As I write this, the man with the best (most fitting) nickname in professional bass fishing is likely hunkered in a ground blind in Nebraska, waiting for a chance to bring yet another monster mule-deer […]

The dish with Ish: our Q&A with Simms pro Ish Monroe
Zaldaingerous! A Nomad glimpse at Chris Zaldain’s 2016 Elite season
The “California Kid” Chris Zaldain had a great year in 2016 – seventh in Angler of the Year points, new truck courtesy of the Toyota Texas Fest big bass – but more than anything, he […]
Smallmouth smackdown! A look at the monsters of Mille Lacs Lake
ONAMIA, Minnesota – I should’ve known it was going to be a Gong Show when the first boat pulled into the parking lot at the Grand Casino on Day 1 at the AOY Championship set […]
Mille Lacs monsters! Here’s what’s happening in Minnesota this week
MILLE LACS CO., Minnesota – You always have to be a little leery when something is labeled “The best in the world!” Because, frankly, the reality never lives up to the hype. Never say “never”. […]
Elite schedule-makers should get Christmas cards from these 3 anglers
Let’s play a little game of “Pick the Pros”, shall we? Taking a quick glance at the newly announced 2017 Bassmaster Elite Series schedule, a couple of things popped out at me. First, the Elites […]
Lucas lays the lumber: Domination at the Potomac River Elite
CHARLES COUNTY, Maryland – Take this to the bank, Maryland/Virginia bass anglers: tie on a drop shot and fish a dock. That’s exactly what Under Armour pro Justin Lucas did for four days at the […]
Psychology Sunday with Brent Ehrler
INDIAN HEAD, Maryland – Day 3 of the Bassmaster Elite Series event on the Potomac River was a study in frustration for GoPro angler Brent Ehrler. How frustrating? Well, let’s just say that there’s one […]
John Cox claims the Cup!
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama – You have to say this about this year’s Forrest Wood Cup on Wheeler Lake: it didn’t lack for interesting storylines. But after the smoke had cleared and the confetti had fallen, the […]
12 Spot: A dozen stories to watch at the Forrest Wood Cup
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama – Judging by the social media of many of the 50 anglers getting ready to throw down at the 2016 Forrest Wood Cup on Wheeler Lake in northern Alabama, there’s not a single […]

Proz’s Bracket “busting”: What’s the big deal?
Bracket busting! Who will win on the Niagara River?
BUFFALO, New York – First, a confession: you say the word “bracket” and I automatically regress 20 years into Joel the Former Sportswriter. I start thinking about matchups and scenarios and things that would determine […]