KVD’s strong start

Michigan native Kevin VanDam is off to a strong start. He has five bass in the livewell for at least 19 pounds. He’s culled three times already. KVD’s experience in these northern...

Just how big was Ish’s smalliie?

Ish Monroe caught the giant smallmouth pictured above during practice Tuesday. He estimated it as a 6-plus pounder. He didn’t have a scale to weigh it, but he measured it...

Like numbers on a gas pump

BassTrakk is like watching the numbers roll up on a gas pump. It’s been awhile since we’ve seen these kind of movements with big fish after big fish. Would have...

G Man’s serious side

Couple days ago while interviewing Gerald Swindle for my Lures of the Top 12 assignment he said this to me.  “I need prayers, man, lots of prayers.”  He said that...

Think Feider loves to fish?

Today marks Seth Feider’s second bass tournament this week. In an example of how much he loves both bass fishing and his friends. Monday Feider fished a $50 entry fee...

Waiting up north

Jim Sexton and I are sitting on the north end of Mille Lacs waiting to see who will show on this end. We drew the short straw. The wind is...

DeFoe adds drama

Let the drama begin … drumroll please.  Ott DeFoe just added what he thinks to be a nearly 3 pounder to his weight. That bass moved him into second place,...

Swindle vs. Combs

Gerald Swindle and Keith Combs essentially have been in a head-to-head battle for the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year title over the last three tournaments. Swindle took a big...

Lane x 3

As Bobby Lane is interviewed by Dave Mercer on Bassmaster LIVE here’s a bit of interesting trivia. Coming into this tournament Bobby ranked 16th in the qualifiying standings for the...

Post front pain

Today we’ll learn a lesson from the pros about post-front fishing, undeniably the toughest time to go bass angling. Today is a perfect example for weekenders to learn from the...