Guide to winning a Red River Classic

To win on the Red River takes four similar steps, but the devil is in the details, which change from minute to minute, so even a seemingly foolproof plan to can be undone by one variable that doesn’t play out as expected.

How-To

Fishing the big one

Whether it's the Bassmaster Classic or the local pot tournament, the right approach makes all the difference.

Chapman takes Open in fish-off

Brent Chapman catches only fish on chilly Lewisville Lake to top Josh Bertrand in fish-off to determine Central Open champion.

Fish-off to decide Open

Brent Chapman and Josh Bertrand tied at the Bass Pro Shops Central Open on Lewisville Lake, forcing a fish-off on Sunday.

Central Open Quotable

With temperatures in the 20s, winds around 30 and a Sunday fish-off to determine the winner of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open, there were plenty of quips Saturday.

Hallman hops on top

Bradley Hallman, who went to IHOP on the final day of practice, was the only angler to catch a limit Friday, and that was enough to take over the lead.

A one-of-a-kind trophy

My career has rewarded me with some beautiful trophies over the years, but a very special item arrived the other day. An electric guitar.

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