We’re launching again

Only about 30 boats were in the water when the storm hit. But the ramps are suddenly busy again, now that the worst appears to have passed. 

Severe storm watch until 10 am

Officially, the severe Thunderstorm watch continues until 10 o'clock this morning. There  have been reports of dime and quarter-size hail in some areas locally.  We have not seen that at Veterans Freedom...

Seeking cover

Mallard hen and her ducklings seek cover under Jared Miller's boat.

Weather delay at La Crosse

With heavy rain falling and thunder and lightning in the sky, B.A.S.S. has postponed this morning's launch in La Crosse, Wisc.

Great fans!

Walking back to the weigh-in stage today I noticed a woman taking pictures of her husband next to Edwin Ever's truck, and thought to myself,  'now that's a true fan.'...

Fun in the sun

While the Elite pros and B.A.S.S. staffers were working hard today here's what some of the locals were doing– hanging out on a giant water ski jump in the Black...

High water on the Mississippi

You'll see from the photo that the upper Mississippi River has risen up into the trees. Heavy rains this spring in Wisconsin and north of here has pushed the river...

First keeper for Jaye

If you look hard, you can see Kelley Jaye deep into this field of reeds. In a normal season, where he's fishing would be dry land. Jaye just boated his...

Martens looking for action

We just watched Aaron Martens spend about 10 minutes driving slowly around a small area closely studying his electronics. He stops, fishes for 10 minutes, and then studies the electronics...

Ledoux with two

We found Kevin Ledoux on the Black River. He's got two in the livewell. He described one as decent and then showed it to us. I'm guessing it was around...