Bernie’s on the board

Bernie Schultz just added a second keeper to his livewell, bringing his BASSTrakk total to 11 pounds, 7 ounces. What might seem insignificant in the big scheme of the leaderboard...

Punching preferences

Carl Jocumsen’s Bassmaster Elite profile lists boxing among his hobbies. It’s no surprise, the Australian standout knows how to throw a punch — both in the pugilistic and piscatorial sense.  The latter...

Lowen and Hudnall

As we enter the morning break from Live on Championship Sunday, we’ve had the opportunity to spend some time with Derek Hudnall and Bill Lowen, 9th and 10th respectively, to...

Cousin-in-laws battling it out

It’s been a family affair the previous three days at Santee Cooper, and it’s especially so this morning. Carl Jocumsen, who is married to Brandon Palaniuk’s first cousin, Kayla, has...

Eagles collide

There is an abundance of wildlife on the Santee Cooper lakes, and here is some evidence.  Photographer Andy Crawford observed this Bald and Golden eagle competing over the same meal....

Hudnall spinning

We’ve made it over to Louisiana pro, Derek Hudnall, and he’s in an area that’s been very good to him this week. Hudnall has the spinning rod out and the...

Stealth mode

Destin DeMarion put his Power Poles down to make a lure change — nothing major, just a more subtle version of his primary lure. He said that with a more...

Santee, Guntersville results similar

These are by all accounts two of the best bass fisheries in the country. Alabama’s Lake Guntersville and South Carolina’s Santee Cooper Lakes are ranked near the top of almost...

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