College: Day 1 launch

College competitors took off this morning on Clear Lake for Day 1 of the Western Regional.

5,4,3,2,1 at Dardanelle

From barbequed rice to burgers made of fresh ground chuck -- this portion of the Arkansas River features good eats and a healthy fishery too.

GoPro: Day 1 take-off

Here's a GoPro perspective of the takeoff festivities.

Photos: Chris Lane’s boat destroyed in fire

Chris Lane woke up at 2 a.m. to find out his boat was on fire. Here are some pictures of the aftermath.

Day 1 launch on Dardanelle

Here's a look at the Elite Series anglers as the ready to take on Day 1 on Lake Dardanelle.

College: Clear Lake registration

Anglers traveled for hours to get to California's famed Clear Lake to compete in the 2014 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Western Regional.

Elite: Registration

The pros get their game faces on before taking on Lake Dardanelle in Russellville, Ark.

How-To

20 Questions with Mike Iaconelli

He's one of the most compelling and polarizing pros in B.A.S.S. history. He's also one of the most talented. Here's how he tackled our 20 Questions.

Kota’s American Dream from Lake Kitaura

Kota’s American Dream tournament takes winners of a derby he hosts in Japan at Lake Kitaura and takes them to the BassCat Owners’ Tournament here in the United States.

Kota’s American Dream from Arkansas

Kota’s American Dream tournament takes winners of a derby he hosts in Japan and takes them to the BassCat Owners’ Tournament here in the United States.