Prudent positioning key to EverStart Western victory on Cal Delta
OAKLEY, Calif. – The sprawling California Delta is certainly an eyeful, but there's also more than meets the eye. That truth proved essential for Jim Moulton, of Merced, Calif., who won the FLW EverStart Series Western Division event in this tidal wonderland.

Day-two kicker buoys Arizona co-angler's EverStart Western Division effort
OAKLEY, Calif. – After the day-two weigh-ins John Browning, of Payson, Ariz. admitted he was feeling a mix of giddiness and nervousness over leading the co-angler field into the final round of competition in the FLW EverStart Series Western Division event on the California Delta. The nervous part clung to him all the way until he heard his final weight read and knew he'd claimed his first EverStart victory.

Big bass moves Browning atop co-angler division at EverStart Western event
OAKLEY, Calif. – Stephen "Bub" Tosh, Jr. would have loved to have had several of those big, thick California Delta mats to flip, but even though the year's new grass has yet to reach levels, he still leveraged the existing density to move into the lead at the FLW EverStart Series Western Division event on the California Delta with a two-day total of 48-4.

Huge sack gives Ray big co-angler lead at EverStart Western event
OAKLEY, Calif. – A mild cool spell painted the California Delta with dreary, overcast conditions and whipped up an increasingly blustery wind that rustled through the tules on day one of the FLW EverStart Series Western Division event on the California Delta. For pro leader Sean Stafford that was a dream scenario.

EverStart Western Division anglers face changing conditions on California's tidal fishery
OAKLEY, Calif. – After several weeks of mostly warm, sunny conditions, day one of the EverStart Series Western Division tournament on the California Delta brought overcast skies and about a 15-degree temperature drop. As cold fronts go, this late-season deal is relatively minor. Nevertheless, it will change the game enough to merit strategic considerations.

Michigan pro takes surprising victory at EverStart Series
ROGERSVILLE, Ala. – With each pro that mounted the stage and failed to take the lead on the final day of the EverStart Series event, Rick Taylor of West Olive, Mich., would do a small victory spin in the Ranger hot seat.

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EverStart Series leaderboard tightens up on day two
ROGERSVILLE, Ala. – Brian Merriman of Falkville, Ala., continues to lead the EverStart Series event on Wheeler Lake after day two, but he has his work cut out for him tomorrow if he plans on taking home his first EverStart trophy.

Current breaks, eddies common themes among leaders
ROGERSVILLE, Ala. – If Wheeler Lake was an electric cord it would be a high voltage wire given the amount of current running through it right now. And current was the name of the game on Wheeler today.

EverStart Series Southeast pros sample the ‘middle lake’
During 2013, the EverStart Series has set up shop on a couple of the best lakes along the TVA chain at their premium times.

Final Southeast Division event set for May 9-11
FLORENCE, Ala. – The EverStart Series is headed to Wheeler Lake May 9-11 for a tournament presented by Evinrude when as many as 300 pros and co-anglers take to the water to close out the 2013 season in the Southeast Division.

Veteran Pickwick stick nets EverStart Series tournament title
FLORENCE, Ala. – After boating an incredible 33 pounds, 1 ounce on the first day of EverStart Series competition on Pickwick Lake, it appeared as though Randy Haynes of Counce, Tenn., was going to run away with the title. However, by the end of day two, Haynes was forced to watch his 5 ½-pound lead melt all the way down to a mere 13 ounces. Now, with one day of fishing left in the tournament, everyone knew it was game on.

Tennessee native ekes out victory by 7 ounces
FLORENCE, Ala. – Heading into the final day of EverStart Series competition on Pickwick Lake, Tim Cummings of Waynesboro, Tenn., held a formidable 6-pound, 2-ounce advantage over his next closest competitor. Clearly, it was his tournament to lose … and he almost did.

Tennessee native sees 5 ½-pound lead all but disappear during a rough second day of EverStart Series competition
FLORENCE, Ala. – With steady winds clocking in at 18 to 25 mph and a raging current screaming down the entirely of the Tennessee River system, EverStart Series Central Division anglers definitely had their work cut out for them during the second day of competition on Pickwick Lake.

Tennessee pro dominates during opening round of EverStart Series Central Division competition in Alabama
FLORENCE, Ala. – If there was any doubt as to the current overall health and vitality of the Tennessee River system, those questions were answered definitively today. Just as many anglers had predicted, Pickwick Lake wound up producing a procession of eye-popping, 20-plus-pound weights all day long – a reality that would have been unimaginable on this body of water just a few years ago.

EverStart Series Central Division anglers commence battle on famed Alabama waterway
FLORENCE, Ala. — With high water levels, a late spawn and near-perfect weather conditions serving as key variables for this week’s EverStart Series Central Division event on Pickwick Lake, it appears as though anglers should be poised to capitalize on some bountiful stringers if they’re able to unlock the puzzle of this majestic Tennessee River impoundment.

Post-spawn patterns expected at TVA fishery
FLORENCE, Ala. – The EverStart Series is headed to Pickwick Lake May 2-4 when as many as 300 pros and co-anglers take to the water for the second of four stops in the Central Division.

Michigan pro claims first EverStart title on Smith Mountain
HUDDLESTON, Va. – There is a first time for everything in life. In the case of Ron Nelson of Berrien Springs, Mich., it is his first time fishing an EverStart tournament and he just happened to capture his very first EverStart title. Nelson fished consistently this week – 16-15 and 16-0 on days one and two respectively – and hauled in 16 pounds today to bring his three-day total weight up to 48-15 – winning by 11 ounces. The Michigan pro not only took home the title from the first EverStart Northern Division event on Smith Mountain Lake, but he also earned a cool $32,555 for his efforts.

Virginia co-angler wins in front of home crowd
HUDDLESTON, Va. – Winning an EverStart Series event is a feat in itself. But to do it in front of your home crowd makes it that much sweeter. Scott Howard of Evington, Va., got to soak it all in as he caught 28 pounds, 15 ounces of bass for three days of fishing from Smith Mountain Lake to win his very first EverStart Series tournament.

Burdette reamins in co-angler lead
HUDDLESTON, Va. – Following the general trend of sight-fishing tournaments, today’s weights slipped some. High skies and no wind made it ideal to search out the remaining fish on beds, though they are beginning to dwindle in size. Chris Johnston of Peterborough, Ontario kept on pace to rack up 15 pounds, 6 ounces today to set him in the driver’s seat for the final day of the EverStart Northern Division event on Smith Mountain Lake with a total weight of 33-8.

Burdette takes co-angler leads first EverStart Northern Division event
HUDDLESTON, Va. – Throughout the first day of competition in the EverStart Northern Division on Smith Mountain Lake, the sun came out and the wind laid down - making for near perfect sight-fishing conditions. Although many of the anglers in the first flight struggled, the latter flights took full advantage of their longer days, including the current leader Joseph Wood of Westport, Mass., who caught 18 pounds, 13 ounces today.

Northern Division anglers prepare for prime sight-fishing conditions on Smith Mountain Lake
HUDDLESTON, Va. – After what has seemed like a series of winter-like starts to the FLW tournament season, spring has finally decided to make an appearance. With blooming flowers, pollen filling the air and bass laying on beds there is no better way to start the EverStart Series Northern Division season on Smith Mountain Lake.

Del Rio pro nabs first EverStart win at Texas Division event
POTTSBORO, Texas – Tim Reneau has been hunting his first EverStart victory for several years and after three runner-up finishes (including 2012 at Toledo Bend), the Del Rio, Texas, angler finally notched a "W" with his convincing effort at the EverStart Series Texas Division tournament on Lake Texoma.

Slow presentations key in EverStart Texas Division victory
POTTSBORO, Texas – Ray Peace of Arlington, Texas, got off to strong start and continued producing at a pace that carried him to victory in the EverStart Series Texas Division tournament on Lake Texoma.

Peace places first in EverStart Texas Division co-angler field
POTTSBORO, Texas – Yesterday, Troy Lindner couldn't do what he wanted to do, but he ended up leading the EverStart Series Texas Division tournament on Lake Texoma. Today – ditto on both accounts.