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The toughest man in bass fishing

Vernon Kemp qualifies as the toughest man in tournament bass fishing. Consider these credentials as the 47-year-old Florida native prepares for competition in this week’s Basspro.com Bassmaster Eastern Open at...

St. Croix Bassmaster Opens

Opens profile: Cotterill is in the groove

When Colby Cotterill competed in the 2019 Bassmaster Central Open at Toledo Bend last February, it was his first tournament after a five-year hiatus. It didn’t take him long to...

St. Croix Bassmaster Opens

Why I fish Bassmaster Opens

I’ve had people ask me why I fish Bassmaster Opens since I’ve fished the Bassmaster Elite Series for several years. One reason is it gives me another shot at making...

St. Croix Bassmaster Opens

Opens profile: Taku Ito’s American dream

After the first two Bassmaster Central Opens of 2019 Japan’s Taku Ito sits atop the Central Opens Angler of the Year (AOY) standings. The 32-year-old finished second at Toledo Bend...

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Opens profile: May’s sea legs

David “Davey” May of Odessa, Fla., probably logs more hours on the water than any other bass angler in the country, pro or otherwise. Unfortunately for May, the vast majority...

St. Croix Bassmaster Opens

Opens profile: Berger goes from pond to pro

With two tournaments left in the 2019 Bassmaster Eastern Opens, Tyler Berger is fifth in AOY points. If he holds or betters his standing after fishing the James River and...

St. Croix Bassmaster Opens

Opens profile: Welcher gambles on fishing

Alabamian Kyle Welcher believes that competing in a bass tournament is a bigger gamble than playing poker. Considering that this 25-year-old bass addict supports himself solely by tournament fishing and...

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