One fish, two fish

The Sabine River read sort of like a Dr. Seuss book on Thursday when the opening round of the 2013 Elite Series Sabine River Challenge began here in east Texas.

Anglers scatter on Sabine

The Elite Series anglers will be spread far and wide on the Sabine River system on Day 1 in hopes of putting together enough weight to stay in the competition.

Mother Nature tosses a knuckler

Unlike the challenge of making contact with a fluttering baseball, the goal for the Bassmaster Elite Series anglers has been just the opposite – not making contact.

Swindle fishes with Etch A Sketch

Today marks the beginning of the 2013 Bassmaster Elite Series Season. And it’s a pretty sure bet that Gerald Swindle is the only pro with an Etch A Sketch toy in his boat.

First impressions

Pros share their initial impressions of the vast Sabine River system, and what it will take to win the first Elite Series event on these waters.

Sabine airboat ride goes awry

I got a bird's eye view of the Sabine via airboat last year, and there's no doubt this week's Sabine River Challenge is going to be an adventure.

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