McKinnis: Archie’s handoff to Oliver
Jerry McKinnis' fishing buddy, Archie, passed on a Monday evening, and the following morning, his next brown weiner dog, Oliver, was born.
Bass men and Blackhawks face off for charity bass tourney
The fundraising event gave local anglers and well-wishers an opportunity to fish with members of the Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks and Bassmaster pros in a one-day bass tournament.
Martens: A first time for everything
Since I already earned AOY and the prize money that goes with it, I get the same reward whether I finish first at Sturgeon Bay or last.
Daily Limit: Elam’s home cooking
James Elam's victory in the Open tops this week's five, which includes history of the AOY, the Elite schedule conflicting with FLW events and Tommy Biffle's end around.
Nation preview: Consistency in the backwaters
When Eastern Divisional competitors take on the Connecticut River, Paul Mueller suggests looking for a consistent bite in the backwater areas.
How-To
Ike: My secret Sturgeon Bay bait
Sturgeon Bay smallies get finicky just like they do everywhere else.
The “other” hometown favorite wins
James Elam claimed his first B.A.S.S. victory at the 2015 Bass Pro Shops Central Open #2 presented by Allstate on Fort Gibson Lake, double-qualifying him for the 2016 Bassmaster Classic.
Clearing the hurdles at Fort Gibson
The constantly changing conditions came at every turn during the three-day competition.
The changing face of Fort Gibson
The mark of a superior angler is the ability to switch gears and catch bass when fishing conditions change, as they did from Thursday to Friday at the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open at Ft. Gibson Lake.
Biffle’s double breakdown and rebound
There's more to the local advantage cliché
