Competition from weekend anglers
We just rolled into a popular creek on Grand Lake, in search of Bill Lowen. On our way in here we say three weekend anglers fishing boat docks. Yesterday we...
2016 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro
Where are all the 4-pounders?
Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees has as many 4-pound largemouth bass as any lake in the country. Do some simple ciphering with me: 5 (the daily limit) X 4 (as...
‘You gotta fish so slow it’s painful’
Shortly after catching his 6-pounder. Ohio angler Bill Lowen told us, “You gotta fish so slow it’s painful.” Lowen talked about setting his lure on a rock and shaking it slowly. After...
Lowen with a 6-pound bass
Minutes ago we found Bill Lowen with zero in his livewell. He finished yesterday inside the Top 10 and was clearly anxious about having no fish this deep into the morning. Shortly...
Will the jerkbait factor return?
James Watson’s forecast after one day at Grand Lake was pessimistic. “It might be the best day we get,” said Watson after an overall less than expected performance by the...
No fish yet for Collins
Steve Bowman and I are spending time with 48-year-old Texas angler Albert Collins. He qualified for the Classic by winning the B.A.S.S. Nation Central Division. This is his second Classic. He made...
Weather bonus
For everyone fishing today, the goal is making the top 25 cut. Those that qualify will have the benefit of a weather bonus. Reynolds Wolf of The Weather Channel just...
Combs on the board
Texas pro Keith “Money” Combs just boated his first fish of the day. He estimated it to be 3 pounds 4 ounces. Yesterday Combs had 12.15 for the day. This fish was...
First hours were crucial on Day 1
Just like yesterday, the fish catches are rolling in on the BASSTrakk Twitter feed. Todd Faircloth was first on the leaderboard with a 3 1/4-pounder at 7:25 a.m. Keith Combs...
Christie and family enjoyed a big day
As Day 1 leader Jason Christie was answering questions from the media last night, he was receiving reports from the the Class 4A senior high girls basketball game between No....
