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DeFoe and Evers are the final match in Bassmaster Elite Series postseason
By editor on Jul 31, 2011 | In Bass Tournaments, BASS Elites, BASS, Pro Anglers | Send feedback »
Friday, on the eve of their faceoff Saturday on the Alabama River, Gerald Swindle jested that Ott DeFoe "ought" to go downriver, instead of upriver where DeFoe's been smashing big bags of bass each day of the Evan Williams Bourbon All-Star Championship. But DeFoe, the 25-year-old rookie phenom from Knoxville, Tenn., stuck to what brought him here. more »
Ashley, Evers, DeFoe and Swindle survive first round of Bassmaster Elite Series postseason finals
By editor on Jul 30, 2011 | In Bass Tournaments, BASS Elites, BASS, Pro Anglers | Send feedback »
Eight came, four remain and in one case, the decision went down to 1 ounce. By besting their Friday opponents, Casey Ashley, Edwin Evers, Ott DeFoe and Gerald Swindle earned their way into the second round of the Evan Williams Bourbon All-Star Championship on the Alabama River. more »
Bassmaster Elite Series All-Stars visit heroes at VA hospital in Montgomery
By editor on Jul 30, 2011 | In BASS Elites, BASS, Pro Anglers | Send feedback »
"Visiting the vets is a very humbling experience; it always is," Bassmaster Elite Series pro Edwin Evers said outside of a Central Alabama Veterans Health System hospital. "They've given up so much so we can do what we do." Evers' sentiment was echoed by all of the Bassmaster Elite Series All-Stars who went to the Montgomery VA hospital this morning. more »
Bassmaster Elite Series anglers to grill with the greats at Toyota Trucks All-Star Week
By editor on Jul 30, 2011 | In BASS Elites, BASS, Pro Anglers | Send feedback »
Bassmaster Elite Series anglers are known for their expert-level skills at locating and landing bass. But how do their cooking skills measure up? Fans attending the second leg of Toyota Trucks All-Star Week, the Evan Williams Bourbon All-Star Championship taking place on the Alabama River out of Montgomery, Ala., July 29-31, 2011, will find out firsthand. more »
South Carolina's Casey Ashley defies convention to lead Top 8 into Alabama River event
By editor on Jul 25, 2011 | In Bass Tournaments, BASS Elites, BASS | Send feedback »
They say Lake Jordan bass go deep in summer, but Casey Ashley proved on Sunday just how wrong they can be by winning the Ramada All-Star Semi-Final his way — in shallow water. And while any pro likes to win — and win his way — Ashley was more impressed with the fact that he'd earned a spot in the $100,000 Evan Williams Bourbon All-Star Championship more »
Florida's 'Big Show' Scroggins leads at Toyota Trucks All-Star Week
By editor on Jul 24, 2011 | In Bass Tournaments, BASS Elites, BASS, Pro Anglers, KVD | Send feedback »
Terry Scroggins led the 12-pro Ramada All-Star Semi-Final field on Saturday by 5 ounces, but it was the 5 pounds between first and eighth place that triggered the big smile that's trademark "Big Show." more »
Mercer signs two-year deal to extend role as Bassmaster Elite Series emcee
By editor on Jul 23, 2011 | In BASS Elites, BASS, Bassmaster Classic | Send feedback »
B.A.S.S. announced today that Dave Mercer will stay on board as Bassmaster Elite Series emcee through 2013. "There really are no words to express how excited I am about this opportunity. This past season was one of the most rewarding and exhilarating experiences of my career. Not only did I have the opportunity to work with many of my heroes, I quickly learned that the Bassmaster Elite Series pros are not just elite because of what they do on the water. The entire group of anglers, tournament staff, television crew and event sponsors could not have been more welcoming, accommodating, supportive and most importantly, fun to work with," said Mercer. more »
Hope For The Warriors® event part of Bassmaster Elite Series' Toyota Trucks All-Star Week
By editor on Jul 23, 2011 | In BASS Elites, BASS | Send feedback »
Six wounded service members sponsored by Hope For The Warriors® have been invited by B.A.S.S. to participate in Toyota Trucks All-Star Week. The wounded heroes will be paired with six Bassmaster Elite Series anglers to fish on a private lake near Montgomery, Ala., Saturday, July 30, 2011. Elite Series anglers participating are Keith Poche of Troy, Ala., Greg Vinson of Wetumpka, Ala., and four anglers eliminated from the All-Star competition. more »