Three tips for catching bass deep during the post-spawn

Soon after weighing in on Day 1 of BASSfest, Gleason graciously shared a fast lesson in three essential things all anglers should consider to locate and catch largemouth in the post-spawn phase of early summer.

Kentucky Lake heats up

There are very few lakes in the U.S. where a 20-pound bag will leave you in 29th place at the end of the day. But that’s exactly where Jonathon VanDam sits in the standings after catching a five-bass limit weighing 20 pounds, 1 ounce Wednesday on Kentucky Lake.

Surprise cull springs DeFoe into BASSfest lead

Ott DeFoe was pleasantly surprised when he caught his best keeper burning the clock in a new spot on Day 1.

McKendree leads College Wild Card

McKendree University is playing its strengths on Lake Barkley and tops the leaderboard after Day 1 of the Carhartt College Wild Card presented by Bass Pro Shops.

How-To

Christie: It’s time to find offshore fish

It’s not the Bassmaster Classic, but this week’s BASSfest on Kentucky Lake has kind of a mini Classic feel.

Local pressure a concern among pros

The best bass pros on the planet are about to compete on one of the greatest bass fisheries in America – yet frustration and fear seem to be superseding excitement.

Kentucky Lake has anglers puzzled

KVD, Skeet, Martens and Davis agree - they haven’t seen it like this.

Evers gives primer on fishing flood waters

Knowing what bass do in high water is key to the puzzle.

Fantasy: Go for consistency and history

Choose anglers who have proved themselves on Kentucky Lake over the last several years.

elite

Velvick to miss rest of season

Veteran angler Byron Velvick of Boulder City, Nev., has notified B.A.S.S. officials that he is withdrawing from this week’s BASSfest and the remainder of the Elite Series season due to injury.