Rebirth at Hartwell
Often the B.A.S.S. Nation and Opens contenders are relatively unknown commodities, but early leader Jared Miller is a former Elite Series competitor. He is likely thrilled by his return to...
The Champ
The first boat we came across is two-time defending champion Hank Cherry, in the back of a wind-blown pocket. That is one main difference between today and Wednesday’s final practice...
Hartwell starting hot
Thirty-six anglers had a keeper in the livewell and two of them – Luke Palmer and Tristan McCormick – caught a five-bass limit by 7:45 this morning. Scott Martin had...
Will Finesse prevail?
We have five foreign contenders this week — three from Canada and two from Japan — more than I can recall in any other Classic. In contrast to Texan-by-way-of-California Chris...
Chips to the center of the table
Chris Zaldain was thrilled to see the breeze this morning, which he believes will set up his big bait bite. He intends to go with one rod for as long...
Early to rise
Patrick Walters was the first angler to arrive at the ramp this morning….by a long shot. Over the years the Elites have had certain pros who always endeavor to be...
Daily Limit: Hartwell Classic by the numbers
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Three pounds, four ounces. That’s roughly the average fish size of the past three winners of the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk on...
Walters checking all the rooms
Patrick Walters views Lake Hartwell like a house; a house with lots of rooms, any of which could be hosting competitive fish. That’s true in much of the year, but...
Despite allergy, McCormick ‘sticks’ with cedar
Balsa crankbaits aren’t the only wooden objects in Tristan McCormick’s boat and, while a foot-long piece of cedar won’t catch any fish this week, it’ll definitely bring him the clarity...
Queen eagerly awaiting double dose of “keepers”
K.J. Queen would love to hold a couple of 5-pounders on Lake Hartwell this week. But while that may be a tall order, in terms of Classic fishing, he and...
