The State of the Sport Address

Angler of the Year KVD, was asked to review the state of our sport. That's no small task, and it's one I do not take lightly. In my opinion the state of our sport is mostly positive, but there are a few challenges we need to keep in mind.

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Lake Amistad

Batteries Battle on the Border on Lake Amistad saw heavy weights and several heavy-weight bass. The three top finishers caught their bass on swimbaits and plastic stickbaits.

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Buzzbaits In The Shallows

Klein says some fish invariably "go against the book," and when they do, they present open-minded anglers with special opportunities to catch them.

Williamson: His best for last

South Carolina's Jason Williamson Takes First BASS Victory with Magical Final Two Days at Bassmaster Elite Series Season Opener.

Too much firepower at Amistad

Jason Williamson's 30-plus-pound bag overwhelms leaders Gary Klein and Alton Jones

Lunker Lessons: Lake Amistad

Ike at the 2009 Batteries Battle on the Border held on Lake Amistad.

Five limits that weren’t at Amistad

Five pros failed to catch limits in the final. Here's why.

2009 Battle on the Border: Day Four

VanDamage, Duckett's waning bite and Faircloth's suddenly un-magic tree

Back in the Game at Amistad

After subpar finishes in 2008, Lintner, Browning and Short return to the top 12

Leaders and Movers at Amistad

Final day turning into battle of consistency versus big bags