Wendlandt: ‘That’s a little creepy’

There’s mutual admiration between John Cox, who has led this tournament the previous three days, and Clark Wendlandt, who is currently leading after posting a big limit already today. “If...

Whitaker all smiles

We pulled up on Jake Whitaker, and within minutes the angler’s rod was bent on what proved to be a 3 1/1- to 4-pounder. He added that smallmouth to a...

Wendlandt is feeling it

Clark Wendlandt has fished professionally for 28 years. The 53 year old Texan has fished many Championship Sundays, including an incredible run at FLW where he won three AOY titles. But this...

Slow start for Cody Hollen

Cody Hollen has been off to a slow start this morning, but finally got on the board with this 4 pounder. Hollen had been trolling around, throwing a drop shot...

Cox hates the lake

John Cox told me yesterday after the weigh-in that he was considering starting Championship Sunday on Lake Sr. Clair. But he also said he didn’t want to. “I would rather...

Wendlandt has limit at 7:38

On Friday Clark Wendlandt has a limit of 20 pounds by 7:40. “This might be the most fun I’ve had in a tournament,” he said then. “I’m not even worrying.” Today might...

Wendlandt off to a fast start

Clark Wendlandt started Championship Sunday fishing the same flat that’s only about a mile from Metro Park. This area has a few subtle drops, only about a foot, that channel current...

A B.A.S.S. first: Two Oregonians in final

Yes, there’s an international flavor to this final day at Lake St. Clair with Canadian anglers Cory and Chris Johnston and Japanese pro Taku Ito making the top 10. But...

Recapping Wendlandt’s season

Clark Wendlandt is in an enviable position five tournaments into the Elite season. He’s first in Angler of the Year points, with a 7 point lead over Taku Ito. He’s had three...

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