Lugar takes lead on Douglas Lake
DANDRIDGE, Tenn. — Jeff Lugar enjoyed the kind of day dreamed of by any tournament angler after taking the lead at the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Eastern Open underway on...
Bertrand has his eye on AOY — and an emergency exit plan in place
Arizona pro Josh Bertrand has a gigantic event coming up. It’ll no doubt change his life forever and go down as one of the most memorable moments he’s ever experienced. ...
Carson-Newman team takes off
DANDRIDGE, Tenn. — Hunter Sales has aspirations of making the Carson-Newman Eagle Anglers a top-10 collegiate bass fishing team. After just one year they are well on the way. Scholarships,...
How crankbait running depth works
A lot of anglers have trouble getting as much depth out of their crankbaits as they should get. A likely explanation for that is that he or she doesn’t understand...
AOY perspective: Spohrer refuses to bomb
Louisiana’s Gerald Spohrer goes into this month’s Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship in 19th place after putting together a season that included four top 25 finishes and two...
Picking ‘Mount Bassmore’
OK, I admit it, I am a sucker for “Mount Rushmore” topics. Pick anything, and boil it down to just four. It’s not as easy as you think. The Mount...
AOY: The most respected title in fishing
Kevin VanDam has won the Bassmaster Classic four times during his illustrious career, and he remembers vivid details of each victory. It’s hard to forget 2001, after all, hoisting his...
Look around
“There are always some bass shallow.” You hear that all the time, and I can tell you it’s true. I’ve made my career with that in mind. At the same...
St. Croix Bassmaster Opens
Opens profile: Palmer is better late
Freddy Palmer of Estill Springs, Tenn., has long wondered how he would fare against the world’s best bass anglers on the Bassmaster Elite Series. He may be on the verge...
It’s a great time of year
I’ve had a phenomenal couple of weeks, going from catching giant smallmouth bass, both shallow and deep, to shooting doves with family and friends. I am still in awe of...
