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...

Faircloth catches Nos. 3 and 4

The sun came out and Faircloth caught fish Nos. 3 and 4. Both keepers. Our unofficial estimate is that he has 9 pounds, 4 ounces in his livewell. That includes...

The kitchen sink approach

Aaron Martens just caught a 2 1/2-pounder in the method you would expect from him – drop shotting a Roboworm. But he's been throwing everything except the kitchen sink at them...

Martens releases a keeper

Aaron Martens is already releasing fish, even though he only has two in his livewell. His third bass of the day came at 6:47. Although it was keeper-size – measuring...

Faircloth has two

Faircloth just landed fish No. 2. We're guess a little over 2 pounds. The water is still and beautiful this morning, about like a mirror. 

Faircloth on the board

After a 20-mile run south on the Mississippi River, my boys Dennis TIetje, Kyle and I are perched on the side of an island near Stoddard watching Todd Faircloth. He’s...