Okeechobee wind a factor in Elites’ strategies

Lake Okeechobee, this week hosting its 20th Bassmaster event since 1980, has undergone its share of changes over those years. But the “Big O” still ranks as one of the country’s best bass fisheries, say several of the Bassmaster Elite Series pros here for the March 22-25 Power-Pole Slam.

How-To

Tying an Albright knot

The question I get asked more than any other is how I tie my leader line to my main braided line. Well, here's how...

Big fireworks at the Big O?

Chris and Bobby Lane grew up in Lakeland, Fla., and as soon as they were old enough to drive, they started fishing Lake Okeechobee.

Fantasy: Pros pick three

Are you standing atop the leaderboard or scratching the bottom of the barrel in your fantasy leagues? Regardless of the answer, take some advice from our Elite Series anglers on who they would consider for the 2012 Power Pole Slam on Lake Okeechobee.

How-To

Okeechobee analysis

In preparation for this week's Power-Pole Slam, BassGold.com uploaded 80-plus patterns for Okeechobee tournaments.

Palatka: They do it right

The St. Johns River Showdown was a bust for me. On the positive side, however, I had a great time in Palatka.

Fantasy: Lane change on Big O, put KVD on roster

As we all know, when you're setting your Fantasy Fishing roster, you always have to consider Kevin VanDam. This week you may be tempted to bench KVD in favor of a Florida native, but that might be a mistake.

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