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"I bet we can catch 'em just around the corner," said Scroggins on Lake Guntersville, a week before competition was to begin in the Alabama Charge on Pickwick Lake, about 100 miles to the northwest.

The Elite Series event on the St. Johns River was a full-blown sight fishing tournament, but some anglers proved you don't have to be "looking at them" to catch fish and cash a check in a bed fishing event.

The 2011 Bassmaster Classic on the Louisiana Delta exemplifies how far we've come with technological advances in our boating equipment.

Find out why Terry Butcher catches more quality fish in shallow water than his peers do.

It's surprising how many boat owners struggle when it's time to tie boat ropes to docks, fasten loose items or secure an anchor to a drop line.

Winning two-man ("buddy") tournaments involves more than hooking and landing fish. It's about teamwork, time management, and proper use of the boat.

Social problems abound on our nation's waterways due to increased usage by a growing number of water recreationists and the popularity of bass tournaments. And, as much as we can rightly fault inconsiderate pleasure boaters for many of the problems, fishermen deserve their share of the blame.

Although the science behind flipping hasn't changed, the gear used for the technique certainly has. Here, we take a look at the advancements in tackle, plus new ways pros utilize the presentation

Just because a bank is barren and shallow doesn't mean bass aren't there. Elite Series pro Brent Chapman digs deep when fishing supershallow

This bulky jig has been making serious waves on the Elite Series. If you want to clean up on big bass, consider these tactics

Forget finesse when the mercury dips if you are interested in catching a trophy spotted bass. Follow Elite Series pro Russ Lane's advice and supersize your offerings

Put your ego aside and break out the spinning rod. Elite Series angler Jeff Reynolds tells you how and why this finesse technique wins tournaments

Horizontal, deep presentations with giant spoons are the hottest trend on the trail. The trick is getting the pros to show and tell

When bass suspend under deep docks in early spring or late fall, making the right presentation can be tough.

Don't be discouraged by the seeming lack of new sonar units displayed at your friendly tackle store this spring. Although there aren't a lot of new units being offered for 2008, fishing electronics are far superior to what they were five years ago...

Charles Jarrett was flipping through a magazine one day in 1965 when he came across a story about an unusual fishing boat. The 15-footer was made of fiberglass and had two pedestal-mounted swivel seats. Strapped on the pointed bow was a foot-contr...