Red Bulls and a jerkbait

Jacob Wheeler keeps running and gunning. And tossing back Red Bulls. He is supercharged in more ways than one. A key to Wheeler’s area is probing the outer confines of...

Brandon’s baits

Brandon Palaniuk is running away with the point race for Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year. Of more immediate interest is his place on the scoreboard and how he got...

Palaniuk culling up

Brandon Palaniuk is making a serious run at this tournament title. He just culled a 4-pounder with a 5 1/2-pounder, according to photographer Gettys Brannon.  “I don’t know about this...

Kennedy’s swimbait

This didn’t come from the horse’s mouth, so it’s rumor rather than fact. But according to a little bird, Steve Kennedy’s swimbait, which he has guarded so carefully, is thought...

C. Lane grinding it out

Photographer Garrick Dixon just found Chris Lane, who according to BASSTrakk is in 10th place with 51 pounds, 14 ounces. Lane is fishing offshore and in a crowd of boats....

Feider on a school

Seth Feider is on a school of largemouth and has caught four keepers in the same spot. I’m estimating he has 17 pounds now. Cameraman Wes Miller is in the boat with...

Wheeler interrupted

Jacob Wheeler had his day interrupted by a Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation officer shortly after 10 o’clock. Wheeler got checked for a fishing license, which all Bassmaster Elite Series...

Feider with a serious upgrade

Seth Feider just landed a largemouth that was over 5 pounds. He. called it a 5 pound cull and screamed at the top of his lungs. Feider had been bouncing from spot...

Wheeler’s secret weapon?

Day 2 leader Jacob Wheeler may have a secret weapon in the boat with him– chocolate chip cookies made by Plattsburgh resident Kristin Carnright. Her son Brett happens to be...

Palaniuk pulling away in AOY

Brandon Palaniuk started the day in 10th place. Based on the Day 2 standings, his Angler of the Year lead had expanded to 30 points over Jacob Wheeler. Casey Ashley’s...