Anderson, Sc – This season on the Elite Series, we should get used to hearing some new names.
Actually, a lot of new names.
[Read more…]Powroznik Finds the Winning Formula For BPT Win
April 1, 2019 by ·
Championship Sunday found the BPT pros on the Shearon Harris Resevoir in North Carolina.
One of the exciting things about the BPT format is the introduction of new water as the tournament goes on. The pros have to analyze and make decisions on the fly.
That’s exactly what Virginia pro Jacob Powroznik did.
[Read more…]Jeremy Lawyer Wins FLW Event on Grand Lake
April 1, 2019 by ·
This event was tough on everyone.
Falling water and constantly changing weather conditions turned the FLW event into a grinder.
For eventual winner Jeremy Lawyer, his decades of experience on Grand Lake helped him make it happen.
[Read more…]The 2019 Bassmaster Classic Marks the End of an Era
March 27, 2019 by ·
The 2019 Bassmaster Classic was a weird one.
Sure, Ott DeFoe took home the victory, and was the 4th hometown angler in 6 years to do it. And of course, there was plenty of excitement and drama on the water and on the stage.
But one couldn’t ignore a strangeness as well.
[Read more…]The Winning Lures From the 2019 Bassmaster Classic
March 20, 2019 by ·
Across the field, crankbaits, Rat-L Traps, and an assortment of jigs seemed to own the day.
2019 Champion Ott DeFoe was in veritable lock-step with that assessment. Let’s get a closer look at some of the baits he used to bring home the big win.
[Read more…]DeFoe Wins One for the Homecrowd
March 18, 2019 by ·
Knoxville, TN – It seems we have a new era in bass fishing.
For as long as I can remember, it was damn near impossible for a hometown boy to win a Classic on his home lake. With 4 of the past 6 winners doing just that, it’s becoming the norm.
[Read more…]Jacob Wheeler Fights His Way Into The Lead on Day 2 of the Bassmaster Classic
March 16, 2019 by ·
Knoxville TN – It was again a Tennessean that held the lead on Day 2 of the 2019 Bassmaster Classic, but not the same one as yesterday.
Day 2, and the overall lead for the tournament, belonged to Jacob Wheeler on Saturday. Not only did he end the day 24 hours away from winning the biggest tournament in bass fishing, but he did it in a very strange way.
[Read more…]Hometown Boy Ott DeFoe Takes Lead in Day 1 of the Bassmaster Classic
March 15, 2019 by ·
Knoxville, TN – He didn’t get many bites on the day, but he got them in the boat. Ott DeFoe was rewarded for his efficiency with a 20 pound limit, and the lead on Day 1 of the 2019 Bassmaster Classic.
[Read more…]Brian Latimer’s FLW Tour Winning Baits From Lake Seminole
March 13, 2019 by ·
Brian Latimer took home his first trophy from the FLW tour a few days ago.
Today let’s take a look at a few of the baits that put fish in his boat and some money in his pocket.
Bill Lewis MR-6
Bill Lewis is one of the OGs of the crankbait game.
My first exposure to using a hard plastic bait as a kid was the original Rat-L Trap. I had no idea what I was doing, but somehow managed to still put a few on my thumb.
The MR-6 is a 6 foot runner designed in conjunction with our friend Mark Daniels Jr.
It runs true out of the box, has solid construction that holds up to bite after bite, and produces a low-pitch knocking sound to attract fish in dirty water conditions.
With a wide variety of colors available, and a very attractive price point, this is one that can fill your tackle box without breaking the bank.
Z-man Palmetto Bugz
Latimer’s big winner was the Z-man Palmetto BugZ.
If you’ve read anything we’ve written over the past couple of years, you know we’ve been high on Z-man. The bottom line is they just put out great baits that last surprisingly long for soft-plastics.
Brian flipped his Palmetto using a 1/2 ounce weight. It was a straight forward, no frills approach that ended up winning the tournament.
The Palmetto BugZ come in a five pack.
Brian Latimer Wins FLW Event on Lake Seminole
March 11, 2019 by ·
Brian Latimer has been around the scene for a while, but over the weekend on Lake Seminole, he took the spotlight for himself.
While his tournament total of 80 pounds, 15 ounces is impressive, it was only enough to edge out Braxton Setzer by 2 pounds, 1 ounce. The field was definitely on his heals, but he handled the pressure like a champ.
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