Faircloth is culling

Todd Faircloth is culling. Dennis Tietje and I think he has gained a few ounces up to nearly 14 pounds. He seems very relaxed and patient, slowly working his way...

Martens uses signature move

James Overstreet and I just witnessed a textbook Aaron Martens move. He used his electronics to target a bass and then put a drop shot Roboworm right in its face to entice...

Martens, mayflies and other musings

Aaron Martens has caught only one bass in the last 30 or 45 minutes, and that one went right back in the river. He had a lull like this yesterday,...

Like candy at a parade

Ben Potaracke is the camera boat operator following Terry Butcher today. He sent in this report:   "Terry Butcher is fishing slop and mats with a frog and has a...

Faircloth moves to The Box

Faircloth caught his limit today throwing a white frog. A few minutes ago he switched to a swim jig and started moving down the shore of the island. He's moving...

A moment of silence

While all of us are focused on the waters of the Mississippi River, watching to see who will put together the perfect plan to win this Elite event, it’s appropriate...

Martens has a limit

Aaron Martens moved toward the back of the Black River mouth, where he started this morning, after Mark Zona left his boat. He promptly put his fifth bass in the...

You need a fly rod today

You aren't allowed to use a fly rod in B.A.S.S. tournaments; otherwise, you might see some guys whipping them out today. There's a huge mayfly hatch going on in a...

Faircloth has a limit

Faircloth just caught fish No. 5, a 3-pounder. So he has a limit by 7:43 a.m. That gives him an unofficial total of 12.4 pounds. A nice way to start...

Cookie-cutter bass for Martens

Before I finish typing this, Aaron Martens is certain to catch another bass. He's caught nine so far this morning and has four in the livewell that weigh maybe 7...