Palmer out front

Luke Palmer has hit his stride. Palmer finished fourth here in 2022, with 95 pounds, 7 ounces. He started today in third but has quickly taken the lead. “Finally caught...

Big bass galore 

Among the Top 10 currently, there has been 7 bass caught cumulatively. They weigh 5 pounds apiece on average. This is a great illustration of how the Santee Cooper Lakes...

Steve lands a stud

Steve Kennedy is one of the most likable guys on the Elite Series. Down to earth, willing to talk to anyone, and a lot of fun to listen to. “It’s...

Sunny, clear, and calm

Sunny, clear, and calm. These are the conditions that greeted the Top 50 anglers competing on Day 3 of the 2023 AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at Santee Cooper Lakes.  But tomorrow’s...

One hour remains

With roughly an hour left until the first flight is due in, let’s take a look at the leaderboard. Matt Robertson has a seemingly comfortable lead, over 6 pounds ahead...

Too soon for ice cream

“It looks really good in there right now,” remarked Brandon Palaniuk. The Minn Kota Humminbird Pro is still grinding towards a limit of bass looking at offshore structure.  Where is...

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