B.A.S.S. and anglers enjoy eclipse

Unless you were under a rock, or at fish camp this past month, you probably might have heard a lil’ sumpin sumpin about Monday’s solar eclipse across North America.<p>  <i>All Captions: Mike Suchan</i>
Unless you were under a rock, or at fish camp this past month, you probably might have heard a lil’ sumpin sumpin about Monday’s solar eclipse across North America. All Captions: Mike Suchan
Yes, the moon’s shadow crossed from Oregon to South Carolina, giving many in the U.S. a partial eclipse of the sun. Many people traveled to that Aug. 21 line shown here and into the “Path of Totality.” Notice the next one comes to America in 2024.
Yes, the moon’s shadow crossed from Oregon to South Carolina, giving many in the U.S. a partial eclipse of the sun. Many people traveled to that Aug. 21 line shown here and into the “Path of Totality.” Notice the next one comes to America in 2024.
That path of totality meant the moon, which is 400 times smaller than sun, totaling covered the sun rays. It could do that because the moon is 400 times closer than the sun. Here, reporter/photographer Jason Sealock shared his incredible image of the corona, a big draw to watch from a path of totality.
That path of totality meant the moon, which is 400 times smaller than sun, totaling covered the sun rays. It could do that because the moon is 400 times closer than the sun. Here, reporter/photographer Jason Sealock shared his incredible image of the corona, a big draw to watch from a path of totality.
Mark Zona and twins Jakob and Hunter stare in different directions as they pretend to be taking in the eclipse. “It's starting and we are ready!” Mark might be the only one able to see anything in this tactic to prevent the sun from damaging eyesight. Of course, commenters thought it appropriate Zona was using a Froot Loops box. Bet they were way more focused on catching fish.
Mark Zona and twins Jakob and Hunter stare in different directions as they pretend to be taking in the eclipse. “It’s starting and we are ready!” Mark might be the only one able to see anything in this tactic to prevent the sun from damaging eyesight. Of course, commenters thought it appropriate Zona was using a Froot Loops box. Bet they were way more focused on catching fish.
Bassmaster.com asked folks fishing during the eclipse to give us an update. Here Jamie Smith responded on Facebook that
Bassmaster.com asked folks fishing during the eclipse to give us an update. Here Jamie Smith responded on Facebook that “the eclipse did bring life back to The Dead Sea. Big one hit 20 minutes before full.”
Travis Anderson said he also landed an impressive 6-pounder during the event.
Travis Anderson said he also landed an impressive 6-pounder during the event.
Here's another posted by c.t.fish on Instagram: Eclipse 3-pounder flipping a Strike King Rage Bug with a Trokar TK130 Flipping hook and Garlic Crawfish Liquid Mayhem!
Here’s another posted by c.t.fish on Instagram: Eclipse 3-pounder flipping a Strike King Rage Bug with a Trokar TK130 Flipping hook and Garlic Crawfish Liquid Mayhem!
Also on Instagram, Dimplederek posted his catch.
Also on Instagram, Dimplederek posted his catch.
Jake Haas via Twitter: Caught a green one just minutes before the eclipse!
Jake Haas via Twitter: Caught a green one just minutes before the eclipse!
Ryan Fritch shared this photo via Twitter: Bass were biting during the eclipse. This one just after totality.
Ryan Fritch shared this photo via Twitter: Bass were biting during the eclipse. This one just after totality.
While Brandon Coulter was up with the pros practicing for this week’s Advance Auto Parts Bassmaster Elite at St. Clair, his wife, DeAnna was having a little get together on Watts Bar. “When you're in the path of totality, you have the best Eclipse 2k17 viewing party EVER with family and friends!!”
While Brandon Coulter was up with the pros practicing for this week’s Advance Auto Parts Bassmaster Elite at St. Clair, his wife, DeAnna was having a little get together on Watts Bar. “When you’re in the path of totality, you have the best Eclipse 2k17 viewing party EVER with family and friends!!”
Jennifer Williams, wife of Elite David, shows how her pinhole projector was constructed. Tin foil with a pin hole covered one hole in the box, and the user looks into the other to see the sun’s image on the bottom of the box. (The author attempted this in Little Rock, Ark., and saw the small crescent shape but was unimpressed.)
Jennifer Williams, wife of Elite David, shows how her pinhole projector was constructed. Tin foil with a pin hole covered one hole in the box, and the user looks into the other to see the sun’s image on the bottom of the box. (The author attempted this in Little Rock, Ark., and saw the small crescent shape but was unimpressed.)
The best thing was getting special glasses to view the eclipse, like Bill Dance wears here. Certain outlets sold the safe solar filters from $2 to $20.
The best thing was getting special glasses to view the eclipse, like Bill Dance wears here. Certain outlets sold the safe solar filters from $2 to $20.
The Birmingham offices of B.A.S.S. held an eclipse watching party of sorts. They even had some fun with it, as snacks including Sun Chips, Moon Pies, Milky Ways, sunflower seeds, Starburst and Sunkist to drink.
The Birmingham offices of B.A.S.S. held an eclipse watching party of sorts. They even had some fun with it, as snacks including Sun Chips, Moon Pies, Milky Ways, sunflower seeds, Starburst and Sunkist to drink.
Many of the women of B.A.S.S. found the eclipse glasses serious business. One was heard saying, “Nothing looks 3D to me.”
Many of the women of B.A.S.S. found the eclipse glasses serious business. One was heard saying, “Nothing looks 3D to me.”
Faith McDonough and Mitch Frank of B.A.S.S. look up to the skies for at the eclipse. (This was hours after the moon's shadow had passed. Don't tell them.)
Faith McDonough and Mitch Frank of B.A.S.S. look up to the skies for at the eclipse. (This was hours after the moon’s shadow had passed. Don’t tell them.)
Bassmaster.com has even asked readers if they would be fishing during the solar eclipse? Here some staffers, Dave Precht, Bryan Brasher and Thomas Allen, are protected as they get their bass on.
Bassmaster.com has even asked readers if they would be fishing during the solar eclipse? Here some staffers, Dave Precht, Bryan Brasher and Thomas Allen, are protected as they get their bass on.
Chris Bowes, who manages the Bass Pro Shops Opens, was home in Florida. “The sun got blocked out like it does just about every afternoon in the Florida summer months,” he posted. “Glad I didn't go chasing eclipse glasses. Maybe next time.”
Chris Bowes, who manages the Bass Pro Shops Opens, was home in Florida. “The sun got blocked out like it does just about every afternoon in the Florida summer months,” he posted. “Glad I didn’t go chasing eclipse glasses. Maybe next time.”
Derek Stewart played along, posting a response to the Bassmaster question of how fishing was during the eclipse. He said it was an OK day fishing as he caught about 15 like this one.
Derek Stewart played along, posting a response to the Bassmaster question of how fishing was during the eclipse. He said it was an OK day fishing as he caught about 15 like this one.
Pro angler Jimmy Mason was out. “Not a giant, but it is an eclipse fish. It was pretty cool in that the only group of schoolers we saw came up during the peak of the eclipse.” Deena Rudisill reported what happened on her fishing trip. “We started fishing about an hour prior to totality. Fish were biting great. Just prior to totality we noticed all bait fish were suspended. Needless to say no bites just prior and during.”
Pro angler Jimmy Mason was out. “Not a giant, but it is an eclipse fish. It was pretty cool in that the only group of schoolers we saw came up during the peak of the eclipse.” Deena Rudisill reported what happened on her fishing trip. “We started fishing about an hour prior to totality. Fish were biting great. Just prior to totality we noticed all bait fish were suspended. Needless to say no bites just prior and during.”
TV host Bob Richardson had an interesting report from Ontario, Canada. “The concern was the Eclipse could affect the fish and animals today! Fishing sucked before the eclipse and with the eclipse still sucks! … A thought! Maybe it's me! I'm letting my fishing partner Bob Wilson run the boat whil I work on this scientific study! Think I'll head to the woods to see if the bears move early!”
TV host Bob Richardson had an interesting report from Ontario, Canada. “The concern was the Eclipse could affect the fish and animals today! Fishing sucked before the eclipse and with the eclipse still sucks! … A thought! Maybe it’s me! I’m letting my fishing partner Bob Wilson run the boat whil I work on this scientific study! Think I’ll head to the woods to see if the bears move early!”
Bass media man Ron Wong showed off the bass he caught during the eclipse. “Rage Tail Structure bug works well during eclipse,” he wrote.
Bass media man Ron Wong showed off the bass he caught during the eclipse. “Rage Tail Structure bug works well during eclipse,” he wrote.
While looking at a nice image from former JM videographer Chad Fisher, one has to check in with the sage photographer James Overstreet, who found the day one to poke some fun at the ensuing craziness. “Does the crime and pregnancy rates go up during an eclipse? Pre-Rut?” He later wrote, “Now fess up and be honest. How many of you goobers got white dots in your eyeballs now?”
While looking at a nice image from former JM videographer Chad Fisher, one has to check in with the sage photographer James Overstreet, who found the day one to poke some fun at the ensuing craziness. “Does the crime and pregnancy rates go up during an eclipse? Pre-Rut?” He later wrote, “Now fess up and be honest. How many of you goobers got white dots in your eyeballs now?”
Outdoor writer David Brown offers lesson on wearing the eclipse glasses. “So, a friend brought me eclipse glasses and I was so excited I went dashing out the front door and ran right into a tree. Apparently, you can't see crap with these things unless you're actually looking at the eclipse. I don't like eclipses anymore.”
Outdoor writer David Brown offers lesson on wearing the eclipse glasses. “So, a friend brought me eclipse glasses and I was so excited I went dashing out the front door and ran right into a tree. Apparently, you can’t see crap with these things unless you’re actually looking at the eclipse. I don’t like eclipses anymore.”
Another friend offered up this photo. The corona is unbelievable, right? That’s his ceiling and a light fixture. Had me fooled too.
Another friend offered up this photo. The corona is unbelievable, right? That’s his ceiling and a light fixture. Had me fooled too.
Chris Mitchell went outside of the B.A.S.S. office and noticed, like a lot of other folks did, that the eclipse projected through treetops onto the ground. Nice.
Chris Mitchell went outside of the B.A.S.S. office and noticed, like a lot of other folks did, that the eclipse projected through treetops onto the ground. Nice.
Kimberly Lester, wife of Elite Brandon, got in the spirit of the fete. In her next post, Kimberly offered up probably the most scientific explanation of how an eclipse works. Next slide please.
Kimberly Lester, wife of Elite Brandon, got in the spirit of the fete. In her next post, Kimberly offered up probably the most scientific explanation of how an eclipse works. Next slide please.
Yep. That’s about the extent of it. That’s a Sara Zimmerman cartoon from a year ago. Still works.
Yep. That’s about the extent of it. That’s a Sara Zimmerman cartoon from a year ago. Still works.
Smart folks like Kim and Clay Dyer enjoyed the eclipse from home. Like many, they watched network coverage, which wasn’t too bad.
Smart folks like Kim and Clay Dyer enjoyed the eclipse from home. Like many, they watched network coverage, which wasn’t too bad.
East Coast pro Joe Sancho didn’t really get the concept of eclipse glasses.
East Coast pro Joe Sancho didn’t really get the concept of eclipse glasses.
Here’s one of the better memes.
Here’s one of the better memes.
Another popular post was this want-ad: “Slightly used Solar Eclipse Glasses ... Cheap.”
Another popular post was this want-ad: “Slightly used Solar Eclipse Glasses … Cheap.”