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By notching his first Bassmaster Elite Series victory in March 2022 at Santee Cooper Lakes, Drew Cook affirmed that
he deserves to be considered one of the best bass pros in the country. With 105 pounds, 5 ounces of bedding bass,
he also demonstrated that he is a sight fisherman to be reckoned with.
Given that Cook grew up in Florida, he has had ample opportunities to sight fish for largemouth and to refine tactics
that tempt bites from reluctant bass. But how does this Southern boy approach sight fishing for smallmouth up North?