St. Croix Bassmaster Opens

Anglers line up on Day One

Chris Bowes straightens the take-off line on a rainy Day One.

Leader update

Bianchi Update He's now culling and just caught the best one yet.    A mixed foursome of finesse baits are doing the trick. He's using a drop shot rig with...

First take

Full Box for Bianchi Things have happened quickly for leader Jim Bianchi. He’s already got a limit in the boat and the first two fish came on board at 6 a.m.,...

The view from the boat of Jamey Caldwell

Lined up, ready to go

The Top 12 boats lined up for the final day takeoff.

Last man in

Michael Iaconelli was the last angler to launch. He hopes to be first at the weigh-in.

Day Two: First take

After watching an amazing sunrise (and for me, awesome meteor shower at 4:30 a.m.) we're out to see how the balance between the largemouth vs. smallmouth game plays out.    Last...

Spectacular sunrise over Oneida

A good start to Day Two of the Northern Open #2. 

Lots of these before launch

You see lots of these around before launch. Co-angler gear ready for use. 

Good morning from Oneida

Day Two of the Northern Open #2 begins with this sunrise.