Douglas Lake: Local favorites

David Walker, Brandon Card and Ott DeFoe won’t be just home-state anglers in the May 3-6 Douglas Lake Challenge; they’ll be local favorites.

Gear

BassGold previews Douglas Lake

Even though B.A.S.S. has held only two tournaments on Douglas in the last 10 years, the fact that the lake is an upland reservoir is good for all of the Elite anglers.

Rodman Reservoir shows out

For at least three reasons, April 21 was a big day for the nonprofit group Save Rodman Reservoir based in Palatka, Fla.

Army medic turned Opens angler

Meet the man with the Purple Heart on his Bass Pro hat. Bassmaster Opens angler Chad Brekke served in the Army for the past 13 years ... a combat medic who specialized in trauma.

How-To

Night moves: Part 1

Once the spawn is over, it's time to take the night shift for smallies

Gear

3.6” JP Hammer Shad

The 3.6” JP Hammer Shad offers anglers a realistic shad/goby imitation plastic lure that works well with a wide variety of rigs and presentations.

How-To

Running a pattern

Bull Shoals Lake proved to be a pleasant surprise during the TroKar Quest last week, mainly because the lake is on an upswing due to recent high-water years and a bass population that has exploded.

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