Catching Bass and Grabbing Cash

By Joseph Marcades Catching bass around Texas can earn you more than a great story for your buddies. Bass Champs’ website features a schedule of tournaments throughout Texas, with prizes of up to $20,000 for first place. These tournaments cost each competitor an entry fee of $300. Layne Bynum, the president of the Texas Tech Bass […]

“Bass Predators”: Gone North, Gone Fishin’

Welcome to the pilot episode of “Bass Predators,” a fishing television show created and produced by Luke Heath for his mass communications master’s capstone project. It was filmed in northern Minnesota on the Mississippi River. Heath and his brother, Jake Heath, offer advice about fishing while catching tons of Smallmouth Bass. The project was edited and […]

Saltwater Soul

I wrote this creative piece. It concerns where I would rather be than the frigid weather that’s been occupying Lubbock. Wake up at 5 a.m. just to make it on time. Remember the bags stuffed with Wal Mart supplies, Grab the poles, tackle box, and Dad’s lucky hat. Sit in the middle because I’m the […]