B.A.S.S. Nation
2008 BASS Federation Central Divisional: Day Two
The Louisiana angler had to make some adjustments, especially after today's takeoff was delayed for two hours as a severe thunderstorm passed over the lake.
2008 Elite Series Tennessee Triumph: Wirth
"I'm real happy with how the day went," said Wirth, who rode in the 1981 Kentucky Derby. "I got fortunate."
2008 Elite Series Tennessee Triumph: “Angler X”
Angler X feels that the fish are spread all over, and KVD's run-and-gun style will have the most success, despite poor fishing.
2008 Elite Series Tennessee Triumph: No sand-bagging
Old Hickory Lake's 22,500 acres have produced lots of bass in three days of practice this week. However, there have been very few caught that met the 14-inch minimum length limit for largemouths.
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Fun in the Sun
When I was a kid, I couldn't wait for summer. It was the best time of the year. School was out and I could go fishing with my dad and friends. It was great.Now that I'm just a little older (nearly 46), summer doesn't mean quite as much to me.
2008 Elite Series Tennessee Triumph: Pick Three
Old Hickory Lake's 22,500 acres impounded on the Cumberland River will be where the 107 Elites Series anglers compete for the $100,000 first-place check.
2008 Elite Series Tennessee Triumph: Tight Tournament
One Bassmaster Elite Series angler summed up the fishing conditions at Old Hickory Lake this way: "You might catch 40 fish and zero."
B.A.S.S. Nation
2008 BASS Federation Central Divisional: Day One
On his run up the river in the morning he noticed a boat stuck in the shallows, so he pulled over to help. "It delayed 30 minutes off our time but it was my nephew (Tim Carmouche) so I had to stop and push him off," said Bourque.
2008 Elite Series Tennessee Triumph: Open mind
A quick look at BASS' history on the lake reads like a Cliff's Notes version of the sport — short and sweet.
