Pro anglers are busy breaking in their boats and prepping baits. They’re out pre-practicing at lakes and visiting the JM studio – yep, bass fishing season is almost here.

Bassmaster Elite Series angler Fred Roumbanis made his first ever appearance at the Little Rock arm of B.A.S.S., where he drove about an hour from his home near Lake Dardanelle. His new neighbor arrived soon after for their day of interviews.

“We should have ridden over together,” sophomore Elite Jamie Hartman told Roumbanis.