A big gator

During the Rayburn Central Open Day 2, Wyatt Wimberley with Wyatt Burkhalter found a big gator.

From Minnesota to Texas

“I could have a mega-bag.” Minnesotan Josh Douglas said that to Andy Crawford, who is with him now. Douglas has about 14 pounds in the livewell, although it could be...

The hot spot

That’s Clay Phillips handing his co-angler a 7-pound plus fish. The two were fishing nearby as I worked up a gallery on Keith Combs. During that process I continued to...

Ebare, co-angler weight DQ’d

Dakota Ebare, in sixth place with 20 pounds, 12 ounces after Day 1, had that weight disqualified after self-reporting violation of B.A.S.S. Rule #8 Tackle and Equipment.  The rule states: “Use of...

Opens AOY watch

There are already interesting storylines worth watching in the Opens Angler of the Year points race.  The headliner is Dakota Ebare, who as of Thursday was second in the Central standings...

Timing key on temperamental Rayburn

Everyone knows that September in the South often presents those tough days of lean opportunity that define the term “grind.” Anglers competing in the Basspro.com Bassmaster Central Open at Sam...

What to watch for (or not)

Something very peculiar is going on. Cloud cover has overtaken the skies above Sam Rayburn.  What that means is a game changer is underway. Cloud cover will turn on the bite...

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