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2011 Elite Series – Power-Pole Citrus Slam

One down

Sometimes a guy has to face the facts — Florida bass fishing is not my strong suit. I don't know why, but I've never done very well on Florida waters.

Bassmaster Classic KVD Clunn

In this photo gallery you will see the history of fishing for Kevin Vandam and Rick Clunn.

Downtime

Hi! It's me, Becky. I'm going to fill in for Mike this week. Classic week was tough on me. I really wanted to be there, but I couldn't travel that far with our baby, Vegas, or at least that's what the doctor said.

2010 Weekend Series Championship

Ryan McMurtury took the title of 2010 Bassmaster Weekend Series National Champion.

More Classic thoughts

It's been about a week now since the Classic has been over. I have a few more thoughts about it that I'd like to share.

Validation

Today was a little different. I caught 18 pounds, 9 ounces. It was enough to validate my strategy and my choice of spots.

Groundhog Day

It was the same thing all over again — including no big fish in my livewell. Call it Groundhog Day.

Perfect day, imperfect results

OK guys, by now you know the results from yesterday, the first day of competition. I had about as good a day as a guy can ask for in this business except that I didn't catch big enough bass.

Keeping things in perspective

Here's the deal: I'm really pumped up about this Classic. I can't say I've ever felt this way.