The Inside Line

Lake Champlain lies between the Adirondack and Green Mountains, and is 129 miles long. It borders New York, Vermont and Canada and is one of the deepest lakes in the Northeast. Champlain … 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

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

When B.A.S.S. announced Lake Murray as part of this year’s Elite Series schedule, I got excited. The tour visited there in 2023, and I made it to Championship Sunday and cashed a big check. The f … read more

When I started my current job, all the way back in February of 2001, there was a guy in my group who was on the way out. He was brilliant, but quirky as hell, and getting ready to complete his to … read more