Even though there were glitches, the 2021 Bassmaster Elite Series season went off without a hitch.

With much of the nation settling into summer patterns, or shortly on the way, the year’s sixth month offers plenty of giant bite opportunities.

Thursday’s postponement was an opportunity for the 98 Elite Series anglers to regroup, rest and relax a bit, but Caleb Sumrall went to a local gym to work out for 90 minutes.

Cardio work is important as it helps an angler fish all day and is good for balance.

Everyone can feel the excitement and nerves of the competitors as they prepare to kick off the 2021 season tomorrow with the start of the AFTCO Bassmaster Elite on the St. Johns River.

Water temps amid the holidays are often among the lowest of the year, so Caleb Sumrall’s top two lure choices play well to lethargic bass.

If you need two guys to accompany you on a five-mile jog, help you move furniture, catch you a fat largemouth or simply share a laugh and a cold beer, you’d be wise to get ahold of Bassmaster Elite...