Our first fish catch
MDJ just caught his fourth, the first fish catch we’ve seen. He said that there are lots of fish in this area, but “they’re not the right ones.”
Mullins says 16-17 pounds a day will win Classic
East Tennessee Elite angler David Mullins has fished three tournaments here near the headwaters of the Tennessee River. “I think it will take 16-17 pounds a day to win this...
MDJ’s high hopes
Mark Daniels Jr. has caught three today, two non-keepers and a 14 incher. He said he came here with high hopes but the changing conditions have befuddled him.
Three keepers, three baits, three covers
Gerald Spohrer has caught three keepers this morning. On three different baits. On three different types of cover. He said that early in practice the bass were keyed in on...
Will there be a surprise tactic?
The early indications about how this tournament will be won center around targeting relatively shallow water, 15 feet and less, with lures like crankbaits, spinnerbaits and jigs. That picture will...
The Little Tennessee a factor?
About as far as a boat can run up through Tellico, where the lake necks down into the river and the current is strong, is some very tasty looking water....
Dialing into the changes
This week is shaping up to be a dream competition for hardcore tournament fanatics. Changing water levels, changing water clarity. Both are getting most of the attention in the pre-tournament...
Insights from Mullins
We have a special treat today on the final day of practice for the Bassmaster Classic. Elite Series angler David Mullins is the boat driver for Steve Bowman and myself....
The name of the game
Chris Lane is easy to find from a distance. The American flag on his light pole and the orange Power Poles are dead giveaways. He is fishing in a creek...
A power fisherman dream
Elite series pro Mike Huff talks rain and lake conditions and makes some predictions for the coming week.
