Cranking a Biffle Bug? Really?

When Oklahoma veteran angler Tommy Biffle said yesterday that he’d caught his 22-1 bag cranking, most people thought square-bill crankbait. Biffle just did a segment on “Bassmaster LIVE” that provided...

Hawk gets his weather wish

Roy Hawk said he was surprised by his 24-12 big bag of the Day 3, especially considering the calm wind. Asked what would be ideal conditions for him today, Hawk...

Tharp’s lure lineup

To keep up with the various phases of the spawn in play Randall Tharp is using a variety of lures to cover the water column. This morning at the boat...

Hawk catching ’em coming and going

The oldest rookie in the world might be Roy Hawk, the 47-year-old Lake Havasu City, Ariz., angler who is in his first year on the Elite Series. But Hawk is...

Biffle putting on a late show

Tommy Biffle has managed some afternoon fireworks to put him in solid shape for Sunday’s Top 12 final. His big bass so far – a 5 1/2-pounder – came at...

Hite right back in contention

Brett Hite knows how quickly your fortunes can change on Grand Lake. He was in 70th place after Day 1, but vaulted to 14th with a 21-15 bag on Day...

Tharp first over 20 pounds today

Randall Tharp caught a 5-pounder at 12:14 that makes him the first angler to top 20 pounds today, unofficially. It has moved him into second place behind Kevin VanDam. Here’s...

Higher water would have helped

It’s not like Grand Lake is low. The current level is 742.08 feet above sea level, .08 higher than the “normal” or “conservation pool” mark. It’s just that early spring...

Bet on the come or run and gun?

Yesterday while interviewing the anglers at the weigh-in I discovered a reoccurring comment. The importance of finding new water was the common denominator.  That brings up a thought. The inland...

Crochet needs bigger fish

Crochet didn’t have a fish at this time (9:30) on Day 2. He now has four for 8 pounds and change. That should give him about 52 pounds and push...