Topwaters for Toledo?
When the Bassmaster Elite at Toledo Bend presented by Econo Lodge was announced on this year’s Elite Series schedule, a lot of us figured it would be a sight fishing...
100 hours of homework
One hundred hours per lake. That’s my best guess on how much time it takes to get ready for a Bassmaster Elite Series event. That’s the minimum. I’ve never been...
Respected Toledo Bend guide previews Elite Series tournament
Darold Gleason is always quick with a one-liner to make you laugh, but his fishing resume commands serious respect. The popular fulltime Toledo Bend fishing guide has caught seven bass...
Sight fishing for spawning bass could play a big role at Toledo Bend
MANY, La. — There’s never a bad time to visit a world-class bass fishery like Toledo Bend Reservoir. But the 110 anglers taking part in next week’s Bassmaster Elite at Toledo...
Jordan Lee balances phone and fishing at Toledo Bend
The air was thick and humid, so Jordan Lee wore red Carhartt rain bibs to easily avoid a wet butt from boat seats soaked with morning dew to begin the...
I’d approach Conroe the same way again
Before I talk about my own performance at Lake Conroe, I want to congratulate Jordan Lee. I’ve gotten to know him a little bit through our mutual associations with Strike...
High School: Kickback takes Open
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — With less than two hours of competition remaining, Trevor Whisenant and Brett Lasley had only one keeper bass in the livewell. It wasn’t exactly how they...
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Fluorescent red spinnerbait blades for springtime bass
Scorched fields lined the highway to the lake, as the sounds of Sturgill Simpson bounced between the walls of the Tundra’s cab with boat in tow. The smell of smoke...
Gear
Gear Review: Paca Slim Color Tip
What is it? NetBait Paca Slim Color Tips What sets it apart? The already ultra-lifelike NetBait Paca Slim offers an attractive manicure that will help finish the job for lock-jaw...
Fantasy Fishing: Go shallow or deep?
My Classic showing was above average so I call that a win! I really could have used Ehrler pulling off the win and getting that 40-point boost, but I can’t...
