Brock Mosley got the monkey off his back and put the blue trophy on his mantle. After enduring five second-place finishes, including the 2021 Elite event at the Sabine River, the angler from Collinsville, Miss., in his eighth year on the Elite Series, tallied a four-day total of 44 pounds, 3 ounces to claim his first pro-level win at the Folds of Honor Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River.

"After five times walking off the stage and seeing my wife crying, I was starting to think it would never happen," Mosley said with a quaking voice. "But I always said, 'When it's God's timing, I'll win one of these.'"

Mosley got off to a solid start with a 12th-place, Day 1 limit of 9-15. Despite losing two hours to a mechanical issue in the second round, he added 11-7 and took over the lead on Day 2.

On Semifinal Saturday, Mosley anchored his best effort — a five-bass limit that weighed 12-14 — with a 4 1/2-pound kicker and expanded his lead to 3-1 going into Championship Sunday. While big bites eluded him during the final round, Mosley's limit of 9-15 pushed him past a charging Clark Wendlandt of Leander, Texas, by a margin of 2-13.

Along with the coveted Elite Series trophy, Mosley won the $100,000 top prize, pushing his career earnings with B.A.S.S. over $785,000.

"I never dreamed I'd be standing here after the practice I had," Mosley said. "After the first day, I kinda got into a rhythm and every day I got a little more dialed in."

Mosley's strategy contrasted his 2021 game plan, in which the first three days saw him running 110 miles to fish in Clear Creek on Houston's east side. He'd end up spending his final day of that event in local waters near Orange.

This time around, Mosley split his first three days between a Sabine offshoot a couple miles downriver from the takeoff site and Taylor Bayou, about 45 minutes south. His first area was an industrial waterway encompassing Orange Harbor Island with barges, seawalls and tie-up posts.

"I didn't think it would be won in one specific area this week," he said. "I thought this year it would be won out of a mixture of places. I didn't feel like I could catch a big one in the Sabine River. So, every day I started (in the Harbor Island waterway) and then ran to Taylor to upgrade. You gotta have a big fish to get you to the end."

Taylor Bayou delivered multiple culls on Days 1 and 2 but offered nothing helpful for Day 3.

"Today, when I started out with a quick limit for 8 1/2 pounds, I said, 'I'm going to make them beat me today. I'm not going to lose it by making a long run and wasting a bunch of time.' So, I stuck around and grinded it out."

After enduring a mid-morning drought, Mosley admittedly struggled with his decision to ditch his Taylor Bayou trip and stick with local waters. Sensing he needed more weight and watching his fishing time dwindle, he pondered his options.

"At 11 o'clock, I was starting to question myself and I almost pulled the plug and made the run," he said. "But I made myself stay and it wasn't long after I caught one that helped. That calmed me down, and I ended up culling two or three times this afternoon."

Mosley started his mornings with an old Rebel Pop-R that required retrofitting.

"I pulled it out of my tackle box and the hooks were rusted, so I changed them to Trokar treble hooks," Mosley said. "I didn't lose any fish on that bait."

After the morning topwater window, he turned to a 4-inch Yamamoto Senko in black/blue and junebug. He Texas-rigged the plastic bait for flipping Taylor Bayou's natural shorelines and rigged it on a power shot when he targeted seawalls with subsurface rails.

Placing second with 41-6, Wendlandt improved daily with weights of 10-3, 8-13, 10-6 and 12-0. Wendlandt anchored his final limit with a 4-2 that bit around 9:10 and rocketed him into the unofficial second-place spot on BassTrakk.

"When I set the hook on that fish, I said, 'This is the one I need,'" Wendlandt recalled. "I broke one off late in the day. Where I was fishing, there were a lot of abrasions and it just happens."

Spending most of his time in Hildebrandt Bayou, Wendlandt caught his bass on a 1/2-ounce Strike King tungsten jig with a Strike King Baby Rage Craw trailer and a 5/16-ounce Strike King spinnerbait with double Colorado blades.

Matty Wong of Honolulu, Hi., finished third with 39-8. Making his first Top 10 appearance, Wong turned in daily weights of 6-7, 13-13, 8-13 and 10-7.

Also fishing the Orange Harbor Island waters, Wong caught his fish on a Megabass Super-Z Z3 spinnerbait, a Megabass Super-Z Z2 crankbait and a flipping rig comprising a Megabass Rock Hog on a 3/0 Gamakatsu G-Finesse flipping hook with a 1/4-ounce Freedom Tungsten weight.

"When (Bassmaster Emcee Dave Mercer) announced the Top 10 on Day 3, it made me start to cry," Wong said. "Less than two years ago, I was driving a 1991 Ranger with one working graph and one working gas tank. The fact that I get to chase these little green monsters across the nation as a job completely blows my mind."

Mosley took home an additional $3,000 for being the highest-placing entrant in the Toyota Bonus Bucks program while Wong earned $2,000 for being the second-highest placing entrant.

As part of the Yamaha Power Pay program, Wendlandt earned an additional $2,500 as the highest-placing entrant and ninth-place angler Kenta Kimura of Japan claimed an additional $1,500 for being the second-highest placing entrant.

Day 1 leader Chad Pipkens of DeWitt, Mich., won the $2,000 Phoenix Boats Big Bass of the Tournament award with the 5-12 largemouth he caught on Day 1. Wendlandt earned the daily $1,000 Big Bass award Sunday for his 4-2. Oklahoma's Jason Christie is still leading the field for Phoenix Boats Big Bass of the Year honors thanks to the 9-4 largemouth he caught at Lay Lake.

Pipkens also won the $2,000 VMC Monster Bag award with his opening limit of 14-7.

Clifford Pirch of Payson, Ariz., won the $1,000 BassTrakk Contingency award for the most accurate weight reporting.

Alabama pro Kyle Welcher finished seventh with 36-6 and leads the Progressive Insurance Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings with 511 points. Brandon Cobb of Greenwood, S.C., is in second with 499 points, followed by John Cox of DeBary, Fla., with 483, Tyler Rivet of Raceland, La., with 467, and Drew Cook of Cairo, Ga., with 456.

Will Davis Jr. of Sylacauga, Ala., finished 39th with 21-6 and leads the Dakota Lithium Bassmaster Rookie of the Year standings with 449 points.

NYC Footy, the city's most prominent adult soccer league, is proud to announce the upcoming Governors Cup tournament, taking place on Saturday, June 3rd and Sunday, June 4th. The Governors Cup is recognized as the largest soccer tournament in New York City, bringing together 80 teams and 1,000 players for a weekend of friendly competition on Governors Island.

Soccer lovers of varying skill levels, genders and backgrounds will converge to create a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere for players and spectators alike. What sets the Governors Cup apart is that all teams are entirely mixed gender, highlighting the league's dedication to fostering inclusivity and providing social connection through sport.

According to a recent study conducted by Telemundo Deportes1, soccer is the fastest-growing team sport in America. The growing popularity of the sport is reflected in the surge of players joining NYC Footy and the success of The Governors Cup, which has reached maximum capacity on Governors Island two years running.

Team bonding activities like sports, play a vital role in fostering social connection and combating the epidemic of loneliness and isolation. As highlighted in a report by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, engaging in community-driven events can significantly improve social well-being and mental health2. The Governors Cup not only offers thrilling soccer matches but also serves as a platform to strengthen community bonds and promote a sense of belonging.

The Governors Cup is proud to have the support of prominent sponsors, including NYCFC and Gotham FC - NYC's two marquee professional soccer clubs. Umbro, GU Energy, Dumbo Moving, and BetterPlayer are joining to make this tournament a comprehensive festival-like experience and refreshments will be provided by Heineken, Liquid Death, BodyArmor, Athletic Brewing, and LMNT. The support of these sponsors demonstrates the national and local appeal of supporting inclusive sport.

"We are excited to bring back The Governors Cup, which truly unites the vibrant soccer community of New York City," said Tarek Pertew, co-founder of NYC Footy. "This tournament represents the spirit of inclusivity, teamwork, and passion for the game."

NYC Footy is the largest adult soccer league in NYC, is exclusively mixed gender, and operates beginner thru advanced leagues throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. NYC Footy also hosts two of New York's largest tournaments, the Governors Cup and The Footy Fest. Through their Ted Lasso Code of Conduct, created in partnership with Women in Soccer, NYC Footy leads in efforts that promote inclusion and kindness on and off the field. For more information, visit www.nycfooty.com.

Bestop, producer of tops and accessories for Jeeps, trucks, and Ford Broncos, and Heather Storm, television personality have partnered to create a new digital automotive series. Heather Storm Off Road will showcase some of the amazing adventures you can have when you take your Bronco off-road.

"We're so excited to share with the new Bronco community this journey into off-roading," said Scott Baird, vice president of sales and marketing at Bestop. "Sit back and let Heather take you into the world of exploration and conquering new things as she discovers the vehicle, the people, the places, and some of the products that make the off-road adventure worth chasing. We hope you enjoy!"

To celebrate the series, Bestop is kicking off the Heather Storm Off-Road Giveaway for May 1 - 15. Eligible participants can enter for a chance to win a $500 gift card for bestop.com. No purchase is necessary, and more information will be available on Bestop's website.

Heather Storm Off Road aims to make off-roading accessible to anyone who wants to get involved in the sport, including Storm, who recently moved from Los Angeles to a small town in Colorado. During the series, Storm connects with the off-road community, and learns about the vehicles and adventures in her own Ford Bronco.

Throughout her experience, Storm will feature new, must-have accessories for the all-new 2021-2023 Ford Bronco from premium brands such as Bestop (soft tops), Baja Designs (lighting), PRP Seats, Tuffy Security Products, and others.

"With the new Bronco finally released, more folks than ever want to get out on the dirt roads and explore, myself included," said Storm.

Bestop has inspired customers to enjoy their driving adventure since 1954. Born in the shadow of the Rocky Mountain foothills, Bestop has a long history of ground-breaking new products for Jeeps, Trucks, and Ford Broncos. Its most popular innovation, the Sunrider for Hardtop, replaces the overhead "Freedom Panels" on Jeep and Bronco models with an all-purpose, all-weather, year-round soft top that allows customers to easily flip it back for an open-air experience.

Heather Storm is an automotive television personality, producer and writer who gained fame for her fun-loving personality on MotorTrend's Garage Squad. A travel writer and influencer, Storm created the series, Drive Yourself Local, where she explores small town America in her classic Mustang, and now Heather Storm Off-Road where she discovers the world of off-roading. In addition to appearing in numerous movies, TV shows and commercials, Heather shares her inspirational adventure stories on her lifestyle blog, On the Road.

ENGWE, a well-known electric bicycle company, unveiled their new model on the special occasion of Mother's Day - ENGWE L20. This model is more fashionable and female-friendly, making it ideal for female users to experience the joy of riding. To celebrate the launch of the ENGWE L20 electric bike, ENGWE is offering a special promotion for Mother's Day on the EU website.

"At ENGWE, our mission is to help people find and achieve a new way with short trips, that is why the ENGWE L20 ebike was created. You can enjoy 140km of range in PAS mode, with this incredible ebike, the possibilities are endless - explore farther and discover more with ease." said an ENGWE spokesperson. Also, from the Step-thru frame to the younger and more fashionable color choices, the ENGWE L20 caters to the needs of female riders everywhere. With its simpler controls, more comfortable seats, and plenty of loading space front and rear, this is the perfect e-bike to help ladies embrace the great outdoors.

Powerful Hub-Motor (250W peak power) with high torque(50N.m) enables you to speed up in no time.

140KM Range (In PAS Mode), 60% longer than other Ebikes.

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The Step-thru frame allows you to hop on your Ebikes with ease.

SHIMANO 7-Speed, easily shifting the gear helps you to tackle different road situations.

The front basket and robust rear rack provide you with more loading space.

ENGWE L20 ebike comes in four stylish colors – Snow White, Onyx Black, Avocado Green, and Flamingo Pink – to suit any aesthetic. With its powerful motor, fat tires, and stylish design, it's sure to be a hit with riders of all ages.

Commemorating Mother's Day this year, the ENGWE L20 is the perfect gift to show appreciation to the ladies of our lives. They are excited to offer customers the opportunity to experience the ENGWE L20 Ebike firsthand, this offer is only available for a limited time. ENGWE offers free L20 ebike and gifts ( total 100 pcs available) and Early Bird Price of €1099 (€150 off ).