Elites stay busy during quarantine

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As with most things in life, all B.A.S.S. tournaments have been put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic. Albeit protected and protracted, life goes on. Prime spring fishing has been postponed, including Elite tournaments at Chickamauga Lake, Lake Eufaula and Santee Cooper Lakes. Anglers on all levels are itching to get back to competition. While social distancing, the 88 Elites have found myriad ways to fill their time, which the following images from their social media show. <p> <em>All cutlines: Mike Suchan</em>
As with most things in life, all B.A.S.S. tournaments have been put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic. Albeit protected and protracted, life goes on. Prime spring fishing has been postponed, including Elite tournaments at Chickamauga Lake, Lake Eufaula and Santee Cooper Lakes. Anglers on all levels are itching to get back to competition. While social distancing, the 88 Elites have found myriad ways to fill their time, which the following images from their social media show.

All cutlines: Mike Suchan

Micah Frazier, rolling out in his Ranger, asks a question everybody would answer with a resounding, “Me, Me!” — “Who’s ready to see COVID-19 behind in the prop wash?” The virus, which has infected more than 2.5 million people around the globe and caused almost 175,000 deaths, has reportedly slowed and reopening many parts of America is being discussed.
Micah Frazier, rolling out in his Ranger, asks a question everybody would answer with a resounding, “Me, Me!” — “Who’s ready to see COVID-19 behind in the prop wash?” The virus, which has infected more than 2.5 million people around the globe and caused almost 175,000 deaths, has reportedly slowed and reopening many parts of America is being discussed.
Minnesota Elite Austin Felix offered another question, and answer, after government officials put measures in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. “Does your mask match your jersey and boat wrap? I didn't think so ... ” Besides postponing all events through April and into May, B.A.S.S. instituted a Live Smart, Fish Smart initiative in hopes of helping combat an upward curve of cases.
Minnesota Elite Austin Felix offered another question, and answer, after government officials put measures in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. “Does your mask match your jersey and boat wrap? I didn’t think so … ” Besides postponing all events through April and into May, B.A.S.S. instituted a Live Smart, Fish Smart initiative in hopes of helping combat an upward curve of cases.
Yes, fishing was a huge partaking of the Elites, and some found huge fish. Skylar Hamilton proclaimed, “Catch bass, not corona! Great time today!”
Yes, fishing was a huge partaking of the Elites, and some found huge fish. Skylar Hamilton proclaimed, “Catch bass, not corona! Great time today!”
Funny man Gerald Swindle posted a video titled Stupid News, covering how he and wife LeAnn are holding up in quarantine. “Ain’t too bad. Doing a little fishing, tend the garden, peed in the yard yesterday. I think I can get through this,” he deadpanned. “Ask me if I’m going stir crazy. Nope. Not yet … Ain’t watched the Tiger King, the Lion King or the Fire Tiger King or whatever … Don’t really know who Carole Baskin is and if she ate the donuts. Ain’t quite there yet … We holding up pretty good. Tomorrow, I’m going to pee in the yard twice. Ya’ll stay tuned. We going to get through this.” Fish like this Guntersville giant help.
Funny man Gerald Swindle posted a video titled Stupid News, covering how he and wife LeAnn are holding up in quarantine. “Ain’t too bad. Doing a little fishing, tend the garden, peed in the yard yesterday. I think I can get through this,” he deadpanned. “Ask me if I’m going stir crazy. Nope. Not yet … Ain’t watched the Tiger King, the Lion King or the Fire Tiger King or whatever … Don’t really know who Carole Baskin is and if she ate the donuts. Ain’t quite there yet … We holding up pretty good. Tomorrow, I’m going to pee in the yard twice. Ya’ll stay tuned. We going to get through this.” Fish like this Guntersville giant help.
After finishing 19th in the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk, Caleb Kuphall did some scouting before returning home to Wisconsin. “Finally got around to unpacking from the Bassmasters Classic,” he reported. “Had to find a special spot on the mantle for this piece of gold.” The dream of qualifying for the 2021 Classic, while on hold, remains.
After finishing 19th in the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk, Caleb Kuphall did some scouting before returning home to Wisconsin. “Finally got around to unpacking from the Bassmasters Classic,” he reported. “Had to find a special spot on the mantle for this piece of gold.” The dream of qualifying for the 2021 Classic, while on hold, remains.
Busy with interviews after winning the Classic on Lake Guntersville, Hank Cherry has been somewhat of a homebody in comparison to champions past. He showed a photo of his son, Christian, happy to finally receive some room decorations, then the wildly competitive boys, missing spring baseball, enjoy a “friendly game of corn hole … maybe.”
Busy with interviews after winning the Classic on Lake Guntersville, Hank Cherry has been somewhat of a homebody in comparison to champions past. He showed a photo of his son, Christian, happy to finally receive some room decorations, then the wildly competitive boys, missing spring baseball, enjoy a “friendly game of corn hole … maybe.”
Kelley Jaye spent some time enjoying the warm Alabama evenings of late for some hoops in the driveway. “Me and Devin with a little one on one action tonight.”
Kelley Jaye spent some time enjoying the warm Alabama evenings of late for some hoops in the driveway. “Me and Devin with a little one on one action tonight.”
Kyle Monti didn’t get to fling the football around with Randy Moss, but he did get to guide the NFL Hall of Fame receiver out on Lake Okeechobee for some bass. Monti was thrilled with his “epic day on the water” with “by far my favorite WR of all time.” Monti left with some interesting stories, some of which are chronicled in an upcoming Daily Limit.
Kyle Monti didn’t get to fling the football around with Randy Moss, but he did get to guide the NFL Hall of Fame receiver out on Lake Okeechobee for some bass. Monti was thrilled with his “epic day on the water” with “by far my favorite WR of all time.” Monti left with some interesting stories, some of which are chronicled in an upcoming Daily Limit.
Over in Huntington, Texas, Keith Combs and wife, Jennifer were laying low but reeling them in. “Does a PB count if it’s from your own pond?” she pondered. “Heck yes it does! My previous PB was 10.25 caught in 2012 at Lake Falcon. This one was definitely bigger. Keith says pushing 11 but we didn’t have a scale handy. Caught her on a frog and she wrapped me in a lay down. Had to get in the kayak to go get her and try to get a pic before the storm. What a day and what a fish! Life is good!”
Over in Huntington, Texas, Keith Combs and wife, Jennifer were laying low but reeling them in. “Does a PB count if it’s from your own pond?” she pondered. “Heck yes it does! My previous PB was 10.25 caught in 2012 at Lake Falcon. This one was definitely bigger. Keith says pushing 11 but we didn’t have a scale handy. Caught her on a frog and she wrapped me in a lay down. Had to get in the kayak to go get her and try to get a pic before the storm. What a day and what a fish! Life is good!”
Marvel comes in all sizes, as Mark Menendez says with this catch that had eyes bigger than its mouth. “Proud to catch one like this during this time period!!!”
Marvel comes in all sizes, as Mark Menendez says with this catch that had eyes bigger than its mouth. “Proud to catch one like this during this time period!!!”
Sure, plenty went fishing, but others spent the time getting things done around the homestead. In southwest Missouri, Chad Morgenthaler knocked out a “few honey-do’s.” He added a couple hashtags, thankscoronavirus and ratherbefishing. No doubt.
Sure, plenty went fishing, but others spent the time getting things done around the homestead. In southwest Missouri, Chad Morgenthaler knocked out a “few honey-do’s.” He added a couple hashtags, thankscoronavirus and ratherbefishing. No doubt.
Across the border in Oklahoma, Dale Hightower did double duty, practicing social distancing while “getting some work done around the house. It feels good to be outside but I’m also keeping my family safe.”
Across the border in Oklahoma, Dale Hightower did double duty, practicing social distancing while “getting some work done around the house. It feels good to be outside but I’m also keeping my family safe.”
Brad Whatley and his home-schooling wife, Jennifer, took some time to plant a garden in Bivins, Texas, with assistance from girls Haley, Tristyn and Lexi. “Grocery store in the yard,” Whatley said.
Brad Whatley and his home-schooling wife, Jennifer, took some time to plant a garden in Bivins, Texas, with assistance from girls Haley, Tristyn and Lexi. “Grocery store in the yard,” Whatley said.
It was berry picking time in Louisiana for the Sumralls, Caleb, wife, Jacie, and children, Clelie and Axel. We still need to find out how Clelie wrangled this gator, but Caleb said “She was so proud of herself!”
It was berry picking time in Louisiana for the Sumralls, Caleb, wife, Jacie, and children, Clelie and Axel. We still need to find out how Clelie wrangled this gator, but Caleb said “She was so proud of herself!”
Brock Mosley said he and Leslie had a fun family Easter weekend with daughter Millie James, which he wouldn’t have been able to do if not for Santee Cooper being postponed. He mentioned he was outnumbered but things might even up with Leslie expecting.
Brock Mosley said he and Leslie had a fun family Easter weekend with daughter Millie James, which he wouldn’t have been able to do if not for Santee Cooper being postponed. He mentioned he was outnumbered but things might even up with Leslie expecting.
Elite rookie Bryan Schmitt plied the waters around his Maryland home with son, Dylan. “Few from the weekend,” he wrote of the picture. “Time on the water with my family is always great, but it’s even better when we can catch some giants despite having to break out the Huk rain gear … We definitely found ‘em. He’s starting to show me up big time!”
Elite rookie Bryan Schmitt plied the waters around his Maryland home with son, Dylan. “Few from the weekend,” he wrote of the picture. “Time on the water with my family is always great, but it’s even better when we can catch some giants despite having to break out the Huk rain gear … We definitely found ‘em. He’s starting to show me up big time!”
No need to hit the Kroger for Bill Lowen in Brookville, Ind. “Fischer and I went to God’s grocery store tonight!! Lots of goods on the shelf if you know where to look!!”
No need to hit the Kroger for Bill Lowen in Brookville, Ind. “Fischer and I went to God’s grocery store tonight!! Lots of goods on the shelf if you know where to look!!”
Casey Carriere sent in some pics of Tyler and their boys, Carter and Liam, hitting the local pond, and it sounds like she was expecting dinner. “They were supposed to be fishing for perch, but evidently the bass were hungry!” And finding a baby turtle as the boys learned about the outdoors was just too cute to pass on.
Casey Carriere sent in some pics of Tyler and their boys, Carter and Liam, hitting the local pond, and it sounds like she was expecting dinner. “They were supposed to be fishing for perch, but evidently the bass were hungry!” And finding a baby turtle as the boys learned about the outdoors was just too cute to pass on.
Stetson Blaylock took the family out for dinner, and he and son, Kei, were fruitful on at least one trip. “This is LIFE! Can’t replace time spent with your wife and kids on the water!” Stetson said before shifting gears about their next trip. “Can’t take him anywhere! Take Kei crappie fishing and he catches this … I think we were both a little surprised!”
Stetson Blaylock took the family out for dinner, and he and son, Kei, were fruitful on at least one trip. “This is LIFE! Can’t replace time spent with your wife and kids on the water!” Stetson said before shifting gears about their next trip. “Can’t take him anywhere! Take Kei crappie fishing and he catches this … I think we were both a little surprised!”
While testing out some Livingston Primetyme’s, Bill Weidler got a little surprise and some comeuppance. “The wife showing me up!!” Way to go Darlene.
While testing out some Livingston Primetyme’s, Bill Weidler got a little surprise and some comeuppance. “The wife showing me up!!” Way to go Darlene.
Mike Huff, who operates Huff’s German Creek Marina on Cherokee Lake, posted this photo of him giving longtime girlfriend Jessica Bowman a lift on his 30th birthday. What might be his next big life move?
Mike Huff, who operates Huff’s German Creek Marina on Cherokee Lake, posted this photo of him giving longtime girlfriend Jessica Bowman a lift on his 30th birthday. What might be his next big life move?
Maybe follow Shane LeHew’s lead? The second-year Elite from Catawba, N.C., popped the question to girlfriend Shelby Motsinger (shown at the Classic Night of Champions) and posted this. “Here’s to forever and facing every life challenge together with you. I love you more now than I did 7 years ago. Watcha say we do this thing?!” Needless to say, Finn and Payton were wagging their tails.
Maybe follow Shane LeHew’s lead? The second-year Elite from Catawba, N.C., popped the question to girlfriend Shelby Motsinger (shown at the Classic Night of Champions) and posted this. “Here’s to forever and facing every life challenge together with you. I love you more now than I did 7 years ago. Watcha say we do this thing?!” Needless to say, Finn and Payton were wagging their tails.
Emily Walters waited until she was married to top her man at his game. “Finally beat Patrick Walters at fishing. It only took 7 hours to catch some fish, but it was worth it.” She posted these pics, but his expression makes one believe she in fact took him to school.
Emily Walters waited until she was married to top her man at his game. “Finally beat Patrick Walters at fishing. It only took 7 hours to catch some fish, but it was worth it.” She posted these pics, but his expression makes one believe she in fact took him to school.
From newlyweds to one of the longest married couples on tour. “Happy Anniversary Candy Hill Herren! For 36 years you’ve been by my side no matter what crazy adventure I lead us on,” Matt Herren posted. “I love you and look forward to many more years with you!” Aw, you old softy.
From newlyweds to one of the longest married couples on tour. “Happy Anniversary Candy Hill Herren! For 36 years you’ve been by my side no matter what crazy adventure I lead us on,” Matt Herren posted. “I love you and look forward to many more years with you!” Aw, you old softy.
Up in Michigan, which isn’t allowing anyone to fish from a motorized boat, Chad Pipkens kept his positive outlook during the shutdown. “Couldn’t pick a better pair of ladies to be stuck at home with! Good news ... the next time we grab a bass we won’t be wearing gloves! Spring is on its way!!”
Up in Michigan, which isn’t allowing anyone to fish from a motorized boat, Chad Pipkens kept his positive outlook during the shutdown. “Couldn’t pick a better pair of ladies to be stuck at home with! Good news … the next time we grab a bass we won’t be wearing gloves! Spring is on its way!!”
Jay Yelas, who recently appeared on a Bassmaster.com video to surprise him with his induction into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, has been catching something other than bass near his Oregon home. “Daughter Bethany and I enjoyed a fun morning catching steelhead!” The 2002 Classic champ also has been promoting C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation.
Jay Yelas, who recently appeared on a Bassmaster.com video to surprise him with his induction into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, has been catching something other than bass near his Oregon home. “Daughter Bethany and I enjoyed a fun morning catching steelhead!” The 2002 Classic champ also has been promoting C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation.
Busy fileting dinner, Brandon Cobb offered up what he tagged a dad joke. “It’s going to be a crappie dinner tonight!” It’s all how you pronounce it.
Busy fileting dinner, Brandon Cobb offered up what he tagged a dad joke. “It’s going to be a crappie dinner tonight!” It’s all how you pronounce it.
Paul Mueller had a number of posts similar to these two. Yeah, he goes fishing a lot, but the Naugatuck, Conn., angler actually missed almost a week. “A multi species kind of day. Haven’t fished since Day 2 of the Classic. Getting over a cold, had to get out and bend the rod.”
Paul Mueller had a number of posts similar to these two. Yeah, he goes fishing a lot, but the Naugatuck, Conn., angler actually missed almost a week. “A multi species kind of day. Haven’t fished since Day 2 of the Classic. Getting over a cold, had to get out and bend the rod.”
Jason Williamson surprised the family with this monster he caught while doing a little creek fishing.
Jason Williamson surprised the family with this monster he caught while doing a little creek fishing.
You might have to look twice to notice Brandon Palaniuk sporting a mustache. While missing competition, he was happy to be in Idaho. “First time in 10 years that I’ve been able to fish at home in April! It’s truly a special place.”
You might have to look twice to notice Brandon Palaniuk sporting a mustache. While missing competition, he was happy to be in Idaho. “First time in 10 years that I’ve been able to fish at home in April! It’s truly a special place.”
Buddy Gross wasn’t happy the event on Lake Chickamauga, his home lake, was postponed, but he made the most of things in his man cave waiting for a return to action. “We may not be fishing tournaments right now but that doesn’t mean we can’t watch tournaments.”
Buddy Gross wasn’t happy the event on Lake Chickamauga, his home lake, was postponed, but he made the most of things in his man cave waiting for a return to action. “We may not be fishing tournaments right now but that doesn’t mean we can’t watch tournaments.”
Make sure to watch the weather, too. Some powerful storms have popped up all over the country, and this one left Oklahoma’s Luke Palmer pondering, “What the heck was I thinking running out without rain gear?!!?
Make sure to watch the weather, too. Some powerful storms have popped up all over the country, and this one left Oklahoma’s Luke Palmer pondering, “What the heck was I thinking running out without rain gear?!!?”
The storms have spawned a number of tornados across the south, and Carl Jocumsen was among those lending a helping hand after friend Dennis Tumlin hollered to come help in Chattanooga, Tenn. “It is far worse than what has been shown on the news,” Jocumsen said. “Although it looked like devastation, there were so many people helping each other it was uplifting … Humans from all walks of life coming together to help out. So proud of @kaylajocumsen, who was the first to jump in to get down there and help.” They heard some horror stories, like a couple who just got their kids out and watched the roof torn off their house.
The storms have spawned a number of tornados across the south, and Carl Jocumsen was among those lending a helping hand after friend Dennis Tumlin hollered to come help in Chattanooga, Tenn. “It is far worse than what has been shown on the news,” Jocumsen said. “Although it looked like devastation, there were so many people helping each other it was uplifting … Humans from all walks of life coming together to help out. So proud of @kaylajocumsen, who was the first to jump in to get down there and help.” They heard some horror stories, like a couple who just got their kids out and watched the roof torn off their house.
After a less threatening storm, Arkansas’ Harvey Horne said wife Rhonda had him slow down on a drive to shoot this rainbow. Beauty can be found all around, even in the simplest things like taking the dog for a spin on the lake.
After a less threatening storm, Arkansas’ Harvey Horne said wife Rhonda had him slow down on a drive to shoot this rainbow. Beauty can be found all around, even in the simplest things like taking the dog for a spin on the lake.
Frank Talley has two of the more unusual posts, the first involving his talent of grooming poodles. “When quarantine has you bored and Easter is coming.” The other shot is of his 1-year-old grandson, who appears to be to be backing the boat and asking, “Am I good?”
Frank Talley has two of the more unusual posts, the first involving his talent of grooming poodles. “When quarantine has you bored and Easter is coming.” The other shot is of his 1-year-old grandson, who appears to be to be backing the boat and asking, “Am I good?”
Lee Livesay was either bored, just a really good sport or both. “When a 9-year-old girl asks if they can paint your fingernails, you let them paint your fingernails! You just have to drink a beer while she’s doing it to keep the masculine level up somewhat. They’re June-Bug though btw, not purple!” Well, that makes it OK then.
Lee Livesay was either bored, just a really good sport or both. “When a 9-year-old girl asks if they can paint your fingernails, you let them paint your fingernails! You just have to drink a beer while she’s doing it to keep the masculine level up somewhat. They’re June-Bug though btw, not purple!” Well, that makes it OK then.
There’s been memes about how bad everyone’s hair will be looking after being quarantined for weeks. Cory Johnston proves them wrong in this video screenshot of his wife trimming his locks, which ended in laughs. No, she’s not visually impaired — that’s the ‘do in Canada. And here’s Cory with a good rainbow to even things out, which should have been done to his hair.
There’s been memes about how bad everyone’s hair will be looking after being quarantined for weeks. Cory Johnston proves them wrong in this video screenshot of his wife trimming his locks, which ended in laughs. No, she’s not visually impaired — that’s the ‘do in Canada. And here’s Cory with a good rainbow to even things out, which should have been done to his hair.
Garrett Paquette of Canton, Mich., had a field day before the lockdown on motor boats, catching about 35 of these with his Spro McStick on a new lake. His other photo is strange but leads to a tackle tip. “No, I am not eating Big Bite Baits Pro Swimmers for dinner tonight!” he posted. “In storage, I had some of the tails get bent so I threw them in boiling water for 10-15 seconds and let them cool off, while laying straight, to take back their proper shape. Does anyone else do this? It works on almost all plastics!” Thank you.
Garrett Paquette of Canton, Mich., had a field day before the lockdown on motor boats, catching about 35 of these with his Spro McStick on a new lake. His other photo is strange but leads to a tackle tip. “No, I am not eating Big Bite Baits Pro Swimmers for dinner tonight!” he posted. “In storage, I had some of the tails get bent so I threw them in boiling water for 10-15 seconds and let them cool off, while laying straight, to take back their proper shape. Does anyone else do this? It works on almost all plastics!” Thank you.
Jamie Hartman almost had a bad run-in when he pulled over to put the cover on the Z21. “Almost stepped on this guy bending down to pull the strap,” he said. “Luckily my buddy Ed saw it and yelled at me! Almost another trip to Urgent Care, phew.” The only good news is he can still go fishing in Arkansas and likes the gas prices. “$1.05 a gallon, fill’er up! Let’s fill up the Nitro, too. Who else is enjoying this cheap gas? This guy sure is!”
Jamie Hartman almost had a bad run-in when he pulled over to put the cover on the Z21. “Almost stepped on this guy bending down to pull the strap,” he said. “Luckily my buddy Ed saw it and yelled at me! Almost another trip to Urgent Care, phew.” The only good news is he can still go fishing in Arkansas and likes the gas prices. “$1.05 a gallon, fill’er up! Let’s fill up the Nitro, too. Who else is enjoying this cheap gas? This guy sure is!”
Jesse Tacoronte gives us a little strange. “So this is how my Friday started. Seven little chicks to start and five to go. One can never have too many eggs,” he said, not divulging the age-old question of which came first.
Jesse Tacoronte gives us a little strange. “So this is how my Friday started. Seven little chicks to start and five to go. One can never have too many eggs,” he said, not divulging the age-old question of which came first.
Now for our hunting portion of the gallery. In Kenora, Canada the lakes still had ice as of April 16, but that didn’t stop our intrepid searchers. “Shelbs and I hit the woods for a good hike this afternoon and her first ever shed find was a matched set,” Jeff Gustafson wrote. “Still cold here but was nice to be outside.”
Now for our hunting portion of the gallery. In Kenora, Canada the lakes still had ice as of April 16, but that didn’t stop our intrepid searchers. “Shelbs and I hit the woods for a good hike this afternoon and her first ever shed find was a matched set,” Jeff Gustafson wrote. “Still cold here but was nice to be outside.”
Cliff Pirch was last contacted for a story on social distancing. He found that easy as national forest surrounds his hometown of Payson, Ariz., especially when he was scouring the hills for elk antler sheds. He apparently did that plenty, and he posed this question recently: “Bass fishing or horn hunting? Love em both.” Seems to be pretty good at both, too.
Cliff Pirch was last contacted for a story on social distancing. He found that easy as national forest surrounds his hometown of Payson, Ariz., especially when he was scouring the hills for elk antler sheds. He apparently did that plenty, and he posed this question recently: “Bass fishing or horn hunting? Love em both.” Seems to be pretty good at both, too.
Leave it to the Zen Master, Rick Clunn, for developing a pattern for shed hunting. “Look along fence lines they have to jump, hoping the impact of their landing will jar the horns loose,” he wrote. “It is a little like fishing. You have to put yourself around them and the areas they congregate. I found one of these in a large field where you see the deer on a regular basis. The other was near a fence they had to jump. In another couple weeks the grass growth will hide them if the varmints don’t find them first. Well, they probably need them more than I do. I already know some of your Swindle-type comments. Have fun.”
Leave it to the Zen Master, Rick Clunn, for developing a pattern for shed hunting. “Look along fence lines they have to jump, hoping the impact of their landing will jar the horns loose,” he wrote. “It is a little like fishing. You have to put yourself around them and the areas they congregate. I found one of these in a large field where you see the deer on a regular basis. The other was near a fence they had to jump. In another couple weeks the grass growth will hide them if the varmints don’t find them first. Well, they probably need them more than I do. I already know some of your Swindle-type comments. Have fun.”
It’s turkey season in many parts of the country, and Elites are finding great success. “Today was one of the best days of turkey hunting I’ve ever experienced,” wrote Drew Benton. “We doubled twice in one day; me in the morning killing two with one shot and Fred Myers this afternoon crawling behind a fan. Things are still crazy in the world but one of the safest places to relax and enjoy yourself is in the outdoors.”
It’s turkey season in many parts of the country, and Elites are finding great success. “Today was one of the best days of turkey hunting I’ve ever experienced,” wrote Drew Benton. “We doubled twice in one day; me in the morning killing two with one shot and Fred Myers this afternoon crawling behind a fan. Things are still crazy in the world but one of the safest places to relax and enjoy yourself is in the outdoors.”
Clark Wendlandt has a blast in his cast-and-blast trips with son-in-law Randy. First, Randy landed this 7-pounder on Choke Canyon as they had a “great few days of camping, fishing, and family time.” Wasn’t long after Wendlandt was there to put him on his first turkey.
Clark Wendlandt has a blast in his cast-and-blast trips with son-in-law Randy. First, Randy landed this 7-pounder on Choke Canyon as they had a “great few days of camping, fishing, and family time.” Wasn’t long after Wendlandt was there to put him on his first turkey.
It’s been quite a start to April for the Matt Arey family. His girls, Reese and Wren, enjoyed an egg hunt on Easter and Arey offered inspiring words. “Let us remember that today is a symbol of hope, renewal, and new life. Happy Easter.” The week before, Reese found her smile during a successful youth hunt. “What a morning. Memories for life and so proud of this little girl.”
It’s been quite a start to April for the Matt Arey family. His girls, Reese and Wren, enjoyed an egg hunt on Easter and Arey offered inspiring words. “Let us remember that today is a symbol of hope, renewal, and new life. Happy Easter.” The week before, Reese found her smile during a successful youth hunt. “What a morning. Memories for life and so proud of this little girl.”
Elite rookie Wes Logan made noise with the big bass at the St. Johns River, but he was but a whimper fishing with girlfriend Riley Michelle Smith and Sadie. “When your girlfriend and dog catch them better than you do,” he wrote. He was proud but nervous on her turkey hunt. “Today was a good day! The last time I was shaking that bad was when Riley Michelle Smith killed her first deer.”
Elite rookie Wes Logan made noise with the big bass at the St. Johns River, but he was but a whimper fishing with girlfriend Riley Michelle Smith and Sadie. “When your girlfriend and dog catch them better than you do,” he wrote. He was proud but nervous on her turkey hunt. “Today was a good day! The last time I was shaking that bad was when Riley Michelle Smith killed her first deer.”
It had been a long time since Seth Feider was blasting instead of casting. “One positive to no derbies this spring is that I got to turkey hunt — haven't been in 15 years but always did enjoy it!” he said. With Minnesota offering tags over the counter, Feider got his on short notice but took until the second-to-last day to kill his 23.5-pound bird with a 10.5-inch beard. Feider’s wife, Dayton, said daughter Rose is a daddy’s girl, and it appeared she needed his help blowing out the candle for her second birthday video. Hashtag too cute.
It had been a long time since Seth Feider was blasting instead of casting. “One positive to no derbies this spring is that I got to turkey hunt — haven’t been in 15 years but always did enjoy it!” he said. With Minnesota offering tags over the counter, Feider got his on short notice but took until the second-to-last day to kill his 23.5-pound bird with a 10.5-inch beard. Feider’s wife, Dayton, said daughter Rose is a daddy’s girl, and it appeared she needed his help blowing out the candle for her second birthday video. Hashtag too cute.
It was birthday time down in Louisiana as Quentin Cappo and wife Lauren celebrated Ella’s third birthday.
It was birthday time down in Louisiana as Quentin Cappo and wife Lauren celebrated Ella’s third birthday.
Kimberly Lester posted too many photos to address, but this might be the best of Brandon and daughters Leann and Shiloh. “Hope you all had a great Easter weekend! We planted a few fruit trees in the yard, managed to hunt Easter eggs between storms, and watched our church service live as a family.”
Kimberly Lester posted too many photos to address, but this might be the best of Brandon and daughters Leann and Shiloh. “Hope you all had a great Easter weekend! We planted a few fruit trees in the yard, managed to hunt Easter eggs between storms, and watched our church service live as a family.”
Down in Florida, veteran angler Bernie Schultz has shown his salt. “Had another good day on the Gulf with my son, Daniel. Seems like everything was biting this trip ... snook, trout, reds, jacks and blues. Lots of fun, but it sure was choppy going home.”
Down in Florida, veteran angler Bernie Schultz has shown his salt. “Had another good day on the Gulf with my son, Daniel. Seems like everything was biting this trip … snook, trout, reds, jacks and blues. Lots of fun, but it sure was choppy going home.”
How about one more big bass before we shut this down? Randy Sullivan offers this healthy fish that would have most every Elite jealous and raring to go. “I decided to quarantine myself on the lake!” Good decision. Soon, it’s hoped, soon, the Elites will be back in action.
How about one more big bass before we shut this down? Randy Sullivan offers this healthy fish that would have most every Elite jealous and raring to go. “I decided to quarantine myself on the lake!” Good decision. Soon, it’s hoped, soon, the Elites will be back in action.
Let’s close things with a Z, as in Chris Zaldain. The layoff allowed him and wife, Trait, to get more done moving into a new home. Zaldain even had time to do some landscaping, hashtagging SheWantedPink, for her plant choices. Fun fishing, and family time aside, it’s no doubt all the Elites will be tickled pink to get back to competitions. B.A.S.S. is hard at work trying to reschedule events once society reopens, and everyone can hardly wait until pro anglers are seen in their natural environs.
Let’s close things with a Z, as in Chris Zaldain. The layoff allowed him and wife, Trait, to get more done moving into a new home. Zaldain even had time to do some landscaping, hashtagging SheWantedPink, for her plant choices. Fun fishing, and family time aside, it’s no doubt all the Elites will be tickled pink to get back to competitions. B.A.S.S. is hard at work trying to reschedule events once society reopens, and everyone can hardly wait until pro anglers are seen in their natural environs.