MONROE/WEST MONROE, La. – If the three-year history of General Tire Heavy Hitters Presented by Bass Pro Shops has proven one thing, it’s that success at this unique big-fish event requires a big-fish mentality. With the kickoff of Heavy Hitters 2023 in northern Louisiana looming (April 24-29), Mercury Pro Team anglers Randy Howell (the Bass Pro Tour big-fish record holder), Alton Jones (the winner of Heavy Hitters in 2021) and Kevin VanDam (the winningest bass angler of all time) delved into the keys to success when action gets underway at Caney Creek Reservoir and Bussey Brake.