A life shaping event

Nobody would argue that attending college is a life-shaping event. But, for me, the two years I’ve been fortunate enough to compete in the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship have also shaped my life forever.

Notes from New York

From Edwin Evers' ring of fire to record setting crowds at weigh-in and a Rookie of the Year update, we've gathered notes and quotes from the Evan Williams Bourbon Showdown at the St. Lawrence River.

Upstate New York event breaks Bassmaster attendance record

It happened a few days ago in the village of Waddington, N.Y., population 972, on the banks of the St. Lawrence River: The Bassmaster Elite Series all-time attendance record was cracked once again.

Happy Birthday, Charlie!

Last Thursday, August 8, was my birthday. I spent the day fishing the first day of competition on the St. Lawrence River.

How-To

Lay Lake keeps on keeping on

2007 Classic champ Boyd Duckett has devised three reliable patterns that will keep you in touch with Lay Lake’s bass in August.

Gear

Lowrance Elite 5 HDI

A 5-inch powerhouse from Lowrance.

Yamaha to continue as B.A.S.S. sponsor

B.A.S.S. and Yamaha Marine Group have signed an agreement for Yamaha to continue to sponsor Bassmaster events through 2016.

Pro fishing’s pit crews

When it comes to high-stakes fishing, professional anglers will do almost anything to get to the fish ... and that includes abusing their equipment.

All eyes on Edwin

After the final weigh-in at Oneida Lake, I went out to dinner with a small group of friends that included Bassmaster photographer James Overstreet and Bassmaster writer Craig Lamb. As we sat down, my wife turned to me and said, “There goes Edwin Evers.”

Hey, Waddington, N.Y. …

The St. Lawrence River, Lake Ontario, the upper and lower Niagara River and Lake Erie…all the great lakes and their equally great rivers are the best kept secrets in North America.