2018 Huk Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River presented by Black Velvet

St. Lawrence River,

Waddington,

New York

August 23 ~ 26, 2018

Takeoff: 6:15 a.m. ET. The location for the takeoff is Whittaker Park Boat Launch.
Weigh-ins: 3:00 p.m ET at the same location as takeoff, Whittaker Park Boat Launch.

Tournament Statistics

2018 Huk Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River presented by Black Velvet Updates

During the Huk Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River presented by Black Velvet, Black Velvet Whisky gave free tastes to folks 21 and older. Bassmaster is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year so we asked fans, “What are you celebrating today?”

Waddington says, Cheers to 50 Years!

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Lucas vs. Bertrand: May the best friend win AOY

By Steve Wright

WADDINGTON, N.Y. — When asked about the Toyota Angler of the Year race Saturday, which he was leading for the first time this season, Justin Lucas said, “It’s definitely very much on my mind –...

Trying to beat the fish

By Alton Jones Jr.

Looking back at my experience at last week’s Bassmaster Elite event on the St. Lawrence River, I can say that some facts are more important than others.First, the fact that I finished two spots and...

Lester's final day heartbreak

Brandon Lester was in a prime position to win the 2018 Huk Bassmaster Elite at the St. Lawrence River presetned by Black Velvet, but he lost a 6-pound smallmouth beside the boat on the final day....

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'I didn’t see it coming'

By Josh Bertrand

You hear it over and over again, but it’s true: A win against this level of competition validates your career. It’s not what other people think about you so much as it’s what you think about...

Sic fac Novum (Make It New)

“Every man should be born again on the first day of January. Start with a fresh page.” ~ Henry Ward BeecherDateline: Aug. 30, 2007I am standing on a dock at a fishing tournament, it is...

<b>Justin Lucas</b><br>To finish second, Justin Lucas used the new 4-inch Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Flat Worm, No. 1 hook and 1/2-ounce drop shot weight.

Top lures at St. Lawrence River

See the lures that led to the Top 12 during the Huk Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River presented by Black Velvet.

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Bertrand earns Toyota Bonus

By Alan McGuckin

Josh Bertand has told people for years that the St. Lawrence River is his favorite fishery. And even though he resides in Queen Creek, Arizona, a lot of Bertrand’s family heritage can actually be...

Bertrand beatdown

By Thomas Allen

Josh Bertrand has claimed his first Bassmaster Elite Series victory with a four-day total of 95-3 at the 2018 Huk Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence presented by Black Velvet.

Championship Sunday: weigh-in

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Championship Sunday with Bertrand

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Justin's jumping giants, part 1

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Walker's final day on St. Lawrence

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Fantasy Fishing: Bertrand was best at St. Lawrence

By Thomas Allen

WADDINGTON, N.Y. — Hailed as one of the best bass tournaments over the past couple years, the St. Lawrence River really showed out producing impressive numbers of huge smallmouth bass.Early on in...

Justin's jumping giants, part 2 (even bigger)

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Sunday on St. Lawrence with Lester

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LIVE: Bertrand's Championship Sunday

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LIVE: Lucas' final day on St. Lawrence

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LIVE: Lester's Sunday giants

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Another look at Championship Sunday

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Elites to visit St. Lawrence thru 2021

By BASS Communications

WADDINGTON, N.Y. — The St. Lawrence River, one of the most popular fisheries among anglers and fans of the prestigious Bassmaster Elite Series, will become a regular stop on the tour under a new...