Pete Robbins

Pete

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Veteran outdoor writer Pete Robbins provides a fan's perspective of B.A.S.S. complemented by an insider's knowledge of the sport. He blogs about fishing travel at www.halfpastfirstcast.com

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Goodbye, Mr. Lonnie

By Pete Robbins

Despite competing in a sport that is cutthroat on the water, and being an innovator in an industry that is equally ruthless, Lonnie Stanley had no enemies.

Texas legend Lonnie Stanley passes away

By Pete Robbins

Two-time B.A.S.S. winner Lonnie Stanley passed away on Friday at the age of 76.

Fantasy Fishing: Pick gold medalists in bronze

By Pete Robbins

Lots of anglers are fishing for something, whether that’s an outside shot at AOY, a Classic berth, requalifying for the Elites or just one final paycheck before the long drive home.

Fantasy Fishing: It all comes down to decisions

By Pete Robbins

Few of this year’s Elite Series pros have yet to compete on massive Lake Champlain. In fact, many of them have been casting for cash on the sixth Great Lake for over 20 years, so while it might not...

This will be the first Elite event held on Neely Henry. Last October, Cody Bird of Granbury, Texas, caught 34 pounds, 1 ounce over three days to win the Basspro.com Central Open there. Bird ran up river and fished fast, hitting 100 spots and making 1,000

Fantasy Fishing: Big bass, big stage, big dreams, big bets

By Pete Robbins

So many things are different about this year's Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk.

Combs bets on bigger Classic

By Pete Robbins

The change in dates for bass fishing's biggest event may make the bite more consistent.

Queen’s gambit comes up short at James River

By Pete Robbins

Jeff Queen is used to fishing behind others, so the fact that he didn’t get much water to himself during the Basspro.com Bassmaster Northern Open on the James River didn’t bother him one bit.

Alexander finessing

By Pete Robbins

Greg Alexander caught his fish this morning in the same bay that produced much of his catch over the first two days, but not the water has dropped out, and "the fish are freaking out like I am...

Palaniuk low on time

By Pete Robbins

Andy Crawford is focused on Brandon Palaniuk, who had missed two bites in the spit that made his day yesterday. One of the missed fish was big.Unfortunately, with the tide 50 minutes later today he...

Open: Practice extremes work on the James

By Pete Robbins

Elite Series pro Brandon Palaniuk and Opens angler Nicholas Bodsford had two opposite practice tactics going into the James River Open, both of which are proving successful.

Late and later

By Pete Robbins

Andy Crawford suspects that we may see some flip flopping on the leaderboard today based on boat order. He hasn't seen a fish catch since midmorning, despite being in prime territory.For much of...

Ike working the tide on the James

By Pete Robbins

Mike Iaconelli has an enviable record on tidal water in general — remember the win on the Delaware in 2014? — and the James River in particular. In six past Bassmaster Opens here, he's finished in...

Welcome to the Gasmaster Classic

By Pete Robbins

Last year at this time, stores couldn’t keep toilet paper in stock, but this week the most popular item to hoard seems to be gasoline.

Ready for big bags

By Pete Robbins

The first boat has yet to check in, but a crowd of eager Virginia bass fanatics has started to gather and jockey for prime seating.

Closing time

By Pete Robbins

As the day progresses and the tide bottoms out, photographer Andy Crawford is starting to see a lot of movement. It could be anglers trying to fill out a limit or add a kicker but time is running...

Trait culling

By Pete Robbins

Andy Crawford is within sight of a number of anglers, but Trait Zaldain is the one who has grabbed his attention. She is steadily culling up all morning. Could this be the event where she breaks...

James River Open provides Brooks with a new lease on life

By Pete Robbins

Like many 20-something anglers, New Jersey’s Brian Brooks had his eyes set on the big prizes – a Classic berth, an Elite Series slot, a career on tour.