Combs the climber
Keith Combs of Huntington, Texas, climbed a mountain in the March 15-18 St. Johns River Showdown.
FWC chair underscores importance of bass resource
Kathy Barco, who serves in the volunteer position of chairman of Florida’s top conservation governing body, last Sunday welcomed back the Bassmaster Elite Series to Palatka, Fla., and in particular to the St. Johns, the river she grew up on.
Elite pro Vinson lands another sponsor
Just a few weeks after a second-place finish in the 2012 Bassmaster Classic, Greg Vinson of Wetumpka, Ala., had a new sponsor agreement with Royal Purple, manufacturer of synthetic lubricants.
Crochet and Roy garner more Biobor support
Cliff Crochet of Pierre Part, La., and Bradley Roy of Lancaster, Ky., are running identical Biobor boat and vehicle wraps this season for mutual sponsor Hammonds Fuel Additives.
Fans can pick how to experience the Power-Pole Slam
Bassmaster.com will provide full coverage, from breaking news to in-depth interviews and analysis, for the Power-Pole Slam, Feb.22-25 on Lake Okeechobee.
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“Points” are not “points”
The new Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year points system punishes anglers who have a bad tournament. Some of the Elites can already be counted out of the 2012 AOY race.
Gear
River2Sea Bling spinnerbait
Ish Monroe designed this spinnerbait to have maximum flash and vibration at slow speeds.
Elite anglers: The blue-collar work ethic
I have been referring to me and my 2012 Elite Series roommates — Paul Elias and Shaw Grigsby — as the Grumpy Old Men but that's not entirely true ...
A positive start to the Elites
The St. Johns River tournament is behind us. I finished in the 33rd spot. I would like to have finished higher — won, actually, but I’ll take it. One of my goals was to do better there this time than last time. I did that so I’m OK with everything.
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The learning curve and Florida
Having the first weekend off in the 2012 Elite season isn’t my idea of a good time. Nevertheless, it’s Florida. I honestly don’t know why but the Sunshine State has always been a challenge to me.
