Bass Wars

Vote early, vote often, vote Hartley

Jun 22, 2011

Before I give my "vote for me" speech, I want to take this opportunity to congratulate Kevin VanDam on winning the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year title again.

It can turn into work

Jun 15, 2011

I’m here to tell you that the tournament on the Arkansas River was one of the most physically demanding events I’ve ever fished.

Fishing small on the Arkansas River

Jun 8, 2011

The conditions we’re likely to face will shrink the fishery. It levels the playing field in the sense that the tournament becomes a contest of who can make them bite rather than who can find the best spot.

Open thoughts from Douglas Lake

Jun 1, 2011

I'm finding fish in the extreme shallows and in 40 feet of water, just not the ones I think I need to win.

Expect good weights at Douglas Lake Open

May 25, 2011

I was more than a little surprised by what I found when pre-fishing Douglas Lake for the upcoming Southern Open.

My friend Fred ... Roumbanis, that is

May 18, 2011

Fred Roumbanis is not only a great angler, he's also one of the most spoiled guys I know. He's very lucky.

Lessons from West Point

May 11, 2011

You may not think of algae when you think of bass, but you should think of shad, and where there are shad ... well, you know the rest.

Are you working on the next big thing?

May 4, 2011

Somewhere someone is working on a new bait, rod, reel or device that's going to shake up the fishing world. If it's you, good luck!

Crawdad eating awards

Apr 27, 2011

I forgot to tell you about the big crawdad dinner at Toledo Bend. I think you’re supposed to call them crayfish, but in my neighborhood, we call them crawdads.

It was terrible

Apr 20, 2011

Should I tell you I'm disappointed with my Toledo Bend performance, or can you figure that out for yourself?

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