The Starting Spot: St Clair Bassmaster Observations, Big Smallies Eat Trout, and Overcome Summer Bass Struggles

In this edition of The Starting Spot:

-That was a pretty epic Bassmaster Elite tournament that just wrapped up on St Clair. Check out what parts of it caught Pete Robbin’s attention. Always interesting and definitely worth the read.

-Most bass anglers know that those giant largemouth on the West Coast get so big because they eat trout. But did you know that trout lakes in the upper midwest are growing some giant smallmouth bass?

-As Tim from Tactical Bassin’ says, right now is about the toughest bass fishing you’ll encounter all summer. So it’s a good thing he’s sharing his best tips for catching late-summer bass.

Elite Analysis St. Clair – Day 4

by Pete Robbins

In a story on Bassmaster.com: Today Trey McKinney set a B.A.S.S. record for four-day weight at St. Clair with 96 pounds 1 ounce. It’s becoming humdrum – just another in a long line of records, firsts, accomplishments and accolades he’s earned before he’s completed his second Elite Series season or before he can legally drink a beer.

Giant Smallmouths from Northwoods Trout Waters

by Andrew Ragas

Decoding Bass Behavior: Summertime Struggles And Solutions

by Tactical Bassin’

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

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