The Starting Spot: Johnston Wins St Lawrence, Flying Bass Hits Truck, and Florida’s Giant Smallmouth

In today’s 8-4-25 edition of The Starting Spot:

-You know if there’s a professional fishing tournament on a premier smallmouth bass fishery like the St Lawrence River, the likelihood of it being won by a Johnston brother is always high. Last weekend it was Chris at the Tackle Warehouse Invitational. This weekend it was Cory at the Bassmaster Open.

-One in a million shot! A Wisconsin motorist catches flying largemouth bass with the front of his truck while traveling down the highway.

-Did you know that Florida was once considered the trophy smallmouth bass capital of the U.S., with multiple fish registered over 10-pounds, and one hitting the 14-pound mark? Me neither. But there may be a good reason for that. In this story, Ken Duke shares an interesting look at the history of the world record smallmouth bass.

Cory Johnston claims the title at St. Lawrence River

by David A. Brown

In a story on Bassmaster.com:  Cory Johnston’s high standards kicked in the extra motivation he needed to turn in his best performance of the week and tally a three-day total of 74 pounds, 15 ounces to win the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at St. Lawrence River presented by SEVIIN.

Flying Bass Falls from Sky, Hits Family Truck

by Bob McNally

Florida’s Record Smallmouths: Part 1

by Ken Duke

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