Great Lakes Bass Fishing Forum

Often we hear tournament anglers reporting a late-day kicker, perhaps a limit-maker, caught within close proximity to the takeoff/check-in site. Conversely, it's no rarity for an angler to clear takeoff and quickly hook back to a starting spot within eyesight of the ramp.

Fact is, distance is no requisite for success. Nothing wrong with a good run, but savvy anglers such as FLW Bass Fishing League All-American day-one leader Jeremy Lawyer know that the close game merits consideration.