Biffle on the run

Tommy Biffle encountered Stetson Blaylock on his first stop of the day. Blaylock caught two keepers and Biffle boated one bass and then he moved on. It appeared not so...

Blaylock and Biffle

Stetson Blaylock and Tommy Biffle already have exchanged some heated words, according  to James Overstreet. He's in the middle of the action now. Here's the proof. Blaylock just caught 2...

Changes coming

As this is written the anticipated cold front is crossing Fort Gibson. The temperature is falling and expected to reach a high in the mid-70s. Isolated heavy rain fell overnight....

Chris Bowes on Day 1 launch

Predawn

It's a rare sight when the wind is calm prior to a tournament takeoff. With the moon overhead and the sun rising we are about to begin on Fort Gibson...

The last hurrah

Chris Lane just told us it was time for the "last hurrah." "I'm going to move over here and catch two giants," he said as he pulled up the trolling...

Lane looking for ‘hunkered’ smallies

Chris Lane has made two moves in Anchor Bay since his last bass, which came 90 minutes ago. It's a dry spell that's come at the worst possible time.  ...

Lane culls up a pound

Chris Lane continues to throw a 3 3/4-inch swimbait on a 3/8-ounce jighead and reel it slowly atop the grass in Anchor Bay. He just set the hook on one...

Back on the water

James Overstreet, boat driver Ken Miller and I have trailered down from Port Huron and are now observing Chris Lane, through the haze and bugs that are hovering over the...

Palaniuk heading down south

The audible has been called. Brandon Palaniuk has strapped down his trolling motor in preparation for heading back to Lake St. Clair.    James Overstreet, boat driver Ken Miller and...