Elam off to quick start

Tournament leader James Elam is off to a quick start, boating two keepers before 8 a.m. Both bass came on a flutter spoon. He looks to have about 4 pounds....

There’s no quit in Justin Lucas

We had a gorgeous sunrise here at Lake Chatuge and I had time to think about how Justin Lucas would approach today. He has the Toyota Angler of the Year...

AOY, rookie titles, Classic berths

Justin Lucas has all but wrapped up the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year title after two days on Lake Chatuge. Coming into this event, Lucas had a nine-point lead...

A look back at Day 2

The top was higher and the bottom was lower. That’s one way to sum up Day 2 of the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship on Lake Chatuge. As...

Bertrand’s check cashing streak

Josh Bertrand is not having a great tournament here at Lake Chatuge. But that should not minimize the amazing season he has had. Bertrand is the only angler to make...

Seeing is believing at Chatuge

Lake Chatuge has a big bass reputation, both for spotted bass and largemouths. While not many crossed the weigh-in stage on Day 1, the anglers have seen plenty. It’s both...

Lucas, Elam running away

As we pass the halfway point of this three-day tournament, Justin Lucas and James Elam are taking the air out of two big balloons. Lucas came into this event with...

Weekend outlook

There is usually nothing unusual about a Bassmaster Elite Series tournament being held during a weekend. An exception will be the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship. Beyond the...

Topwater bite heats up

As predicted the sun is rising and the topwater bite is getting hot. What’s cool about that is we are seeing the sport’s best 50 anglers dialing into the best...

Lucas with 4-pounder

Toyota Angler of the Year Leader Justin Lucas is feeling it. The California native who now lives in Alabama just landed a 4-pound bass. He fist pumped and hollered like...