Huff hooks the ‘wrong fish’

Second-year Bassmaster Elite Series angler Mike Huff just got a glimpse through the showroom window, so to speak, of what he’d like to have from the St. Lawrence River. As...

Hunting the elusive hundred

Hockey has its Hat Trick; basketball, the triple double. In NFL history, only the ’72 Dolphins have claimed a perfect season. How ‘bout bass fishing? Noting Chris Johnston’s red-hot morning...

Spectator numbers growing

The spectator numbers have grown over the last hour. We started with about a half dozen. In the last hour we’ve doubled in size.  That may not sound like much in...

Mueller’s morning so far

Mueller is on his first spot of the morning. After making several casts he hooked up immediately on a drop shot. Unfortunately the fish jumped 3 feet in the air...

Clark Wendlandt’s game plan

Clark Wendlandt ranks at the top of the list in terms of experience on the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario. Wendlandt landed in third place on the Day 1...

Morgenthaler’s targets

Chad Morgenthaler has limited out, putting 16 1/2 pounds in his livewell for a solid foundation. And he hasn’t moved more than 100 yards. Bill Lotts of NY Northcountry Bassin...

All manner of boats passing by

One thing about being on the edge of the river channel is there is all manner of boats passing. A few minutes ago, a huge ocean-going ship passed within 200...

Chris Johnston thinking ahead

This morning at the launch ramp at French Creek Marina I spoke with Chris Johnston. The Canadian angler is already thinking ahead. Here is his game plan for Day 2....

Morgenthaler’s misses

Chad Morgenthaler has three bass in the livewell for about 9 pounds, but he should have his limit already. He’s lost two smallmouth, one right at the boat right after...

DiPalma on the board

Greg DiPalma has one on the board. This one in the 4-pound plus range. It came after his initial hook set broke 2-feet off the end of his rod. It...