Splat!

Don Barone addresses the 2014 rookies and other Opens anglers who are chasing their bass fishing dreams in Florida on Lake Toho for the Bass Pro Shops Southern Open #1 presented by Allstate.

My Toho plan

After last month's near miss at the Wild Card, I'm going into Toho with some hope.

Falcon Rods signs on as title sponsor for pro angler Jason Christie

Falcon Rods has signed on as title sponsor for Oklahoma native and Bassmaster Elite Series pro Jason Christie, perhaps the fastest rising competitor on the national bass tournament scene.

Flying high with Hunter Shryock

Hunter Shryock, 25, is three years younger than his brother Fletcher, one of the young lions on the Elite Series tour.

Fishing pressure hits Toho

Back in December I wrote a column about bass fishing being better than ever. I stand by that thought, but I have to say that from what I’m seeing down here in Florida the pressure is beginning to show on Lake Tohopekaliga.

Let’s talk Florida bass

I’ve been hearing a lot lately about Florida bass fishing. Some anglers are saying the bite isn’t as good as it once was while others lament that they wish it was like it was 40 years ago.

Martens ready for home state Classic

2013 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Aaron Martens is riding high going into the 2014 GEICO Bassmaster Classic.

Auburn club honors Ray Scott

Tom Sparrow, Ray Scott and Richard Fuller met in 1969 to organize the Auburn Bassmasters. The trio reunited last week when the club presented Scott with an honorary life membership.

How-To

D.R.E.A.M. — Attitude

Life is tough. Life throws adversity at you. You face adversity in your job, with your family, with your health and everywhere else you look.

Classic distractions

We are less than a month away from official practice for the 2014 GEICO Bassmaster Classic on Lake Guntersville, and I’m pretty excited about it.