Different lake, same scenario

Two weeks ago the pros fished Toledo Bend for the Bassmaster Elite at Toledo Bend presented by Econo Lodge.  The bass were behaving the same as here at Lake Chickamauga....

Big bite window closed for Hartman?

Here’s the problem facing Jamie Hartman this afternoon: He needs a big fish to overtake John Murray and all his big bites have come in the morning this week. “All...

Christie’s rough ride back

This morning when I met Jason Christie he was switching out the prop on his boat. The 28-pitch prop was added to give the motor and hull more control for...

Murray’s 1-2-3 punch

John Murray this morning switched to a deep diving crankbait to catch prespawn bass. What got him here, though, was a trio of lures fished in shallower water.  This morning...

BASSTrakk madness

Everyone has heard about the deception of anglers when discussing the fish they catch. Likewise they all know the tricks of getting the fish as close to the camera as...

And there it is

Hartman has just finished his limit with a 2-pound class fish. That should give him close to 15 pounds. I believe his BassTrakk weight has been showing him a bit...

Fat bass vs. thin bass

Current leader John Murray’s margin over second place Jason Christie is 5 pounds, 11 ounces, according to BASSTrakk. That difference can be explained in one word – girth. Murray’s bass...

Hartman battling wind

Hartman has found the wind all the other anglers are dealing with. After spending most of the morning in the back of Mill Creek where the water was as calm...

Christie’s mystical big bass story

Jason Christie has been saving the story about how he caught the 9-pound, 10-ounce bass on Day 1. It remains the big bass of the tournament and has been the...

Hartman out of sight

Hartman made a semi-short move a few minutes ago. At least long enough to get out of sight. While we stowed our gear and idled around the corner, he caught...