The Grinder

“It’s just nine o’clock. We’re not dead yet,” chimed Ed Loughran moments before putting this two-pounder in the boat. The Bassmaster Elite Series Pro was making his way down a...

Aoki on replay mode

Daisuke Aoki is in replay mode on Semifinal Saturday, having returned to the same area that he fished on Friday during the morning session.  That is the back of a...

Chickamauga will test your mind

Almost exactly the same number of bass totaling the same total weight were caught by the 94 Elite Series anglers on Day 1 and Day 2 at Chickamauga Lake. The...

“A Shooter’s Mentality”

Growing up in Colgate, Oklahoma, Luke Palmer was known for his prowess on the basketball court long before he was a professional angler.  “I was a shooter,” admitted Palmer. “I...

Look out! Here comes Christie

After winning the Bassmaster Classic at Lake Hartwell on March 6, Jason Christie had an understandable hiccup at Santee Cooper Lakes, where practice began a week after the Classic. Christie...

Aoki slows the pace

In my last blog, I reported that Daisuke Aoki was power fishing his way down a rocky shoreline with a wacky-rigged soft plastic bait. The presumption being he was blind sight...

Przekurat making another comeback?

Twenty-two-year-old Elite Series rookie Jay Przekurat came into this event not only leading the rookie of the year standings but also ranked 9th in AOY points. That was partially due...

Palmer fishing with confidence

Good Morning from the Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite Series at Lake Chickamauga on the Tennessee River with Colgate, Oklahoma native, Luke Palmer.  Palmer, arguable fishing with more confidence right now...

Prince really needed this one

So far this season, Cliff Prince has posted results less than his ability and experience. This began when he finished 66th in the season opener at the St. Johns River,...

Aoki going wacky

I say Daisuke Aoki is “going wacky” for a couple of legit reasons. First, he’s using a wacky-rigged soft plastic setup, with the presentation best described as power-wacky fishing. He’s...

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