When it comes right down to it, real, tangible opportunities to win bass fishing tournaments at any level are few and far between, no matter who you are and no matter what level you fish at. But when you go into the final day with the lead, this is one of those chances. Last week I fished the second FLW tour event on Lake Hartwell, SC doing what I may be the very best at, sight fishing. It was set up perfectly for me, fish coming to the bank in waves. I had a great first three days and started day four in first place with a total weight of 52-9 Mother nature dealt me a blow though on the last day, with heavy winds and cloud cover. And those deep beds that I had fished the first three days of the tournament were no longer visible. When I look back at it, I really think I fished a great tournament, even the last day. I fished almost all totally new water and still had the third biggest stringer of the day, 14-6. But in the end, John Cox, had saved his best for last and weighed in 16-2, giving him a well-deserved win. The final tally? I lost by 7 ounces. So close! I’ll get em’ next time!
2020 Bassmaster Angler of the Year
2020 Bassmaster Angler of the Year It is hard to put in to words how it feels to have the greatest accomplishment of my career occur in the context of the most chaotic year of my life, and I imagine many of yours too – 2020. But in the midst of all the chaos, my job, while disrupted for a few months, resumed after a few months thanks to the efforts made by B.A.S.S to provide a full season for us. I am so appreciative to them and my fellow anglers for pulling together to make this happen. And … Read More...
