On time takeoff

As days grow shorter takeoffs get later. The official start time of 7:30 a.m. had all 166 boats in the water unusually early, and on time.

All-star lineup

The factory service support crews stand at the ready, some with stern lights in hand. Those are usually hot items prior to takeoff.

Lisa and Bryan

This week Bryan Talmadge has a short "honey do" list from wife Lisa, of the B.A.S.S. staff. All she wants is for him to win the co-angler title.

Clunn has a limit

James Overstreet reports that Clunn now has a five-bass limit. His total weight is estimated at 13 pounds.   Clunn told Overstreet he’s got 15 pounds and needs to cull...

Clunn with a 2 1/2-pound smallie and JO quotes

JO (James Overstreet) on Rick Clunn   Clunn has just landed a “big football smallmouth and I got the juice on it.”   “Juice” in JO speak is the dramatic...

Clunn’s moment of Zen

Years ago Rick Clunn was shunned by some anglers for his intense study of Zen. His objective was learning more about himself while using the meditation to put him in...

Clunn on the move

Rick Clunn just moved to his third spot of the day.   He’s using a large prop bait and casting the topwater in pockets with scattered standing timber. His technique...

Clunn with 4-pounder, 3-pounder

James Overstreet reports that Rick Clunn has two keepers weighing about 4 and 3 pounds.   He’s off to a good start, to say the least.   Departing from the...

Preuett trying to make the Elite Series

Clunn coverage

We’ve amped up the Opens on-water coverage with the addition of Shaye Baker joining James Overstreet. Baker also has turned into a prolific blogger. That gives us two photographers to...