New’s ambitious outlook

Anglers often say “You can’t win a (multi-day) tournament on the first day.” Likewise, Elite rookie Bryan New knows he can’t reach his goal of winning Angler of the Year...

Walters surges to the top on Day 3

PALATKA, Fla. — For three days, the question lingered: would Rodman Reservoir play a significant role in the AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River. Today, Patrick Walters of Summerville,...

Big bites are game changers

Day 3 of the AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at the St. Johns River has already seen several of the top-50 anglers getting a jump on Semi-Final Saturday by capitalizing on big...

B.A.S.S. anglers come to the rescue

PALATKA, Fla. — Elite Series angler Dale Hightower was competing in the AFTCO Bassmaster tournament on the St. Johns River Friday afternoon, when he heard a cry for help. Across...

Lester: St. Johns is constantly changing

The St. Johns River has been a staple of the Bassmaster Elite Series schedule the past decade, but history can seemingly haunt you on this iconic Florida fishery. Just ask...

Clouse clenches Day 2 at St. Johns

PALATKA, Fla. — Despite having longer to fish on Friday, Gary Clouse found fewer big bites than he did during Thursday’s fog-shortened first round. Nevertheless, the Tennessee angler sacked up...

Frazier thankful for family connection

Competing in his first Bassmaster Elite event has, no doubt, stirred a few butterflies for Marc Frazier; but the rookie from Newnan, Ga. said he’s solid, thanks, in equal part...

Ham for hooks

Bassmaster Elite Series rookie Darold Gleason is a combination of mature fishing talent, a big heart, hard work and endlessly hilarious one-liners. In the 15 years I’ve known him, I’ve...

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