The Inside Line

Most of us – no matter how much we’d like the honor – are never going to be inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. There’s a high bar for future entries, as there should be. However, unlike … read more

Amidst all of the acrimony and complaining about the state of professional bass fishing, I’d like to inject my once-a-decade ray of sunshine. We have the path forward, a model for what things cou … read more

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

I’d like to think that my fishing-related hoarding is mostly functional -- I have a certain crankbait or tackle binder or 5’6” pistol grip rod held in reserve because someday it’ll be u … read more

I expect the 2025 Elite Series schedule to be released in the next few weeks, and in all likelihood the pros who’ve qualified or requalified won’t make another tour level cast for approximately s … read more