Northern Open#1: Chesapeake Bay
For the first time in nearly 20 years, BASS returns to Chesapeake Bay, the United States' largest estuary, to usher in the first event of the Northern Open schedule, set for April 16-18 out of Cecil County, Md.
Expect shallow bite and finesse fishing on Smith Mountain
When the Bassmaster Elite Series pros arrive at Smith Mountain Lake for the April 23-26 Advance Auto Parts Blue Ridge Brawl out of Moneta, Va., they will find markedly different conditions than those presented to them in 2007, when the Elite Series first visited. The anglers can expect pre-spawn and possibly spawning conditions on the crystal clear waters of the scenic 20,600-acre lake nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Lunker Lessons: Wheeler Lake
Shaw Grigsby had a good Thursday in the Evan Williams Bourbon Dixie Duel on Wheeler Lake. Then severe weather arrived and Friday's competition was cancelled. What at first looked to be a bad break for the 11-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier turned out to be most fortunate.
How They Did It: Wheeler Lake
The Evan Williams Bourbon Dixie Duel was a tough test for most of the anglers. On Thursday the water was stable and the fishing relatively tranquil. Then the storms hit. Friday was cancelled and Saturday saw high, muddy water sweep through the fishery. To add to the mix, nobody knew until Sunday morning if that would be the last day or if they would be fishing on Monday.
Wurm Worries
He's earned more than $700,000 since fishing his first BASS event in 1991, and his accomplishments include a Bassmaster Top 150 win and 41 Top 20 finishes.
Tennessee River Memories
Most knowledgeable bass fishermen agree no one understands the many moods and mysteries of the Tennessee River better than Bill Huntley, who, after all, has been catching bass there for more than 65 years.
Jason Lucas: Bass Fishing’s PR Man
If you're more than 60 years old, you can probably remember the time when trout were the premier gamefish in American waters.
The Biggest Fishing Company Nobody Knows
For a firm that started just 25 years ago in a 20x30-foot basement room with only one product to sell, T-H Marine Supplies, Inc. has come a long way. Today they've grown into their own building with nearly 100,000 square feet and they ship as many as 125,000 items around the world each day.
B.A.S.S. Nation
BASS Federation: 2009 Southern Divisional – Day 3
2009 Bass Federation Southern Divisional day three
