2020 Basspro.com Bassmaster Central Open at Arkansas River
Hackney’s “One day deal”
Yesterday I spoke with Greg Hackney, who caught 18-1 to take the lead on Thursday. Hackney’s success came on the strength of one area. “Can you do this again tomorrow?”...
South African prevails during Coronavirus
MUSKOGEE, Okla. — The COVID-19 “shelter in place” buzzword took on a meaning of its own for Neels Beneke. The South African came to the U.S. in late February with...
Callins thrilled with tournament debut
We hear anglers describe themselves with a wide range of terms and imagery, most of which lean toward the clinched-teeth, wrinkled brow, hyper-serious stuff. Nothing wrong with that, but “kid...
Locking is always a gamble
The anglers are prepared to lock through at lock and dam #16 on the Arkansas River. B.A.S.S. appreciates the great cooperation we get all around the country from the USACE...
The college factor
Hidden behind some of the names on the Day 1 leaderboard is an interesting scenario in play at the Basspro.com Bassmaster Central Open underway on the Arkansas River. Six of...
Garrett on spawning fish?
Okay, so it’s mid-June and the temperature is soaring into the 90s on the Arkansas River. The spawn is long over, right? Well, maybe not. Photographer Andy Crawford just phoned in...
No locking down early
Steve Bowman and I were driving to put in at the Kerr Lake pool and photograph all the anglers there, including most of the leaders. Before we’d launched the boat, Dale...
Open: Hackney leads Day 1
MUSKOGEE, Okla. — Louisiana pro Greg Hackney knows June isn’t exactly a generous month on the Arkansas River, but locating a key spot in practice put him in position to...
Rigging up for Day 2
Cody Ryan Greaney gets ready for Day 2 with a little help from his daughter. Photo by Nicole Greaney
