Chapman wins tiebreaker

There can only be 12 anglers in the Sunday finale of a Bassmaster Elite Series tournament. So when Brent Chapman and Denny Brauer were tied for 12th place after Saturday's weigh-in the tournament director had to consult the rule book.

Clunn contending again

Just two weeks ago, four-time Bassmaster Classic champion Rick Clunn hadn't made a Bassmaster Elite Series top 12-cut since its inception in 2006. Now he's made two in a row.

Jumping for joy

Willie Leaver's goal was just to catch three fish a day as a co-angler in the Tennessee Triumph. Leavers near and far will be happy to hear: He's not only going to fish the third and final day on Old Hickory Lake, he's leading the dang thing.

BASS Federation: 2008 Central Divisional – Day 3

Louisiana angler Jamie Laiche won his second straight BASS Federation Nation Central Divisional title at Lewis & Clark Reservoir and now he has his sights set on consecutive trips to the Bassmaster Classic.

2008 Central Divisional – Day Three Results

Broggi gives back

Broggi helped organize a C.A.S.T. for Kids tournament in 2006. She won the tournament, split the $1,000 purse with her partner, and then contributed her winnings to another C.A.S.T. for Kids event.

Virginia youths win second invitational

"What we wanted to do was have a tournament in which kids on prospective state teams would be invited to come and fish."

Fishing therapy for kids in need

"My guiding basically supports my work in kids ministry," said Jens, who is on the board of directors for the United Special Sportsmen Alliance.

B.A.S.S. Federation Nation meeting notes

Don Corkran, B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Director, said, "I feel that this organization is stronger and more vibrant than ever."

Clubs battle water chestnuts

When most people think of water chestnuts, they may imagine the white crunchy morsels that are often found in Chinese take-out food. Unfortunately, the unrelated Asian water chestnut plant is not the least bit tasty.