Palmer’s first catch

Luke Palmer is working lilies in the Astor area, and it only took about 15 minutes to get his first bite. The fish wasn’t what he was looking for, though....

Crews knows how fast it happens here

With three days off the water, nobody knows quite what to expect today. But John Crews is well aware of how fast you can catch 20-plus pounds on the St....

Beautiful start

Fans, family and friends who braved the 35-degree temperature were treated to a stunning Florida sunrise. With morning strollers and dog walkers stopping to enjoy the Day 1 takeoff of the AFTCO...

Choppy Lake George

Driving to Astor to wait on anglers heading to the Lake Dexter area, I saw the sunrise through the trees. I left the hotel early, so I ducked down a...

What to watch for: Saturday

Two common storylines emerged Friday afternoon when many of the anglers were asked what the fans can watch for on the (finally) first day of the AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at...

Forecast update for St. Johns

Saturday will start off chilly with sunny skies, but it will warm nicely for the afternoon underneath mainly sunny skies. Temperatures at take-off will be in the upper 30s and...

Mother Nature creates exciting new format

PALATKA, Fla. — Maybe Mother Nature had a better plan. The AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at the St. Johns River was scheduled to be a four-day, Thursday through Sunday tournament, with...

6 ways to enjoy the Bassmaster Expo

Well before the 3:15 p.m. weigh-ins, the AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at Florida’s St. Johns River will offer fishing fans a bounty of engaging activities at the Bassmaster Expo at Palatka...

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