Wheeler hodge-podges to the lead

Jacob Wheeler described his method of catching a sixth-place bag of 17-4 yesterday as “hodge-podging” – fishing a little bit of everything – shallow, deep and in-between. Apparently, he’s doing...

Lake Travis is fun

Lake Travis covers only 18,622 acres, which is small for a Bassmaster Elite Series tournament. However, it doesn’t “fish small,” at all, according to several anglers, including David Walker. “For...

Wheeler is “hodge-podging”

Jacob Wheeler said he had 18 rods out yesterday – 14 on the front deck and 4 more in the back. “I’m hodge-podging,” said Wheeler, who started the day in...

Whitaker with an early indicator

Twenty-six-year-old Elite Series rookie Jake Whitaker from Fairview, N.C., has provided an early indicator of the flip-flops you’re likely to see in the Day 2 standings. Whitaker started the day...

Kennedy catches a double

Steve Kennedy’s first keeper of the day came with a bonus – another keeper on the same lure. His double came at 6:40 and included a 1-10 and a 1-7....

Guadalupe bass back story

AUSTIN, Texas—The Texas state record Guadalupe bass measured 17.25 inches, weighed only 3.71 pounds, and was caught on fly fishing tackle from the Colorado River downstream from Austin. What might...

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