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Walters Whacks Them Again at Saginaw Bay, Extends Lead – News Share

South Carolina Pro Patrick takes an almost two-pound lead into Showdown Saturday at Saginaw Bay.  With a day two that featured both largemouth and smallmouth, leader Patrick Walters added 22 pounds to his day one weight of 20 pounds, 4 ounces. With a two-day total of 42 pounds, 4 ounces, the South Carolina pro takes […]

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Johnston overcomes crowded waters to lead Day 1 at Bassmaster Open on St. Lawrence River – News Share

July 20, 2023 WADDINGTON, N.Y. — Cory Johnston knows the fishery of his youth is hardly a secret, but the Bassmaster Elite Series pro from Cavan, Ontario, battled through extreme crowding to round up a limit of 26 pounds, 14 ounces that leads Day 1 of the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at St. Lawrence River. Johnston, who won

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Smallmouth bonanza awaits Bassmaster Elite Series field at Michigan’s Lake St. Clair – News Share

July 20, 2023 MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. — The Northern swing of the 2023 Bassmaster Elite Series season will start with a bang as the 102-boat field heads to Michigan for the AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at Lake St. Clair at one of the best times of year to fish the powerhouse smallmouth destination. “The end of July is

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Multiple variables at play for Bassmaster Open at St. Lawrence River – News Share

July 13, 2023 WADDINGTON, N.Y. — On one hand, Chris Johnston expects the usual routine during the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at St. Lawrence River. However, forces at play could shuffle the deck and alter outcomes. Competition days will be July 20-22 with daily takeoffs from Whitaker Park at 6 a.m. ET and weigh-ins each day back at

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Stracner stepping away from Bassmaster Elite Series – News Share

July 6, 2023 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Former Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie of the Year Josh Stracner of Vandiver, Ala., is leaving Elite Series competition to pursue other career opportunities. “My number one goal was always to qualify for the Elite Series,” Stracner said. “I got to travel around the country and fish professionally, which I will always

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