Matt Herren is fishing deep structure now, returned to a spot he tried late this morning. He's got around 17 pounds right now, but during the first three days of this derby he's...

Matt Herren just had a big swing and a miss. His rod bowed up, his body language was all about a big fish. It fought back and came unbuttoned. Matt threw his hat down hard in disgust....

Watching Matt Herren fish today has been a lot of fun in part because he's been talking to everyone he meets. Matt has mainly been fishing docks today and, with the weather being nice...

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Matt Herren has moved into the Soddy Lake area, fishing around a big public dock, and just landed a 4-pounder. That's a limit, giving him around 13 pounds.

We're watching Matt Herren fish offshore structure right. His style is laid back, or slow, or patient. He'll cast, leave it alone for a bit, then move it, then pause it. He may...