Magical trees, high hopes and a cold, cold wind
All were bundled up this morning in rain suits, hats, gloves and face masks, ready for a day of relative discomfort — as well as a bite.
Following gut feeling pays off
Jason Hemminger, like many other anglers competing in the Federation Nation Championship, changed tactics with phenomenal results on the second day of competition.
Hightower takes Day One lead
“When you go once, you spend the rest of your life trying to get back there.” - Dale Hightower
How-To
Old fish or new fish?
Smallmouth have a strong tendency to school or group by size. If you start seeing fish that are smaller or larger than the ones you’ve been catching, it’s likely that you’re into new fish.
Anglers ready for Day Two on Wheeler
“I’m just ready to go,” said Pieter de Beer, who crossed the Atlantic to represent his home country of South Africa.
Junior anglers ready to reel in their dreams
They may still be young, but competitors in the 2012 Bassmaster Junior World Championship have been looking forward to this opportunity for years.
Fed contenders nervous, excited
Today is the day of truth for contenders in the 2012 Cabela's Bassmaster Federation Nation Championship.
Pick 3 Day at Fed Nation Championship
B.A.S.S. writer Don Barone picks three random boat numbers at the Fed Nation Championship and learns the anglers' stories.
Bass fishing: learning through guiding
In the offseason last fall and winter, I worked as a landscaper nearly 60 hours per week. This fall I am taking a different approach, and I have started doing guided fishing trips.
