Pride of Georgia: Day One

Due to the challenging conditions local anglers are expected to do well at the Pride of Georgia on Clarks Hill Lake.

Climbing Clarks Hill

Bass are scattered and will be difficult for all anglers to catch at this Elite Series Pride of Georgia.

How They Did It

The 2010 Southern Open presented by Bass Pro Shops on Smith Lake was a mixed bag. For the winner, Andy Montgomery, it was a dream come true. For Gerald Swindle, the second place finisher, it was a nightmare. And, for the man who claimed the third slot, local angler Brian Morris, it was a lesson learned.

Tennessee River water

I stopped at Lake Murray on my way to Clarks Hill and did something I haven't done in a long time — slept in my truck. The topwater bite was so good I fished late into the night.

Bass boat cover-up

Have you ever hook the boat up to the tow vehicle and debate whether to trailer with the cover on or without it?

The good, the bad and the ugly

Bassmaster Southern Open at Lewis Smith Lake in north Alabama was a mix of good and bad impressions from the anglers who fished it.

How-To

How to choose the right lure

Every time I go out on the water, I naturally think about the best way to get bass to bite, and generally it boils down to two options.

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