Where do they spawn?
Greg HackneyLast time Kristi Geeslin Leverett from Goldthwaite, Texas, posted an interesting question about finding prespawn bass. The answer to that question starts with finding the spawning areas. You can’t find...
Tough conditions? Deal with it
Kevin VanDamI have to admit I have the jitters as I compile this blog prior to the start of the Bassmaster Elite on Cherokee Lake. Although this is the start of...
Rain, wind and cold
John CrewsFishing is an outdoor sport. Sometimes the weather is perfect. More often, however, it’s tough in one way or another. After everything’s said and done we’re at the mercy of...
It hurts me not being at Cherokee this week
Sam GeorgeI’m young, but I’m not stupid. I understand that things don’t just happen because you want them to – and sometimes you can put everything you’ve got into something and...
Setting the momentum
Alton JonesEven at this stage in my career, there’s still a feeling of anxiety for the first event of a new season. Momentum in our sport is a very powerful thing...
How I will fish Cherokee
Brandon LesterThis week we start the 2017 Elite Series on Cherokee Lake in my home state of Tennessee. This lake is roughly 4 hours from my house so I don’t have...
Cherokee Elite: Being there
Don Barone“I’ve looked under chairs…” Dateline: Cherokee Lake…Elite No. 1 2017 “I like to watch.”Chance The GardnerBeing There (1979) So, I’m cold turkeying bacon and donuts. I look bad enough for...
I love fishing, but I love anglers and fans too
Aaron MartensThe first tournament of the year is right around the corner. Everyone is asking me if I’m ready, but I haven’t really been home in four of the last five...
Wiggins enjoying his new office
Pete RobbinsIn an age where most Opens-level anglers, many college anglers and even some high school kids are used to running current year boats with every bell and whistle known to...
Plastics for spring
Greg VinsonAs we get ready for spring we need to start thinking about the changing conditions we will face. At the top of the list is water temperature. We all know...