Some extra bling at the Diamond Drive
Bassmaster Elite Series pros once again mopped up on bonuses. Jonathon VanDam won two bonuses at the Diamond Drive.
DeFoe has a new challenger in rookie race
After the Bassmaster Elite Series Arkansas River event, Ott DeFoe of Knoxville, Tenn., was still ranked as the top rookie, but Keith Combs of Huntington, Texas, made a move on him.
The dream dies for another year
At every tournament, there are guys whose Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year dream dies. Unfortunately, I was one of those guys at the last tournament.
‘Ed-WIN’ Evers on the hunt in Alabama
Edwin Evers of Talala, Okla., scored last Sunday, and he wasn’t even competing. At the Sunday conclusion of the Diamond Drive in Little Rock, Ark., Evers officially moved from fourth into second place in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year points race.
Gulf dead zone to grow from floods
The Gulf of Mexico’s hypoxic zone is predicted to be larger than average this year, due to extreme flooding of the Mississippi River this spring.
Oh, what a week!
From the floods to our winner almost being locked out, it was quite a tournament on the Arkansas River.
How-To
It’s been a good year!
When you're at the tail end of your career, you understand that winning is hard, that it’s not going to happen every time out. In fact, you realize — or at least I did — that even being in a position to win should be cherished.
How-To
Lunker Lessons: JVD on the Arkansas River
There’s a time in tournaments when you need the big bite. The best way to get it is to use a big bite bait like a heavy jig and sizeable trailer. It’s as close to an absolute rule as there is in fishing.
Bummer for KVD ecstasy for others
Kevin VanDam entered the Diamond Drive tied for second in the TTBAOY, but emerged the leader despite a poor last two days.
Florida approves new bass management plan
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has approved a new long-term Black Bass Management Plan for the Sunshine State.
