Bassmaster Memorial honors Don Butler
Apart from being a supporter of BASS and bass conservation, Butler was also a fine fisherman. In 1972, he won the Bassmaster Classic in dramatic fashion.
2007 Major – Bassmaster Memorial
"The fishing should be good, as it usually is," said Rick Ash, an Elite Series pro who also is a guide on Oneida. "It's such a good lake. And July makes for really good fishing on Oneida.
How-To
Scoring big with a jig: Remitz
Remitz believes the football-style jighead has been a success on the tournament scene recently because of its ability to proficiently probe deep structure.
How-To
Bass Patterns: Chad Brauer deep docks for summer
"Now this pattern may not always be that good, but it's very consistent. In summer, flipping and pitching around deep docks is by far my favorite technique."
Oklahoman Edwin Evers takes fourth BASS victory at Elite Series Event on Lake Erie
"This is one of the most awesome days in my whole life," Evers said of the final day. "This is unbelievable.
Prescription for success: Paul Hirosky
Hirosky and the other tournament anglers experienced hearty stringers, high winds and jaw-jolting surf on Lake Erie.
2007 Elite Series – Empire Chase: The Evers Empire
"It was one of the most awesome fishing days of my life," Evers told the crowd before he weighed in the biggest sack caught in this tournament. "It was a day from Heaven."
2007 Elite Series – Empire Chase: Ups and downs
One big reason for his lack of points was missing two tournaments because of family emergencies.
2007 Elite Series – Empire Chase: Down to the wire
Evers has kept his fish in good health, and he may be on the fish to win. But uneasy rests the leader who has caught less bass than his two closest pursuers.
2007 Elite Series – Empire Chase: Saturday notes
Several anglers who stumbled on Day One of the Empire Chase enjoyed revivals on the second and final day before the top 12 cut.
