Committed to fish care
Live release rate from Day 1 on the St. John’s River was an impressive 99.7%. Here’s why… Every boat’s livewell is checked at takeoff to make sure aerators are fully...
Through the Opens door
PALATKA, Fla. — The 2019 Bassmaster Elite Series features a roster of 17 rookies, a record for the sport’s most prestigious big bass fishing league. Not so coincidentally most of...
Full of fun, family, and loyalty: Tyler Rivet
Rookie Tyler Rivet of Southern Louisiana wore Donald Trump socks on his very first day as a Bassmaster Elite Series pro. But if you’re expecting to engage the 24-year-old in...
Ignore all the zeroes on BASSTrakk
There may well be some zeroes after the Day 1 weigh-in today, but there won’t be 22, as currently listed on the BASSTrakk leaderboard. A lack of marshals is the...
Video: Giant sea cow and tilapia beds
Giant sea cow and tilapia beds in the St. Johns River on Day 1.
Whatley’s big decision paying off
This is only Brad Whatley’s 15th B.A.S.S. tournament. When he qualified through the Opens last year for the Elite Series this year, he had a tough decision to make. The...
Latuso with an 8-pounder
Robbie Latuso is the latest angler to pull a giant from the St. Johns River. The 52-year-old Gonzales, La., angler was already having a good day with a fourth-place total...
Birds and Birds
Not only are there plenty of wild birds for you watchers, but there are also the other kinds of birds present on the St. Johns. Photos by Shane Durrance
Davis and the St. Johns
The spanish moss here on the St. Johns River makes for incredible backgrounds during the morning competition while with Clent Davis. Photos by Shane Durrance
Schultz locked down
I have no idea how big the fish is, but Florida veteran pro Bernie Schultz has his Power-Poles down, and he’s been making the exact same pitch time after time....
