We caught up with reigning Elite Series AOY Chris Johnston, who’s won the award two years in a row, at the Chicagoland Fishing Show. This week he starts the quest for B.A.S.S. AOY trophy number three. If he attains that lofty feat, he’ll be the third one to go back-to-back-to-back, joining the elite company of Hall of Famers Roland Martin and Kevin VanDam.
If, like Chris, you’d like to catch some sailfish in a tropical paradise, email us asap about Guatemala’s Casa Vieja Lodge.
Through our involvement with the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame and attendance at many great fishing events, we’ve gotten to meet many of our “heroes” — the people who shape the sport we love.
Steve Yatomi was a larger-than-life personality who was at his best developing new international fisheries and bringing out the best in his fellow anglers and travelers.
Taku Ito is a champion and fan favorite on the BASSmaster Elite Series -- but there's another species that's captured the Japanese pro's heart and dreams.
Why do so many elite bass pros love tuna fishing? See why Skeet Reese and other top anglers chase big tuna—and why Panama should be on your list.