Gary Klein’s tournament diary

On first day of the 2011 Bassmaster Elite Series season, Gary Klein reflects that it will be a tough tournament ahead for him. He feels that he has his work cut out for him and that for him to succeed, I need to live in the moment and maximize each day on the water.

Brandon Palaniuk waiting for a tow

In this article read about a young dreamer, 23-year-old Bassmaster Elite Series rookie Brandon Palaniuk. It's mostly about trying to save money and just about as much about youthful freedom.

Internet and rookies to long ago trip and recent tragedy

I'm back. I haven't written my blog for so long, you thought I was gone didn't you? Actually, during the Classic I caught the flu so bad and I'm just now starting to feel like myself. I was so badly sick I was afraid you would catch it just by reading my writings.

Rejuvenation

As you read this, we're in the second day of the 2011 Bassmaster Elite Series opener on the Harris Chain of Lakes in central Florida.

Sunshine Showdown Day One Notes: Empty Beds

Much of the field was found looking into empty beds on the first day of the 2011 Elite Series Sunshine Showdown in Tavares, Florida. "That's how it is with late spawn fishing, they don't stay too long." said Greg Vinson.

Sunshine Showdown Day One Notes: Golden Leads

Pat Golden's plan to defend his slim lead in the Sunshine Showdown, the season opener of the 2011 Bassmaster Elite Series, is, if it worked once, repeat. He plans to return to the same area on Friday. "You got to go with what brought you here," he said.

Sunshine Showdown Day One Notes

Recovered from a serious injury, Brent "Brody" Broderick was in the water Thursday morning, raring to go. After three days of practice for the 2011 Bassmaster Elite Series Sunshine Showdown, his fingers were flexing normally.

Hangin’ Yesterday and Today

Now you should know if you are into facts, launch today was at 7:30 a.m. ... something I forgot pretty much around the third beverage last night.

Keith Poche likes craws for bedding bass

Bassmaster Elite Series pro Keith Poche shares strategy for bedding bass at the 2011 kickoff event on the Harris Chain of Lakes out of Tavares, Florida. When it comes to sinkers, Poche has method behind the seeming madness....

Rain hurts sight biting fishermen

Many sight-fishing anglers may have to wait the weather out. In this article read what other anglers think about the shroud of clouds on Day One of the first 2011 Elite Series event.