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Archive for the ‘BASS Elite Series’ Category

June 11th, 2008

Elite Series ‘River Rumble’ In Jeopardy?

     Today BassFan reported that they have spoken with BASS Officials about the current situations in Midwestern region places such as Illinois, Iowa, and Southeastern Minnesota that are suffering from recent floods and the possibility of rescheduling. BASS Officials responded to BassFan by saying, “BASS officials continue to monitor the situation and have nothing to report at […]

By Don Zaegel -- 0 comments

June 10th, 2008

Mike McClelland Slips, Todd Faircloth Controlls AOY

*photo credited: ESPN/BASS    
     The name of the game is consistency and if you want a shot at the AOY title, consistent is what you must be. You may be able to get a break with one or two 50th place finishes, but if you count on that than you may be left wanting. That is exactly what […]

By Don Zaegel -- 0 comments

June 10th, 2008

Paul Hirosky Speaks About Life Struggles & Fishing

A side-swiped boat and trailer was just one of many problems that plagued Paul Hirosky at the Southern Challenge
*photo credited: ESPN/BASS    
     If you think for a minute that fishing as a touring professional is all fun and games than you are sadly mistaken as many pros will openly tell you. While it definitely has it’s […]

By Don Zaegel -- 0 comments

June 8th, 2008

Jeremy Starks Wins On Wheeler

*photo credited: ESPN/BASS    
     “If you want to win than you are going to have to catch 25 lbs. tomorrow”, Jeremy Starks told Kevin VanDam after the day three weigh-in. Starks who was sitting in 2nd before the final day was less than 2 lbs behind KVD and feeling confident that he had saved enough fish for […]

By Don Zaegel -- 4 comments

June 7th, 2008

Shaw Grigsby Misses Service To Fish

     “My father would have haunted him”, said Polly Grigsby, wife of Shaw and daughter of the late Air Force Major Ernest “Ernie” Elwood Fivecoat Jr as reported by BASS. “Shaw was not allowed to come home”. Major Fivecoat died May 31 at the age of 77.
     Grigsby who started the day in 3rd place had […]

By Don Zaegel -- 0 comments

June 5th, 2008

Timmy Horton Favored At Wheeler

*photo credited: ESPN/BASS
     The Southern Challenge on Wheeler Lake is all set to kick off and with two 2nd’s and another top 5 finish in the last 4 BASS events held here, Timmy Horton is the favorite among pundits and reporters. The Muscle Shoals, AL pro is also hopeful predicting 15 lbs. a day will […]

By Don Zaegel -- 2 comments

May 30th, 2008

Greg Gutierrez Quits The Elites

*Photo credited: ESPN/BASS    
     In the wake of some bad news, BASS Elite Series Pro / Firefighter Greg Gutierrez is doing exactly what he vowed to do in front of God and family 21 years ago. That is take care of his wife in sickness and in health.
     Greg and his family recently received some bad news […]

By Don Zaegel -- 1 comment

May 28th, 2008

Boyd Duckett & John Murray Start Slow In ‘08

     Even with the season just eclipsing the half way point, I still feel like the season is still getting underway. So while me commenting on the “Slow Starters” of 2008 could instead be a “Slow First Half” post, I still think that with some luck and good decision making, the two names that come to mind […]

By Don Zaegel -- 0 comments

May 27th, 2008

Sebile Magic Swimmer, Secret Weapon of ‘08?

 
     I guess you can only make so much money on a lure before it’s presence is known. I am sure that is the case with Sebile’s Magic Swimmer. After Kenyon Hill won on Clark’s Hill with it earlier this year, the buzz is out and much sooner than it took the general public to […]

By Don Zaegel -- 6 comments

May 20th, 2008

Kevin Van Dam Tops BASS Angler’s Websites

    
     When I am not fishing, I am spending a whole lot of time on the computer in an attempt to learn more about the sport, news, and updates on the industry. With a wealth of knowledge available to us, there are many places for us to go and get a fresh insight and learn […]

By Don Zaegel -- 1 comment

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