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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.
Alton Jones wins St. Johns Showdown
This event slipped through his fingers in 2011, but this year, Alton Jones did what he needed to do to take the trophy home.
Faircloth came so close
Todd Faircloth's catch was more than 20 pounds, far better than Alton Jones' 12-pound limit. But there was too much ground to make up.
Jonesing for the win
Nine pounds is a healthy margin, but bigger leads have been blown in the Elite Series.
Alton Jones is right where he wants to be
Sight fishing is one of Jones' strengths, and his fellow competitors know it. They're not betting that he will drop the ball tomorrow.
