbird products together. 

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Service yard saviors: 2019 Elite Series

Meet the unsung heroes of the Bassmaster Elite Series — the factory-trained service technicians who the pros call their most important asset on and off the water. 

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