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2012 Elite Series Toledo Bend Battle

Let’s talk treble hooks

You can have the best school of bass in the lake all to yourself for the whole day but still do poorly if you don’t hook your fish and get them to the boat.

Classic qualification by the numbers

The season's halfway over, but for many of the Elite pros the chances of qualifying for the Bassmaster Classic are just about dashed. Find out who's Classic dreams are on life support.

Elite highs and lows

The Elite Series is full of highs and lows. Here are the highest highs and lowest lows of performance in the Elites.

Mid-season evaluation: Part 2

Just how good is Randy Howell's season going? Who can catch him, and what are the chances that KVD can win his fifth AOY title in a row?

Mid-season evaluation: Part 1

We're halfway through the Elite season, and we've had more than our share of surprises already.

No rest for the weary

As I write this I’m sitting in 34th place in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings. That’s most certainly not where I want to be.

2012 Elite Series Douglas Lake Challenge

Day One on Douglas: A look at the numbers

Can Martens hang on? How good is the fishing on Douglas Lake? And will Brent Chapman and Bobby Lane keep their streaks going?

Kickin’ back

Last week was great, absolutely fantastic. Becky, Vegas and I spent a few days at a motel near Douglas Lake just kickin’ back and enjoying life.