A hollow-body topwater frog is a perfect option for exploring any matted vegetation, weeds or laydowns in overlooked backwater areas. (Shutterstock photo)
June 09, 2025
By David A. Brown
When the Bassmaster Opens visited La Crosse, Wis., last September, competitors had the entirety of Mississippi River pools 7, 8 and 9 at their disposal. That’s a lot of water, and a young angler named Cody Stahl admitted to feeling a little overwhelmed at first—until he went goose hunting.
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While spending his last tournament practice morning hunting a quiet backwater area in Pool 8, Stahl snooped around the adjacent waters...
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