Topics: Pete Robbins
Boyd Duckett: Don't think too much!
Duckett says that as novice anglers begin to acquire more knowledge about the sport, they tend to complicate things. That's where most weekend anglers get into trouble.
Brent Chapman: Cyber-bassing
A lot of the best uses of technology can come from the desktop personal computer you have at home or a laptop that you take on the road.
Britt Myers: Seining docks for multiple fish
For Myers, not all docks are created equal: Some hold no fish; some hold one fish; and some hold multiple fish. When fishing pressure hits its peak, Myers focuses on docks that harbor mini-schools of bass.
Britt Myers: Vehicle Additions That Make Sense
The North Carolina pro owns CS Motorsports, a one-stop shop for any vehicle owner's needs, and he has become something of a truck guru for the tour.
Chad Griffin: The right grass jig
Read how at the 2009 Elite Series final, Chad Griffin complemented a topwater popper with a grass jig of his own making and won the tournament.
Dean Rojas: Changing gears
Other than pure fishing skills and know-how, one of the things that separates the pros from the weekend anglers is their ability to adjust when their preconceived notions turn out to be wrong.
Dean Rojas: Power fishing in clear water
Sure, a shaky head puts bass in the boat. A drop shot can be a prime time limit-getter. And a Carolina rig will allow you to understand the bottom of your favorite lake.
Denny Brauer: When to go ultra shallow
When some anglers say they're catching fish shallow, they might mean less than 10 feet. Others could be talking about 4 or 5 feet. Still others could be going skinny in the 2-foot zone.
Dustin Wilks: Using advantages of recreational traffic
Read what North Carolina pro Dustin Wilks recommends when you want to do some serious fishing and can't escape recreational boat traffic.
How they did it
The winning pros at the Elite Series Capital Clash explain what gear they used to win.
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