Updated: April 30, 2009, 9:57 AM ET

2009 Elite Series: Blue Ridge Brawl




The BASS Reporters Podcast: 4/27 Listen

VanDam sews up 15th victory

The New Dirty Dozen

Pollen inhibits sight fishing

Barone: Cuisine? Meet Crew(sine)

Field of dreams

Last anglers in the cut speak on how to make a charge


VanDam maintains lead on Smith Mountain Lake

Elite anglers run out of sight fish, out of contention

Pollen and boat traffic hurt some anglers' efforts

West Coast anglers excel at Smith Mountain Lake

KVD occupies a familiar spot

Day Three notes and quotes


VanDam takes lead on Smith Mountain Lake

Day Two notes and quotes

When to hold 'em and when to fold 'em

Cool nights keep bass in limbo, ready to bust loose

A better day for bed fishing


Jordon jumps to Day One lead in Brawl

Brawl: Start early or stay late?

It hurts to look, Herren's lead grows

Sight fishing slugfest at Smith Mountain Lake

Broderick's half season to remember




2009 Blue Ridge Brawl


FANTASY: Smith Mountain Lake Pundit Picks

Fantasy Fishing: Experience key at Smith Mountain

Price's Picks: Advance Auto Parts Blue Ridge Brawl

Smith Mtn.: Luck Be a Lady


Smith Mountain Elite: John Crews' approach

Barone: You can't see Earth from here

Event Info: Attend Advance Auto Parts Blue Ridge Brawl

Blue Ridge Brawl: Pros pick three

Expect shallow and finesse on Smith Mountain