Wiggins, Crochet and Feider shine on Day 1
Cliff Crochet is leading the tournament by tapping into a newfound mental attitude. Behind him is Jesse Wiggins, riding the momentum of his B.A.S.S. win just two weeks ago. Seth...
Expect inconsistency at Cherokee
Bassmaster Elite Series pros David Walker and David Mullins spent a day on Cherokee Lake last fall when the fishing had been good. “We never caught a fish,” Walker said....
Gear
Gear Review: Simms Solarflex Hoody
What is it? Simms Solarflex Hoody What sets it apart? Clearly cognizant of what anglers need and value, this 6.5-ounce shirt was designed for comfort and performance. Simms created the...
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Electronics are important in shallow water
We’re getting ready to fish a deep, clear lake. Two weeks after that we’ll be fishing a shallow, murky lake. I’m a little surprised, and somewhat concerned, by what I’m...
Daily Limit: And away we go
It’s finally here, the 2017 Bassmaster Elite Series. The season gets under way at 7:15 a.m. Thursday, when the 110 anglers launch on Tennessee’s Cherokee Lake. It’s different from years...
Setting the momentum
Even at this stage in my career, there’s still a feeling of anxiety for the first event of a new season. Momentum in our sport is a very powerful thing...
How I will fish Cherokee
This week we start the 2017 Elite Series on Cherokee Lake in my home state of Tennessee. This lake is roughly 4 hours from my house so I don’t have...
Combating the cold at Cherokee
Thanks to a mild winter, the weather during the Bassmaster Elite at Cherokee Lake, the first of 2017, will not be as frigid as it normally is in early February....
Cherokee Elite: Being there
“I’ve looked under chairs…” Dateline: Cherokee Lake…Elite No. 1 2017 “I like to watch.”Chance The GardnerBeing There (1979) So, I’m cold turkeying bacon and donuts. I look bad enough for...
I love fishing, but I love anglers and fans too
The first tournament of the year is right around the corner. Everyone is asking me if I’m ready, but I haven’t really been home in four of the last five...
