Poche takes Day 2 lead on James River
RICHMOND, Va. — Keith Poche was equipped to do what no one else could do, and it helped him take over the Day 2 lead at the St. Croix Bassmaster Northern Open at...
Key lessons learned on the James River
RICHMOND, Va– Being able to evaluate conditions as they are changing is an important part of any tournament. But that has become especially critical during the St. Croix Bassmaster Northern...
When will the cork pop?
It’s unmistakable — that distinctive “pop” of a champagne cork; typically the tone of celebration, followed by an outpouring of fun times. Another allusion: Families crowding street side parade routes,...
Dissecting the spawning stages of the James River
RICHMOND, Va– The perfect storm that anglers predicted might happen before the start of the St. Croix Bassmaster Northern Open on the James River appeared to happen on Day 1,...
Opens: Wetherell leads after Day 1
RICHMOND, Va. — Alex Wetherell was not particularly thrilled with his practice, but his mood changed dramatically after catching a five-bass limit that weighed 25 pounds, 9 ounces to lead Day 1...
Bassmaster College Series Takes On Norfork Lake
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — Many teams will face unfamiliar waters when the country’s top college anglers travel to Norfork Lake in northeast Arkansas April 22-23 for the third stop of...
Loughran takes home BassTrakk prize at Chickamauga
Not only did Ed Loughran have a 17th place finish at the Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at Chickamauga Lake, he will also take home an additional $1,000 for winning the...
Gear Review: Shimano Macbeth Crankbaits
WHAT IS IT? Shimano Macbeth Crankbaits WHAT SETS IT APART? The name Shimano is synonymous with high-end, precision rods and reels, but the company has also produced and marketed lures...
Anglers looking to make moves in Opens AOY race
RICHMOND, Va. — After winning two weeks ago on Cherokee Lake with deep-water smallmouth bass, Cooper Gallant has had to retool and refocus this week for the first St. Croix...
Study collecting data on James River bass movement
by Margaret Whitmore, Virginia Dept. Wildlife Resources The James and Chickahominy Rivers boast strong largemouth bass fisheries that attract anglers from across the country and host tournaments of varying sizes....
