The Arkansas River: It’s ugly

Heavy rains, swift current, muddy water and predictions for more of the same have the Elite Series anglers shaking their heads.

Muddy means opportunity

Despite water conditions, to a fish it is always just another day in its life. It's up to you to get out there and figure out how to make them bite.

Kentucky Lake: No surprise

Kevin VanDam, the planet's best angler, takes the lead at the weigh-in of the Kentucky Lake this week. Unlike years from the past, things have been a struggle so far.

Kentucky Lake: VanDam does it again

Despite a rough start, VanDam opened up a 6-pound lead at the Tennessee Triumph Thursday. With a two-day total of 49 pounds, 2 ounces, he is closing in on another victory.

Kentucky Lake: VanDam holds the lead

Kevin VanDam lost nearly half of his six pound advantage as Kelly Jordan closed the gap with 24 pounds, 0 ounces. VanDam continues to see his weight decline each of three competition days.

VanDam, McMurray team up at Daytona

In this article, you can read how Kevin VanDam will serve as "Honorary Race Official" and ride in a grand marshal car prior to NASCAR's Coke Zero 400 green flag at Daytona International Speedway July 3. VanDam's team up with 2010 Daytona 500 winner Jamie McMurray in a special "Reels and Wheels" Coke Zero 400 ticket package will include a Fishing 101 Fan Forum where VanDam and Murray will demostrate techniques and share fishing tips.

A humbling sport

Kentucky Lake was a dismal event for me. Some representatives from Bethel University were at the weigh-in with their new athletic recruits. The cool thing about it is that they are receiving scholarships to join the fishing team!

My dream (almost)

I've always dreamed about a big tournament where no one had any practice time. Well, it almost came true this time.

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