Making the leap from the amateur ranks to the Elite Series can be intimidating, that’s why tournament director Chris Bowes does everything in his power to help ease the transition.
The field of competitors for the 2012 Bassmaster Elite Series promises to be the strongest ever.
Taking a cue from Oneida winner Ish, Ike adds another weapon to his arsenal with a frog.
East winds slowed Elite pro Ish Monroe but couldn't stop him from increasing his lead to nearly four pounds.
Elite anglers fishing the Northern Open on Oneida might take some lessons when the Elite visit the lake next summer.
Alabama native Randy Howell hadn’t fished the two previous Northern Opens. So what was he doing all the way north at Oneida Lake this week?
Ish Monroe had some fun on Oneida Lake and holds the lead after the first day of the Northern Open.
Whether you prefer finesse fishing deep water for smallmouth or power fishing for chunky largemouth in inches of water Oneida Lake has it all.
Watch the anglers weigh in on stage at the 2011 Northern Open #3 from Oneida Lake in Syracuse, N.Y.
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