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The wind blew 20-25 mph today right in on the place I fished the first 2 days. 3 foot swells and mud. The shiner guide was out there today, but they never caught a fish there either. I had to scramble. In Florida, clean water is key, so I went looking for some. I hadn’t [...]

Day 2 was a tougher day for everyone on Okeechobee. I caught 15# and didn’t figure I would make the cut, but I actually moved up 4 spots. The wind didn’t blow as much as day 1, maybe that was why. These Florida bass are real finicky and subtle weather changes make a big difference [...]

Day 1 I had a good day today. After a very tough practice, I prayed for wisdom after reading Proverbs 8 yesterday. I felt led to fish a spot that I spent only 10 minutes on in practice. I spent most of my 3 practice days on the North end of the lake, and wasn’t [...]

Well, we are ready to kick off the 2012 FLW campaign this week down in Florida at Lake Okeechobee. It is always a pleasure to come down here to Clewiston and stay at Roland and Mary Ann Martins Marina. I picked up my new Chevy wrapped Ranger/Mercury Z520 last week at Nichols Marine in Longview, [...]

Its a New Year and the show season is underway. This weekend I am heading to the Nashville Boat Show to do some seminars. Its been a fun off-season for me. Lots of quality time with the family. I’ve been doing a good bit of steelhead fishing with family and friends, and even got in [...]

What a fantastic week we had at Lake Guntersville, AL for the FLW Open. This week will always be remembered as the week the Alabama Rig made its debut on the National tournament scene. Paul Elias showed up at an otherwise tough Lake Guntersville and blew the place up with his Alabama Rig. He caught [...]

It was a pleasure to spend a week at Lake Champlain last week for the FLW Open. I love that place. We rented a cabin right on the water and got to enjoy some beautiful sunsets. Lake Champlain is truly a special place, just rich in natural beauty and good bass fishing. I finished 32nd, [...]

Beautiful Lake Champlain is where I am at this week for the FLW Open Setember15-18. I really enjoy my time up here. Champlain is one the most scenic lakes in the country, especially with the fall color. The fishing is really good too! I enjoyed a couple weeks at home after the Cup. My girls [...]

The 2011 Forrest Wood Cup was incredible. I was pleased to see my friend Scott Martin take home the Cup, and I know he will make a great Champion. Scott did an outstanding job finding and catching the winning fish. I started the Cup strong, catching 17# on day 1. I spent that day bouncing [...]

I have spent the last 3 days practicing for the Forrest Wood Cup on Lake Ouachita in Hot Springs, AR. There is a heavy emphasis on the “hot” in Hot Springs. Daytime highs of 104 with a heat index over 110. Water temp runs 89-93. I see the bite as being very similar to the [...]