The Starting Spot: Bassmaster AOY Race, Mercer and McKinney, and Pro Froggin’ Tips

In this edition of The Starting Spot:

-The Bassmaster Elite series looks like it’s set to provide a pretty exciting conclusion. After the results at Lake St Clair, with just one tournament on the Mississippi River at LaCrosse, Wisconsin remaining, McKinney and Johnston are tied for points in the 2025 Angler of the Year race, with Fujita and Przekurat within striking distance. Buckle up!

-It’s no secret that I’ve been very impressed with Dave Mercer’s podcast and the great quality of the conversations he facilitates. In this episode he talks with 20-year old bass fishing phenom, Trey McKinney. Great stuff!

-Wired2Fish teamed up with veteran bass pro Mike McClelland for a super informative video and article sharing McClelland’s best frogging tips. And right now is frogging prime time.

AOY Race: How it unfolded at St. Clair

by Mike Suchan

In a photo gallery story on Bassmaster.com: The 2025 Yokohama Tire Bassmaster Elite at Lake St. Clair was the eighth stop of the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season. The Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year race was already close, and it tightened after the tournament’s conclusion.

Wisconsin pro Jay Przekurat has been in the driver’s seat for the majority of the year, leading the standings for the past four events before St. Clair.

Trey McKinney - Silencing The Haters on MERCER-225

by Dave Mercer

McClelland’s BEST TIPS for Froggin’

by Nick Dumke

Thanks for starting your day with Fishing On SI. Lines in!

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