Working with Bassmaster Pro Series Elite Angler; Brandon Lester, X Zone Lures has been developing new lures for different conditions to keep anglers catching big bass. The NEW X Zone Lures Pro Series Adrenaline Bug is a 4″ soft body creature style bait that can be used for pitching, flipping for those hungry bass. By […]
Bass Fishing Tips
On the Front Deck with Nick Wood
Nick Wood has become known as one of the most successful spotted bass fisherman in Northern California and is specifically strong on Lake Shasta. Nick sat down with Michael Coleman from RB Bass to give some insight on how he approaches fishing Lake Shasta in January and the winter months. Hometown: McArther, CA in the […]
Boat Seats and Carpet by Charlie King
Like many other fishermen out there today, a brand-new bass boat is not always in the budget but with a little bit of time and money you can keep your boat looking great with multiple types of upgrades. Last year I found myself not only wanting but needing new seats for my 1998 Stratos 201, […]
Fishing and Fitness by Sean Wayman
Well its that time of year again. Winter is upon us and the holiday season is behind us. This means one thing to a tournament angler, its getting time to rep some lips. So what does fitness have to do with fishing? Well to be honest, nothing, or so it seems. Lets take a look […]
Has Tournament Bass Fishing Become An Elitist Sport?
Don’t laugh…this is a legitimate question. Why? How? The average price for a new tournament-ready bass boat out the door is between $60,000 – $80,000. The most expensive bass boat on the market right now sells for over $100,000. You heard me correctly, that is not a typo…over $100K! I did not say it […]
Being prepared for unexpected conditions by Mike Rogers
I don’t think most anglers think about this while fishing in the cold winter! I not only make sure the boat and trailer are best as they can be before hitting the water, but I always make sure that my personal gear is appropriate for what I am doing and the location of where […]
Post Front Bass by Mark Lassagne
Post Front Bass By Mark Lassagne You’re now on your fifth spot and haven’t gotten a bite! Saturday morning, mid-November and it’s a beautiful day. Cold but bright blue skies with puffy cumulus clouds and barely a breeze. I’ve tried spinnerbaits, crankbaits, jigs, jerkbaits, even a drop shot and Senkos, and I can’t get bit. […]
River2Sea – My go to Topwater by Charles Cornelison
Let’s go into depth on one of my absolute favorite Topwater baits that hasn’t let me down year-round. I’m talking about the River2Sea Bubble Walker. This Lure has been one of my sneaky secret baits that ALWAYS tempts results! Here on the West Coast you can find bass and other fish species with this lure […]
20 Questions on Jerkbaits with FLW Tour Pro Randy Blaukat
About Randy; Bio—18 time Bassmasters Classic/FLW cup qualifier—two time BASS top 150 champion—BASS Elite 50 qualifier—3 time Central Pro-am champion—BFL All American qualifier—Costa Championship Qualifier—1.5 million in Career earnings. What water temperature are you looking for to throw a jerkbait? My favorite water temperature depends on a few factors, but for traditional suspended jerkbait fishing, […]
The Importance of a Fishing Resume by Darrel Thomas
How can I get sponsored? This is the question I get asked the most by up & coming tournament anglers, who are looking to crack the sponsorship code. There are several methods you could use, such as calling and pestering a company every day or sending flowers and candy to the company’s CEO. Either one […]