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KVD: It’s all about the bait(fish)

Aside from the fact that there is a lot of water to cover here at Sturgeon Bay, another big challenge we face in the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of Year Championship is figuring out the bass’ diet.

KVD catches six species on one lure

Based on the healthy abundance of species swimming in Lake Michigan, even KVD can’t predict what he’s going to catch on any given cast here at the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year tournament out of Sturgeon Bay.

Harold Sharp dies at 88

Harold Sharp, the first tournament director at B.A.S.S. and a pioneer in competitive bass fishing, died Thursday after a brief illness. He was 88.

Bubbles on the bay

While the top anglers secured their Classic berths with a single fish catch Thursday, others battled for their bubble not to be burst.

db: The bubble

Half the field has to catch the fish of their lives to save their entire 2015 season. That my friends, is a fishing tournament unlike all other fishing shindigs.

On the edge

Iaconelli admits having a near panic attack on his first practice day for Sturgeon Bay, where he is among the anglers battling for the final Classic spots.

Schultz sitting comfortably

'Knowing that I'm safely inside the Classic cutoff is a load off my shoulders, but I still don't like losing." Bernie Schultz

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