My plans for Tenkiller
I can usually make it to Lake Tenkiller from my home in Colgate, Okla., in about 2 1/2 hours. Not only is that a nice break from the much longer...
A look at Lake Tenkiller 2025
Stop No. 7 of the season takes the Elites to Oklahoma where rains are ripping down the plains.
Everything comes back to Hartwell
Winning the Whataburger Bassmaster Elite at Lake Hartwell was a super cool feeling. I never expected to win something like this, so it is really special to me. To do it on...
Day on the lake: Steve Kennedy
See how Elite Steve Kennedy fared breaking down a mystery lake during a cold, windy day.
Looking for a slump-buster
If you’ve ever played competitive sports, you know slumps are inevitable. It doesn’t matter what the sport is or whether you’re a newcomer or a veteran. Slumps happen to everybody,...
My Finest Hour: Benton’s versatility salvages victory after setback
Event: Bassmaster Elite at Lake Murray 2023 Scenario: In the classic movie plot, boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy gets girl back. That’s not dissimilar to Drew Benton’s tale of...
The Bassmaster Elite Series: 20 years and counting
I’ve been competing in the Bassmaster Elite Series since its inception in 2006. Before that, I participated in the Top 100s, Top 150s and B.A.S.S. Invitationals (now referred to as...
Elite Analysis – Pre-Tenkiller
“If I can just survive Florida, everything will be ok.” That’s what a whole bunch of pros say just about every year. Indeed, this season’s two events in the Sunshine State...
Water levels, current make Tenkiller a potential wildcard tournament
COOKSON, Okla. — Multiple patterns could be at play during the Lowrance Bassmaster Elite at Lake Tenkiller, but which ones perform best will be determined by potentially high water levels and current generation,...
