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• Kirk MacKenzie of The Woodlands, TX writes:

  Sunday, January 31, 2021

  RE: Pro Circuit practice shortened – At this level, there should be no practice days.

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• Terry Battisti of Knoxville, TN writes:

  Thursday, January 28, 2021

  RE: Balog's wish list – Joe, the answer is already there with respect to your “electric dash panel” wish. Any GPS unit that is capable of NMEA2000 (Lowrance, Humminbird, Raymarine, etc.) will not only tell you where you are on the water and how deep it is, but they will display speed, engine RPM, water pressure, trim, etc., directly from your engine and even, in some cases, tell you how much fuel you have in your tank. Other than the ocean boat companies, who have been doing this for 10-plus years, only one bass boat company that I know of is rigging boats this way – Ballistic, out of Idaho. It was part of their initial design about 5 years ago and they’ve continued it through today. All that is on the console is a depthfinder screen, trim/jackplate tabs and a keyhole. I suspect that other bass boat companies will be following suit at some point.

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• Doyle Hodgin of Hurdle Mills, NC writes:

  Thursday, January 21, 2021

  RE: Wilks on cold, muddy water – Excellent article and not surprising from Dustin. I have been winter fishing seriously for years. This info is spot-on with great detail.

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• George Fiorille of Moravia, NY writes:

  Thursday, January 21, 2021

  RE: Balog on self-promotion – Great article, Joe! Great information.

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• Andy Williamson of Lake Andes, SD writes:

  Wednesday, January 20, 2021

  No doubt, Paul Elias and his Classic win in 1982 popularized the kneel-'n-reel method. However, this method was publicized way back in 1966, when Grits Gresham wrote about it in his book "Complete Book of Bass Fishing", on pages 39 and 40. It was called the Adcock method, used by Baton Rouge fisherman Bill Adcock, back in the '60s and possibly '50s.

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• Lawrence G. Calus of St. Clair Shores, MI writes:

  Monday, January 18, 2021

  You can definitely appreciate the fishermen who show their true passion for sport. Also, many people don't realize what they sacrifice along the way to pursue that passion. Everything revolves around their commitment to that dream and it can affect the most personal parts of their life, like their relationships , family and literally the future of both. I applaud the people and loved ones who support these fishermen. It was one of my dreams for years. Now I only hope I can get back into the sport in a local fun but not financially burdening way.

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• Robert Karbas Jr. of Wake Forest, NC writes:

  Saturday, January 16, 2021

  RE: Remembering Mark Pack – Mark was an excellent competitor, but more a good man. I had not seen him since 2006, regretfully. He was well-loved and respected. Godspeed, Mark. Rest in peace.

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• Ray Perryman of Louisville, KY writes:

  Friday, January 15, 2021

  RE: Wirth back in the boat – Go for it, Kevin. All of Kentucky will be pulling for you and your buzzbait!

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• Charlie Hartley of Grove City, OH writes:

  Friday, January 15, 2021

  RE: Balog on trophies – Another super article. I also grew up reading and dreaming of double-digit bass, traveling to Florida and Texas hundreds of times and eventually moving to Florida, where any cast can be a 10-plus. I love big bass, and that I can't deny! Keep writing good stuff, bass'n brother!

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• Dennis Pentecost of Milford, IL writes:

  Thursday, January 14, 2021

  We will never see a short-order cook make it to the Bassmaster Classic and win it again!
  

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• Bill Capps of Auburn, GA writes:

  Thursday, January 14, 2021

  RE: Balog on trophies – Yes, trophy bass do matter. Each time I travel from Georgia and across the Florida state line, I dream of catching a new personal best largemouth. I know it can happen, and if I do, it will photographed and released.

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• Bobby Colson of Nashville, TN writes:

  Thursday, January 14, 2021

  RE: Balog on trophies – I agree, I would love more big bass books, videos, articles ... could the Mike Long stuff have hurt the publishing of such?

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• Dan Schweiss of Ste Genevieve, MO writes:

  Thursday, January 14, 2021

  RE: Balog on trophies – I'm always wishing for that monster bass! My biggest bass was caught at Lake Fork and it's one of the greatest memories of my life. Yes, I too burn the banks and watch dinks get caught on live fishing broadcasts, but the hunt and dream for big bass will always be a passion of mine.

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• Mark S. Thompson of Mooresville, IN writes:

  Thursday, January 14, 2021

  RE: Balog on trophies – Yes, trophies still matter! I may be an old-school 70-year-old from the one-piece suit days, but nothing is more exciting or pleasing than tricking a big one! I have enjoyed the TV coverage of the MLF and wish them the best, but after a few seasons it is becoming boring to me to watch. Constant dropshot, wacky worm and 1 pound, 4-ounce fish from every competitor becomes ho-hum. I do enjoy watching the cut-line drama, however, and that keeps me tuning in.

  We fished Lake Fork two times a year from 1994 to 2010, 1 to 3 weeks at a time. Nothing in bass fishing can match the anticipation while soaking big baits at Lake Fork at sunset. The bad thing about catching big ones at Fork is coming home to Indiana! Thanks, Mr. Joe Balog for the articles. I have never disagreed with with your perspective. Keep ‘em coming!

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• W.D. Voss Sr. of Malvern, AR writes:

  Tuesday, January 12, 2021

  I agree wholeheartedly that the Classic should be a late winter early/spring event.
  

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• Paul Wallace of Cambridge City, IN writes:

  Friday, January 8, 2021

  Well, we don't have to worry about the Classic being a sight-fishing bore-fest!

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• Mike Bingham of Florence, MS writes:

  Friday, January 8, 2021

  RE: Classic moved to June – Personally, I always liked the fall Classics. I'd like to see a late winter start to the season (not in Florida), then fish through spring and summer. It would be a better test of who can adapt to changing conditions. And, how about let's see who can catch fish in August in the South in 100-degree humid conditions instead of heading north to sweatshirt weather. I'm not against Northern venues, but the huge majority of bass fishermen have to adapt to their local heat and hot-water conditions.

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• Dennis Galada of Uniontown, OH writes:

  Tuesday, January 5, 2021

  Sorry, but fishing shows are now 30-minute ads that go to the highest bidder. If you are a tackle manufacturer and you don't make rods and reels in your own factories then they are not your rods and reels.

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• Luther Hankins of Nashville, IL writes:

  Monday, January 4, 2021

  RE: Iaconelli's future – I am a retired Army officer and an avid bass fishing enthusiast (since the mid 1970s). My career took precedence, so bassing was second. My wife (from NJ) and I have watched Mike fish all these years and have enjoyed his success; we wish him and his family well in 2021 and support him wherever he lands.

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