Ronnie Moore is a former college angler from East Carolina University. He runs BASStrakk units for the Bassmaster Elite Series while learning about the world of bass fishing journalism. Get his updates on Facebook.
I just passed Trevor Fitzgerald who was 7th with 20-1 after yesterday’s action. He was headed through the Dead River on his way to Lake Dora with 15 pounds or so. Fitzgerald is an Opens Champion...
Nick Hatfield narrowly missed out on a Bassmaster Elite Series qualification in his first year in the Opens in 2018. He’s looking to improve on that momentum and start 2019 strong.He did that...
Whitney Stephens is making one of those gameday decisions that separate champions from runner ups. He has three fish for 12 pounds as of 11:15 a.m.He has fished offshore grass exclusively, but ran...
Eric Panzironi started strong on Day 1 with 20 pounds before 9 a.m. He ended up with 22-3 and was in 4th place going into today’s final day.He’s off to another strong start this morning and has 16...
Whitney Stephens got to his spot with no issues this morning. He was boat 37 and had a fish in the boat before boat 100 went by. It was a good start as well. It looked to be at least a 4 pounder....
The final day of the 2019 Basspro.com Bassmaster Eastern Open on the Harris Chain is underway! The full-field of 224 boats are battling for check spots, valuable points and the win!
After poking around looking for some anglers fishing shallow-heavy cover, I found Bradley Dortch. It didn’t take long for Dortch to cash in as he hooked up after 10 minutes. He landed what looked...
With the cold temperatures and wind today, it’s fitting that the last two boats I found were Minnesotans. Tom Huynh and Andy Hribar each have three fish in the boat. Both were fishing off the bank...
Pete Gluszek, a former Basspro.com Bassmaster Opens Champion, is battling the wind and waves on Griffin at the moment. He has four fish in the box, but none of any size.“The bites I’ve been...
After plenty of equipment issues this morning, I’m officially out on Lake Griffin looking for anglers. The sustained north wind puts a noticeable chill up our spines as nothing is blocking it from...
Day 1 of the Basspro.com Bassmaster Open on the Harris Chain of Lakes is underway. Just under 230 boats are leaving from the Venetian Gardens. With yesterday’s postponement the full field will...
The second checklist item after breakfast is to work on tackle with your friends.A group of Basspro.com Bassmaster Opens anglers are staying together in a unique place: an airplane hangar. Not to...
First thing Basspro.com Bassmaster Opens pros do during a postponed day of competition is find a local restaurant to grab some breakfast. Chris and Trait Zaldain, Sam George and Bryant Adam all...
Editor's note: Due to a multiday weather system moving through the Kentucky area, Zona LIVE has been postponed. The new date will be posted when availalbe.The 2018 Bassmaster season closed out last...