Oh baby, it’s tough

There are a lot of nervous unknowns surrounding the start of Bassmaster Elite Series Toyota Trucks All-Star Week. For Mike Iaconelli, his thoughts are 832 miles away in Runnemede, N.J., where his beloved wife Becky could give birth to their second child at any hour.

Looking forward to the 2013 Elites

It has finally sunk in that my first Bassmaster Elite Series season is over and in the books, and I am already thinking about next year’s schedule.

Bolten helps develop Trophy Catch

The new Trophy Catch program will provide valuable big-bass information.

All-Star Fan Favorite: Gerald Swindle

B.A.S.S. writer Don Barone talks with All-Star Fan Favorite Gerald Swindle about what it means to be voted into All-Star week by his fans.

Tackling Day Two on the Chesapeake

The anglers fishing the 2012 Cabela’s Bassmaster Federation Nation Mid-Atlantic Divisional have a full day under their belt and, according to some, it’s now up to the fish.

Hooked: It could happen to anyone

At first, Ivan Morris — brother of Bassmaster Elite Series pro Rick Morris — didn’t realize what had happened. There was a loud pop that startled him, and then some pain below his left eye.

All-Star assessments all over the place

Lake Shelbyville looks tough, but that's the hurdle 12 all stars have to stare down if they're going to advance in Toyota Trucks All-Star Week.

Robby Fleshman grabs the lead

West Virginia native brings a big bag to the scales on Day One.

Off-season promotions

The life of a bass pro isn't all fishing. There are promotions to work, too.

Upper Chesapeake is stirred up

The morning fishing might be tough, but anglers expect the bite to pick up as the day warms.