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Douglas Lake hates me

The Open on Douglas Lake was a tough experience for me. But I think I’m a better fisherman today than I was before it started.

The Bass University goes mobile

Most of you know by now that I’m a big believer in education. There’s no substitute for it. You have to learn to get better at anything.

GoPro: Best of 2014

So far in 2014 we've captured some amazing moments on GoPro. From Randy Howell's Bassmaster Classic winning morning to Greg Hackney setting the hook on the 10-10 Carhartt Big Bass at the St Johns River and lots of stuff in between. Here's the first installment of our best GoPro shots so far this in 2014. Enjoy!

Ike’s working vacation

The next three weeks are really looking up for me. I’m putting this column together while I’m sitting next to Becky in the RV with the two youngest kids in the back.

A solid performance, finally

Last week’s tournament on Dardanelle was a good one for me, although I’m not exactly sure why.

GoPro: Day 3 with Swindle

Watch as Gerald Swindle secures a Top 12 with a solid Day 3 performance.

2014 Bassmaster Elite at Lake Dardanelle

Things are getting better, I hope

I spent last week in Texas at the Toyota Texas Bass Classic on Lake Fork. Things went a little better. Winning any tournament I’m fishing is always my goal, and I didn’t do that, but I did catch some fish and at least made a respectable showing.

GoPro: Skeet’s Day 3 catches on Toledo Bend

Check out some awesome GoPro footage of Skeet Reese fishing on Day 3 at the Evan Williams Bourbon Bassmaster Elite at Toledo Bend.

Enough is enough

My intention this week was to write all about the upcoming tournament and how I feel rejuvenated after a little time off. But Kevin and Kerry Short’s house being damaged has put a real damper on that.