Scott Canterbury
2020, and Scott Canterbury was on a roll. “I’d just won 2019 Angler of the Year honors, fished my first [Bassmaster] Classic and placed sixth at the 2020 kickoff tournament on the St. Johns River,” he recalled. “I was totally fired up for the upcoming Elite season.” Then March arrived, and with it the coronavirus pandemic, forcing B.A.S.S. to cancel or postpone its remaining 2020 tournaments. This crisis might have demoralized a less competent or optimistic angler, but Canterbury knew the best way to both practice social distancing and maintain a competitive edge was to keep fishing. “During this so-called downtime, I’ve been hitting nearby lakes and rivers by myself and occasionally competing in local tournaments, always while taking the recommended safety precautions. Sure, it’s different right now because I’m not touring, but hey, I’m sitting in sixth place in 2020 Angler of the Year points, and I’m hopeful that this health crisis will soon pass. So, dude, let’s hurry up and get this boat in the water! I’m ready to whack some bass!” Tired of cold fronts messing up your late spring bass trips? Following the game plan that Canterbury formulated on Lake X just might result in a whack-fest of your own! (Note: B.A.S.S. announced the resumption
