The Starting Spot: Bernie Schultz’s ICAST Picks, Okeechobee Vegetation Project, and the New Ned Rig

In today’s 7-17–25 edition of The Starting Spot:

-Veteran bass pro Bernie Schultz shares his favorite new products from ICAST 2025

-Lake Okeechobee in Florida has faced its share of challenges, from both natural and human disturbances. But this program aims to get the lake’s ecosystem back on track.

-The Ned rig has been a big part of most bass angler’s arsenals for years. According to In-Fisherman Editor Doug Stange, this new variation beats the original Ned.

ICAST 2025: My Picks

by Bernie Schultz

FWC completes revegetation projects on Lake Okeechobee

by FWC

Season of the Ned

by Doug Stange, Editor in Chief

More Recommended Bass Articles: