A fisherman's trolling motor hums. A cameraman clears his throat. So much for solitude. Fifteen feet away, a man with a TV camera balanced on his shoulder stands in another boat with five crew members. A dozen more boats, all spectators, float like a watchful armada just beyond casting distance.
People stare with binoculars.
Everyone wants a glimpse of the man whose name is synonymous with pro fishing in America. The camera crew waits for a response. Martin silently reels a white buzzbait between shore and boat, his face expressionless behind dark sunglasses. The crew comes boatside and prepares to board. Yes, Martin is trying to win the richest payoff in bass tournament history.