On July 11, a single college-age angler will claim one of bass fishing’s biggest prizes: an entry in the Bassmaster Classic. The first steps toward that banner day take place this week.
If you hang around enough tournament weigh ins, you'll hear all kinds of ideas and theories. Some are obviously correct, some are remarkably stupid, and some are up for grabs — they require more information or research before being lumped into one of the first two categories.
Follow your favorite Elite Series angler as they prepare for the day three launch of the 2011 Citrus Slam. The slam was held on the St. Johns River, Florida.
These photos show that cold weather and blizzard conditions did not deter the anglers at the 2010 Bassmaster Classic Lay Lake: Day One Practice. Massachusetts native Randy Phillips had no problem acclimating.
In this photo gallery, you'll find numerous on-the-water images of anglers as they practice for the 2010 Bassmaster Classic on Lay Lake near Birmingham, Alabama.
In this photo gallery, you'll find numerous on-the-water images of anglers as they practice for the 2010 Bassmaster Classic on Lay Lake near Birmingham, Alabama.
In this photo gallery, you'll find numerous on-the-water images of anglers as they practice for the 2010 Bassmaster Classic on Lay Lake near Birmingham, Alabama.
"Fortunately, er, unfortunately, I'm an inch taller than him," said the diminuitive Weldon, who helped the Crimson Tide to a 9-pound, 6-ounce first day. "He's my mentor. I just wanted to make him proud."