Caleb Sumrall: The mirror
Don Barone“Ba-ba-doo, ba-ba-de-ee…” “I was struggling and beating up on myself…”— Caleb Sumrall Dateline: Cayuga Lake, N.Y. To most of us it is but a lake, to the 75 Elite anglers...
Sometimes you can’t help but wonder why
Bill LowenFirst off, let me congratulate Micah Frazier on his first Bassmaster Elite Series win at the 2019 Berkley Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River presented by Black Velvet. Well done,...
How I’ll fish Cayuga Lake
Brandon LesterThis year will be much like the first time we came back in 2014. It’s same time of the year. The last trip here was much closer to the spawn and...
Keeping us on our toes
Jamie HartmanThere’s no question back-to-back tournaments keep us on our toes. This week is no different as we trade the smallmouth of the St. Lawrence River for largemouth on Lake Cayuga....
Northern smallmouth: Details matter, part 2
Chris ZaldainOnce I’ve made my line selection it’s time for me to pick a bait. It’s popular to pick ones that look like a goby. After all, that’s pretty much what...
The war on carp, part 2
Mark MenendezIt’s impossible to talk about the war on carp and why it’s so important without understanding the problems associated with invasive species. So, let’s get started. Editor’s note: Read part...
The question I’m asked most
Micah FrazierYou’d think that most fishermen ask me about techniques or baits or upcoming tournaments. But when I sat down and thought about it, I realized that the most common question...
How I will fish the St. Lawrence River
Brandon LesterThis week we are back on the St. Lawrence River out of Waddington, N.Y. I’ve fished here three times now and know exactly why it is the number one ranked...
Northern smallmouth: Details matter, part 1
Chris ZaldainIf you’re going to fish for smallmouth up north, and I strongly suggest that you do, you need to pay close attention to details. These bass are big and aggressive,...
Bill and Matt’s excellent, ‘workmanlike’ season
Don Barone“And we’ve been takin’ care of business…” Dateline: The St. Lawrence River “Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Constant hard work leads to success, greatness will come.”— Dwayne...
