Crews loses 3-pounder
John Crews just set the hook on what was likely the first keeper for these finalists. But about the time he got it near the boat, the fish jumped off....
And they’re off!
That was one of the fastest, shortest take-offs in the history of the Elites. These 12 anglers were primed to go. And B.A.S.S. was primed to let them...
Anything can happen at Falcon today
It's commonly stated that anyone can win among 12 finalists on Day Four of an Elite Series event. That's often more about hopes than facts. But at Falcon...
Card up for a photo shoot
We ran into Brandon Card outside the Holiday Restaurant. "I just got done with a glorious three-hour nap," Card said. The young angler is refreshed enough he's looking...
Working at the car wash
I'm almost positive B.A.S.S. has never had an event in a more dusty environment. It's been relentless. When it's windy, it's terrible. Dust gets in everything. So we weren't...
Billy McCaghren: Do not disturb
We found Billy McCaghren in one of the fish camps nearby. We say we found him. His boat and truck were parked there. A rap or two on the...
Crochet is “just chilling”
We caught up with Cliff Crochet at his room at the Holiday Inn. He's laying on his bed, no shirt and watching television. "I'm just chilling," Crochet said with his...
Christie and Evers still fishing
We have learned that Jason Christie and Edwin Evers can't get enough of fishing. Instead of taking off, they've headed to Laredo to spend the day fishing a lake...
What does an Elite angler do on a day that has been postponed?
What does an Elite angler do on a s day that has been postponed? We really don't know. So we are rummaging around Zapata trying to find out. ...
Dust storm at launch will make for an unusual day
I just showed up to the take-off area. There are a half dozen anglers who have their boats in the water. True to form, Rick Clunn was the first to...
