Walker: Best Wheeler weigh-in ever
After Day 1, when Wheeler Lake more than pleasantly surprised most of the Elite Series field, David Walker put it in perspective, saying, “This was the best weigh-in in the...
The shad spawn early bite
The BASSTrakk Twitter feed lit up like a slot machine minutes after takeoff yesterday. Expect more of the same today. There’s a massive shad spawn occurring on Wheeler Lake this...
From the tanks: Gary Klein on Day 1
Gary Klein was near the top of BASStrakk for most of Day 1.
Has the deck been reshuffled?
When Rick Clunn said yesterday that he’s had his worst practice ever – emphasis on “ever” – that’s saying something. This is his 420th B.A.S.S. tournament dating back to 1974....
Reese with an important 3-pounder
Skeet Reese recorded the second fish-catch of the day at 6:29 a.m., and it was a 3-pounder. Three-pounders are a big deal everywhere the Elite Series goes, with very few exceptions. ...
Every minute counts
For Chris Zaldain these last minutes are everything. He’s one big bite away from winning. He’s had that bite or swirl several times today but has yet to get a...
Zaldain update
Zaldain has been going through a familiar routine the last few hours. He’s still throwing his swimbait. Still hitting the same channel bends and about 20 minutes or so he...
Surprise for Zaldain
After running all the way to the back of Bennet’s Bayou, hitting every outside channel swing, we are back at the mouth of the bayou where Zaldain began. Interestingly enough,...
Dead bass are expensive here
Chris Zaldain would have entered today only two ounces behind leader Randall Tharp instead of six ounces, if not for a dead fish penalty. It was one that left him...
