Card knows Douglas

Elite Series rookie Brandon Card knows Douglas Lake well. As a native of nearby Caryville, Tenn., he's been fishing the big Tennessee Valley Authority impoundment since he was 14 years old.

Fact Check: Douglas Lake

Every Elite venue has a story of its own and other stories to watch. Here are 10 things you should know about Douglas Lake and the competition that begins Thursday

Bass and Bluegrass

After top B.A.S.S. pros weigh-in their daily catches at the Douglas Lake Challenge, the band Bush Hawg will take the stage. The music of the Nashville-based recording artist brings together elements of country and hard rock.

David Walker previews Douglas Lake

David Walker offers us a preview of the next Elite Series event, the Douglas Lake Challenge; and Mark Zona has an on-the-water interview with the Brent Chapman, leader in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year race.

Douglas Lake: Local favorites

David Walker, Brandon Card and Ott DeFoe won’t be just home-state anglers in the May 3-6 Douglas Lake Challenge; they’ll be local favorites.

Elites offer educational opportunity

During the TroKar Quest on Bull Shoals Lake, Ark., a group of high school anglers participated in the inaugural B.A.S.S. High School Elite Experience designed to give future pros a taste of conducting and competing in tournaments.

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