It hurts me not being at Cherokee this week
I’m young, but I’m not stupid. I understand that things don’t just happen because you want them to – and sometimes you can put everything you’ve got into something and...
Driven for an autograph and renewing friendships
The 2017 Bassmaster Elite Series kicks off in the morning on Cherokee Lake in East Tennessee. As it happens, that’s not too far from my home. For the first time...
Mullins, Lees give Cherokee predictions
Thursday begins a new season for the Bassmaster Elite Series, and few know more about Cherokee Lake, where B.A.S.S. hasn’t held a tournament since 1981, than David Mullins. Entering his...
Wiggins, Crochet and Feider shine on Day 1
Cliff Crochet is leading the tournament by tapping into a newfound mental attitude. Behind him is Jesse Wiggins, riding the momentum of his B.A.S.S. win just two weeks ago. Seth...
Expect inconsistency at Cherokee
Bassmaster Elite Series pros David Walker and David Mullins spent a day on Cherokee Lake last fall when the fishing had been good. “We never caught a fish,” Walker said....
Gear
Gear Review: Simms Solarflex Hoody
What is it? Simms Solarflex Hoody What sets it apart? Clearly cognizant of what anglers need and value, this 6.5-ounce shirt was designed for comfort and performance. Simms created the...
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Electronics are important in shallow water
We’re getting ready to fish a deep, clear lake. Two weeks after that we’ll be fishing a shallow, murky lake. I’m a little surprised, and somewhat concerned, by what I’m...
Daily Limit: And away we go
It’s finally here, the 2017 Bassmaster Elite Series. The season gets under way at 7:15 a.m. Thursday, when the 110 anglers launch on Tennessee’s Cherokee Lake. It’s different from years...
Setting the momentum
Even at this stage in my career, there’s still a feeling of anxiety for the first event of a new season. Momentum in our sport is a very powerful thing...
How I will fish Cherokee
This week we start the 2017 Elite Series on Cherokee Lake in my home state of Tennessee. This lake is roughly 4 hours from my house so I don’t have...
