Bassmaster Elite Series rookie Sam Hanggi of Tennessee broke through at this week’s event on Lake Murray. He finished 2nd and put on a virtuosic televised performance on this tricky herring-based fishery. Click on the video below to fully understand how his Island Optics sunglasses made that success possible.
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Planning a Golden Dorado fishing trip to Argentina? See the exact rods, reels and braid JP DeRose recommends for Don Joaquin River Lodge and other Paraná River adventures.
Planning a Mexico bass fishing trip? See the new ICAST 2026 rods, lures and gear we're taking to Lake El Salto to chase giant largemouth bass.
One of Taku Ito’s keys to success in his brief Elite Series career has been his use of scents. He has a specific formula and timeline for maximizing the value of Nories Bite Powder and Bite Liquid on his soft plastics.
Urchin baits are all the rage, but the dice that came before them still produce bass — especially in smallmouth country and when finesse is the name of the game.