The Inside Line

Tucker Smith has twice earned a half million dollars in a single bass tournament – first in 2021, and then again this fall. I’m not how many other pros have done anything similar. Fellow A … read more

Last week I blogged about how much better a chrome Rat-L-Trap can be when a good portion of the chrome is stripped away. I’m not sure if the same thing is true with tow vehicles, and I’m n … read more

I’ve fished the Potomac River since June of 1995, and while I can’t quite remember every bass I’ve caught out there, I can definitely remember the first in vivid detail. It was in an … read more

The Upper Mississippi River is nothing like its muddy self to the south. Winding its way between Minnesota from Wisconsin, the river is normally quite clear with a slight tannin tint. It’s also … read more

On Thursday, September 25, 2025 – of which I’ve been a board member for quite some time – will hold its annual induction ceremony. Craig Lamb, Randy Hopper and William Shakespeare Jr … read more