Ike junks it up for G-ville title

In an ideal world, tournament pros and weekend anglers alike would love to be able to fish a single lure and pattern to consistently catch bass. But on most days, keeping bass biting involves a multipronged approach.

Passing Lane

Pride of Georgia: Final Day Weigh-in

McClelland Surges to Victory on Clarks Hill

Despite Comfortable Lead, Florida's Chris Lane Falters, Finishes Second

Feeling The Pressure

Lane avoids local pressure and separates himself from the pack

Smallest of Margins

Co-angler race comes down to the difference between a blunder and a miracle

2007 Elite Series – Pride of Georgia – Day Three

After weights generally increased Friday from Day One, the forecasted cloudless skies and calm conditions were bound to put a premium on the early morning bite.

2007 Elite Series – Pride of Georgia: Day Two notes

Brian Hugdins said: "I had a seven pounder and a six pounder next to the boat today, but when I reached down to get them, they spit the bait."

2007 Elite Series – Pride of Georgia: Co-anglers

It's easy to get caught up in the competition and miss the experience, but the co-anglers in the Pride of Georgia were reminded Friday of why they are there.

2007 Elite Series – Pride of Georgia: Day Two

Cloud cover, steady winds and generally warming water temperatures no doubt boosted the field as a whole.

2007 Elite Series – Pride of Georgia: Day Two launch

Of all the big names who struggled Thursday, none was bigger than VanDam, the two-time Classic champ who couldn't even manage to boat a limit from Clarks Hill Lake.