The 2015 Bassmaster Classic quest starts here

It's Day One of the 2014 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open #1 presented by Allstate on Florida's Lake Toho.

Start to a big bass day at Big Toho Marina

Morning Joe

Co-anglers wake up to morning coffee inside a toasty Big Toho Marina.

Charlie Hartley’s tacklebox

Ohio pro Charlie Hartley has been in Florida since October "fun fishing." Here's a look inside his tacklebox.

Chilly start on Toho

While the rest of America is locked in a deep freeze, we in Florida are basking in a temperature of 38 degrees.

Baker is struggling

Shaye Baker is definitely struggling. He has moved back to the Harney Pond area, where he caught a 9-1 on Day One and a 7-pounder during practice. Baker still has...

This bait is the “Real Deal”

Russ Lane has stayed in contention for the Bassmaster Wild Card title this week primarily on a bait he designed — the Big Bite Baits Real Deal Craw. Jeff Kriet...

Baker back to Horse Island

Shaye Baker has left Harney Pond and moved back to the Horse Island area. Chad Morgenthaler, who entered the day in second place, is also here. Jesse Tacoronte, who was...

Baker has four now

Photo by Charles Alley   Shaye Baker has four bass in the boat now, but three of them he hopes to cull before the day is over. Baker is pitching...

Baker has a 3-pounder

Photos by Charles Alley   We just caught up with Shaye Baker, who has a 3-pounder in the boat. He caught it from a hyacinth mat near Horse Island, where...