The Starting Spot: DeFoe’s 5th BPT Win, Palaniuk Interviews Mercer, and Tucker Smith on Top

In today’s 6-30-25 edition of The Starting Spot:

-Ott DeFoe, the third winning-est angler ever on the Bass Pro Tour, scored win number five on the Potomac River. Success came way up a creek, ultra shallow, pitching a jig and stick worm.

-I strongly recommend this long-form, heartfelt conversation with Bassmaster Emcee, Dave Mercer hosted by Elite pro Brandon Palaniuk and videographer Kyle Vandever. Nearly two hours of what makes this sport great.

-Less than two months after his first major win at the Lake Fork Elite tourney, Tucker Smith scores a W at the Toyota Series on Champlain. Get used to hearing this young angler’s name.

DeFoe takes down Stage 6 at Potomac for fifth Bass Pro Tour win

By Tyler Brinks

The Deeper Side of Mercer: Being Present, Family, and Legacy

by Brandon Palaniuk

Day 3 at Champlain canceled, Smith takes home the title

by Jody White

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