Short’s most helpful bass
An unhooked fish that jumps into a competitor’s boat does not count in a Bassmaster tournament. But it was a practice day anyway when a Lake Okeechobee bass tried to donate itself to Bassmaster Elite Series pro Kevin Short.
Wishes …
Getting to spend time with Kevin VanDam was a dream come true for a young man who won't let cancer bring him down.
Elite rookie wows and woes
Few sports are tougher on rookies than the Bassmaster Elite Series. Here's how the 10 newbies are doing so far.
Familiar names in Fed Nation
As the pros in the Bassmaster Elite Series left Lake Okeechobee last Sunday, amateur anglers in the Cabela’s B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Southern Divisional were taking their place.
Junior Bassmasters on Okeechobee
This Friday, the final day of the Cabela’s B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Southern Divisional, a younger generation of anglers will compete on Lake Okeechobee.
I can do better
OK, let’s face it; my Florida tournament performance was horrible. I don’t know what’s wrong but whatever it is, it’s beginning to take a toll on me.
St. Johns patterns: 6th to 10th place
BassGold gives us a quick look at the patterns of those who finished 6th-10th at the St. Johns River Showdown.
How-To
Making sense of micro guides
While bass rods have gotten longer over the years, rod guides are getting smaller ... and better.
Southern Divisional starts on Okeechobee
Heavy fishing pressure from a couple of major tournaments has put Lake Okeechobee to the test but the Big O should continue to shine this week during the Cabela’s B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Southern Divisional.
Simms donates $6,500 to conservation
The contribution came from a portion of sales of rainsuits, available exclusively to B.A.S.S. Federation Nation members.
