Pros picks for Ramada Quest
Who do the Elites think will be strong on Bull Shoals?
How-To
Scott Rook’s tips for the Arkansas River
It comes as no surprise that Scott Rook is sweet on the Arkansas River; he was born and raised in Little Rock and is content to stay put.
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A seasonal guide to Millwood Lake
As much as Elite Series pro Stephen Browning enjoys fishing the reservoirs around Hot Springs, he still dotes on 29,000-acre Millwood Lake in Arkansas’ southwest corner.
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Mark Davis’ guide to Lake Ouachita
Mark Davis began guiding at Lake Ouachita while attending high school in nearby Hot Springs, Ark. Upon graduation, he moved to this pristine 40,000-acre lake and has resided there ever since.
The (bassin’) girl next door makes history
Even though B.A.S.S. has made the Potomac River a frequent stop on its various circuits, I never expected major fishing history to emerge close to home.
Gear
Whiskey River Lil’ Longhorn
A simple, no-frills drop shot worm that’s designed to come alive when nose hooked.
An open letter to Brandon Palaniuk, Part 2
B.A.S.S. writer Don Barone addresses an open letter to Brandon Palaniuk on the eve of competition at Bull Shoals Lake, Ark., site of Palaniuk's first Elite Series win.
Bull Shoals: Brown trout and bass
When I arrived at Bull Shoals, I went trout fishing for a little while before official practice.
Pick undervalued veterans and rookies with good Ozarks records
Don’t load your roster with just sight fishermen. There won’t likely be enough spawners to go around. Plus, several top sight fishermen don’t have stellar records on Ozarks impoundments in April.
What about the rookies?
There may be no bigger leap in all of professional sports than the jump from the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens to the Elite Series.
