St. Croix Bassmaster Opens

Day Three notes: Finally a first

High wind and rough water not a problem for the winner of the 2011 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open.

How-To

Pinpointing Productive Grass

It might be one of the first bass fishing axioms an angler learns: "Where there's grass, there's bass." Unfortunately, as Elite Series pro Greg Hackney points out, not all grass mats are created equal. In fact, if you're not fishing the most productive areas of a particular mat, you might as well be throwing rocks.

Pop or Walk?

For self-proclaimed topwater junkies like Elite Series pro Gerald Swindle, it's never too early in the year to talk about topwater applications.

How-To

Sight Fishing When They’re Not Bedding

The first thing everyone thinks of when you say sight fishing is spawning, says Elite Series pro, Shaw Grigsby. In clear water situations you can sight fish all year long.

How-To

Knowing When to Quit Early

One of the oldest clichés in the tournament fisherman's book is "start early and stay late." When it comes to practicing for Elite Series events, it's one that veteran Alabama pro Tim Horton usually adheres to.

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