If you’re getting the BassBlaster for the first time it’s because a bud signed you up!
My man Flav be like:
Dude I know, right? Stoked for him too. Full pattern deets on BassBlaster.rocks, but here’s a few excerpts:
[Here’s a shot of his actual baits — the other two baits he added in on day 3.]
> “It was a reaction bite. I’d throw it in the shadiest spot on the tree, let it fall to the bottom and if a fish didn’t have it I went to the next tree. I fished thousands of trees.
> “The line would just curl and swim off. What didn’t make any sense was they left the tree like another fish was with them. That gave me trouble the first 2 days because I thought I’d catch another [on the same tree] but never would.
Thrift and Clausen patterns coming Thursdee, ran outta time today.
With a grand gesture of humility, Mr. Zaldaingerous cleared his throat and declared:
> “I caught her in a cove off the main lake. She was in an isolated mesquite tree in 6′ wrapped with green willow bushes. It was a perfect spot for a big fish.
David Mercer of the Toyota Texas Fest pronounced in a bulbous voice, “It is for this achievement that we now bestow upon you, Mr. Zaldaingerous, the title of professor emeritus of Texas bassin’..and this brand new Toyota Tundra pickup truck automobile vehicle.”
> Guys who have been fishing well overall on the Elites — Herren, Clausen, Lefebre — finished 1st, 3rd and 5th.
> Strike King guys — Cody Meyer, KVD, Zaldain, Hack — finished 7th-10th. Ko-inky-dink? Yep.
> Odd tournament coverage. I mean, it’s more of a Fest now than just a tournament, but where are the standings? Photos? etc? Oh wait — they’re on…Bassmaster.com. Watch out BassFan? But good move on the part of the TTBC folks. Can’t git more eyeballs nowhere else. Plus Overstreet is definitely underworked….
> Did Howell get a manlier hat? Would like to say yes, but will leave it up to your judgment:
> Props to Clausen for choosing Ray Bob as the place to release his pet catfish, Spike. Said he had to keep it in a bathtub in the garage it had gotten so big. Fed it mac n cheese:
“…one spin reel and one baitcast. Love watchin’ them bend, bend, bend…”
Funny on its own (do you know what a BroNeck is? now you do), but even better cuz it’s a parody of the Kevin Gates tune “2 phones”…which has 89 million views on the Tube. Might want to watch that one first to git this’n in full:
News
1. Zona and KVD on Ike Live tonight.
From the hype this is getting this will either be the greatest Ike Live ever or the Iaconellis’ greatest online garage sale ever. Either way should be entertaining. Watch here.
2. AL: Man dies when bass boat hits seawall.
No PFD, no kill switch attached. RIP bassin’ brother.
4. MS: New 14″ min length on Ross Barnett.
> “In our assessments, the number of bass between 15 and 20 inches has declined. It could be a natural change in the population, but we want to be on the front end of it in case it’s not natural.”
5. UT: Stop for boat check or get a ticket.
Invasives check.
6. Why bass are stocked small.
7. Merle Haggard’s Ranger comes back home.
8. 15% UA.com Military and First Responder discount.
Today 5/24 til Tuesday 5/31. Don’t forget to thank these folks this weekend.
Tip of the Day
Not the first guy I’ve heard who feels this way — just another example of the uber-detailness (not really a word) of the top dudes:
Quote of the Day
You can’t beat a guy who’s on a glory hole.
– Matt Herren talkin‘. Don’t really want to touch that one with a 10’ Power-Pole, so will just have to take your word for it bud! Lol here’s the full quote, from his pattern story:
> “One of the biggest reasons I haven’t won til now is just dumb luck. I haven’t fished badly, it’s just every tournament when I came in 2nd or 3rd some guy won it on a glory hole. You can’t beat a guy who’s on a glory hole.
> “There’s been five tournaments where, had it not been for one angler finding a glory hole, I would’ve won every one of them. So you have to be careful in evaluating making big changes in what you’re doing. I’ve been averaging over $100,000 in winnings per year throughout my career – I don’t need to change much. I just need a little luck, man!”
How does one find a glory hole? Careful map study:
Shot of the Day
