The Elites’ longest drive
“And I hope that you don’t suffer but take the pain…” Dateline: Sunset on the yacht, La Crosse, Wis. “The real glory is being knocked to your knees and then...
It’s anybody’s game
LA CROSSE, Wis. — Leader Ott DeFoe sounded worn out after Friday’s weigh-in, but confident that he’s getting his spot dialed-in. Second-place Jordan Lee can’t believe his two small areas...
The biggest day of the year
LA CROSSE, Wis. — So much is at stake for so many Elite Series anglers today it’s hard to know where to start. But let’s start with this: Unless you...
Davy Hite not giving up
If you want to see how hard these guys fight for every ounce, look no further than Davy Hite. Hite stumbled badly yesterday, posting a 5 pound, 10 ounce weight...
Double-digit moves in race for AOY
LA CROSSE, Wis. — Because this is the last full-field event of the season, there is some extra drama each day of this tournament. The following chart notes the biggest...
Decision making and distractions
It’s been far too long since I’ve made a post, but the reasons behind my absence have given me the subject of this column. Most of my columns tend towards...
Mossy Oak Bassmaster High School presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors
Alabama Bass Trail to award $5,000 in scholarships to student anglers
Decatur, Ala. – The Alabama Bass Trail is pleased to announce the availability of scholarship money for student anglers in 2017. Student anglers who participate in the Alabama Bass Trail Tournament...
Ashley leads Day 1
LA CROSSE, Wis. — Casey Ashley has only a slim lead following the first round of the Plano Bassmaster Elite at the Mississippi River presented by Favorite Fishing, yet he...
Ashley breaks rules, leads on Day 1
LA CROSSE, Wis. — Man, they’ll let you get away with anything on the Bassmaster Elite Series these days. Casey Ashley was a) on tournament waters well past legal practice...
Energy balls + insulin = Top 20
Energy Balls and Insulin Fuel Lee Brothers to Top 20 at La Crosse One runs on insulin, the other on energy balls. Jordan majored in marketing, his older brother Matt majored...
