What do pro families do after launch?

An Elite Series launch is an exciting event and lots of the Pro families come down to cheer on their guy. So today the launch was done by 6:45 a.m....

The science of Spirit Lake, Iowa

Today, on the way to the Elite tourney in La Crosse, Wisc., I got to visit Pure Fishing's operation in Spirit Lake, Iowa. This is a legendary facility where they do research...

St. Croix Bassmaster Opens

It’s time for the Northern Open #1!

As you may of noticed, we added this blog recently to capture moments from fans, anglers, and B.A.S.S. staff from the Opens events. Below this post are pictures and events...

St. Croix Bassmaster Opens

Last call

We're calling it a day, at least on the water. David is making a long run and says he might be doing a lot of stopping and going. Running and...

St. Croix Bassmaster Opens

Holding pattern

Nothing new to report from the David Kilgore camp. We've chosen to stay with him because he's one fish shy of a limit. The way it works with James Overstreet...

St. Croix Bassmaster Opens

Gaining ground

David Kilgore now has four keepers in the box. The latest addition is a largemouth weighing about 4 1/2 pounds. He caught it from the corner of a boat dock...

St. Croix Bassmaster Opens

A storied past in Rabbit Branch

Seems like I've been here before, this Rabbit Branch place.   It's highly likely that some of these very docks being picked apart today by David Kilgore are the same...

St. Croix Bassmaster Opens

Kilgore slowing down to catch up

David Kilgore has decided to switch baits. He's now throwing a white swim jig. Same presentation to the docks. He also plans to backtrack and hit all of the wood...

St. Croix Bassmaster Opens

David Kilgore’s Classic Quest

Yesterday David Kilgore told me that by 8 or 8:30 this morning he wanted to be in the 2014 Bassmaster Classic. You can read more about it in my article here.   ...

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