The fishing industry’s huge growth
When I look at the fishing industry, I’m amazed at the current growth level. There are many factors here, but I believe one of the most important is the stream...
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Meet the Elites: Jason Williamson
“Nobody on their deathbed has ever said, ‘I wish I had spent more time at the office.’” Jason Williamson lives by that axiom. Now, he does his best competing on...
Elite anglers on Facebook
Elite Facebook Matt Arey MattAreyFishing Justin Atkins JustinAtkinsFishing Todd Auten ToddAutenFishing Drew Benton DrewBentonFishing Stetson Blaylock StetsonBlaylock Scott Canterbury CanterburyFishing Quentin Cappo QCappoFishing Brandon Card BrandonCardFishing Tyler Carriere TylerCarriereFishing Hank...
Lineberger says love is in the water
Spend five minutes talking to Bassmaster Elite Series pro Shane Lineberger of North Carolina, and you’ll fast realize the man deeply loves and appreciates his bride, Hope, and teen daughter,...
Is it spring?
Is it spring? That question isn’t as simple to answer as you might think. You see, fish don’t care about the calendar. They don’t have a clue about what month...
Fantasy Fishing: Love in the air at Hartwell
After an absolute trainwreck of a Fantasy Fishing week for me at the Bassmaster Classic in Knoxville, it’s time for a rebound. None of the anglers I picked made the...
Elite Series heads to Lake Hartwell
ANDERSON, S.C. — After serving three times in the past 11 years as the host venue for the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods, Lake Hartwell is already...
Lake Hartwell: Just ask Colton
If you’re looking for insight on what to expect at the Bassmaster Elite Series event on Lake Hartwell this week, you might want to stop by Ralph Hayes Toyota –...
Hartwell changed Sumrall’s life
Leveraged by the magical fate of a few good topwater and drop shot bites on Lake Hartwell 17 months ago, Caleb Sumrall went from a recently laid-off father of two,...
Classic generates more than $32 Million for Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Long considered the most important event in sportfishing, the Bassmaster Classic also has established itself as a huge economic boon for host communities, far exceeding economic impacts...
