I’m a guy who likes to use any and all tools available to increase my odds for success as a professional tournament fisherman. In today’s world, this goes far beyond just having the right tackle and equipment on my boat. Technology can help make us more proficient anglers, and utilizing it to its fullest capability […]
Three things to help you catch more bass
If I was conducting a seminar with an hour to talk about just one topic, there are plenty of things I could focus on that would probably help you catch more bass in the long run. But since we’re working with a limited word count in a space like this— and since all fishermen have […]
BassFIRST – Three Favorites: Josh Bertrand
Dave Landahl These little chunks of insight the pros share with us really open the eyes of many jaded fans, and help us realize these cats are just people, too, having fun and trying to enjoy life here on the third rock from the sun. Berkley pro Josh Bertrand is next up to share some of […]
Quick Bass Fishing Tips with Garmin Pro Josh Bertrand
Here are six bass fishing tips that I hope will help you catch the lunker of a lifetime: Some of the most overlooked fish-holding spots on lakes around the country are boat ramps and marinas. These areas always hold shade, bait fish, and big bass. Some of the biggest fish I’ve caught in tournaments have […]
Have fun, worry about sponsors later
A while back, I was scrolling through social media when I found a post from a young angler who was apologizing to his sponsors after a tough performance in a bass tournament. When I say “young,” I mean really young. He was probably three years shy of being legal to drive a car. I’m seeing […]
Most anglers don’t start wealthy — I know I didn’t
There is a disturbing misconception among some young bass anglers these days that in order to make it as a professional fisherman, you have to have been born rich. I can shoot that misconception down simply telling you my own story. I fell in love with fishing when my family lived in the Northeast. I […]