The People Who Inspire our Adventures
Through fishing we have met some unforgettable characters, and we want you to know them, too.
How’d You Meet Your Angler – Katelyn and Logan Parks
Inside the love story of Katelyn and Logan Parks—how the bass fishing power couple met, fell in love, and built a life together through college, tournaments, and the Elite Series grind.
Lightning Round with Taku Ito
I caught up with Taku Ito at Table Rock to get some insights into the US fisheries that he likes best, along with his thoughts on certain regions of the country. At least one answer provided a serious surprise.
Hanging With the Spinnerbait King of Sallisaw, Oklahoma
A visit to the home of champion BASS angler OT Fears in Sallisaw, Oklahoma gave me the chance to spend time with an angling hero in his natural environment.
Van Halen: The Soundtrack to My Life Predicted My Retirement
A lifelong Van Halen fan reflects on how iconic songs like Dreams and Right Now mirrored the journey from corporate life to a retirement filled with fishing, travel, and purpose.
Wyatt Wimberley’s Bassmaster Team Dreams
Texas angler Wyatt Wimberley is chasing the Bassmaster Classic through team tournaments. Learn how partnership, strategy, and wins at OH Ivie and Lake of the Pines are fueling his journey.
Top Golf, Pancakes and A Surge Squad Wingman – 20 or so Questions With Emil Wagner
I cornered Emil Wagner on Media Day prior to the 2026 Bassmaster Classic and hit him with all of the hard questions facing the sport. Fortunately, the young Georgia pro recognizes that knowledge is good and was willing to give up the meaningful dirt.
2026 Bassmaster Classic: Friends, Fans, and the Heart of Bass Fishing
My annual trip to the Bassmaster Classic has always been about more than just competition. This year it hit me just how much can change in a few short years. I walked the Classic Expo with my extended “Classic family” member Barb Bowman, soaking in everything happening beyond the weigh-in.
Jeff Gustafson: A True Champion On and Off the Water
2023 Bassmaster Classic winner Jeff Gustafson handled his time on the Expo floor at the 2026 Classic like a champ — which should not surprise anyone who has ever met him.
An Xpress Ticket From Mark Copley
Mark Copley of Xpress Boats is s a trusted advisor to many of the sport’s top names, and someone who can always be counted on when you need anything. Since joining Xpress, the brand’s footprint in the competitive fishing world has grown exponentially.
How’d You Meet Your Angler – Alicia and Jacob Wheeler
Jacob Wheeler is establishing a Hall of Fame career, but the hidden force behind his success is an incredibly strong relationship and partnership with his wife Alicia. Here’s their story in her words.
Gettys Brannon: Our Advocate in the Palmetto State
Gettys Brannon is a major influencer and power in the boating industry, advocating for South Carolina’s anglers, boaters and members of the industry.
Captain Riley Ngy – Much More Than a Pretty Face
Captain Riley Ngy, is not just one of my favorite lady anglers – she’s one of the most amazing people in the fishing industry. Riley and her husband Oliver Ngy own Big Bass Dreams, Defiant Fishing and Biwaa USA and they are passionate about helping people learn the why behind the bite.
Scenes from the Chicagoland Fishing Show
Half Past First Cast manned a booth at the 2026 Chicagoland Fishing Expo. We sold trips, watched seminars and connected with old and new friends from around the country.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Two-Time AOY Chris Johnston (and a few things you didn’t)
Bassmaster Elite Series champion Chris Johnston has the chance to make history this year. We caught up with him before the season to ask the hard-hitting questions.
How’d You Meet Your Angler – Caroline Gozigian & Kyle Patrick
Here’s the first-person story of how attorney Caroline Gozigian and pro angler Kyle Patrick built a seven-year love story across careers and lakes.
My Year of Yes
After 30 consecutive years of practicing law, I am either unemployed or underemployed. No office to go to. No need for a suit except for weddings, funerals and coronations. No lunch break, either – now, if I want, it’s all lunch break. Now comes some fun and risk-taking.
Andy Crawford – Anything but Automatic
If you want to take an amazing trip that’ll also improve your photography skills exponentially, let us sign you up for a swamp photography workshop in South Louisiana with Bassmaster photographer Andy Crawford.
How’d You Meet Your Angler? Amy and Brandon Cobb
Elite Series pro Brandon Cobb and his wife Amy mix the fishing lifestyle with the world of equestrian activities. Here’s the story of how they met and how their relationship evolved.
Special Memories from the 2025 Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend
The 2025 Bass Fishing Hall of Fame induction banquet read like a road map of my fishing writing career. Here are just a few of the people who made it special and brought me full circle.
Canterbury Tales: How’d You Meet Your Angler?
Dixie Canterbury tells the story of how she and her husband — 2019 Elite Series AOY Scott — first met, along with never-before-heard details of their life together at home and on the road.
