Innholdsfortegnelse for September/October 2022 i Bassmaster

September 5 Labor Day. Originally dedicated to the contributions of American workers in 1894, anglers sometimes associate Labor Day with the final weekend of summertime’s recreational boaters on the lake. Either way, it’s a great day to celebrate. 18 National Cheeseburger Day. Treat yourself to one of America’s classic meals with a postramp burger and fries. Hey, why not throw in a milkshake for this sacred holiday? October 1 International Coffee Day. A western wind might be a fisherman’s best friend, but coffee is at least on speed dial. 12 Old Farmer’s Day. This holiday honors the hard labor of farmers. It’s also a great excuse to visit your favorite farm pond.…

The Ike Foundation Kayak Tourney is heading to Lake Nockamixon, Pennsylvania, and will be one of the state’s largest kayak fishing tournaments. Set for Oct. 2, the one-day event features prizes from Flambeau, Power-Pole, YakAttack and more. The Ike Foundation typically hosts one kayak tournament each year. This year, the event heads to Pennsylvania and a new fishery with new challenges for anglers. Lake Nockamixon is a 1,450-acre reservoir fed by Tohickon Creek. Opened in 1973, the lake is a popular getaway from nearby Philadelphia that features four boat ramps. Anglers in the tournament will have access to multiple ramps during the event. Cash prizes will be available for first, second and third place. Entry costs $125. To register, visit TheIkeFoundation.org.…

ACTIVE ANGLER In early summer, Brandon Palaniuk and the rest of the Humminbird/Minn Kota pros on the Bassmaster Elite Series received a special upgrade to their rigs, an upgrade that could redefine anglers’ expectations of live sonar. The five-time Elite Series champion opened a box and found a new, black box with a familiar hummingbird emblazoned on its side, along with a pole and a set of wires. The product is called MEGA Live Imaging TargetLock, and by now you’ve likely heard of it. TargetLock took home a 2022 ICAST “Best of Category” award in marine electronics, and it seems like the next “must-have” for serious aficionados of live sonar. But what does it do? BLUE-COLLAR BREAKDOWN “It’s basically another turret,” says Palaniuk. “Your trolling motor is mounted to the…

YEP, FEW FISH are more frustrating than smallmouth, which have a habit of shutting down or disappearing just when you think you have everything figured out. Seth Feider must agree. I had to chuckle when the 2021 Bassmaster Angler of the Year muttered “stupid smallmouth” during the Bassmaster Elite Series tourney on Lake Champlain last July. But there is a time — yes, outside the spawn — when smallmouth movement becomes predictable, even reliable. Hit the right waters at the right times, and odds are you’ll find stacked fish feeding aggressively. That window is mid- to late fall on rivers in those parts of the country where water temps slide from the 60s into the 40s as winter takes hold. In most cases that means Northern waters, but not always.…

Water type: Fall feeding frenzy on a highland reservoir Water temp: Mid- to upper 70s Clarity: 4 to 5 feet Depth: 12 to 25 feet Structure: Points, bluffs, channel swings Cover: Laydowns, overhanging trees Forage: Shad, bluegill Weather: Mostly sunny Wind: Low to moderate wind 1 POINT TAKEN Joseph Webster Hamilton, Ala. First move: Fish are feeding and Webster has no time to waste, so he gets right to the point — literally. Running as many long points as possible progressively farther off the main lake — that’s his main objective. “The points don’t have to have a lot of cover; the fish just use them to push the bait up so they can eat them.” Baits/tackle to use: For surface work, Webster uses a Berkley Cane Walker. For probing…

  Go {Fish} Have you wanted to try fishing from a kayak but are not sure where to start? Kristine Fischer, professional kayak angler and the first woman to win a national championship in any kayak series, shares the basics on getting ready to fish from a kayak.   Go {Cook} Looking for an easy snack to take out on the trail? Chef Jimmy Kennedy’s recipe for Nuts and Bolts is a supersimple recipe that is perfect for on the boat, the trail or at the campsite. Not to mention, it’s very easy to adjust to fit your (or your little one’s) taste. Perfect for picky eaters!     Go {Camp} It’s never too early to get kids interested in camping and helping set up camp. GO Ambassador Courtney Johnson…

I HATE CONUNDRUMS. Typically, when it comes to difficult decisions, I’m pretty stellar at making the wrong one. Actually, that may be my superpower. Still, that’s precisely what we were facing the morning of May 9, 2022. We had just learned of the passing of Ray Scott. We were preparing to go to print with the July/August issue of your magazine, which always features the annual 100 Best Bass Lakes rankings. However, we knew that we needed to celebrate the life and accomplishments of the founder of B.A.S.S., a man who changed the trajectory of our sport. And that is precisely what we did. In order to dedicate the majority of the July/August issue to Ray, we had to push our annual rankings of America’s best bass fisheries to the…

September 2-4 Strike King Bassmaster College Series National Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops, Winyah Bay, South Carolina 8-10 St. Croix Bassmaster Northern Open presented by Mossy Oak Fishing, Upper Chesapeake Bay, Maryland 22-24 St. Croix Bassmaster Central Open presented by Mossy Oak Fishing, Red River, Louisiana October 6-8 St. Croix Bassmaster Southern Open presented by Mossy Oak Fishing, Lake Hartwell, South Carolina 8-9 Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series powered by TourneyX, Pickwick Lake, Tennessee 20-22 St. Croix Bassmaster Central Open presented by Mossy Oak Fishing, Sam Rayburn Reservoir, Texas…

Aspen and Shane McCloud Pell City, Ala. River McGlocklin Meadowview, Va. Chester Urbati III Saucier, Miss. Henry Landis Easton, Pa. Jessica VanNimwegen McKinney, Texas Never Too Late To Start My mom used to bail water, row and position an old wooden boat a pastor gave me so I could make the perfect cast before school. Here she is with her first smallie at the young age of 83. Barry Thompson Mille Lacs Lake, Minn. Editor’s note: If you have a favorite bass fishing photo, story or a reaction to something in our magazine, share it with us! The best responses will be printed in upcoming issues of Bassmaster Magazine. Simply email your submission to editorial@bassmaster.com.…

Date: Oct. 13, 2021 Venue: Lake T, a small flatland reservoir Water: 74 degrees, stained Weather: Partly cloudy to rainy, windy, high 82 degrees Pro: Wes Logan, 27, of Springville, Ala. Logan qualified for the Elite Series after claiming 2019 Angler of the Year honors in the Central Opens. In 2021 Elite events, he placed first at Neely Henry and second at Guntersville (both in his home state) and qualified for the 2022 Bassmaster Classic. Boat: Skeeter FXR20 with 250-horsepower Yamaha outboard, Minn Kota trolling motor, Humminbird electronics and twin Minn Kota shallow-water anchors MOST KIDS START out fishing ponds for bluegill with a $10 Spider-Man spincast outfit. Not Alabama pro Wes Logan. He learned to handle big-boy bass tackle at age 5 and was competing in tournaments by age…

First things first: Welcome back. You took some time off last year and were in the hospital. How does it feel to be back? Well, I’ve got what they call long COVID, so I still have no sense of smell and I don’t have all of my energy. My nose runs when I eat, and man that has been frustrating. One thing I know is that you have to make the best out of it because you only live once. We’re sorry to hear that. What kind of adjustments does that mean on the tournament trail? I guess the main thing is I try to get more rest. I try to be at the ramp around takeoff time when I used to be there at daylight. I try to get…

Perched on the shores of the Tennessee River in northwest Alabama, the vibrant host town of the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Championship to be held Nov. 9-11 provides easy access to both Pickwick and Wilson lakes. Florence is one of America’s hidden cultural gems. Stroll through its bustling downtown area to visit the legendary FloBama and the flagship Billy Reid store. 652 Length of the Tennessee River in miles 10 Rumored smallmouth weight (in pounds) to occasionally come from Pickwick Lake 14.58 Weight (in pounds) of Pickwick’s lake record largemouth bass, caught in 2012 by Lance Walker…

B.A.S.S. fans react to Elite Series rookie Jay Przekurat’s history-making win on the St. Lawrence River in July. Lori Povisil Congratulations young man! Keep making your dreams come true!! Justin Daniel So impressive. He’s been a machine since he could walk. No ceiling for that kid. Carrying on the Peas N Carrots name very well. Brent Haimes What an awesone tournament to watch. So cool some of the video of 4 to 5#ers swimming around. Tight lines. Jenny Naquin Thibodaux Jay Przekurat sooooo awesome!!! I’ve been watching BassTrakk all weekend! Huge congrats!…

How can I fix a weak spot or hole on a fiberglass boat? My rear floor drain needs work and I cannot find a good kit online or business that sells kits in my area. @natures_calling_me, Instagram Fiberglass work isn’t the specialty of master mechanic Israel Britt of Buck’s Island in Southside, Ala., but he has worked around it a lot. He says it’s a tedious project that can be messed up easily and recommends you turn to a professional. However, if you want to tackle the project, he recommends you go to an auto body shop that sells paints for autos; they often sell resin, matting and patch kits. If you just want to fill a small hole for a quick fix, he adds, get some Marine-Tex paste. It…

ONE OF THE most popular topics of conversation at the annual ICAST fishing trade show back in July was the new format for the St. Croix Bassmaster Opens presented by Mossy Oak Fishing. It had just been announced, and it seemed every time I shook hands with someone new, he or she had something to say about it. There was no middle ground. Everyone who voiced an opinion either loved the new format or hated it — and with the ones who hated it, I had to wonder how many of them truly understood the reasons for the changes. In case you missed it, instead of having a chance to qualify for the Bassmaster Elite Series by fishing just three Opens in one division, as they have in the past,…