Last week I decided to head out to the Mississippi River for a little scouting before it went off-limits for the Mississippi River Rumble in June.
June 28th marks the seventh stop on the 2012 Bassmaster Elite Series trail and the first time in modern professional angling that a “mystery lake” is the playing field.
The "Mystery Lake" concept is an important part of B.A.S.S.' rich history. The first six Bassmaster Classics were held at mystery locations; Classic qualifiers had boarded a plane en route to the secret fishery before they ever found out where they'd be fishing.
Since the 2012 Bassmaster Elite Series schedule was announced last summer, professional anglers have been kept in the dark about the seventh stop on the circuit — the Mystery Lake Elite June 28-July 1.
Edward Rude III arrived in La Crosse, Wis., by way of a 16-hour drive from his hometown of Falling Waters, W.Va.
Some big bass made their way across the stage during the final weigh-in of the Carhartt College Series Midwest Super Regional.
Check out images from the final day on the water at the 2012 Carhartt College Series Midwest Super Regional.
Go on the water and behind the scenes with your favorite anglers during the 2012 Carhartt College Series Midwest Super Regional.
St. Cloud State University and West Virginia University lead on Day One from the Midwest Super Regional in La Crosse, Wis.
Day One and the anglers bring their catches up on the stage