"Strolling" And Some Elites Aren't Happy (Long Lining)

Photo: B.A.S.S./Gary Tramontina

Apparently Jeremy Starks the top finisher at Douglas Lake last weekend used a technique where he would make a cast, run out all of his line with the big motor then start the retrieve.  It's an old technique known as long lining or strolling, which allows one to get a crankbait down 30 plus feet.  Apparently some of the guys such as Mark Davis and Kevin Short aren't happy about it and think it should be banned.  Some of the guys mistakenly  thought it was against the rules.

I think it should be allowed, but they shouldn't be able to move with the big motor

Honestly I am not sure why trolling isn't allowed, other than tradition.  I don't see why it shouldn't be allowed.

Brandon Palaniuk Elite Series Bull Shoals Champion!!!

Congratulations Brandon on the Win and Classic Birth!!!

Elite Series Bull Shoals Day Final

I'm listening to the coverage today on the war room.

Great stuff by J. Todd talking about expanding his fan base and growing the sport through social media.

Go Brandon Palaniuk!!!

Go Remitz!!!

The Hook'ed Up before weigh in was really well done.

The video is getting worse and worse a we go along.

Ishama Monroe Elite Series Okeechobee Champion

B.A.S.S.

Congratulations to Ish who found his mojo again and wrecked 'em with 30-15 for a total of 108-5!!!

Elite Series Day 4 Lake Okeechobee

Well it's looking like Ish is going to hold on and go wire to wire as Basstrakk has him just under 30lbs.  I was really hoping Lane was gonna do it as he's on my Fantasy squad.  Oh well.

For some reason there doesn't seem to be the War Room today.

I'm guessing Ish is the first  guy to lead a B.A.S.S. tournament for every single second as he weighed first on the first day.

Elite Series Day 1 Big O

My Fantasy Line Up

Ish starts the weigh in with the big boys 34-5, nobody is even close at this point with more than a 3rd of the field weighed.
Yep nobody came close to Ish.

Mercer made it sound like the guys were really catching them and the weights would be huge.  Other than 2 guys I wasn't impressed.

Alton Jones Elite Series St. John's River Champion!!!

B.A.S.S.

Congratulations to Alton Jones in winning his first ever Elite Series event.  His lead from yesterday was just enough to keep Todd Faircloth back by 1lb 2ozs.  He won throwing a Yum F2 Dinger.

Elite Series St. John's Day Final

Looks like it's gonna be a nail biter for Jones, as Faircloth has a pretty good bag.

Allton beats Faircloth by 1lb 2oz!!!

Elite Series St. John's Day 3

I slept in later than I thought I would today.  B.A.S.S. has the War Room today and Basstrakk.  And  I can't forget the Blog.

Elite Series St. John's Day 2

If you didn't catch Bass Zone Wide Open last night  with J Todd and the Cajun Baby watch the replay

Sounds kind of slow today from Bass Zone.com.  Once again there is no Live Blog or Basstrakk today;  Hopefully the will do that starting tomorrow.

Bass Talk Live will be on today at 1PM

Today was to nice to sit inside to watch the weigh in.  Hung out in the Tackle Warehouse.

Elite Series St. Johns River Day 1

Well it looks like we'll be able to watch the weigh in and see some photo's on Day 1.  No Live Blog, No Basstrak, and No War Room.

I see Bass Zone doesn't go Wide Open today until 1PM, so I won't be able to catch that. Should have got up earlier!

B.A.S.S. St. John's Fantasy Team 2012

B.A.S.S. War Room Maybe Back for Elites

       Today Jerry indicated they might have the War Room for the Elite Series this year.  Good!!!

B.A.S.S. Bans Alabama

Well at least for the Elites and Classic. I guess this isn't that big deal, we'll soon see if FLW takes any action.

Mercer Sign's 2 Year Deal

Congratulations to Dave Mercer on his signing of a 2 Year Deal to remain the Elite Series Tournment MC!!!

To be honest, I thought Dave started a little slow, but got better as the year went on.