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Video: Bonnie talks with Keith Poche about Garden Planning
Open: Back to basics for Poche
Photo by James Overstreet — Yes, that’s Keith Poche sneaking by in the background of this shot, taken on Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Central Open #1 on the Red River. Does young Mr. Poche have an ace up his sleeve?
By Andrew Canulette
SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY, La. – Keith Poche is considered by more than a few to be one of the top young guns on the Bassmaster Elite Series. He had two top-10 finishes on the circuit in 2011 and then, in 2012, he finished third in the Bassmaster Classic and collected a handsome $42,500 in that event alone. Continue Reading here…
Fan Photos from Orange, Texas
Many thanks to Steve Morgan who snapped these great shots during the Sabine River Challenge in Orange, Texas!
A new spin for stickworms
Photo by Gary Tramontina.
Keith Poche added a spinner to his stickworm to take third place in the 2012 Bassmaster Classic.
By Keith Poche
Stickworms have been around since the 1990s, and little has changed with them over all those years. Anglers Texas rig them or wacky rig them, add weight or fish them weightless. No matter how you rig them, though, they catch fish. They’re weedless and snag-resistant and get into the places where bass live and feed. If they have any shortcomings at all it’s that you need to fish them slowly and can’t cover a lot of water with them.
At least that was true until now. Continue reading Keith’s tips here…
Tarter Farm & Ranch and Bassmaster Elite Series pro Keith Poche team up in 2013
The well-known brand Poche grew up with on his Louisiana farm becomes his latest sponsor
DUNNVILLE, Ky. — The world’s largest manufacturer of farm and ranch equipment is proud to announce they’ve inked a deal with Elite Series pro Keith Poche. Tarter Farm & Ranch is a family owned company and one of the most trusted names and suppliers of American-made farm and ranch equipment since 1945.
“This partnership is a perfect opportunity to represent a company that has made products that I’ve relied on for years,” Poche said. He grew up on a Louisiana farm using Tarter products. His family still depends on them today.
“We had cows and horses — and the Tarter feeders worked perfectly, not to mention their gates and corral panels. I’m proud to work with a company that makes American-made, durable products,” Poche added.
In his 4th year fishing in the Bassmaster Elite Series, fans will see the Tarter Farm & Ranch logo proudly displayed on his boat in competitions. Look for Poche in upcoming Tarter promotional spots as well.
“We carefully choose the people who represent the Tarter brand. Keith has all the qualities we stand for as a company: honesty, integrity, and excellence. Tarter is proud to sponsor him this year,” said Ann Tarter, Executive Vice President of Tarter Farm & Ranch.
About Tarter
Since 1945, Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment has been privately owned and operated by the Tarter family and currently operated by the fourth generation of Tarters. As the largest farm and ranch equipment manufacturer in the nation, they manufacture more than a thousand SKUs across 10 product categories and ship product to dealers in all 50 states and Canada. For more information on Tarter Farm & Ranch Equipment, please visit www.tarterfarmandranch.com.
NEW! Keith Poche Power Spinner
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Bonnie Bass Classic
Keith Poche and Theodis Youngblood take second place at the 2012 Bonnie Bass Classic.
By Vince Culpepper, Bonnie Plants
It’s been a long hot summer but fall has finally arrived for most of us in the Deep South. Many gardeners have finished planting their veggies and herbs in the garden and have headed out for a fun weekend at the lake. This past weekend several of Bonnie Plant’s employees and friends gathered at Lake Point State Park in Eufaula, Alabama for a little fishing competition with our very own B.A.S.S. Elite Series Pro, Keith Poche. Teams from several Bonnie Plants locations in Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, and Georgia showed up for a day of fishing on the lake and a chance to go toe to toe against one of the top fishermen in the country. Continue reading here…
Keith Poche, at home in Louisiana
Photo courtesy of B.A.S.S.
By Deb Johnson
Born and raised in Natchitoches, La., Keith Poche has come home for his first Bassmaster Classic appearance.
“I’m so proud to be here for my first Classic,” said Poche, who left home years ago to attend college in Alabama. “I can’t wait to walk across the stage and hopefully hold up some big, giant bass for my family and friends.” To read more, click here.