Fatherhood and fishing
It’s been just about a month since my wife, Tiff, gave birth to Kora. While the learning curve has been steep, I feel like we’ve taken it in stride because...
Adjustments key on Day 1
Awareness plus adaptation equals advancement. Several anglers expressed this wisdom point during the Day 1 weigh-in. Starting atop the leaderboard, Kenny Mittlestaedt led the field by adjusting to the week’s...
Open Analysis: Impressive weights on Oneida
SYRACUSE, N.Y.– Of the three 2022 St. Croix Bassmaster Northern Opens presented by Mossy Oak Fishing, Oneida Lake is the only venue that provides the opportunity for true Northern smallmouth...
Mittelstaedt marches into Day 1 lead
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Heeding a key piece of advice, Minnesota angler Kenny Mittelstaedt caught a five-bass limit that weighed 20 pounds, 7 ounces to lead Day 1 of the St. Croix Bassmaster Northern...
Sands on track to become next College star to join Elites
Less than two years ago, Cole Sands and his Bryan College partner Conner Dimauro shattered records on their way to a College National Championship title on the Harris Chain of...
Lesson learned on St. Lawrence
We hear a lot about the mental part of professional fishing, and I can tell you that this is definitely true. That’s why I’m looking forward to our next tournament,...
Options abound for Elite Series event on St. Lawrence River
CLAYTON, N.Y. — While locals classify St. Lawrence Seaway vessels as salties (ocean-going ships) and lakers (those used solely for inland transit), a similar notation will divide the field of...
Gear Review: Hobie Hank Cherry Bluefin Sunglasses
WHAT IS IT? Hobie Hank Cherry Bluefin Sunglasses What sets it apart? Hobie Eyewear’s new Bluefin model is part of the Hank Cherry Champion Series, which respectfully nods to the...
The Goby factor at Oneida Lake
This week’s St. Croix Bassmaster Northern Open presented by Mossy Oak Fishing will mark the seventh time Chad Pipkens has fished Oneida Lake. From his first tournament until now, the...
Oneida practice report: Dialing in scattered smallmouth
Since winning the 2021 Bassmaster Open on Oneida Lake, Bill Perkins has been somewhat of a celebrity around his home state. The Rochester, N.Y., native has had friends, competitors and...
