The Starting Spot: Menendez Fishing the EQs, a Hall of Fame Auction, and Buzzbait Bass Tips

In this edition of The Starting Spot:

-It’s hard to imagine Bassmaster Elite tournaments without Mark Menendez. He’s one of several super great guys and great fishermen in jeopardy because of the way the qualifying points work now. So it’s great to see him fishing the EQ events and doing everything he possibly can to keep fishing the Elites next year.

-The list of super cool fishing trips, amazing collectibles and top brand fishing tackle seems bigger than ever for this year’s Bass Fishing Hall of Fame fundraising auction. Don’t miss out!

-We are heading into a prime buzz bait time of the year. Check out some great expert tips from veteran bass pro Brent Chapman and get your buzzbait game dialed in now.

Preparing for the future

by Mark Menendez

HOF auction to go live Sept. 21

by BassFan

How to Catch More Fish on a Buzzbait

by David Appleton

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

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