The Inside Line

One of the best and worst things about being a passionate angler is that the tough times typically outnumber the successes. We wouldn’t fully appreciate the great days if we didn’t have to live t … 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

The Oki Worm is a recent addition to the Yamamoto line of plastic baits. Measuring 10.5” in length, the Oki Worm's slender tapered profile and subtle spade-like tail combine to produce the perfec … read more

I once weighed in a five-fish limit on the James River that totaled a whopping 4.51 pounds. Another time, fishing as a co-angler in an Elite Series event on the notorious pig factory known as the … read more

My wife and I have one main goal in retirement: We want to be the people who pounce on the deal when the airline representative announces, “We’ll give you a flight tomorrow and a thousand-dollar … read more