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Casey in the News
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The February binge
Let's talk about the bass binge that happens around the country the first few times warm rainwater rushes into the lakes and rivers.
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Charlie Reed: Where is he now?
Committing full time to the Bassmaster Tournament Trail at a late stage in his life is former Classic champion Charlie Reed's biggest regret of his...
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8 great ice bass
Brrrr! Most Southerners don't know the thrill of ice fishing. These Northern anglers are happy to share the joy!
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Back to basics worm fishing
Don't get caught up too much in the latest and "greatest." When it comes to catching bass, the Texas rig and drop shot are still...
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Lund's new 1875 Crossover XS
If you're got a wife or kids who like to be on the lake for a reason other than fishing, then a crossover boat is...
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Ashley Arrives Rookie pro claims first victory at Blue Ridge Brawl |
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Final standings MONETA, Va. — Casey Ashley sat backstage as Sunday's weigh-in cranked up, playing it as cool as he could under the circumstances.
The 23-year-old rookie Elite Series angler was on the verge of a giant career leap — maybe. He carried a 4 ½-pound lead into the final day of the Blue Ridge Brawl presented by Advance Auto Parts, the sixth event of his rookie season. But he had only four fish in his bag, one short of a limit.
Would it be enough? He'd have to wait, being the last angler to weigh in.
He looked around at the other finalists: Boyd Duckett and Takahiro Omori, both Bassmaster Classic champions; Dean Rojas, a former BASS record holder; Skeet Reese, the current Angler of the Year points leader; and Dave Wolak, the 2005 Rookie of the Year among the backstage crew.
"Look around," Ashley said. "I feel awesome, no matter if I win or lose. Why wouldn't I feel great? I'm sitting back here with the best fishermen in the world." Read More
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