The swamp is packed, but the open water is producing
The swamp on the north end of Lake Marion sees a lot of activity anytime there’s a tournament on the Santee Cooper Lakes. This week is no different. But close...
Hook set for Palaniuk
Just minutes after we submitted our first entry, Brandon Palaniuk set the hook on this three-plus pounder for his first bass of the day. The Daiwa X Zone Lures Pro...
Norsetter gets going
Kyle Norsetter started the morning sitting in 4th place after weighing 24-13 on Day 1. He’s off to a good start this morning with a 5-pounder. “There’s 8 more with...
This just in
The first hour of LIVE MIX coverage and BassTrakk data have shown us a few things this morning. In particular, Paul Mueller is doing something different. “I didn’t know if...
Palaniuk Using His Eyes
Good Morning from the AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at Santee Cooper and two-time Bassmaster Angler of the Year, Brandon Palaniuk. The Skeeter Yamaha Pro starts Day 2 in a area not...
Day 2 begins
“I don’t know how I’m going to catch a bass tomorrow.” This was heard time and time again in some form or another as the Day 1 weigh-in drug on....
The ocean pony origin story
Darold Gleason had a great day one here in Clarendon County, South Carolina for the AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at Santee Cooper Lakes, weighing in 21 pounds, 8 ounces of bass,...
Rookie Bryant Smith surprised himself at Santee
CLARENDON COUNTY, S.C. — When Elite Series rookie Bryant Smith looked over the 2023 schedule, one tournament put a smile on his face and two tournaments put wrinkles in his...
Elite Analysis Santee Cooper Lakes – Day 1
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”– Ferris Bueller Today the competition at Santee Cooper started off with...
