DeFoe ready for the day

Bring on the current

This screen shot from my MacBook says it all. Everyone in this tournament is living for the magic hour of 1 p.m. As the screen shows it’s when the TVA begins generating...

Community hole breakup

Yesterday at this time the community holes were easy to spot. Covered in boats. Not so today. It seems everyone is looking for new water. Or a place to themselves....

East Tennessee sunrise as Day 2 begins

The sun rises over the Smoky Mountains as Day 2 of the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #1 presented by Allstate begins. 

Getting in line for Day 2 take-off

Anglers line up for Day 2 of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens Northern Open #1 on Douglas Lake in Dandridge, Tenn.  

Boat trouble for Aaron Martens

Not a good way to start the day when you are boat number one. And can't find your insurance card.

Early action?

News from Brandon Card is that his (lightweight) limit came within the first hour of fishing.

Welcome to the community

Holes, that is. The “community holes” are easy to find this morning on Douglas Lake.

Anglers take to Douglas on Day 1

It's Day 1 takeoff at Douglas Lake.

Boats light up the launch area before takeoff

Boats light up the launch area at Dandridge's Douglas Lake.