Gov. Cuomo visits with B.A.S.S. sponsors

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo visits with B.A.S.S. sponsors Shimano, Toyota and Yamaha at the 2013 Elite Series Evan Williams Bourbon Showdown at St. Lawrence River.

Largemouths a waste of time?

All the talk here has been about smallmouth bass, and justifiably so. But largemouth bass are also abundant in the St. Lawrence River.   "I played with them for about...

New York governor stops by Elite event

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo stopped by the Bassmaster weigh-in stage in Waddington, N.Y., to talk about the important economic impact fishing has on his state's economy.

Waddington: famous carp vs. largest smallmouth

It's our guess that we are going to see some of the largest smallmouth we've seen on the Elite Series this week.   The St. Lawrence River with an influx...

Added challenges on St. Lawrence

These Elite anglers have all sorts of intangibles to deal with during a normal day on in competition. Things like mechanical issues added with the general craziness of fish making...

Leader update

Bianchi Update He's now culling and just caught the best one yet.    A mixed foursome of finesse baits are doing the trick. He's using a drop shot rig with...

First take

Full Box for Bianchi Things have happened quickly for leader Jim Bianchi. He’s already got a limit in the boat and the first two fish came on board at 6 a.m.,...

The view from the boat of Jamey Caldwell

Lined up, ready to go

The Top 12 boats lined up for the final day takeoff.

Last man in

Michael Iaconelli was the last angler to launch. He hopes to be first at the weigh-in.