The Inside Line

Only the Names Have Changed

Only the Names Have Changed

Posted by Pete Robbins on Nov 1st 2024

We’re getting to do-or-die time, the dates when commitments or deposits are due for the now-three major tournament circuits. There’s likely to be some movement – from one tour to another, or back … read more
Come on Get Happy 

Come on Get Happy 

Posted by Pete Robbins on May 11th 2024

Anyone who has been around professional angling or professional anglers even a bit knows that life on tour is not an easy one. No matter how talented you are with a rod and reel, it still takes s … read more
The Split Killed History

The Split Killed History

Posted by Pete Robbins on Mar 30th 2024

Another week, another Dustin Connell victory, his second Redcrest Trophy. He’s not yet 34 and the force that seemingly prevents him from becoming the undisputed, best angler at the Bass Pro Tour … read more
The Age of Analytics

The Age of Analytics

Posted by Pete Robbins on Jan 4th 2024

It’s “silly season” in bass world, with some anglers leaving longtime sponsors, and others making unexpected moves in all directions. We’ve seen, dissected and discussed videos from Jacob Foutz& … read more
The Medium is the Message

The Medium is the Message

Posted by Pete Robbins on Dec 14th 2023

We are living in a golden age of bass fishing information. It’s not just that you can watch every minute of every Elite Series tournament, from 12 different angles, close-captioned for the language-i … read more