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.

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.

More like hunting than fishing

"It's a fun place to fish, because when you set the hook you never know what it's gonna be." – Greg Hackney "I'm running about two hours before I make...

St. Johns’ lunker legacy

The first 10 pounder and a long-standing biggest bass in B.A.S.S. history are just two of the St. Johns' claims to fame.

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