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Hanggi’s afternoon rally lifts him to lead at Okeechobee

Brian Carter
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Hanggi’s afternoon rally lifts him to lead at Okeechobee

Tennessee’s Sam Hanggi has taken the lead on Day 1 of the Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier presented by Bass Pro Shops with a total of 23 pounds, 15 ounces.

Photo by Andy Crawford/B.A.S.S.

Nov. 13, 2025

Hanggi’s afternoon rally lifts him to lead at Okeechobee

CLEWISTON, Fla. — After practice for the Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Okeechobee presented by Bass Pro Shops, Sam Hanggi was convinced he wasn’t going to catch a keeper bass come tournament time.

Not only did he catch a bass, but he also filled out most impressive limit of Day 1 at the legendary south Florida fishery.

“Every day I wake up and I do what I feel like I need to do to make the Elite Series,” Hanggi said. “That’s how I’ve spent the last four years. For it to come down to this event, on a place I’m so bad at (is crazy)”

Hanggi leads the field of 75 anglers with 23 pounds, 15 ounces, anchoring his bag with a 7-15 largemouth and a 6-pounder he landed during the afternoon hours. His advantage over second-place Austin Cranford is 4-14.

Call it a redemption tour for Hanggi, who finished 188th during the 2024 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake Okeechobee presented by SEVIIN. 

“Today had nothing to do with my fishing ability, it was just a blessing from God,” the Auburn University alum said. “The way I’m fishing is something I’m not confident in doing. It isn’t something I’ve done in over a year and something that’s never worked for me in Florida. It was just meant to be.”

A cold front rushed through the country over the weekend, ushering in the coldest temperatures of the year to the Clewiston area during official practice. Those conditions made life tough for Hanggi, who only caught one keeper bass during warm-up period.  

“I didn’t catch anything anywhere,” he said. “I caught one 7-pounder in the area I caught them today. It was super random.”

That bass, however, clued Hanggi into his best area, a prespawn and postspawn staging area in 4 feet of water outside of a major spawning pocket. The Tennessee native believes many of these bass are roaming in the area and will set up on reeds or other pieces of cover for short periods of time. A Texas-rigged Yamamoto Senko with a 3/16-ounce weight produced all of his best bites.

The area also harbors plenty of other life, including a plentiful population of shad and bluegill.

“It is a really healthy area,” Hanggi said.

Hanggi started the morning in an area he fished during his previous open, landing two 12-inchers before moving to a second area that produced just one bass.

“Moral was pretty low,” he said. “I didn’t expect to catch anything after that. I decided to go out to that area I got my one bite and caught a 5 and a 4 pretty quick.”

From there, Hanggi only caught two more bites, but they were his two biggest bites.

“(That 8-pounder) was unbelievable. It had been two hours since my last bite. I flipped to a patch of reeds, picked up on my Senko and felt it barely moving off to the right,” he explained. “It was like setting a hook into the moose. It was ripping drag on my locked down drag.

“I thought it was biggest bass I’d ever seen. I tried to grab and threw it 7 feet in the air and it fell back in the water before I got my hands on it.”

While it may not be the biggest bass he’d ever seen, it may be the most important bass he’s ever caught. Hanggi is now sitting in second in the points race, with the Top 10 anglers earning a Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series berth at the end of Saturday’s weigh-in.

Despite his Day 1 success, Hanggi isn’t convinced he can come close to repeating that performance the rest of the tournament. There are promising signs though. Of the four bass he landed in his best area, three of them were prespawn and only one was postspawn.

“It is an expansive area. I went hours between bites,” he explained. “I don’t know if I’ll catch a bass tomorrow.”

Cranford, meanwhile, caught a limit weighing 19-1 to vault himself into the Top 10 in EQ points. Coming into this tournament in 11th, the Norman, Okla., pro wanted to find an area he could consistently catch 15 pounds of largemouth. So far, he has exceeded those expectations.

“I knew we had that cold front coming, and I didn’t want to mess around with that too much,” Cranford said. “I’m doing something completely different than I did in (2024). I didn’t expect this to happen, but it did.”

When he arrived at his starting spot, Cranford discovered giant schools of tilapia had invaded the area, which made it difficult to pick up the largemouth on his forward-facing sonar.

After an hour of fishing, Cranford fished his way to a spot without tilapia, and landed a 5-pounder.

“That keyed me in to what they were doing,” he explained. “They had changed from practice. I don’t know if it is this warmer weather, but they weren’t nearly as lethargic as they were. They grouped up a little bit more too. The key is being around life. If you have bird chirping, shad flickering and alligators, you are around bass.”

The bigger largemouth he is finding on FFS are usually alone, while the groups of fish seem to produce 3 and 4-pounders. One bait produced all his bites, although Cranford adjusted his weight size throughout the day.

West Monroe, La.,’s Colby Dark finished Day 1 in third with 18-12 while Tennessean’s Hayden Gaddis and Tristan McCormick rounded out the Top 5 with 15-14 and 15-7 respectively.

Eva, Ala.,’s Fisher Anaya landed the Phoenix Boats Big Bass of the Day, a 8-13 largemouth.

Anaya leads the Nitro Boats Elite Qualifier presented by Bass Pro Shops standings with 259 points followed by Hanggi in second with 249 points and Alabama’s Russ Lane in third with 248 points. Cranford is fourth with 241 points while Alabama’s Matt Adams is fifth with 237 points. McCormick is sixth with 229 points; Virginia’s Jack Dice is seventh with 228 points; Texas’s Pake South is eight with 225 points; Brock Reinkemeyer is ninth with 225 points; and Dark is 10th with 223 points.

Jace Lindsay, Grae Buck, Aaron Jagdfeld, Bo Thomas and Matt Messer are the first five outside of the Top 10 cut.

The full field will launch from Roland Martin’s Marina at 7 a.m. ET and return for weigh-in at 3 p.m. ET. The Top 10 anglers after tomorrow’s weigh-in will advance to Championship Saturday and the winner will clinch a berth in the 2026 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour.

Bassmaster LIVE will be providing coverage of all three days of the 2025 Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Okeechobee presented by Bass Pro Shops on Bassmaster.com and Roku from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Visit Hendry County and Roland and Mary Ann Martin’s Marina and Resort are hosting the tournament.

2025 Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Okeechobee presented by Bass Pro Shops 11/13-11/15
Lake Okeechobee, Clewiston  FL.
(BOATER) Standings Day 1

   Angler                   Hometown              No./lbs-oz  Pts   Total $$$

1.  Sam Hanggi             Knoxville, TN            5  23-15   95
  Day 1: 5   23-15   
2.  Austin Cranford        Moore, OK                5  19-01   94
  Day 1: 5   19-01   
3.  Colby Dark             West Monroe, LA          5  18-12   93
  Day 1: 5   18-12   
4.  Hayden Gaddis          Dandridge, TN            5  15-14   92
  Day 1: 5   15-14   
5.  Tristan McCormick      Bon Aqua, TN             5  15-07   91
  Day 1: 5   15-07   
6.  Matt Adams             Guntersville, AL         5  15-00   90
  Day 1: 5   15-00   
7.  Robert Gee             Knoxville, TN            5  14-11    0
  Day 1: 5   14-11   
8.  Fisher Anaya           Eva, AL                  5  14-09   89
  Day 1: 5   14-09   
9.  Chris Blanchette       Chapin, SC               5  14-02   88
  Day 1: 5   14-02   
10. Ty Faber               Pagosa Springs, CO       5  14-00   87
  Day 1: 5   14-00   
11. Pake South             Winnsboro, TX            5  13-01   86
  Day 1: 5   13-01   
12. Michael Neal           Dayton, TN               5  12-11   85
  Day 1: 5   12-11   
13. Chris Beaudrie         Princeton, KY            5  12-09   84
  Day 1: 5   12-09   
14. Russ Lane              Prattville, AL           5  12-03   83
  Day 1: 5   12-03   
15. Stephen Browning       Hot Springs, AR          5  11-14   82
  Day 1: 5   11-14   
15. Bryan Partak           Marseilles, IL           5  11-14   82
  Day 1: 5   11-14   
17. Bo Thomas              Edwardsburg, MI          5  11-10   80
  Day 1: 5   11-10   
18. Jack Dice              Lynchburg, VA            5  11-09   79
  Day 1: 5   11-09   
19. Adam Rasmussen         Sturgeon Bay, WI         5  11-07   78
  Day 1: 5   11-07   
20. Erik Brztowski         Lemont, IL               5  11-06   77
  Day 1: 5   11-06   
20. Trey Schroeder         Theodosia, MO            5  11-06   77
  Day 1: 5   11-06   
22. Trey Swindle           Cleveland, AL            5  10-13   75
  Day 1: 5   10-13   
22. Aaron Yavorsky         Palm Harbor, FL          5  10-13   75
  Day 1: 5   10-13   
24. Kyle Austin            Ridgeville, SC           5  10-12   73
  Day 1: 5   10-12   
25. Caleb Hudson           Lincolnton, GA           5  10-09   72
  Day 1: 5   10-09   
26. Jaden Parrish          Liberty, TX              5  10-08   71
  Day 1: 5   10-08   
27. Brock Reinkemeyer      Warsaw, MO               5  10-07   70
  Day 1: 5   10-07   
28. Jack York              Emory, TX                5  10-06   69
  Day 1: 5   10-06   
29. Alec Morrison          Peru, NY                 5  10-04   68
  Day 1: 5   10-04   
30. Chris Hellebuyck       White Lake, MI           5  10-00   67
  Day 1: 5   10-00   
31. Mark Menendez          Paducah, KY              5  09-15   66
  Day 1: 5   09-15   
32. Joey Nania             Cropwell, AL             2  09-11   65
  Day 1: 2   09-11   
33. Cole Drummond          Effingham, SC            5  09-10   64
  Day 1: 5   09-10   
34. Chase Clarke           Virginia Beach, VA       5  09-08   63
  Day 1: 5   09-08   
35. Lane Olson             Forest Grove, OR         5  09-06   62
  Day 1: 5   09-06   
36. Bobby Bakewell         Orlando, FL              5  09-04   61
  Day 1: 5   09-04   
36. Riley Nielsen          Salt Lake City, UT       5  09-04   61
  Day 1: 5   09-04   
38. Jace Lindsay           Beckville, TX            5  09-03   59
  Day 1: 5   09-03   
39. Nic Rand               Paw Paw, MI              4  08-15   58
  Day 1: 4   08-15   
40. Brad Jelinek           Lincoln, MO              5  08-14   57
  Day 1: 5   08-14   
41. Beau Browning          Hot Springs National Pa  5  08-06    0
  Day 1: 5   08-06   
42. Connor Jacob           Peoria, IL               5  07-15   56
  Day 1: 5   07-15   
43. Evan Cox-VanVliet      Loveland, CO             5  07-12   55
  Day 1: 5   07-12   
44. Ryan Lachniet          Gum Spring, VA           4  07-06   54
  Day 1: 4   07-06   
45. Blake Smith            Lakeland, FL             5  07-04   53
  Day 1: 5   07-04   
46. Yui Aoki               Minamitsurugun JAPAN     5  07-02   52
  Day 1: 5   07-02   
47. Cody Stahl             Barnsville, GA           4  07-01   51
  Day 1: 4   07-01   
48. Lucas Lindsay          Auburn , AL              5  07-00   50
  Day 1: 5   07-00   
49. Grae Buck              Green Lane, PA           4  06-11   49
  Day 1: 4   06-11   
50. Jimmy Washam           Stantonville, TN         5  06-10   48
  Day 1: 5   06-10   
51. Bailey Gay             Union, KY                5  06-06   47
  Day 1: 5   06-06   
52. Matt Baker             Glenwood, AR             5  06-05   46
  Day 1: 5   06-05   
53. Laker Howell           Guntersville, AL         2  06-04   45
  Day 1: 2   06-04   
54. Bryson Osteen          Live Oak, FL             3  06-00   44
  Day 1: 3   06-00   
55. Michael Corbishley     Raleigh, NC              4  05-15   43
  Day 1: 4   05-15   
56. Aaron Jagdfeld         Rochester Hills, MI      4  05-13   42
  Day 1: 4   05-13   
57. Ryan Broughman         Corapeake, NC            3  05-12   41
  Day 1: 3   05-12   
58. James Chandler         Liberty, TX              4  05-11   40
  Day 1: 4   05-11   
59. Ryan Salzman           Huntsville, AL           3  05-09   39
  Day 1: 3   05-09   
60. Blaine Bunney          Claremore, OK            3  05-08   38
  Day 1: 3   05-08   
61. Matt Messer            Warfield, KY             2  05-06   37
  Day 1: 2   05-06   
62. River Lee              Diboll, TX               3  05-01   36
  Day 1: 3   05-01   
63. Tanner Hadden          Appling, GA              4  04-15   35
  Day 1: 4   04-15   
64. Bailey Bleser          Burlington, WI           3  04-06   34
  Day 1: 3   04-06   
65. Dillon Harrell         New Caney, TX            2  04-05   33
  Day 1: 2   04-05   
66. Brandon McMillan       Clewiston, FL            3  04-01   32
  Day 1: 3   04-01   
67. Brady Vernon           Sterrett, AL             2  04-01   31
  Day 1: 2   04-01   
68. Timothy Dube           Nashua , NH              2  03-10   30
  Day 1: 2   03-10   
69. Tommy Wood             Peregian Springs AUSTRA  2  03-07   29
  Day 1: 2   03-07   
70. Cameron Mattison       Benton, LA               1  01-14   28
  Day 1: 1   01-14   
71. Andrew Behnke          Fond Du Lac, WI          1  01-10   27
  Day 1: 1   01-10   
72. Tyler Campbell         Martin, GA               1  01-02   26
  Day 1: 1   01-02   
73. Dylan Akins            Flowery Branch, GA       0  00-00    0
  Day 1: 0   00-00   
73. Tai Au                 Glendale, AZ             0  00-00    0
  Day 1: 0   00-00   
73. Paul Mueller           Naugatuck, CT            0  00-00    0
  Day 1: 0   00-00   
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Totals
Day   #Limits    #Fish      Weight
 1        47       305       661-07
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          47       305       661-07





Late Fall Bass Fishing Made Easy!

Brian Carter
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Late Fall Bass Fishing Made Easy!
When water levels drop in late fall, it often creates some of the best bass fishing opportunities of the year. As reservoirs reach their lowest points before winter rains refill them, bass are forced to gather in smaller areas, concentrating the action. These conditions make it easier to locate active fish as they feed heavily in preparation for colder months. Launching from alternate spots, such as old roadbeds or exposed shoreline areas, can help anglers access productive water when ramps become unusable. Focus your time around deeper channels, rocky structure, or remaining vegetation where baitfish congregate. With fewer areas to search, a patient approach and an understanding of fish positioning can turn these low-water conditions into a season of fast-paced success. When the water is low, the landscape of the lake changes dramatically, revealing features that are often hidden during high-water months. Exposed points, ditches, and submerged roadbeds become easy to identify and can serve as prime ambush spots for bass. This is also an excellent time to mark key structural elements on a GPS or map for future trips when the water rises again. Bass tend to hold tighter to cover in low water, making precise casts around visible brush, stumps, or rock piles especially productive. Patience and observation go a long way during this period. Reading clues like bait movement or water clarity shifts can quickly lead you to concentrations of feeding fish.Our Fresh HellaMite is designed to imitate a major aquatic food source, delivering a realistic profile of an insect larva that fish can’t resist. Each is scented for complete and total attraction underwater, along with being made in the USA by real fishermen. We recently restocked the HellaMite Pro Pack, which is loaded with 60 baits in all six proven colors, plus three Owner Block Head Ned Jigs and a handy storage bag. This kit has everything you need to stay rigged and ready year-round. Grab our newest Lil Bass, Hot Sauce, MidNight, Glow, 10w30 Synthetic, Slimer Green, and Barbie Pink HellaMite colors. We’ve also restocked our Green Pumpkin and Smoke Purple HellaMite. The HellaMite’s solid body and hyperactive ribbed tail design produce a life-like quivering action with every twitch of the rod. Its unique flat underbelly detail enables this bait to be fished as a drop shot, Ned rig, neko rig, and even a small Carolina-rig, making it the ideal bait in any condition year-round. When the water is clear, the fish can see the bait and look like real food, causing strikes. Each cast becomes an opportunity for an exhilarating catch, thanks to its superior performance and versatility.
As water temperatures cool, bass become less aggressive and respond best to slow-moving presentations. A wide-wobble lure or soft plastic bait, like a craw or beetle imitation, can be highly effective when fished slowly with frequent pauses. The key is to retrieve just fast enough to maintain subtle action, allowing the bait to imitate sluggish prey. Many strikes occur as you resume movement after a pause, so paying attention to those moments is critical. Natural color patterns that mimic baitfish or crustaceans will draw more bites during this transition period. The slower pace may require patience, but it matches the mood of the season and consistently triggers reaction strikes from feeding bass. During this time of year, bass are often found around mid-depth structure where the water is slightly warmer and baitfish are still present. Working your bait along rocky points, submerged timber, or the edges of weed lines can produce steady action. It’s also beneficial to experiment with different retrieval cadences, mixing in long pauses or smaller twitches to imitate wounded prey. Using a lighter line can enhance sensitivity and help maintain a more natural presentation in clear water. When conditions are calm and the bite feels tough, downsizing your soft plastics or switching to a more natural shade can make all the difference in getting bass to commit.We use our Fresh Scorpion because it closely imitates a crawfish. Our newest 10w30 Synthetic, Slimer Green, and Barbie Pink Scorpion colors work wonders. The Scorpion is a revolutionary new look to soft plastics. Its intricate detailing and texture mimic the nuances of a real crawfish, making it hard for bass to resist. Of course, water clarity always plays a role in color selection but in any season, you can’t miss using colors such as Green Pumpkin Seed, Brown Bark, and the Magneto. This bait not only appears natural to fish but gives them something to become curious about. The Scorpion paired with a stand-up jig is deadly because the jig actually sits the bait upright in a defensive stance. The subtle color variations across the bait further enhance its appeal, mimicking the natural color shifts found in live prey. Each Fresh Scorpion has a unique and exclusive 3-axis tail design that is engineered like no other soft plastic bait. Our Scorpions are made by anglers from high-grade non-salt plastic to provide superior life-like action that triggers strikes!
As November progresses and surface temperatures continue to drop, bass shift toward vertical structures such as rock bluffs, channel walls, and deeper ledges. These areas provide both depth and stability, allowing bass to move vertically in response to changing conditions. Working a soft plastic bait like a lizard or craw slowly along these structures can be incredibly effective. The goal is to maintain bottom contact and let the bait appear natural as it glides or hops through key zones. A deliberate pace and light line setup help detect subtle strikes that are common in cold water. Anglers who slow down and focus on these steep, structural areas often find some of the biggest and most consistent fish of the season. Bass often use these vertical areas as staging zones where they can feed efficiently without expending much energy. Pay close attention to depth changes and transitions where a rocky wall meets a softer bottom or where a ledge drops suddenly, since these are prime ambush points. Electronics can be especially valuable for pinpointing suspended fish that hold tight to these structures. When bites are scarce, try adjusting your fall rate or switching to a more compact soft plastic to keep your presentation in the strike zone longer. Patience and precision are key, and every movement should feel intentional, allowing your bait to stay near fish that are conserving energy in the colder water.The new FreshBaitz Lizards deliver a realistic profile that excels in both power and finesse techniques. Act fast, we’ve recently just released new Hot Sauce, MidNight, Ghost, and 10w30 Synthetic Lizard designs! The unique forward-facing leg design creates drag that holds it in the strike zone longer or produces wild flapping action with every pull of the rod. Additionally, its slightly ribbed solid body and large head hold your hook in place and provide much better weedless performance making it the ideal bait to use in any condition. Water clarity always plays a super big role in color selection but in any season year-round, you can’t miss when using colors such as Watermelon Red, Black & Blue, or Green Pumpkin. Its flexible tail design ensures added movement, tempting even the most cautious fish. The superior 5.5-inch profile stretches to a whole 7 inches which is perfect for predatory fish including bass year round. Made from long-lasting durable high-grade non-salted plastic for total and maximum attention-grabbing action underwater.
Natural lakes in late fall fish differently than drawdown reservoirs since their water levels remain relatively stable. Bass don’t concentrate as tightly but still feed actively around deeper weed edges and points. Slow presentations like soft plastic worms or craw-style baits rolled just above the vegetation line often attract heavy bites. Focus on areas in 14 to 16 feet of water where bass group up along weed edges or near small bottom changes. Once you catch one, work that zone thoroughly. These fish often hold in schools during late fall. Remaining patient, maintaining bottom contact, and experimenting with retrieve speeds can all help fine-tune your success in these more balanced, natural environments. Because natural lakes are usually clearer, paying attention to light penetration and water clarity can make a big difference in your approach. On sunny days, bass may hold deeper within the weeds, while overcast conditions often push them slightly shallower to feed. Using more natural, subtle colors and quiet presentations can help avoid spooking fish in clear water. Wind direction can also influence positioning. Baitfish tend to gather on the windblown side of the lake, drawing bass close behind them. Just by adjusting your presentation angle and staying mindful of environmental cues, you can turn a slow day into one filled with steady, quality bites.Our Fresh Beetle delivers ultimate versatility in a soft plastic bait. Its slim yet wide body design and four claws are engineered to naturally glide and wobble as it moves through the water. This design ensures they remain enticingly active longer than conventional baits. Its unique texture also provides a realistic feel, making bass hold on longer once they bite. Water clarity plays a big role in color selection but year-round you can’t miss when using go-to colors such as Chocolate Mint, Ox Blood, or 10w30 Synthetic beetles. The hyper-active swimming claws are designed thin with long-lasting durable non-salt plastic to make them come alive with the slightest movement. The Fresh Beetle offers an enticing 4-inch profile and is scented for complete and total attraction! You can rig these Beetles as a Jig/ Chatter Trailer, Flippin/ Punching, Texas Rig, Swing Jig, and Carolina Rig. Making the beetle beyond perfect in any weather condition year-round!
When river temperatures cool, smallmouth bass move out of the main current into slower backwaters, sloughs, and areas protected from flow. These zones provide stable conditions and often hold large groups of fish through winter. Anglers can find success by using soft plastics such as small worms or insect larvae imitations, presented slowly to mimic easy prey. Bites may feel faint or delayed, so it’s important to stay in touch with your line and react carefully to tiny pressure changes. As the water gets colder, reducing bait size and slowing the presentation becomes even more effective. Staying persistent in slack water areas pays off, as once you locate one smallmouth, chances are there are many more nearby. Current breaks like bridge pilings, rock jetties, and submerged wood can also serve as excellent holding spots for cold-water smallmouth. These areas give bass a place to rest out of the flow while still staying close to potential food sources. In cold conditions, smallmouth often settle into deeper holes or along gradual drops where the water temperature remains stable. Casting upstream and letting your bait drift naturally with the current can create a lifelike presentation that draws strikes. By methodically covering each section of slower water and maintaining a controlled retrieve, you can consistently locate wintering schools of smallmouth and capitalize on their predictable behavior.Using a stick-styled worm is the most tried and true ways to catch fish. We have a variety of 5-inch Worms to choose from but we just added MidNight, Glow, and Ghost Worms! Our popular Watermelon Red Worms have been restocked as well. You can also experience our new wacky rigging kit while it’s ON SALE! The WACKY Pack offers our most popular colors and essential tools for wacky rigging. If you’re fast enough you might be able to grab the limited-release Pumpkin Spice Worm before it’s completely sold out, along with some of our newest colors, including the Brown Worm, Electric Chicken Worm, and Goby Wan Worm colors. The high-grade non-salt plastic they’re made from provides positive buoyancy and it even floats underwater! We also Restocked 6-inch Worms, including Watermelon Red, Green Pumpkin, Black & Blue, Fire TGR, Wild Berries, Bone, 10w30 Synthetic, Zombie Blood, and Chocolate MNT! — all available in 5 and 6-inch. We’ve also recently released new 8-count packs of worms available in Watermelon Red, Black & Blue, and Green Pumpkin. We also offer worms that have the unique ability to shift from one color to another. Scented for total attraction underwater.
During periods of low water, bass populations become especially vulnerable due to increased fishing pressure and concentrated numbers. Practicing catch and release helps preserve these fish for future seasons and maintains healthy local populations. Using gentle handling methods and minimizing time out of the water are simple ways to reduce stress on fish. Avoiding deep hooking by using single hooks or circle hooks can further protect the fish you release. Anglers play a critical role in sustaining the sport, and conservation-minded fishing ensures that quality bass remain available year after year. By respecting the resource during these fragile times, we can continue to enjoy productive fisheries even in smaller, more pressured waters. It’s also important to revive bass properly before releasing them, especially after a long fight in colder water. Holding the fish upright in the water and moving it gently back and forth helps oxygenate its gills and increases survival chances. Using rubberized nets instead of rough mesh can prevent scale loss and reduce damage to the fish’s protective slime coat. If you’re fishing from a higher bank or dock, consider using a release tool or lowering the fish gently rather than dropping it back in. Small habits like these add up over time, helping ensure that every fish released has the best possible chance of surviving to be caught another day.Introducing the Newest 8-Inch MagDingo Worms! These are the ultimate game-changer in bass fishing! Engineered for anglers who know SIZE does matter, this lure is designed to attract only the BIGGEST bass with a fixation for the larger bait. The MagDingo Worm boasts a solid 8-inch body enhanced with a hyperactive ribbed design, ensuring irresistible mouth-watering action for those trophy bass. The 10-count packs are now available in a variety of 6 crucial colors, including the 10w30 Synthetic, Black & Blue, Zombie Blood, Green Pumpkin, Wild Cherry, and Watermelon Red. Each worm is made in the USA from durable, high-grade Non-Salted plastic for lifelike action and unparalleled durability. Perfectly balanced for a variety of rigging options and scented for maximum attraction, the 8-inch MagDingo Worm promises year-round effectiveness in lakes, rivers, and streams. Whether you’re rigging it on a Shakey Head, Drop Shot, Texas Rig, or Carolina Rig, these worms are your ticket to landing trophy-sized smallmouth and largemouth bass.
While late fall and early winter can bring some of the best fishing, safety must always come first. Hypothermia can set in quickly when water temperatures drop, especially in the Northwest where conditions turn cold and wet. Always wear a life jacket and consider adding a swim ladder to your boat to make reentry easier in case of an accident. Packing extra clothing in a dry bag can also make a critical difference if you fall into cold water. It’s easy to underestimate how fast your body loses heat, and having a plan can prevent tragedy. Staying cautious and prepared allows you to safely enjoy all the late-season opportunities that bass fishing has to offer. Checking the weather forecast before launching can help you avoid dangerous conditions such as sudden wind shifts or freezing rain. Letting someone know your float plan and expected return time adds another layer of safety in case of an emergency. It’s also smart to keep a small first aid kit, hand warmers, and a waterproof flashlight on board for unexpected situations. Avoid fishing alone during extremely cold conditions whenever possible. Having a partner can make all the difference if trouble arises. By taking these simple precautions, you can focus on enjoying the fishing itself while minimizing the risks of cold-weather outings.
We have a wide variety of terminal tackle to choose from, but we’ve released new Nako Tungsten Tear Drop Shot Weights, crafted from 97% eco-friendly tungsten for stealth, durability, and vibration, with easy-to-read size stamps and a crimped swivel for quick changes. Owner Mosquito Hooks work for dropshotting and perfectly accommodates a wide range of soft plastics. The new Haymaker EWG Worm Hooks are also now available, featuring an extra-wide gap for various soft plastics, a Z-lock shoulder bend for secure bait placement, and an angled-up super needle point for fast, powerful hooksets. The popular All Purpose Hooks are built with an extra-wide gap and are made to accommodate a wide range of soft plastics. For creature-styled baits, a more popular choice to use is the Stand-Up Jig because it sits the bait up-right in a defensive stance! The WEEDLESS Block Head Jig features high-quality construction that helps increase your hook-up ratios and keep your bait clean from snagging rocks or vegetation. The Block Head Jig is perfect for ned rigging the HellaMite with its mushroom-style head that seamlessly matches a wide variety of soft plastics. The Offset Block Head Jig, offers the same mushroom-style head with a unique offset hook, making it a go-to for weedless Ned Rig applications. The Shakey Ultrahead can permanently secure baits by inserting the pin in the center and screwing the twist lock coil spring for perfect rigging every time! The Ultrahead Wacky Jig features precise weight positioning and hook orientation for the ultimate wacky presentations. For fast Texas rigging, we use the Bullet-Type Rig which has an attached weight saving you precious time when fishing cover. The 4x Jungle Flippin Hook is designed for big fish and the toughest conditions. The Range Roller Jig Head is crafted for precision with its high center axis design, perfect for hover-strolling and mid to bottom strolling with forward facing sonar, ensuring an enticing rolling action that triggers bites. We also just released Keep’em Fresh Bait Bags! These bags are the ultimate solution for anglers who need their gear to perform. Built like a tank, this bag is 20x stronger than regular zip bags and offers 100% waterproof protection with a rock-solid double zipper seal. Whether it’s for soft plastics, snacks, or your smartphone, this reusable and versatile bag keeps everything safe from water, mud, and grime. It’s lightweight yet spacious, it fits snugly in your tackle box or backpack, making it perfect for your next adventure.





Despite decades of cleanup, the Potomac is stuck at a “B” – still too polluted for safe swimming and fishing.

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Despite decades of cleanup, the Potomac is stuck at a “B” – still too polluted for safe swimming and fishing.

New Report Card issued amid $8 million campaign to resume progress by protecting trees, planting buffer strips, and cutting polluted runoff

Read the full report

WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 12—The Potomac River is in the midst of a remarkable comeback and is entering a decisive decade in its restoration. The new 2025 Potomac River Report Card by Potomac Conservancy confirms outdoor recreation in the Potomac River region has surged 10% since 2020, and major infrastructure improvements are addressing urban pollution. But the river’s future is now in question as rising threats to water quality threaten to reverse decades of progress, preventing the Potomac’s return to being a fully fishable and swimmable river.

After decades of hard-fought recovery, the health of “the nation’s river” remains at a “B” on its 2025 report card from the non-profit Potomac Conservancy, with much of the blame falling on rapid forest loss and polluted runoff from sprawl.

“That’s remarkable progress from a dismal ‘D’ in 2011,” said Hedrick Belin, the group’s President. “Bald eagles soar, more wildlife habitat is protected, and people flock to picnic, paddle, hike, and connect to their hometown river.

“But it’s undeniable that the river’s comeback has hit a plateau. In the last decade, the Potomac’s overall health has stopped improving. The hard truth is that the river that supplies drinking water to five million people still isn’t reliably safe for swimming or eating its fish.”

The 2025 Report Card is the fifth “B” level grade in a row for the Potomac. It points to rising levels of polluted runoff pouring off the nation’s seventh largest urban area, exacerbated by loss of trees and vegetation along the river and in the watershed. The situation is made worse by heavier rainstorms linked to climate change. 

The impacts hit hardest in communities that have historically borne the brunt of pollution. As Pastor Gerald Martin, a local pastor, reflects in the report card: “One of my fondest memories is buying fish from the Wharf on the shore of the Potomac, but due to the pollution and uncertainty of the quality, I believe this current generation and future generations may never experience it.”

The Conservancy started issuing report cards in 2007 at www.potomacreportcard.org. The Potomac River’s grades since then: 

The Good News

✅ Pollution is down. Nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment — the top river pollutants — are steadily declining, thanks to decades of cleanup work.
✅ Nature is rebounding. Over 20% of the Potomac’s forest and farmland is now conserved, with more than 245,000 acres newly protected in just two years.
✅ People are outside. Outdoor recreation is booming, with public access expanding and nearly a 10% increase in river recreation since 2020.

The Bad News:
⚠️ Polluted runoff is rising fast. Rapid deforestation and extreme weather — from droughts to downpours — are driving urban runoff, the only source of water pollution still on the rise.
⚠️ Native fish are struggling. Smallmouth bass populations are failing to recover, and striped bass and white perch are declining as a result of degraded underwater habitat.
⚠️ Progress is spotty. Virginia is making significant progress with expanding streamside forest buffers (with 300 new miles), but other states are falling short of their planting goals.

What’s blocking an “A”? Our natural defenses are under attack

What’s missing for an “A” on the Potomac River’s report card are more natural buffers against the stormwater that rushes across hardened surfaces, carrying fertilizers, oil, trash, and even diluted sewage into streams. Such stormwater surges are the leading cause of today’s pollution spikes and the reason why swimming and fishing are still banned in Washington, D.C.

“A 50-foot buffer strip can cut polluted runoff by 75%”, according to Michael Nardolilli, Executive Director of the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin. 

Traditional pollution sources—industrial sites, wastewater treatment plants, farms, and lawns—have been in decline thanks to the 1972 Clean Water Act, the state-federal Chesapeake Bay cleanup, and growing awareness. But Belin warned that progress can’t be taken for granted.

“Making matters worse, national environmental protections are being stripped away: federal clean water safeguards are being weakened, critical conservation funding is stalling, and the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority is being rolled back in favor of polluters.”

Help get the Potomac to an “A” – Here’s how, at the local level 

Healthy forests are nature’s infrastructure: they absorb and filter polluted runoff, trap carbon emissions, and keep local streams cool and resilient in a changing climate. When trees are lost, polluted runoff rises, and so do floods and water temperatures.

Figure 1.Miles of Forested Buffers Planted, by year. Potomac River Report Card, 2025. (https://potomacreportcard.org/)

Potomac Conservancy aims to restore those natural buffers and defend local land use protection to stop pollution at its source, safeguard clean water, and build lasting climate resilience — one stream, one forest, one community at a time.

“Local action is more critical than ever and that’s where Potomac Conservancy leads,” said Belin. “We combat polluted runoff and climate impacts by strengthening the region’s natural defenses. Over 35,000 people take an action each year on behalf of the Potomac River. That protects and expands streamside forests in particular — since trees are nature’s best solution to water pollution and climate extremes.

“We’re closer than ever to making the Potomac one of the first rivers in the nation to be once again fully swimmable and fishable year-round — but only if we act now.”

The Report Card makes clear that “restoring the Potomac River’s health will take effective, equitable and comprehensive change, not temporary fixes. Together, our local movement can protect the Potomac River and ensure that every person, regardless of income or zip code, has the right to safe air, clean water, and access to nature without harm.”

As the Report Card states: “We must hold polluters accountable and pass policies that prioritize community health.”

Potomac Conservancy has set a goal of raising $8 million for its unprecedented Clean Water, Healthy Communities Campaign (https://potomac.org/clean-water-campaign) to dramatically increase the pace and scale of local forest conservation to protect the water. The campaign closes on Dec. 31. 

Learn what it will take for the Potomac River to become swimmable and fishable in the next 10 years at www.potomacreportcard.org.





Mike Caul & Mike Gunn weighed in a limit at 16.11 lbs good enough for the CATT win on the James River!

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Mike Caul & Mike Gunn weighed in a limit at 16.11 lbs good enough for the CATT win on the James River!

Stacy Vasser & Kevin Davis win the James River Fall Points and will earn Free entry to all 2026 CATT James River Fall Qualifiers!

2026 Spring James River Trail is posted! 

2026 SPRING EVENTSDATERAMP
Qualifier 1March 14 – CATT GoldRt – 5
Qualifier 2April 11 – CATT GoldRt – 5
Qualifier 3May 2 – CATT GOLDRt -5
Qualifier 4June 13- CATT GoldOsborne
Qualifier 5July 25 – CATT
Gold		Osborne
Qualifier 6Aug 15 – Rt 5 (Phantom $210 Entry)Rt-5
Qualifier 7September 12 – CATT GoldOsborne
Qualifier 8September 26 – CATT GoldRt-5
FinalOctober 17-18
$5,000 1st Place		Rt-5

WE WILL START TAKING 2026 ENTRY FEES ON DEC 1ST

Mike Caul & Mike Gunn weighed on a limit at 16.11 lbs good enough for the win on the James River!

Tripp Mistr & Tony Long 2nd with 15.63 lbs!

Roger Walters & Renee Walters weighed in the BF at 4.17 lbs!

TeamBFWeightWinningsPoints
Mike Caul – Mike Gunn0.0016.11$890.00110
Tripp Mistr – Tony Long4.0715.63$325.00109
Roger Walters – Renee Walters4.1714.90$290.00108
Sam Pollock – Richard Williams0.0013.56107
Donnie Meade – Brian Brooks3.7112.85106
Paul Harris0.0010.37105
Michael Shears – Blake Woodley0.009.93104
Joe Krevenick – John Koren0.009.79103
Stacy Vassar – Kevin Davis0.009.51102
Harvey Reese – Bobby Harris0.008.59101
Thomas Coluccio – Chris Fers0.004.91100
Matt Anderson – Porter Anderson0.003.6499
Brandon Pritchet – Bridgett Dalton0.000.0098
Total Entrys$1,690.00
BONUS $$400.00
Total Paid At Ramp$1,505.00
CATT$50.00
2025 James River Fall Final Fund$355.00
2026 CATT Championship Fund$50.00
2025 James River Fall Final Fund Total$860.00





TNT Fireworks named title sponsor of the 2025 Bassmaster Team Championship at Lake Hartwell

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TNT Fireworks named title sponsor of the 2025 Bassmaster Team Championship at Lake Hartwell

Nov. 11, 2025

TNT Fireworks named title sponsor of the 2025 Bassmaster Team Championship at Lake Hartwell

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. officials announced today that TNT Fireworks, the nation’s largest distributor of consumer fireworks, has signed on as the title sponsor of the 2025 TNT Fireworks Bassmaster Team Championship, which will be held December 3-6 on South Carolina’s Lake Hartwell.

The Bassmaster Team Championship marks the culmination of a yearlong grass-roots competition that gives anglers from team trails across the country the chance to fish for one of the most coveted prizes in competitive bass fishing — a berth in the 2026 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour.

More than 200 two-angler teams representing B.A.S.S.-sanctioned team trails nationwide will compete over two days for the team title. The top three teams will then split up and compete individually in a two-day fish-off, where the winner will earn the final spot in the Bassmaster Classic field.

“TNT Fireworks is thrilled to be the official sponsor of the 2025 Bassmaster Team Championship,” said Carson Anderson, Managing Director at TNT Fireworks. “We look forward to watching anglers from across the country experience the excitement and energy of competition at beautiful Lake Hartwell.”

TNT Fireworks, headquartered in Florence, Ala., has been lighting up celebrations for more than 100 years. The company’s passion for bringing people together through family-friendly entertainment aligns perfectly with the community spirit and excitement of Bassmaster events.

Lake Hartwell, one of the Southeast’s most storied fisheries, has hosted multiple major B.A.S.S. tournaments, including the Bassmaster Classic, and is known for its healthy populations of both largemouth and spotted bass. The deep, clear reservoir straddling the Georgia-South Carolina border provides the perfect backdrop for a championship-level event.

“The Bassmaster Team Championship is one of the most special events we host each year because it represents the heart of competitive fishing, everyday anglers earning their shot at the Classic,” said B.A.S.S. Nation Tournament ManagerGL Compton. “Having TNT Fireworks as our title sponsor adds an extra spark to an already exciting event. Their enthusiasm for community, celebration and competition mirrors what this championship is all about.”

Fans can follow live coverage of the 2025 TNT Fireworks Bassmaster Team Championship on Bassmaster.com and across B.A.S.S. social media platforms, including live weigh-ins, photo galleries and on-the-water updates.





Fishing is the Best Sport:So Why Cheat to Win?

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Fishing is the Best Sport:So Why Cheat to Win?

Fishing is the Best Sport:
So Why Cheat to Win?

Fishing is some of the best fun there is. It takes no special skills to enjoy it. You can sit all day watching a bobber in hopes of a bite, or you can just sit and take in the beauty of nature around you. We took all of this in as children, seeing the world in a simple form. And as we grow, things can change for us. We get better at fishing, we learn new ways to catch them, but the fun we found is still there. It is what keeps us going back, time after time.


We enter tournaments to measure our abilities against other anglers looking to do the same thing. We match our skills against theirs. We know what we can do and we lay it on the line each and every time. And while we know we can win, we also know just how thin the line is between winning and losing. An ounce or quarter of an inch is all it takes to win or lose. As long as we did our best, we can accept it. We don’t like it, and it will drive us to do better, but we know we will keep trying.


For 99.9% of us, cheating is something we don’t do. There is a thin line between ways you can cheat without meaning to. For some tournaments, there is a no information rule. It means you can’t learn things like waypoints, baits, areas they are active in, and anything else from anything or anyone other than that which is public information that anyone can see. It is a way to keep the event on an even playing field. But for some, they don’t want to learn, just win at any cost.


Recently, we have seen a lot of it, this cheating. Getting information about where the bass are, the baits that are working, putting weights in fish, or even fishing off-limits waters. And we have seen people putting holding cages or nets in the water so they can put big fish in them. And these fish don’t have to be from the body of water being fished. Who knows where they came from? But it is cheating, plain and simple.
And now there is a new twist to the cheating. Cheating in a kayak tournament, but way beyond the normal thing you would think. This took time to develop, because it wasn’t so simple. You need to have proof, not just a feeling. And gathering that proof can take time. And a single picture is all it takes to make things click.


An angler is accused of cheating. He is accused of taking a stolen sit-in kayak, cutting it down so that he can take pictures in it, submitting them for the tournament, yet being on a bass boat to do his fishing. There was a picture taken of the boat with the cut-out kayak on it. And while there may have been talk about cheating, this brought about a new light. The picture of the bass on the board was funny to start with, you can’t take a picture of a bass across the seat and be in the kayak, not a sit-in. You would have to be outside the kayak for the picture. And you can’t submit it and then post a picture of the same bass to social media showing you on a bass boat. This man has some big ones.


I just don’t understand how these people can do it to the sport I love. What is it that makes someone want to do it? I want to win just as much as anyone else. I am very competitive, but I also know that I can be beaten, and I can live with that. It doesn’t mean I have to like losing. But it does drive me to become better. To learn more that will help me achieve my goal.


What is happening is far worse than getting a little information about what they are hitting on or what they are holding on to, which is still cheating in a way. But catching bass from who knows where and putting them in a net or cage just so you can pretend that you can catch big bass when it matters? Cutting a kayak down to ride around on a boat and pretend you caught it in the kayak? What are people thinking?


I’m not perfect, never will be. But I can’t do it in the sport I love. I have fun getting in a tournament and testing my skills. I love to have fun. Anyone who knows me knows I am all about fun. I can not bring myself to lower myself to that level, to have to win at any cost. And believe me, I like to win just as much as everyone, except for that 0.01 % of them. I’ll beat ya in the back of your boat.





Kareem & Jaylin White won the 2025 CATT Lake Wateree Fall Final with 5 bass weighing 20.05

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Kareem & Jaylin White won the 2025 CATT Lake Wateree Fall Final with 5 bass weighing 20.05

We wrapped up the 2025 Fall Lake Wateree CATT Trail with 12 teams entering, paying back a total of $3,075.00!

The 2026 Lake Wateree Spring schedule is posted, and we are taking entrees! Tap on the link to view!

In 2026 we are going up $10 on the entry fees to pay back point money! We have already done this with several of the CATT Trails and the extra $$ can be very rewarding for the consistent teams! 

Kareem White & Jaylin White won the 2025 Lake Wateree Fall Final with 5 bass weighing 20.05 lbs PLUS they weighed in the BF at 4.93 lbs!

Steve Phillips & Chad Sims claimed 2nd with 16.93 lbs!

Ray & Chanon Dowey 3rd with 15.80 lbs!

TeamBFWeightWinnings
Kareem White & Jaylin White4.9320.05$1,925.00
Steve Phillips & Chad Sims4.1416.93$770.00
Ray Dowey & Chanon Dowey3.9615.80$380.00
Craig Haven & Tim Haven3.5914.98
Dearal Rodgers & Trent McLaughlin2.9712.62
Michael Richardson3.2412.50
Butch Williams & Sonny Beam3.4112.43
Greg Sigmon2.8711.79
Randall Driggers & Josh McGregor4.298.89
Bubba Baker & Colden Baker3.058.81
Clay Parker & Braylon Parker0.000.00
Joseph Ethridge0.000.00





Mike Stephens takes Win CATT Lake Wylie with 5 bass weighing 15.25 lbs!

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Mike Stephens takes Win CATT Lake Wylie with 5 bass weighing 15.25 lbs!

Next Lake Wylie Fall Qualifier is this coming Saturday Nov 15 at Buster Boyd Bridge!

Mike Stephens takes 1st Place at Lake Wylie with 5 bass weighing 15.25 lbs!

Kieran Huskins/Mike Belvins 2nd with 13.52 lbs!

TeamBFWeightWinningsPoints
Mike Stephens4.0015.25$550.00110
Kieran Huskins/Mike Belvins3.6713.52$165.00109
Taylor Bonds/Sawyer Sparrow4.0113.46$65.00108
Jason Cogar3.1612.22107
Matt Blankenship/Corey Rosinski3.2410.47106
Jay Adams Jr2.419.26105
Greg Clayton/Tyler Clayton1.689.21104
Derek Lilley2.364.71103
Britt Myers0.000.0093
David Calbert/Bill Carothers0.000.0093
Michael Wilson0.000.0093
Jeff Lotierzo/CJ Lotierzo0.000.0093
Chris Bumgardner0.000.0093
Total Entrys$780.00
BONUS $$250.00
Total Paid At Ramp$780.00
2025 Wylie Fall Final Fund$100.00
CATT$20.00
2026 CATT Championship Fund$0.00
2025 Wylie Fall Final Fund Total$450.00





November Smith Mountain Lake Fishing Report by Captain Chad Green

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November Smith Mountain Lake Fishing Report by Captain Chad Green

🎣 Smith Mountain Lake Fishing Forecast: November
Report Prepared By:
Captain Chad Green
Last Cast Guide Service SML
www.lastcastguideservicesml.com

Essential Resources & Support
Anglers are encouraged to maximize their time on the water and practice catch and release whenever possible to ensure the long-term health and sustainability of our fisheries.

CategoryPartner / ResourceContact / Website
Tackle & GearIndian Point Marina (at Hales Ford Bridge)Visit in Person
Lures & BaitsMissile Baitshttps://missilebaits.store/
Boating NeedsSmith Mountain Boat and Tackle (Penhook)https://www.smboats.com
Special ThanksBrian Carter at The Bass Casthttps://thebasscast.com/

Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass
Both bass species are exhibiting a full fall transition phase this month. Anglers should anticipate fish occupying a wide range of depths due to the currently low and clear water conditions.
Key Target Areas: Focus efforts on rocky structures, flat points, shallow drop-offs, and deeper dock locations.


Effective Techniques and Lures:
Moving Baits: Highly effective during morning hours and likely to yield quality catches.
Primary Fall Lures: Baits designed to imitate crawfish typically generate the highest strike rates.
Bottom Presentation: Shakey Heads, Drop Shots, and Jigs are productive in depths ranging from 5 to 15 feet. Crankbaits are also a significant component of the fall arsenal.
This period presents an excellent trophy fish opportunity. Smallmouth Bass are consistently located near humps, shoals, and rocky areas, and respond to the same lure presentations.
Condition Note: The pursuit of larger, trophy-sized specimens has been challenging recently. Factors contributing to this include sustained low water levels, water temperatures remaining in the mid-60s, and exceptional water clarity. Improved trophy catches are expected as water temperatures cool further.

Striped Bass (Stripers)
Striped Bass activity is projected to be strong this month as the species aggregates into larger schools in preparation for the fall season. Fish may also be observed moving in smaller groups while actively seeking feeding opportunities.


Location and Depth: The majority of the action is concentrated from the mid-lake to the upper end.
Jigging: Technique remains productive throughout the day in the 30- to 50-foot depth range. Larger individuals may appear periodically within these smaller traveling schools.
Surface Activity: Watch for fast-paced feeding activity on the surface during early morning and late evening periods.
Structural Focus: Target the mouths of major tributaries and large bay areas. Larger topwater plugs are recommended during surface feeding events.

Crappie
The majority of Crappie catches are currently being reported in the 15- to 25-foot depth range.





Ryan & Wayne Mace Win CATT Smith Mountain Lake with 19.06 lbs

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Ryan & Wayne Mace Win CATT Smith Mountain Lake with 19.06 lbs

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