On Falcon and KVD
Every time you go fishing, you have a story of a huge one that got away. You remember those stories just as much as you remember the 9-pounder you caught.
Dog days blade tricks
I have a new tactic for you — one I'm pretty sure you've never used and maybe even one you've never thought of. It starts with a big spinnerbait, which most smallmouth anglers don't consider for their summertime fishing.
Mapping chip saves time
As good as today's bass boat electronics are, mapping chips make them even better.
Go with the flow
I think the bass bite is best when the current first arrives in an area. Any time you fish ledges or drops, look for those areas with features that differ from the norm.
Keuka Lake, N.Y.
Dawn was just starting to sneak up on New York's Keuka Lake as I stood on the large dock at the Snug Harbor Inn, waiting for my fishing guide.
Sick days
I have a strict agreement with myself. If I don't go to work because I'm too sick, I don't go fishing. Last weekend I reached for a tackle box and went down like a rock.
KVD wins sixth AOY
Kevin VanDam wins the Evan Williams Trophy Triumph and takes the AOY title