2013 Elite Series Diet Mountain Dew Mississippi River Rumble presented by Power-Pole

Mississippi River,

La Crosse,

Wisconsin

June 20 ~ 23, 2013

Tournament Statistics

2013 Elite Series Diet Mountain Dew Mississippi River Rumble presented by Power-Pole Updates

Palaniuk's 2013 Mississippi River DQ

In 2013 culling in Minnesota waters was illegal on the Mississippi River. Brandon Palaniuk made a slight mistake and had his Day 2 catch disqualified, dropping him to 77th.

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Pop rivets for swimbaits

In this clip Mark Zona explains how Ott DeFoe rigged his solid swimbait into one that features a line-thru treble hook system for better hookups.

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Flashback: Biffle and other tales from La Crosse 2013

By Steve Wright

He has won more than $2 million while bass fishing.Panhandlers give him money.At 55 years old, he is beating men half his age on the Bassmaster Elite Series.His beard alone has experienced more...

My experience as a Marshal

By Kurt Mazurek

So there I was, 15-feet behind one of the greatest fishermen of all times, looking over his shoulder while he competed in the world's biggest bass fishing tour. In this surreal moment, a...

Biffle on the Bug, his win and an altered photo

By Tyler Wade McCollum

Tommy Biffle is a seven-time B.A.S.S. winner. With more than $2 million in winnings, it should surprise no one that he's a dominant force on the Bassmaster Elite Series trail. ...

db's best of La Crosse

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Livewell talks to Tommy Biffle

After winning in La Crosse, Biffle talks to Tommy Sanders and Mark Zona about what it took to get the job done.

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Students learn from pros at La Crosse

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Notable quotes from La Crosse

By Steve Wright

"There is no end to the pressure in fishing. It's probably one of the most stressful jobs there is. The quarry we chase has a tail and often swims away. … ...

Day Four on the Mighty Miss

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Biffle comes from behind for win

By Deb Johnson

LA CROSSE, Wis. — Tommy Biffle was watching the clock. With 45 minutes left in the final round, Biffle knew it was time to give up on the special smallmouth spot he’d been milking...

On the Water with Biffle

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Analyzing Biffle's win on the Mississippi

By Andrew Canulette

LACROSSE, Wis. – Tommy Biffle is normally one of the most reserved guys on the Bassmaster Elite Series. He goes about his business quietly and has had one heck of a professional career...

Day Four behind-the-scenes

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On the water with Aaron Martens

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Rumble: Day Four weigh-in

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No fans of no-cull

By Mike Suchan

LA CROSSE, Wis. – Minnesotan bass anglers dislike the no-cull rule for fishing waters here, and not just because it cost them a Fantasy Fishing pick in Brandon Palaniuk. ...