Lowen and Hudnall

As we enter the morning break from Live on Championship Sunday, we’ve had the opportunity to spend some time with Derek Hudnall and Bill Lowen, 9th and 10th respectively, to...

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...