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Greg Hackney's Pattern, Baits & Gear Hackney encountered an enormous shad spawn on the first morning of the 3-day practice period and naturally assumed that the baitfish reproduction ritual would be a big factor in the competition. He quickly discovered, however, that the bass were paying...

Dave Mullins's Pattern, Baits & Gear David Mullins is having a pretty good year on the Bassmaster Elite Series, with three finishes between 19th and 31st through the first five events. He sits at No. 26 in the Angler of the Year (AOY) race and could be in line for his first Bassmaster...

Kevin VanDam's Pattern, Baits & Gear Winning a Bassmaster Elite Series event is tougher than ever, the seven-time Angler of the Year and four time Classic champion asserts. The competition is more knowledgeable and better skilled and everybody has access to the best equipment (particularly...

2nd Place: Clark Wendlandt's Pattern, Baits & Gear Texas veteran Clark Wendlandt made a strong bid for his second Tour victory in 9 months (he won at the Potomac River last June). He came up about half a pound short, but his runner-up showing moved him up to No. 7 in the points race and put...

5th Place Randy Howell: Pattern, Baits & Gear Just about everyone expected the Classic to be a jerkbait-dominated affair throughout the winter. However, when the water failed to clear up in the wake of the December flood, that idea was nixed. Few competitors even bothered tying one on last...