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Mid-season evaluation: Part 2

Just how good is Randy Howell's season going? Who can catch him, and what are the chances that KVD can win his fifth AOY title in a row?

Mid-season evaluation: Part 1

We're halfway through the Elite season, and we've had more than our share of surprises already.

No rest for the weary

As I write this I’m sitting in 34th place in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings. That’s most certainly not where I want to be.

2012 Elite Series Douglas Lake Challenge

Day One on Douglas: A look at the numbers

Can Martens hang on? How good is the fishing on Douglas Lake? And will Brent Chapman and Bobby Lane keep their streaks going?

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.