The Inside Line

The first time I tied on a Whopper Plopper in Mexico, my longtime guide gave me the side eye and then laughed. Five minutes later, he wasn’t laughing. The fish had clearly never seen anything lik … read more

Occasionally, the Bassmaster Elite Series visits highland reservoirs, and this year Alabama’s Smith Lake made the schedule. When it was announced, reactions were mixed — some for, some again … read more

Some anglers identify completely and wholeheartedly as tournament bass anglers. They live, eat, sleep, and breathe the competition lifestyle. Others are exclusively dry fly fishermen for wild … read more

My record on Tennessee River impoundments is mixed. I’ve had a few Top 10s, but I’ve also had some bombs. And that describes my past performances on Wheeler Lake. Like most TVA reservoirs in t … read more

This week, the Athletic ran the results of a poll of Major League Baseball players – over a hundred of them, split almost evenly between the two leagues, asking them a bunch of question … read more