Taku Ito: What’s a pound?
When the competitors on the Bassmaster Elite Series were notified before the season that the angler who comes closest to accurately estimating his pounds and ounces total on BassTrakk at...
Learning to share water with bass boats and kayaks, part 1
Perhaps there is a rift between bass boats and kayaks. Well, I suppose it depends on how you define “rift.” Sure, I’ve heard of a few isolated incidents, but overall,...
Gear
Gear Review: Plano EDGE Spinnerbait
WHAT IS IT? Plano EDGE Spinnerbait WHAT SETS IT APART? A rugged one-piece interior base with perforated and adjustable racks secure spinnerbaits of any size. The heavy-duty construction, tough polycarbonate...
B.A.S.S. reschedules Central Open on Smith due to flooding
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Heavy rainfall across central Alabama over the past two weeks have caused water levels to soar and the Smith Lake Public Boat Ramp to flood, prompting B.A.S.S....
Field notes: Pickwick Lake
Obviously, the most significant part of the standings for the Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at Pickwick Lake was the name at the top. After 159 events, dating back to his...
Bro Series: Dale Hightower and Harvey Horne
Without knowing it at the time, Dale Hightower and Harvey Horne were destined to join the Bro Series fraternity, long before their careers merged at the highest level of competitive...
How-To
For 10 days in February, everything really was bigger in Texas
Everything is bigger in Texas. Need proof? Look no further than to O.H. Ivie Lake where records have been falling faster than temperatures during the Arctic blast that slammed the Lone Star State last month. Six largemouth...
Fantasy Fishing
Best picks at Pickwick
FLORENCE, Ala. — The Bassmaster Elites were faced with constantly changing conditions at Pickwick Lake, yet were still able to put on a show for four days of competition. Anglers...
A weight has been lifted
Obviously I’m ecstatic about my win at the 2021 Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at Pickwick Lake. I’m really pretty much beyond words at this point. Jennifer and the kids feel...
Recent storms, high water, could play role at Open on Lewis Smith
Editor’s Note: This event was rescheduled to October 7-9, 2021 due to flooding. JASPER, Ala. — The state of Alabama has endured severe storms and heavy rainfall during the past...
