Notes & Quotes from Okeechobee

Bassmaster.com writer Steve Wright recaps the 2013 Bassmaster Classic Wild Card presented by Star Tron with memorable notes and quotes.

Baker is struggling

Shaye Baker is definitely struggling. He has moved back to the Harney Pond area, where he caught a 9-1 on Day One and a 7-pounder during practice. Baker still has...

This bait is the “Real Deal”

Russ Lane has stayed in contention for the Bassmaster Wild Card title this week primarily on a bait he designed — the Big Bite Baits Real Deal Craw. Jeff Kriet...

Baker back to Horse Island

Shaye Baker has left Harney Pond and moved back to the Horse Island area. Chad Morgenthaler, who entered the day in second place, is also here. Jesse Tacoronte, who was...

Baker has four now

Photo by Charles Alley   Shaye Baker has four bass in the boat now, but three of them he hopes to cull before the day is over. Baker is pitching...

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