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Kickin’ back

Last week was great, absolutely fantastic. Becky, Vegas and I spent a few days at a motel near Douglas Lake just kickin’ back and enjoying life.

2012 Elite Series TroKar Quest

Working without a net II

I was up with Randy VanDam (Kevin’s brother) at the D & R Sports Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan a couple of weeks ago doing seminars and the response was overwhelming.

Working without a net, Part 1

OK guys, it’s time for Going Ike, my new TV show, to get rolling. It’s a chance for you to participate by submitting your favorite ocean, lake, river or stream to be featured on one of our shows. And it’s a chance for you to see me fishing without a net.

“Points” are not “points”

The new Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year points system punishes anglers who have a bad tournament. Some of the Elites can already be counted out of the 2012 AOY race.

The learning curve and Florida

Having the first weekend off in the 2012 Elite season isn’t my idea of a good time. Nevertheless, it’s Florida. I honestly don’t know why but the Sunshine State has always been a challenge to me.

2012 Elite Series St. Johns River Showdown

It’s time to get back to work

It’s Sunday. We’re on our way to Palatka from the airport in Orlando to get ready to prefish the St. Johns River.

Analyzing Classic performance

We can all count Classic wins, but who's consistently competitive on fishing's biggest stage?

One last look back at the Classic

Before this year’s season starts, I want to take one last look back at the Classic. There are some things I want to say, things I think matter. Some are pretty but others not so much so.