Cousin-in-laws battling it out
It’s been a family affair the previous three days at Santee Cooper, and it’s especially so this morning. Carl Jocumsen, who is married to Brandon Palaniuk’s first cousin, Kayla, has...
Eagles collide
There is an abundance of wildlife on the Santee Cooper lakes, and here is some evidence. Photographer Andy Crawford observed this Bald and Golden eagle competing over the same meal....
Hudnall spinning
We’ve made it over to Louisiana pro, Derek Hudnall, and he’s in an area that’s been very good to him this week. Hudnall has the spinning rod out and the...
Stealth mode
Destin DeMarion put his Power Poles down to make a lure change — nothing major, just a more subtle version of his primary lure. He said that with a more...
Santee, Guntersville results similar
These are by all accounts two of the best bass fisheries in the country. Alabama’s Lake Guntersville and South Carolina’s Santee Cooper Lakes are ranked near the top of almost...
Stumphole sightings
After a long run north to Stumphole Swamp in search of Destin DeMarion, we have arrived. The trees are thick up here but fortunately, a spectator in a Jon boat...
Gustafson with two
Jeff Gustafson with his second keeper of Championship Sunday!
Lowen off to a slow start
Bill Lowen has a reputation for being a grinder. The Elite Series Pro is off to a slow start this morning. He’s back in an area where he saw big...
Right on schedule
Despite a few lingering clouds and a slight breeze, Carl Jocumsen departed his starting area a few minutes after 9 a.m., consistent with the past few days. He has three...
DeMarion scores big early
Destin DeMarion had the biggest bag of Day 3 at Santee Cooper – 17-15, which vaulted him from 21st place into today’s top 10 in 7th place. DeMarion got a...
