For the first time in more than 15 years, the “Clown Prince of Fishing” again reigns as king. Wesley Strader has built a 20+-year career on being as consistent as they come. So while he’s cut a lot of checks, wins have been exceptionally rare. His lone Major win had been a FLW Tour event in
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Omori Rallies at Wheeler
It’s said you can’t win a tournament on the first day, but you sure can lose it. Takahiro Omori nearly lost it on the first day of the Bassmaster Elite Series event at Wheeler. Omori found himself in 72nd place after bringing in a mere 10-7, as the fish he located seemed to have vanished.
Tharp Triumphs at Bull Shoals, Norfork
Four days. Two lakes. One champion. The Bassmaster Elite at Bull Shoals/Norfork event took pros on two lakes across four days, which certainly complicated how most anglers prepared. Randall Tharp did the opposite; simplifying things by looking for one pattern that would work on both lakes. Heck, he really only used one lure – a
Grand Classic Primer
When events are only three years apart, it can be easy to compare them. Many are doing that with the 2016 Bassmaster Classic, which is back at Grand Lake after being there in 2013. Of course, plenty has changed since 2013. Heck, that year’s winner, Cliff Pace, won’t even be fishing the Classic this year.
Martens flies away with Havasu title
It might have been for his mom or the birds, but either way, Aaron Martens is one happy man. In fourth place heading into the final day of the BASS Elite Series event at Lake Havasu, Martens sacked up 19 pounds, 5 ounces on one of the more unlikely patterns – targeting bass eating baby