Ashley inspires young fan
Maybe Tripp Norton saw something special in a then-unsung Casey Ashley. Maybe the future Bassmaster Classic winner saw something equally inspiring in a young fan who’d been dealt a tough hand....
Andy Montgomery’s dad passes
Last Wednesday was a tough day for Bassmaster Elite Series angler Andy Montgomery. He suffered the sudden and unexpected loss of his father at the age of 64. His legal...
Two lures Swindle will use in the Classic
Team Toyota’s Gerald Swindle is very aware that the Fish Head Spin lure has a legendary reputation on Lake Hartwell, but don’t count on him throwing it. Instead he’ll dance...
Ashley starts Classic in penalty box
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Casey Ashley is considered by many to be one of the favorites to win the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods. But if he wins,...
The Pirch Perception
There are some loud, bombastic personalities in this great sport of ours, and many of them can catch fat bags of bass to back it up. With that, the opposite...
The herring theory
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Lake Hartwell’s blueback herring population could be the dark horse factor coming into play when the competition begins on Friday at the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by...
Daniels on largemouth vs. spots
Contemporary beliefs say that largemouth bass will dominate the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods, while spotted bass will be limit makers. Mark Daniels generally agrees, but he...
Watching the EXPO get built
“Say a prayer for the common foot soldier…” Dateline: The Classic EXPO behind the scenes “Dreams don’t work unless you do.”– John C. Maxwell There sits within a forklift a...
Matt Lee won’t just share the spotlight
GREENVILLE, S.C – Three or four times a week over the past year random strangers would approach Alabama pro Matt Lee and congratulate him on his victory in last year’s...
