Rules are rules: Whistleblowing
By now, you’ve probably heard about Greg Hackney’s disqualification during the Cayuga Lake event. It was an unfortunate situation, and one that saddened a number of people, including many of...
Low experience not hurting Hardy
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Georgia angler Wil Hardy II has proven during the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open #1 at Oneida Lake that he can catch smallmouth bass even though...
Elliott full of life, fishing
SYRACUSE. N.Y. — Ask Barb Elliott about her interests beyond casting a lure and the list grows long. “I just like being outdoors, helping people,” she says with a laugh....
Elliott eases ahead at Open
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Checking social media reports helped Randy Elliott develop the game plan that has him leading the pro division of the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #1 at...
Finding a way to win
It’s no secret that I am not an ultra-finesse fisherman and have struggled throughout my career with slowing down and using those kinds of techniques when conditions warrant it. But...
Fantasy Fishing: Shimizu was tops at Cayuga
UNION SPRINGS, N.Y. — The first stop on the annual Northern Swing of the Bassmaster Elite Series was at the Busch Beer Bassmaster Elite at Cayuga Lake. The Top 12...
Northern appeal
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Variety. The word resonates with anglers choosing to fish the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Opens. A glacial lake in western New York, another natural lake there...
Costa adds 8 to pro team
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Costa recently added eight Bassmaster Elite Series anglers to its pro team. The new additions include: Clent Davis; Brett Hite; Davy Hite; Chris Lane; Shane Linenberger;...
St. Croix Bassmaster Opens
Opens angler profile: Sam George makes progress
In July of 2016 Sam George of Athens, Ala., turns the ripe old age of 21. By that time he will have competed in 25 Bassmaster Open tournaments. George was...
