The Inside Line

Rules Matter

Rules Matter

Posted by Pete Robbins on Nov 9th 2023

I’m still not ready to concede that forward-facing sonar should be banned, or even limited, at the top levels of professional bass fishing. I may someday reach that conclusion, but at this time I thi … read more
Do the tour schedules need an overhaul?

Do the tour schedules need an overhaul?

Posted by Pete Robbins on Aug 4th 2023

For reasons that should be obvious to anyone who’s ever experienced shrinkage in any form, it’s probably not a good idea to hold bass tournaments on Champlain, St. Clair or Bay de Noc in January … read more
Howell Makes History with Senko

Howell Makes History with Senko

Posted by The Inside Line on Feb 15th 2022

Irving, TX – Breaking a record is an achievement to be proud of. Breaking it again, the very next day? That’s almost unheard of. Yamamoto Baits Pro Randy Howell did just that last week at the Bass … read more
Hawk Talk - Making it into the Knockout Rounds

Hawk Talk - Making it into the Knockout Rounds

Posted by Roy Hawk on Jun 30th 2021

By Roy Hawk In my last column, I talked a bit about the elephant in the room. When I made the switch from the Bassmaster Elite Series to the Bass Pro Tour I made a commitment to Major League Fishing t … read more
Where's Ike?

Where's Ike?

Posted by Pete Robbins on Feb 28th 2021

As the professional bass fishing world got back into full swing for the 2021 season, with one group’s best-of-the-best competing on the Tennessee River in Knoxville, and the other group&r … read more