In this photo gallery you will see images of the 2008 central open #2 on Lake Texoma in Texas. It is the first day weigh in.
The field for the most prestigious fishing tournament circuit in the world is starting to take shape. Eighty-four of the best bass anglers in the world are already signed up to compete in the 2009 Bassmaster Elite Series.
At the end of the Day One weigh-in on Lake Texoma, the race for three Bassmaster Classic berths was tighter than ever.
The winds of fate have not been kind to Central Open competitors this year.
The pros in the Oct. 30-Nov. 1 Bassmaster Central Open season finale on Lake Texoma out of Denison, Texas, will be fishing for points as well as for pounds.
Elite Series angler Marty Stone has always said he wanted to do three things before he dies — drive a NASCAR stock car, train with the U.S. Army Special Forces and ride in a fighter plane. The NASCAR gig is behind him and the Special Forces training has to wait until "I get in better shape," he says.
Denny Brauer comments on what diffrent head designs mean to you.
James Niggemeyer gives tips on adding weight to your shakey headed jigs.
Shaw Grigsby shows you how to tie a knot on a braided fishing line.
Australian angler Kim Bain will be the first woman to compete in the Bassmaster Classic.