


An eight pound bass caught on day 2 anchored the winning creel for the two West Virginia anglers and propelled them to a solid victory in the B.A.S.S. Since then, there’s been no holding back this tandem who now lay claim to a national championship. “The first time we met Ari was at the ramp during the state championship three years ago,” said Dustin Hollen, Bo’s dad and the boat captain for the duo. Turned out, Ari was also in search of a partner. They hooked up three years ago when Bo first qualified for the junior state championship and needed a partner. The two fishing buddies who have been three year partners are no strangers to success. However, Bo Hollen of Buckhannon and Ari Clark of Winfield were in a complete comfort zone. You might think fishing in a national youth fishing tournament would be an unnerving event for somebody who is 11 or 12 years old. The game is played from a top-down "omniscient fisherman" perspective from where you hit the water and do whatever it takes to reel in everything in the water such as working the lure, to reeling in and out, etc. Masters tournament, star a career or just spend an afternoon at the lake of your choice. Replay Value: Since there are really no goals (other than catching fish) the game can be replayed and replayed to your heart's content. Sound: Nice ambient sounds and catchy music.Įnjoyment: Save it for a rainy day when there's nothing else to do.
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I don't like being able to 'see' the fish in the water 20 feet away from the boat though. The game is as easy and as long as you'd like it to be.ĭespite all the innovative options available, Trophy Bass is still boring. Being able to actually see the fish underwater gave me the unfair advantage of knowing exactly where to cast. The fish stand out as huge dark shadows against the water, a condition rarely (if ever) found on one of my many fishing expeditions. One thing about Trophy Bass that is really weak is how easily you can see the fish while fishing in shallow waters. You have a trusty fish finder and there are plenty of different locales in which to fish such as shallow weed beds, deep drop offs, stumps and more. The weather is just like what you'd find on a real fishing trip. It rains, becomes overcast and is sunny at various times. You choose the method of your cast, the strength of your line and can also spray on some fish attractant. From extensive selections of bait (down to color, size, type) to a wide assortment of fishing spots, Trophy Bass offers many options for the avid fisherman (or woman!). Trophy Bass has been well researched and crafted, however. Even if you enjoy fishing it is difficult to find any real excitement in the murky waters of Trophy Bass.
