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Wheeler Patterns 2-4: Main River Edges Fueled VanDam & Scroggins PDF Print E-mail
Written by Char Flippo   
Wednesday, 11 June 2008 00:00



Photo: ESPN Outdoors
Kevin VanDam 'threw the kitchen sink' at 'em, but caught most of his weigh-fish on a Strike King Series 5 crankbait in his trademark sexy shad color.

The Top 5 patterns from the recent Wheeler Bassmaster Elite Series were fairly similar. In fact, winner Jeremy Starks, 2nd-place Kevin VanDam and 4th-place John Murray fished close enough to see each other.

But there were several key differences worth pointing out.

What follows is a look at how VanDam, Terry Scroggins and caught their fish. Pattern details 5th-place finisher Matt Sphar will be posted at a later time.

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"Big Show" Grabs Big Lead PDF Print E-mail
Written by Char Flippo   
Saturday, 07 June 2008 00:00

Terry Scroggins

Looking to avenge two second-place finishes in Bassmaster Elite Series competition, Terry Scroggins of Palatka, Fla., extended his lead Friday to almost 4 pounds with a two-day total of 40 pounds, 10 ounces, at the Southern Challenge presented by Advance Auto Parts on Alabama’s Wheeler Lake. The versatile pro has scored five BASS wins but has yet to break through in an Elite Series event, the most prestigious level of tournament fishing.

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Time to Roll: Friends of Coal Auto Fair Opens Today PDF Print E-mail
Written by Char Flippo   
Thursday, 19 July 2007 00:00

By Michelle James

Register-Herald Reporter

“Gentlemen, start your engines!”

Hundreds of automobiles are expected to arrive at the Beckley-Raleigh County YMCA’s Paul Cline Memorial Sports Complex today as the three-day Friends of Coal Auto Fair gets under way.

Jay Rist, YMCA marketing and membership director, says this year’s auto fair is expected to improve on last year’s event in both size and quality.

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Kevin Takes the Lead with a Flurry of Fish PDF Print E-mail
Written by Char Flippo   
Saturday, 07 June 2008 00:00
KVD smoked an astonishing 22-12 today at the Wheeler Bassmaster Elite Series in Alabama. The 18-year veteran is throwing a ton of different baits and catching lots of fish.

About his current duel with 2nd place Jeremy Starks: “it’s very motivating.”

“Jeremy has got a spot where he can just pull in there and catch them,” said VanDam, three-time BASS Angler of the Year and two-time Bassmaster Classic champion. “But I’ve really got to work hard for mine.”

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Warriors Hit Water Inland PDF Print E-mail
Written by Char Flippo   
Thursday, 24 May 2007 00:00

Last year, Hal Abshire of Cameron, Greg Lahr of Fayetteville and Bob Cunningham of Spout Springs -- all Desert Storm veterans and avid bass anglers -- put together a bass tournament to honor their comrades in arms.

The event at Shearon Harris Lake drew 57 boaters and military anglers and was considered a huge success by those involved.

This year? "Everything tripled in size," Abshire said.

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