Switching to Biffle

I lost Hartsell on one of his moves and have slipped over on Tommy Biffle. Surprisingly, Biffle only boated 1 keeper on Day 1. But felt like he could still...

Working the docks

Hartsell seems to be concentrating on docks, which considering there are thousands isn’t giving away too much. But it’s not just any docks. I’ve not seen a specific thing that...

Follow the leader

 I just slipped in and visited with Hartsell for a second. He’s yet to catch his first keeper today and will likely move soon. He’s running and gunning around the lake,...

Open: Hartsell leads Day 1

GROVE, Okla. — Toby Hartsell relied on his home-waters advantage at Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees to take the lead in the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open finale. The...

Ortega fishing tomorrow

Ortega just sealed his bid for the final day. He boated another 2-pound class fish. I expect he has about 9-pounds in the boat and 24 plus for the event. ...

Ortega off to a good start

My original plan was to trail in behind James Elam this morning. But I never saw him run by from my position at the Shangri La point.  I decided to...

James Elam talks Day 2

As a native Oklahoman, James Elam is a favorite to win on Grand Lake. Watch him explain why the bite is so tough this week due to the slow transition...

Setting up Day 2

Day 2 is underway on Grand Lake and I’m bobbing in the waves down lake from the take off.  I’m hoping to catch one of our leaders as they pass...

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