Martens has a limit

Aaron Martens moved toward the back of the Black River mouth, where he started this morning, after Mark Zona left his boat. He promptly put his fifth bass in the...

You need a fly rod today

You aren't allowed to use a fly rod in B.A.S.S. tournaments; otherwise, you might see some guys whipping them out today. There's a huge mayfly hatch going on in a...

Cookie-cutter bass for Martens

Before I finish typing this, Aaron Martens is certain to catch another bass. He's caught nine so far this morning and has four in the livewell that weigh maybe 7...

The kitchen sink approach

Aaron Martens just caught a 2 1/2-pounder in the method you would expect from him – drop shotting a Roboworm. But he's been throwing everything except the kitchen sink at them...

Martens releases a keeper

Aaron Martens is already releasing fish, even though he only has two in his livewell. His third bass of the day came at 6:47. Although it was keeper-size – measuring...

Martens has two in the livewell

We just watched Aaron Martens catch his second bass of the day — this one at 6:40 a.m. And we have confirmation that he kept the first one. So Martens...

Martens scores quickly

Aaron Martens has started way back in the canal that he has fished  all week, so far back that we have some disagreement on whether he kept the first fish...

Guarding his territory

Aaron Martens must be very comfortable. He's sitting in a congested little inlet, with houses on one side, and he appears to be organizing his tackle. We think he's protecting...

On the water with Aaron Martens

Aaron Martens, of Leeds, Ala., was in fourth place this morning as Day Three of the Mississippi River Rumble kicked off. Let's see how his day on the water is working out.

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