Conservation News
Proving fish care works
WADDINGTON, N.Y.—Barb Elliot was ecstatic as the boats idled past the Yamaha AFTCO Live Release Boat. What made the New York B.A.S.S. Nation Conservation Director giddy were the well wishes...
Cory Johnston first man outside the cut
The Day 2 Top 35 cut may have been the cruelest cut of all. In 36th place, with two ounces less than 35th place Seth Feider, was Cory Johnston. He...
LeHew: Grandma knows best
Grandmas are the best, are they not? There’s something special about their homemade cookies, country-style meals and unwavering support that is simply irreplaceable. Few would argue. Bassmaster Elite Series newcomer...
Chris Johnston holds lead at St. Lawrence
WADDINGTON, N.Y. — The only thing clearer than the pristine waters of New York’s St. Lawrence River is the realization that Elite Series pro Chris Johnston is a force to...
The reboot of Mark Menendez
WADDINGTON, N.Y. — This time last year, Mark Menendez was ready to abruptly quit his lifelong career as a pro angler. After 27 years he was burned out. Ready to...
Funny socks equal three 5-pounders for Rivet
Three days before Tyler Rivet had to make one of the longest drives of his young life to a bass fishing tournament, he hurried over to Walker Toyota in Alexandria,...
How-To
The question I’m asked most
You’d think that most fishermen ask me about techniques or baits or upcoming tournaments. But when I sat down and thought about it, I realized that the most common question...
Cory Johnston’s “Worst fishing day ever”
WADDINGTON, N.Y. — As he motored back to the Whittaker Park check-in site Thursday afternoon, Cory Johnston thought he’d made the best of a bad situation. His day started with...
Chris Johnston leads after Day 1
WADDINGTON, N.Y. — Expectations for the 2019 Berkley Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River presented by Black Velvet were slightly muted going into Day 1. After all, last year’s event...
Green bass and green backs for Shryock at St. Lawrence
During the opening round of the 2019 Berkley Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River presented by Black Velvet, Ohio native Hunter Shryock decided that the overlooked largemouth bass roaming the...
