It’s all about points

Points, this time of year, it’s all about the points for me.  Everybody knows that I don’t like smallmouth and smallmouth don’t like me; so every year, my goal is...

Diversity in lineup for Elites

PIERRE, S.D. — Diverse. That one word best describes the remaining four events on tap for the 2018 edition of the Bassmaster Elite Series. Diverse, as in each playing field...

DeFoe: Lucky 13

I called Ott DeFoe around lunchtime on Sunday because I knew he’d be available, likely looking through the windshield of his truck at some of the 500 miles of terrain...

The mystery smallmouth at Lake Oahe

PIERRE, S.D. — The entire state of South Dakota has a population about equal to that of the city of Indianapolis. On June 29-July 2, however, the population around Pierre will...

Every win means more than the last one

It’s been awhile, six years to be exact. I’ve told a number of people that every win means more than the last one, and that’s not an exaggeration and I’m...

Five tips for fishing with small children

Introducing your kids or grandkids early on to the outdoors and all it has to offer is important. If you do, it’ll stay with them forever. It builds self-confidence by...

Bro Series: Fletcher and Hunter Shryock

Fletcher and Hunter Shryock took a different turn with the course of what is otherwise defined as sibling rivalry between two brothers. Twice they have shared the same competitive sports,...

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