Elam riding wave of momentum

James Elam hopes the momentum from his win on Fort Gibson Lake will carry him through AOY despite his abbreviated practice time on Sturgeon Bay.

Fantasy: Go with favorites for the AOY

This is the last event of the season and there are only 10 options per bucket, so choose wisely.

Pickard takes early lead in Eastern Divisional

Steve Pickard had never fished on the Connecticut River until four days ago, but that didn’t stop him from taking the Day 1 lead on the river in the 2015 Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Eastern Divisional.

Christie: Why I want to finish strong

This event gives me that chance to fish for a win and improve my final standing, so that’s my goal.

Palaniuk: A late-season burst for Chad Pipkens

I may have missed it, but I don’t think anyone has written about Chad Pipkens’ late season surge.

Gear

Mercury and MotorGuide earn IBEX Innovation Awards

Mercury Marine was awarded the IBEX Innovation Award for Propulsion Parts/Propellers for its Flo-Torq SSR-HD.

Preuett: A reminder around my neck

All I have to do is look at – or feel – this fish hook necklace to be reminded.

Martens runs away with it

Experiencing “runner’s high” has produced fishing highs for Aaron Martens, namely a runaway win in the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year race this year.

Gear

Gear Review: Shadow Rap

Rapala's Shadow Rap was released at the 2015 Bassmaster Classic, and it's been catching a lot of fish since! If you haven't added a few to your arsenal, here are a few good reasons to do so right away.

Lester: Sizing up Sturgeon Bay

The biggest thing I can help you all with is how to break down a new fishery like Sturgeon Bay.