Kennedy claims Day 3 lead on Okeechobee
OKEECHOBEE, Fla. — Frog fishing is generally considered one of bass fishing’s least consistent techniques, but Steve Kennedy employed it Saturday to land a whopping five-bass limit that weighed 23 pounds, 1...
Crappie key to Rivet’s bass fishing success
OKEECHOBEE, Fla. — Tyler Rivet was more interested in filling his belly than scouting for bass during practice for the SiteOne Bassmaster Elite at Lake Okeechobee. Rather than mix it...
Radio: Nania, George and DeMarion
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Cobb coasts into Day 2 lead at Okeechobee
OKEECHOBEE, Fla. — Patience and persistence paid big dividends for Brandon Cobb, whose huge Day 2 limit of 32 pounds, 15 ounces boosted him to a two-day total of 55-8, which...
Racing stripes in the Big O
We’ve heard the term “line burner” used to describe a small bass that barely touches the minimum length measurement. Plenty of those in the fish factory known as Lake Okeechobee,...
Rebounding Seminole could deliver Bassmaster Elite Series fireworks
BAINBRIDGE, Ga. — Santee Cooper Lakes will forever hold a special place in Drew Cook’s heart; however, he’s expecting similar opportunities from the waters of his youth during the Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at...
Reflections of yesteryear
Scott Martin has great respect for his father, as do we all. Nineteen Bassmaster wins, 9 Angler of the Year titles, 25 Bassmaster Classic appearances. When Roland Martin talks, people...
Lester’s hawg head
By Okeechobee standards, the 6-pound 14-ounce fish fell short of King Kong status, but is still far bigger than most bass anglers will ever catch in their lifetime.
Schultz picking apart a “salad bowl”
OKEECHOBEE, Fla. — Bernie Schultz found this spot in January, before Lake Okeechobee went off-limits to Elite Series anglers. However, plenty of other anglers found it too, as illustrated by...
Schultz secures Day 1 lead at Okeechobee
OKEECHOBEE, Fla. — Expectations did not match reality for Bernie Schultz, but the veteran Florida pro was delighted with a surprising day that yielded a five-bass limit of 28 pounds, 11...
