Just two Elite’s and one Southern Open into the 2017 Bassmaster season, there’s still plenty to look forward to. And, after my success at the “Big O” Elite, man, am I looking forward to it!

Toledo Bend is next on the calendar… April 6-10. I’m sure ready to give that one a go. Wish it was next week… momentum is a good thing! Waiting is tough…

Lake Okeechobee Open practice early 2017

I’ll get in some practice on Sam Rayburn and Ross Barnett on my way out to the Classic. Speaking of the Classic, come visit me while I work the show in Houston, TX, March 24-26th. You can find me at Lews Reels, Fitzgerald Rods, Phoenix Boats, Garmin, Go Rving, Dicks, Cabelas, Mercury, Power-Pole, Seaguar, Bass Pro Shops, Bob’s Jackplates, Bass Assassin, Bass Mafia or Tackle Addicts. I’ll be at one or another — just ask around — I would love to see you guys!

I’m looking forward to all the other tournaments, as well. We’ll be hitting some incredible bass fisheries this year! Chicamauga, Dardanelle, St. Lawrence River, Lake Champlain and St. Claire. Then, in 2018, the Bassmaster Classic on Lake Hartwell, in Greenville, SC. I’ll be there — one way or the other!

After placing 3rd at the Okeechobee Elite, my best Bassmaster Elite finish to date, I can’t wait to get back out and see where this road takes me. I feel it’s destined to be a special place. Wish me luck!