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Ten Square Games Expands Partnership with Major League Fishing to Sponsor Fishing Clash Angler of the Year Awards

BENTON, Ky. & WARSAW, Poland (Jan. 24, 2024) – Major League Fishing announced today a new title sponsor for the prestigious Angler of the Year (AOY) awards in its four top circuits. Ten Square Games will showcase its leading mobile game Fishing Clash as the AOY title sponsor for the Bass Pro Tour, Tackle Warehouse Invitationals, Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats and Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine.

The sponsorship follows the success of a marketing partnership first launched in August, which saw the two brands work together on a co-branded promotion where players of Fishing Clash competed in daily MLF-branded events on a digital Saginaw Bay at the same time MLF pros were on the actual waters competing at the final event of the 2023 Bass Pro Tour season in Bay City, Michigan.

“With a player base of more than 80 million people, Fishing Clash is exposing our sport to outdoor enthusiasts around the world,” said Kathy Fennel, Executive Vice President & General Manager of Major League Fishing. “With their expanded presence as the official MLF Angler of the Year program sponsor, across four circuits, we’re excited to broaden Fishing Clash’s engagement in the sport of professional bass fishing and are confident that this partnership will be mutually beneficial.”

One of the most difficult titles to win, no matter the level, MLF Angler of the Year awards honor the angler in each circuit who performs best throughout the entire season – not just winning an event. To earn the preeminent title on the 2024 Bass Pro Tour, the sport’s top level, an angler must outfish 80 of the top professional anglers in the world across seven tournaments. The AOY must be extremely versatile, as, like Fishing Clash, the Bass Pro Tour features anglers competing at different types of fisheries throughout the season.

Four anglers have earned the Angler of the Year title since the Bass Pro Tour was first launched in 2019, including two-time winner Jacob Wheeler – the only angler to ever claim the title twice. In 2023, rookie Matt Becker earned the honor, becoming the first angler to ever earn the title in his rookie season.

“Through our continued partnership with Major League Fishing, we are not just sponsoring an event; we are showcasing our unwavering dedication to the sport of fishing,” said Andrzej Ilczuk, CEO of Ten Square Games. “This collaboration serves as a bridge between the virtual realm of Fishing Clash and the passion shared by outdoor enthusiasts worldwide. It’s more than a sponsorship – it’s a commitment to bringing together the virtual and real-world fishing communities, creating an immersive experience that resonates with anglers everywhere.”

The Fishing Clash 2024 Angler of the Year Awards will be:

• Bass Pro Tour Fishing Clash Angler of the Year: $100,000
• Tackle Warehouse Invitationals Fishing Clash Angler of the Year: $50,000
• Toyota Series Fishing Clash Angler of the Year (1 per division – 6 total): $5,000 each
• Phoenix Bass Fishing League Fishing Clash Angler of the Year (1 per division – 24 total): $1,000 each

As the title sponsor of the Angler of the Year Award, Fishing Clash will be prominently showcased during MLFNOW! live streams and TV broadcasts on Discovery and Outdoor Channel and enjoy extensive exposure across multiple MLF media channels. Fishing Clash will be featured in all Bass Pro Tour television broadcasts, totaling 312 hours of coverage. Fishing Clash will be tagged in posts related to the Bass Pro Tour AOY race on MLF’s social media outlets, and the game will also be showcased in linkable materials, YouTube videos, Facebook live interviews, social media polls, and a dedicated Fishing Clash Angler of the Year takeover on the MLF Instagram page, all strategically including installation and redirection links. This comprehensive coverage includes MLF Bass Fishing Magazine, with Fishing Clash naturally featured in all six issues annually, providing Ten Square Games a unique opportunity to connect with a target audience passionate about fishing and outdoor activities.

Fishing Clash is one of the leading mobile games worldwide, ranked in the top 50 in the Google Play store and played by more than 80 million people in 171 countries. The interactive 3D fishing simulator offers players the opportunity to grab their fishing tackle and go on extreme fishing adventures. The game offers an abundance of fish species and superb fishing experiences at numerous locations worldwide, including previous MLF Bass Pro Tour fisheries like Lake Guntersville, the Great Lakes and Saginaw Bay.

The 2024 Bass Pro Tour Fishing Clash Angler of the Year race begins Jan. 30 – Feb. 4 at the Bass Pro Tour Stage One at Toledo Bend Reservoir in Many, Louisiana. Fishing Clash players will be able to compete in daily MLF-branded events on a virtual Toledo Bend Reservoir while Bass Pro Tour pros are competing in real life on the fishery. Fishing Clash will add select MLF-branded Bass Pro Tour locations to its virtual fisheries throughout the 2024 season.

For more information about Fishing Clash, visit FishingClash.game or download the Fishing Clash game on iOS or Android. For complete details and updated information on Major League Fishing, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com.

About Major League Fishing
Major League Fishing (MLF) is the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, producing more than 250 events annually at some of the most prestigious fisheries in the world, while broadcasting to America’s living rooms on CBS, Discovery Channel, Outdoor Channel, CBS Sports Network, World Fishing Network and on demand on MyOutdoorTV (MOTV). Headquartered in Benton, Kentucky, the MLF roster of bass anglers includes the world’s top pros and more than 30,000 competitors in all 50 states and 13 countries. Since its founding in 2011, MLF has advanced the sport of competitive fishing through its premier television broadcasts and livestreams and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for bass through research, education, fisheries enhancement and fish care.

About Ten Square Games
The Ten Square Games Group is one of the largest Polish producers of mobile games in the free-to-play model and the leader in the outdoor hobbies mobile-game segment (fishing and hunting). Its team consists of 330 people working in studios in Wrocław and Warsaw. Ten Square Games S.A. has acquired the Rortos studio in Verona, as well as a minority stake in the Krakow Gamesture studio. The Group’s portfolio includes, among others: Fishing Clash, one of the world’s most popular 3D fishing simulators, Hunting Clash, a realistic hunting simulator, as well as Airline Commander, one of the most recognizable flight simulators, and Wings of Heroes, which premiered globally in October 2022.

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Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Adds Three Board Members

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – For Immediate Release  – The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame has added three members to its Board of Directors to begin serving a three-year term in January 2023, bringing their unique talents and experience to continue the Hall’s efforts in expanding its outreach and impact upon the bass fishing world. The new members include:

• Craig Lamb, B.A.S.S. Senior Editor with four decades of industry experience;
• Tom Lang, Outreach Director for Texas Parks and Wildlife’s Inland Fisheries Division and Director of the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center; and
• Alan McGuckin, 28-year marketing professional for brands including Toyota, Terminator, Yamaha, Quantum and Vexus Boats.

“This is a ‘working board,’ and these new directors have all demonstrated distinct skill sets as well as a commitment to our mission and to providing the highest possible content and counsel” said Bass Fishing Hall of Fame President John Mazurkiewicz “We continue to pride ourselves on the fact that our leadership encompasses all of the major tours, media outlets and sectors of the industry, providing a holistic approach to our purpose.”

In addition to Mazurkiewicz, owner of Catalyst Marketing Services, a PR/media relations firm focusing of the recreational fishing industry, the Board’s executive committee also includes: Vice President and President-Elect Bruce Stanton Vice President and General Manager (Fishing Division) at PRADCO Outdoor Brands; Vice President Clifton Rutledge, chairman of the board for Shipley’s; Secretary Todd Hammill CEO of Wired2Fish; and Treasurer Donald Howell, President/CFO of Southern Sky Aviation.

Other Board members include Tim Carini, Mark Copley, Joe Opager, Brandon Palaniuk, Matt Pangrac, Dan Quinn, Pete Robbins, Mike Valster and Kevin VanDam. Steve Bowman chairs the Development Committee. Todd Ceisner chairs the Outreach Committee. Daren Cole chairs the Facilities and Preservation Committee. Kathy Fennel chairs the Arrangements Committee. Gene Gilliland chairs the Conservation and Education Committee. Neil Paul chairs the Nominations Committee.

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About the HOF -- The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame is a nonprofit organization led by a volunteer board of directors and is dedicated to celebrating, promoting and preserving the sport of bass fishing. Since 2017, the Hall’s inductees and memorabilia representing the history of bass fishing is showcased in Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife Museum and Aquarium in Springfield, Missouri. The 2024 HOF Induction banquet will be held September 26^, 2024 at Wonders of Wildlife.

For more information about the Hall, its mission

visit www.BassFishingHOF.com,

or contact BFHOF executive director Barbara Bowman at [email protected].

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City of Oxford Set to Host NPFL 2023 Season Opener on Logan Martin Lake

WILKESVILLE, OH (JANUARY 23, 2024) — The National Professional Fishing League (NPFL) is gearing up for an exciting start to the 2024 season as the City of Oxford takes the stage to host the inaugural event on the pristine waters of Logan Martin Lake. This kickstarts a three-year partnership, showcasing Oxford's commitment to top-notch angling competitions and showcasing Alabama's premium bass fishing.

Logan Martin Lake, with its rich angling history hosting the 1993 Bassmaster Classic, sets the stage for the NPFL's season opener in February 2024. Anglers such as David Fritts, Tommy Biffle, and Lendell Martin Jr. left their mark on this historic lake, with David Fritts emerging victorious.

Mayor Alton Craft expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "Oxford is honored to host the National Professional Fishing League’s first competition of 2024 from Feb. 1 to Feb. 3. We're excited to witness over 100 skilled anglers showcasing their talents on Logan Martin Lake in pursuit of a winning catch."

Craft added, "We also appreciate the NPFL’s invitation to our local student anglers, providing them with an opportunity to gain insights and encouragement from these professionals in the sport they are deeply passionate about."

The three-year partnership between NPFL and the City of Oxford underscores a joint commitment to the league's success and the economic growth of Oxford and its surrounding communities.  Paul Benson, VP Partnerships at the NPFL, commend "Oxford's dedication, stating, & unwavering commitment to fostering future economic growth is truly commendable. The visionary leaders of the City of Oxford are leading the way, organizing exceptional events that significantly contribute to the economic prosperity of the entire region."

Benson emphasized Oxford's central location, opening doors to potential options for diverse locations and timings, showcasing the rich fisheries in proximity to Oxford. The NPFL looks forward to a fruitful partnership that not only enhances angling experiences but leaves a lasting impact on the economic landscape of the region.

"The League" is eagerly anticipating a successful Logan Martin event and the continuation of this promising partnership with the City of Oxford for years to come.

Join the Excitement! Attend the Daily Launch at Lincolns Landing in Lincoln, Alabama, with Weigh-Ins at the "A League of Our Own" Field, Oxford Civic Center.

Don't miss out on the action! Be there every day from Feb. 1 to Feb. 3 to experience the thrill of the daily launch at Lincolns Landing in Lincoln, Alabama, followed by intense weigh-ins at the "A League of Our Own" field, located at Oxford Civic Center, 195 Recreation Dr, Oxford, AL 36203.

To learn more about the NPFL, visit https://thenationalprofessionalfishingleague.com/.

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About the National Professional Fishing League The NPFL was designed to bring simplicity back to professional bass fishing - one lake, the full field fishing all three days, and the heaviest combined three-day weight winning. The goal of the NPFL is to put the anglers first and build a trail that gets back to what the founders of bass fishing intended it to be.

Media Contacts:
Brad Fuller: [email protected]
Paul Benson: [email protected]

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Lucas Oil Extends MLF Partnership

Lucas Oil Extends Long-Term, Strategic Partnership with Major League Fishing for Ninth Year, Signifying Brand’s Dedication to Marine Community

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2024 WON Bass Open Series Kicks Off at Lake Shasta January 31, 2024

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MLF Bass Pro Tour Opens Sixth Season in Louisiana with B&W Trailer Hitches Stage One Presented by Power-Pole

Season opener to showcase 80 pro anglers competing on Toledo Bend for $659,000 purse 

MANY, La. (Jan. 18, 2024) – Major League Fishing (MLF) will kick off the sixth season of the MLF Bass Pro Tour in Many, Louisiana, Jan. 30–Feb. 4, showcasing the top anglers in the sport of professional bass fishing at the B&W Trailer Hitches Stage One at Toledo Bend Presented by Power-Pole.

The six-day tournament, hosted by Toledo Bend Lake Country and the Louisiana Office of Tourism, will feature a field of 80 professional anglers, including superstars like Ott DeFoe,  Jacob Wheeler, REDCREST 2023 Champion Bryan Thrift and Louisiana pros Gerald Spohrer of Gonzales, Cliff Crochet of Pierre Part and Justin Cooper of Zwolle. They’ll be competing for a purse of $659,000, including a top payout of $100,000 and valuable Angler of the Year (AOY) points in hopes of qualifying for the General Tire Heavy Hitters all-star event and REDCREST 2025, the Bass Pro Tour championship.

“The Sabine Parish Tourist Commission, along with the Louisiana Office of Tourism, is excited to host the 2024 Bass Pro Tour season opener at Toledo Bend,” said Georgia Craven, Executive Director, Sabine Parish Tourist & Recreation Commission. “We’re looking forward to showcasing our outstanding fishery, as well as the great food, culture and people of Louisiana, and we are delighted to have the anglers, their families and MLF staff come and experience Toledo Bend Lake Country.”

The tournament will feature the MLF catch, weigh, immediate-release format, in which anglers catch as much weight as they can each day, while also feeling the pressure and intensity of the SCORETRACKER® leaderboard. The tournament is being filmed for broadcast later this year on Discovery.

The event will mark the first time that the MLF Bass Pro Tour has visited Many, Louisiana. Although there is no prior history on the books in the MLF format, Cooper – a Bass Pro Tour rookie and local pro – said it has the potential to be a record-breaking event.

“I think the weights are going to be phenomenal,” said Cooper. “The fishing was impressive before it went off limits, and I anticipate it will be just as good once we get back out on the water. I wouldn’t be surprised if the winner has over 100 pounds per day, and I figure Championship Round may take 150 pounds to take home the trophy.”

While the event will feature typical prespawn, winter fishing, Cooper said the fishery offers excellent diversity this time of year.

“Toledo Bend is a little unique,” Cooper said. “Other fisheries may only have opportunities out deep in the winter, but that’s not necessarily the case on Toledo Bend. I think we’re going to see a few different techniques come into play. We’ll definitely see guys fishing out deep with forward-facing sonar, but the grass is really healthy on the lake. Anytime you have hydrilla and milfoil in the winter in Louisiana, grass is a big player. I could also see deep brush piles being key players as well, so there will be a variety of ways to catch a bass.

“I think a jerkbait, jig and some type of Texas-rigged bait will be key for fishing brush piles. I’m sure we’ll see a swimbait or Damiki rig being thrown with forward-facing sonar and in the grass, I’d expect to see a lipless crankbait, ChatterBait and a bladed jig being utilized as well.”

While it’s still early to predict the weather for the six-day event, Cooper said anglers will have to be on guard while running their boats across the fishery and be mindful of high winds.

“The lake is currently 4 feet low, and it’s full of timber, so guys will really need to stay in the boat lanes during this event,” Cooper said. “If you get out of the lanes, it’s best just to idle. There are some places you can run outside the boat lane, but if you aren’t familiar with the lake and haven’t been there several times, the stumps and timber may not be obvious to the naked eye. Just because you don’t see them, that doesn’t mean they aren’t there.

“Hopefully we won’t contend with much wind, but if it picks up during the event, it can be treacherous. It’s super windy today – I drove across the lake and it’s like a mini-ocean out there. If the wind blows out of the north or south, it can get really rough and dangerous, really quick.”

Cooper said the biggest tournament he’s fished on Toledo Bend was a Southwestern Division Toyota Series in January of 2000, where he finished fifth. The Louisiana pro finished second in points that same year, qualifying him for the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit (now known as the Tackle Warehouse Invitationals), where he eventually qualified for the 2024 Bass Pro Tour.

“It’s phenomenal that my first Bass Pro Tour event is taking place on my home lake,” Cooper said. “There’re definitely some nerves, and it’s a double-edged sword sometimes. You know a lot, but that can be a hindrance at times as well. There are so many different spots and techniques running through your mind, especially if you get behind the eight ball. So, I’m just going to have to trust myself, fish free and not fish based on history alone.”

At the end of the day, Cooper said he’s just excited and happy to be in this place, at this time.

“This is what I’ve worked so hard for, to get the opportunity to fish at the highest level of professional bass fishing,” Cooper said. “That’s been a dream and goal of mine my entire life, so to finally get that opportunity is the biggest blessing. I just want to seize the moment, and make my family, friends and sponsors proud.

“I feel like I’m going into the event with a lot of confidence, verses if we were starting off on a body of water that I’d never been to. It’s a big confidence-booster starting out, and I just plan to use that to my advantage.”

Anglers will launch at 7:30 a.m. CT each day from Cypress Bend Park, located at 3462 Cypress Bend Drive in Many. Each day’s General Tire Takeout will be held at the park, beginning at 4 p.m. Fans are welcome to attend all launch and takeout events and also encouraged to follow the event online throughout the day on the MLFNOW!® live stream and SCORETRACKER® coverage at  MajorLeagueFishing.com.

On Friday, Feb. 2, Toledo Bend Lake Country will host an Education Day in conjunction with the tournament at Cypress Bend Park, where 260 eighth-grade students from local area schools will have the opportunity to learn about lake ecology, casting techniques and the Toledo Bend fishery. Bass Pro Tour pros will be onsite throughout the event providing instruction and working with students.

On Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 3-4, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. MLF welcomes fans of all ages to visit Cypress Bend Park for the MLF Watch Party. Fans can watch the pros live on the MLFNOW! big screen, enjoy free food, enter to win hourly giveaways and cheer on their favorite pros. The first 50 kids 14 and under will receive a free rod and reel from Pure Fishing each day. The final 10 Championship Round Bass Pro Tour anglers will be on hand at the trophy celebration on Championship Sunday to meet and greet fans, sign autographs and take selfies.

The B&W Trailer Hitches Stage One at Toledo Bend Presented by Power-Pole will feature anglers competing with a 2-pound minimum weight requirement for a bass to be deemed scorable. The MLF Fisheries Management Division determines minimum weights for each body of water that the Bass Pro Tour visits, based on the productivity, bass population and anticipated average size of fish in each fishery.

The Bass Pro Tour features a field of 80 of the top professional anglers in the world, competing across seven regular-season tournaments around the country, for millions of dollars and valuable points to qualify for the annual General Tire Heavy Hitters all-star event and the REDCREST 2025 championship.

The 40 Anglers in Group A compete in their two-day Qualifying Round on Tuesday and Thursday – the 40 anglers in Group B on Wednesday and Friday. After each two-day Qualifying Round is complete, the anglers that finish first through 10^th from both groups advance to Saturday’s Knockout Round. In the Knockout Round, weights are zeroed, and the remaining 20 anglers compete to finish in the top 10 to advance to Sunday’s Championship Round. In the final-day Championship Round, weights are zeroed, and the highest one-day total wins the top prize of $100,000.

The MLFNOW!® broadcast team of Chad McKee and J.T. Kenney will break down the extended action live on the final four days of competition from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT. MLFNOW!®  will be live streamed on MajorLeagueFishing.com and the MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) app.

Television coverage of the B&W Trailer Hitches Stage One at Toledo Bend Presented by Power-Pole Knockout Round will air as a two-hour episode starting at 7 a.m. ET, on Saturday, July 20 on Discovery, with the Championship Round premiering on July 27. New MLF episodes premiere each Saturday morning on Discovery, with re-airings on Outdoor Channel.

Proud sponsors of the 2024 MLF Bass Pro Tour include: Abu Garcia, B&W Trailer Hitches, Bass Pro Shops, Berkley, BUBBA, Epic Baits, Garmin, General Tire, Humminbird, Lowrance, Mercury, MillerTech, Minn Kota, Mossy Oak Fishing, NITRO, Onyx, Plano, Power-Pole, Rapala, StarBrite, Suzuki, Toyota and U.S. Air Force.

For complete details and updated information on Major League Fishing and the Bass Pro Tour, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow MLF’s social media outlets at Facebook, X, Instagram and  YouTube.

About Major League Fishing
Major League Fishing (MLF) is the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, producing more than 250 events annually at some of the most prestigious fisheries in the world, while broadcasting to America’s living rooms on CBS, Discovery Channel, Outdoor Channel, CBS Sports Network, World Fishing Network and on demand on MyOutdoorTV (MOTV). Headquartered in Benton, Kentucky, the MLF roster of bass anglers includes the world’s top pros and more than 30,000 competitors in all 50 states and 17 countries. Since its founding in 2011, MLF has advanced the sport of competitive fishing through its premier television broadcasts and livestreams and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for bass through research, education, fisheries enhancement and fish care.

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2024 AFTCO Bass Boot Camp Recruit - Emil Wagner

SANTA ANA, Ca., January 17, 2024 – AFTCO is proud to announce that Emil Wagner has been selected as the 2024 Bass Boot Camp recruit. Hailing from Marietta Georgia, Wagner will compete in all nine B.A.S.S. Bassmaster Opens EQ tournaments. Throughout the 2024 season, he will document his experiences by filming and vlogging, sharing his adventures on AFTCO’s nine-episode YouTube series, Bass Boot Camp. Viewers will enjoy an insider look at the journey to become a Bassmaster Elite Series qualifier. As part of the Bass Boot Camp benefits, Wagner’s tournament entry fees will be covered by AFTCO, and he will receive a full sponsorship for the 2024 season. Subscribe to AFTCO's YouTube channel and follow @aftcofreshwater on Instagram to catch the latest Bass Boot Camp episodes and updates.

Announcement URL: https://www.aftco.com/blogs/news/bass-boot-camp-2024-meet-recruit-emil-wagner

AFTCO YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AFTCO1958

AFTCO Freshwater Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aftcofreshwater/
Emil Wagner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilwagnerfishing/

About AFTCO

Family-owned and operated by three generations of the Shedd family, the American Fishing Tackle Company (AFTCO) represents unparalleled quality, performance, and reliability when it counts most. Worn across the globe, AFTCO’s fishing clothing is designed to handle the harshest elements. AFTCO products are field tested from our Southern California offices where many of our core saltwater fishing tackle products are still proudly handcrafted and manufactured in our U.S. based machine shop. Marine conservation has been a brand focus since 1973. Through our 10% Pledge to Protect and Conserve, we give 10% of profits back to causes for the resource and angling rights.

Press Contact:

Denny Le
Marketing Manager
[email protected]

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Two Teams Disqualified from Abu Garcia College Fishing National Championship

WHAT:
Major League Fishing (MLF) announced updated results from the 2024 Abu Garcia College Fishing Presented by YETI National Championship at Lake Toho after two teams were disqualified.

Following the conclusion of the event, evidence was presented to MLF Tournament Director Kevin Hunt that the University of Montevallo team of Brandon Berry and Hunter Bright, as well as the Dallas Baptist University team of Braxon Hightower and Luke Wenger, had violated rule No. 12, which states that “ Alabama rigs and similar umbrella-type rigs are limited to a maximum of five wires with a maximum of five spinners, five lures and three hooks (single or treble) unless state regulations are more restrictive, in which case state regulations prevail.”

As a result of the violations, each team’s catch during both days of the weather-shortened event was disqualified.

NOTES:
The University of Montevallo team of Berry and Bright finished third in the event and were slated to advance to the 2024 Toyota Series Championship to compete as co-anglers for a shot at winning a $33,500 Phoenix 518 Pro with a 115-horsepower outboard. As a result of this disqualification, the University of Montevallo team of Nicholas Dumke and Easton Fothergill move from fourth place into the third-place spot and will advance to the 2024 Toyota Series Championship to compete as co-anglers.

“This is tragic for both teams who inadvertently violated the rule,” said Kevin Hunt, MLF Tournament Director. “However, we have an obligation to our anglers and the sport to enforce the rules, in letter and intent, without exception. We encourage all our anglers to know and understand the rules for each circuit and tournament they participate in and to adhere to those rules to ensure a quality tournament.”

Updated standings for the top 10 teams on Lake Toho are:

1^st:     Adrian College – Braylon Eggerding and Lucas Washburn, both of Grand Rapids, Mich., 10 bass, 42-4, $43,500
2^nd:    Campbellsville University – Carter Doren of Las Vegas, Nev., and Ryan Lachniet of Gum Spring, Va., 10 bass, 42-3, $33,500
3^rd:     University of Montevallo – Nicholas Dumke and Easton Fothergill, both of Grand Rapids, Minn., 10 bass, 38-9, $3,000
4^th:     Emmanuel University – Robert Miller of Savannah, Ga., and John Micheal Ortman of Douglas, Ga., 10 bass, 38-4, $2,000
5^th:     Florida Gateway College – Bryson O’Steen of Live Oak, Fla., 10 bass, 37-3, $1,000
6^th:     University of Montevallo – Neal Braddy of Ailey, Ga., and Merritt Arnold of Watkinsville, Ga., 10 bass, 37-0, $1,000
7^th:     Carson-Newman University – Ben Cully of Rockwall, Texas, and Hayden Gaddis of Seymour, Tenn., 10 bass, 36-8, $1,000
8^th:     Tarleton State-Stephenville – Garett Cadenhead of Fort Worth, Texas, and Jared Mizell of Pearland, Texas, 10 bass, 36-3, $1,000
9^th:      Adrian College – Gerald Brumbaugh of Martinsburgh, Penn., and Mitchell Straffon of Fenton, Mich., 10 bass, 35-0, $1,000
10^th:   University of North Alabama – Dylan Nutt and Carter Nutt of Nashville, Tenn., 10 bass, 34-12, $1,000

For complete details and updated tournament information, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular College Fishing updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow MLF5’s social media outlets at Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

About Major League Fishing
Major League Fishing (MLF) is the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, producing more than 250 events annually at some of the most prestigious fisheries in the world, while broadcasting to America’s living rooms on CBS, Discovery Channel, Outdoor Channel, CBS Sports Network, World Fishing Network and on demand on MyOutdoorTV (MOTV). Headquartered in Benton, Kentucky, the MLF roster of bass anglers includes the world’s top pros and more than 30,000 competitors in all 50 states and 13 countries. Since its founding in 2011, MLF has advanced the sport of competitive fishing through its premier television broadcasts and livestreams and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for bass through research, education, fisheries enhancement and fish care.

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Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Bill Lowen Announces New Partnership with Ark Fishing

Brookville, Ind. – January 15, 2024 – Bill Lowen, the Bassmaster Elite Series pro from Brookville announces his joining the pro staff of Ark Fishing International. Lowen, entering his 20th season in Bassmaster competition, has signed on to promote Ark Rods, Reels, tungsten and hardbaits.

A veteran of 184 Bassmaster entries since his career began in 2005, he joined the Elite Series in its inaugural 2006 season and has placed in the money 138 times in his career. Along the way he has finished in the top 10 22 times and notched a victory at the Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at Pickwick Lake in 2021 and is an 11-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier.

Lowen said the decision to join Team Ark was an easy one because of high quality of the products, the relationships he has with current Tean Ark pros, but also because the more he got to know Ark Fishing’s Louie Zhang, the more he felt like he had found the place he wanted to call home. “I have worked with a lot of different companies in my career and I get that family vibe from Louie and that’s exactly what I look for in a partnership,” said Lowen. “On top of that, he has the kind of mind that has taken the input of his team, listened to their needs and made products that help them exceed what they wished for in the finished product; I’ve never known anyone like him, and I am looking forward to being a part of this family for a long time to come.”

On the water, Lowen said that the Team Ark lineup will give hm the tools he needs to compete from the outset because at every level, Ark makes what he needs to perform. “These are some of the best feeling fishing rods I have ever felt throughout the lineups,” he said. “The Gravity reels are the freest and smoothest casting reels I have ever used, and they have all of the necessary gear ratios to make every presentation we need; it is a very full lineup, and they are working to make it complete in every area.”

On top of the feelings, Lowen said that he appreciated the honest communications he has received from Zhang. “Louie is so genuine that you know where you stand with him without question,” said Lowen. “I know how I can help promote the company immediately and what we can expect to do in the future. There will be opportunity for me to work on projects with him and the team, and that clarity is something I know I can count one with Ark.”

Team Ark Captain Randall Tharp said that Lowen is exactly the type of angler the company looks for. “We are a family here at Ark Fishing. We work very closely, we communicate frequently, and we have the kind of relationships that foster great camaraderie,” said Tharp. “Bill is without a doubt a great angler, but he is the kind of person that not only fits in here, but he has the kind of character on and off the water that strengthens a group, and we’re proud to have him as a part of the team.”

Wes Logan, who began his Elite Series career with Ark, echoed Tharp’s comments. “I’ve been around Bill for several years now, he is a well-respected angler with amazing on the water skillsets, and it says a lot about our company that he wants to join our team,” said Logan. “That respect doesn’t stop once he leaves the water, he is one of the nicest, most well-liked guys on tour and he is a great addition to the Ark team.”

Ultimately, the decision to add an angler to the pro staff falls on the final decision maker, and in the case of Ark Fishing, that is Zhang. He said that his decision to partner with Lowen was twofold. “We are thrilled to welcome Bill Lowen to Team ARK Fishing this season, he is an amazing addition to our roster,” said Zhang. “His exceptional skill in tournament fishing speaks volumes about his prowess on the water, he showcases a mastery that aligns seamlessly with our team's commitment to excellence.”

He added that the decision went beyond his angling abilities. “Bill has a sterling reputation as a person, both on and off the water, he exudes integrity, sportsmanship, and has a positive influence within the fishing community,” continued Zhang. “These qualities make him a perfect fit for Team ARK Fishing. He has a dedication to fair play, camaraderie, and unwavering passion for the sport not only enhances our team's competitive edge but also contributes to fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.

“With Bill Lowen on board, Team ARK Fishing anticipates a season marked by shared success on the water, a strengthened sense of camaraderie within the company and a broader reach of visibility to the fishing community.”

Additional information about Ark Fishing the company and its products can be found at: https://arkrods.com/

About Bill Lowen:
Bill Lowen is a professional angler on the Bassmaster Elite Series entering his 20th season competition in B.A.S.S. competition. Known as a shallow water angler, Lowen has built a reputation as the premier swim jig fisherman in the business and has displayed those skills throughout his career. Although he is deserving of this reputation, he is wildly versatile as an angler, evidenced by his “Dollar Bill” nickname, given to him for his ability to finish in the money most of the events he enters. In his career, Lowen has finished in the top 10 22 times, qualified for 11 trips to the Bassmaster Classic, is an Elite Series Champion and posted nearly $1.6 million in career earnings.

Lowen resides in Brookville, Ind. with his wife Jennifer, daughter Neveah and son Fischer. He is an avid outdoorsman with a burning passion for waterfowl hunting and hunting in general during the offseason. Lowen is sponsored by Xpress Boats, Yamaha Motors, Drake Waterfowl, Mossy Oak, RAILBLAZA, Lure Parts Online, Seaguar, T-H Marine, Ark Fishing International, Grosse Savanne, BOSS Shot Shells, HUMMINBIRD, MINN KOTA, Impulse Lithium and Weida’s Marine. Follow Lowen on his website at http://billlowen.com/ and on his social media channels: https://www.facebook.com/TurtleLowen/ and https://www.instagram.com/billlowenfishing/.

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MLF Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats Prepares to Launch 2024 Season at Lake Okeechobee

CLEWISTON, Fla. (Jan. 16, 2024) – The Major League Fishing (MLF) Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats is set to visit Clewiston, Florida, next week, Jan. 25-27, for the 2024 season-opening event – the Toyota Series at Lake Okeechobee.

The three-day tournament is the first event of the year for Southern Division anglers and hosted by the Hendry County Tourism Development Council. The event will feature a roster of the region’s best bass-fishing pros and Strike King co-anglers competing for a top prize of up to $100,000 in the pro division and a new Phoenix 518 Pro boat with a 115-horsepower outboard motor plus $5,000 in the co-angler division.

“This is going to be a great tournament – there is nowhere better to start the season than in Florida,” said Bass Pro Tour angler Bobby Lane of Lakeland, Florida, the REDCREST 2022 Champion with more than $2.5 million in career earnings. “Lake Okeechobee is a fantastic fishery, and if the weather stays stable, we are going to see a good one.

“The lake is really high – we’ve had a lot of water this year,” Lane continued. “If I was approaching this tournament, I’d be spending time on the south end, the north end and the shoal. I’d also look around the J&S canal to see if anything was going on, and pretty much cover all four sides of the lake. This tournament could be won from one end of the lake to the other.”

Lane said that he expects the tournament competitors to start the event on popular community holes, but top finishers will need to have a backup plan in place.

“The angler that wins is going to catch them in a community hole on the first day, but the amount of pressure on those schools will only hold up for a day or day and a half,” Lane said. “You’ll need a backup plan for the afternoon of the second and then the third day, and whoever has that will win this tournament.

“I think the fish are going to be moving,” Lane added. “Moving baits, and lipless baits will be good. If it’s cold, the (Berkley) Slobberknocker will be hard to beat, especially in the golden shiner color. If it gets really warm and the spawn starts moving around, we’ll see more traditional (Berkley) PowerWorm and (Berkley) MaxScent The General type baits working.”

Lane predicted that with stable weather, fans can expect to see single-day high weights in the 27-to 30-pound range, and he expects the overall winner to weigh in 69 to 70 pounds over three days of competition.

Anglers will launch at 7 a.m. ET each day from Roland & Mary Ann Martin’s Marina & Resort, located at 920 E. Del Monte Avenue in Clewiston. Weigh-ins will also be held at the resort and will begin at 3 p.m. Fans are welcome to attend and encouraged to follow the event online through the “MLF Live” weigh-in broadcasts and daily coverage at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

In Toyota Series regular-season competition, payouts are based on the number of participants competing in the event, scaling up for every 20 boats over 160 and scaling down for every boat below 160. With a 160-boat field, pros fish for a top prize of up to $75,000, if Phoenix MLF Bonus qualified. Strike King co-anglers cast for the top prize of a new Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat with a 115-horsepower Mercury or Suzuki outboard (valued at $33,500). With a 260-boat field, pros fish for a top award of up to $100,000, if Phoenix MLF Bonus qualified. Strike King co-anglers cast for the top prize of a new Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat with a 115-horsepower Mercury or Suzuki outboard plus $5,000 cash.

The 2024 Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats consists of six divisions – Central, Northern, Plains, Southern, Southwestern and the Western Division Presented by Tackle Warehouse – each holding three regular-season events, along with the International and Wild Card divisions. Anglers who fish in any of the six divisions or the Wild Card division and finish in the top 25 will qualify for the no-entry-fee Toyota Series Championship for a shot at winning up to $235,000 and a qualification to REDCREST 2025. The winning Strike King co-angler at the championship earns a new Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat with a 115-horsepower Mercury outboard. The 2024 Toyota Series Championship will be held Nov. 7-9 on Wheeler Lake in Huntsville, Alabama, and is hosted by the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Madison County Commission, and the Huntsville Sports Commission.

Proud sponsors of the 2024 MLF Toyota Series include: 7Brew, Abu Garcia, B&W Trailer Hitches, Berkley, BUBBA, E3, Epic Baits, FX Custom Rods, General Tire, Lew’s, Mercury, Mossy Oak, Onyx, Phoenix, Polaris, Power-Pole, Strike King, Suzuki, Tackle Warehouse, T-H Marine, Toyota and YETI.

For complete details and updated information visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular Toyota Series updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the MLF5 social media outlets at Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

About Major League Fishing
Major League Fishing (MLF) is the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, producing more than 250 events annually at some of the most prestigious fisheries in the world, while broadcasting to America’s living rooms on CBS, Discovery Channel, Outdoor Channel, CBS Sports Network, World Fishing Network and on demand on MyOutdoorTV (MOTV). Headquartered in Benton, Kentucky, the MLF roster of bass anglers includes the world’s top pros and more than 30,000 competitors in all 50 states and 17 countries. Since its founding in 2011, MLF has advanced the sport of competitive fishing through its premier television broadcasts and livestreams and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for bass through research, education, fisheries enhancement and fish care.

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Artificial Intelligence’s Influence on Fishing

Forestville, WI (January 15, 2024) – Elon Musk professes that one of his greatest fears is A.I. being used for nefarious purposes, and ungoverned, it being a threat to humanity. (Think Skynet from Terminator.) Now nobody can say for certain that we’re heading down that path, but what we do know is A.I. can be an incredible tool for technological advancements.

A.I. is accelerating the speed of drug discovery and expected to ultimately find cures for illnesses and diseases. A.I. is improving the precision and efficiency of robotics used in manufacturing. The information provided by A.I. can improve general decision-making and accentuate problem-solving. And we’ve all seen the ideas and information that ChatGPT can sling around. (Buyer beware when it comes to misinformation and disinformation.)

So, how does, and will, A.I. influence fishing as it relates to professionals in the industry? For that answer, NPAA tapped Sid Dorbin.

Dorbin is Professor and Chair of the Department of English, University of Florida and is also one of the country’s foremost experts on artificial intelligence. Dorbin is also the author of numerous books, co-owner of inventivefishing.com, and is a an extremely knowledgeable saltwater and freshwater angler.

In Dorbin’s presentation he introduces some fundamental explanations about how A.I and GenAI work and how they might be deployed in various workplace settings in the fishing industry.

Pour a cup of coffee or crack a beer and watch Dobin’s presentation from the recent NPAA Annual Conference In Fort Myers, FL.

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Florence Italy’s Jacopo Gallelli to Join 2024 MLF Bass Pro Tour Roster

WHAT:
Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today that Jacopo Gallelli of Florence, Italy,  has accepted an invitation to fish the 2024 Bass Pro Tour. Gallelli fills a roster spot vacated by Dakota Ebare of Brookeland, Texas, who declined his 2024 Bass Pro Tour invitation.

NOTES:
The sixth season of the MLF Bass Pro Tour kicks off Jan. 30-Feb. 4 at Toledo Bend Reservoir in Many, Louisiana. The Bass Pro Tour features 80 of the world’s top bass fishing professionals, competing across nine states for a total purse of more than $6.7 million and valuable points to qualify for the annual General Tire Heavy Hitters all-star event and REDCREST 2025, the Bass Pro Tour championship. REDCREST 2025 will be held April 2-6, 2025, on Lake Guntersville in Huntsville, Alabama.

For complete details and updated information on Major League Fishing and the Bass Pro Tour, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow MLF’s social media outlets at Facebook, X,  Instagram and YouTube.

About Major League Fishing
Major League Fishing (MLF) is the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, producing more than 250 events annually at some of the most prestigious fisheries in the world, while broadcasting to America’s living rooms on CBS, Discovery Channel, Outdoor Channel, CBS Sports Network, World Fishing Network and on demand on MyOutdoorTV (MOTV). Headquartered in Benton, Kentucky, the MLF roster of bass anglers includes the world’s top pros and more than 30,000 competitors in all 50 states and 17 countries. Since its founding in 2011, MLF has advanced the sport of competitive fishing through its premier television broadcasts and livestreams and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for bass through research, education, fisheries enhancement and fish care.

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GSM Outdoors To Present The Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo

Birmingham, AL — B.A.S.S. announced that GSM Outdoors will be partnering with the worldwide authority on bass fishing to present the 2024 Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo to be held in conjunction with the 2024 Bassmaster Classic March 22-24 on Oklahoma’s Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees. Recognized as fishing’s biggest consumer show, the Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo presented by GSM Outdoors annually draws more than 200 exhibitors from around the world.

“We are excited to promote our brands and products during the premier venue in all of professional fishing” says Crispin Powley, senior vice president of fishing at GSM Outdoors. “Having attended over 20 Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expos in my career, I fully appreciate the significance and opportunity of having this many avid anglers in one place and the opportunity to interact with them. We look forward to this chance to talk fishing and fishing products with our fellow anglers and the core of who we build our products for.”

The GSM Outdoors family represents some of the industry’s most iconic fishing brands, including Yamamoto Baits, Bill Lewis, Buckeye Lures, Big Bite Baits, Steel Shad, Phenix Rods and Cuda.

“We are thrilled about this partnership with GSM Outdoors,” said Chase Anderson, CEO of B.A.S.S. “It’s a perfect match, pairing the sport’s most exciting consumer show featuring the most rabid bass fishing fans on the planet with a company that is on the cutting edge of building products to support this passion. Plus, both our organizations place a sharp focus on preserving the legacy of the outdoors and responsible stewardship of the resource, which will be highlighted on bass fishing’s biggest stage.”

The Outdoors Expo is the crown jewel of the Bassmaster Classic, which drew a record-breaking 163,914 fans from across the world last year in Knoxville, Tenn. The Bassmaster Classic won the 2023 SportsTravel Award for Best Professional Event, and the Outdoors Expo was in large part responsible for the $35.5 million economic impact from the event, which produced more than $2.85 million in state and local taxes.

About B.A.S.S.

B.A.S.S., which encompasses the Bassmaster tournament leagues, events and media platforms, is the worldwide authority on bass fishing and keeper of the culture of the sport, providing cutting-edge content on bass fishing whenever, wherever and however bass fishing fans want to use it. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., the 500,000-member organization’s fully integrated media platforms include the industry’s leading magazines (Bassmaster and B.A.S.S. Times), website (Bassmaster.com), TV show, radio show, social media programs and events. For more than 50 years, B.A.S.S. has been dedicated to access, conservation and youth fishing.

The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the most prestigious events at each level of competition, including the Bassmaster Elite Series, St. Croix Bassmaster Opens Series, Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier Series presented by Lowrance, Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops, Strike King Bassmaster High School Series, Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Team Championship, Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series scored by TourneyX, Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship presented by Skeeter and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the Bassmaster Classic.

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MLF Cancels Day 1 of Abu Garcia College Fishing National Championship Due to High Winds and Inclement Weather

WHAT:
Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today that Day 1 of the 2024 Abu Garcia College Fishing Presented by YETI National Championship at Lake Toho has been cancelled due to high winds and inclement weather.

The full field of 138 teams will battle it out on Wednesday, Jan. 10 and Thursday, Jan. 11, with the winner determined by heaviest two-day cumulative weight.

NOTES:
Anglers will launch at 7:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday and Thursday from Big Toho Marina, located at 69 Lakeview Drive in Kissimmee, Florida. Weigh-ins will be held at the marina starting at 3:30 p.m. and will be livestreamed daily. Fans are welcome to attend and encouraged to follow the event online through the “MLF Live” weigh-in broadcasts and daily coverage at  MajorLeagueFishing.com.

The MLF NOW!® broadcast team of Chad McKee and Rob Newell will break down the competition Thursday, Jan. 11 from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. ET. MLF NOW!®  will be live streamed on MajorLeagueFishing.com  and the MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) app.

Hosted by Experience Kissimmee, the 15^th annual College Fishing National Championship will feature 138 teams of the nation’s best collegiate anglers competing for a $43,500 prize package, including a new Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat with a 115-horsepower outboard, an additional $10,000 and the chance to advance to the 2024 Toyota Series Championship and REDCREST 2025 – MLF’s most prestigious championship – to fish for top prizes of $235,000 and $300,000, respectively.

Both members of the winning team and the runners-up at the 2024 Abu Garcia College Fishing National Championship will advance to the 2024 Toyota Series Championship, where they will compete as pros for a top prize of up to $235,000. The winning team’s highest finishing member at the Toyota Series Championship will advance to REDCREST 2025 to compete against the world’s best pros for the sport’s top prize of $300,000.

Abu Garcia College Fishing Presented by YETI teams compete in nine regular-season qualifying tournaments around the country. The top 12% of teams from each qualifying event advance to the following year’s Abu Garcia College Fishing Presented by YETI National Championship.

For complete details and updated tournament information, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular College Fishing updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow MLF5’s social media outlets at Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

About Major League Fishing
Major League Fishing (MLF) is the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, producing more than 250 events annually at some of the most prestigious fisheries in the world, while broadcasting to America’s living rooms on CBS, Discovery Channel, Outdoor Channel, CBS Sports Network, World Fishing Network and on demand on MyOutdoorTV (MOTV). Headquartered in Benton, Kentucky, the MLF roster of bass anglers includes the world’s top pros and more than 30,000 competitors in all 50 states and 13 countries. Since its founding in 2011, MLF has advanced the sport of competitive fishing through its premier television broadcasts and livestreams and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for bass through research, education, fisheries enhancement and fish care.

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Minn Kota and Humminbird Announce 2024 Owners Tournament at Pickwick Lake

RACINE, Wis. (January 2, 2024) – Minn Kota and Humminbird are hosting their second annual Owners Tournament at Pickwick Landing State Park from May 30th to June 1st, 2024. The event is open exclusively to amateur anglers and features over $180,000 in guaranteed prizes and payouts.

Key Tournament Details:

• Total Payouts: Over $180,000 in guaranteed prizes and payouts.
• Grand Prize: $50,000 for the largest bass of the tournament.
• Hourly Payouts: $63,525 in total, with ten places paid each hour for all three days.
• 1st: $1,000, 2nd: $500, 3rd: $300, 4th: $250, 5th: $225, 6th: $200, 7th: $175, 8th: $150, 9th: $125, 10th: $100.
• Entry Fee: $275 for three days, $175 for two days, $125 for a single day, per angler.
• Eligibility: Boat captains must own a Minn Kota or Humminbird product. Co-anglers without these products can participate.
• Format: Individual competition with a big bass format and hourly payouts.
• Early Entry Prize: Abu Garcia Veritas 7’0” Medium Heavy Model #VTPC70-6 for the first 250 two or three-day online entrants.
• Location: Pickwick Landing State Park, Tennessee.

The Minn Kota and Humminbird Owners Tournament offers a unique format with multiple cash payouts each day during the hourly weigh-ins, totaling 210 hourly cash payouts across the event. This format provides amateur anglers of all skill levels with opportunities to win.

Registration opens on January 5th at 9am CST. For more information on the tournament and to register, visit MinnKotaOwners.com.

To see highlights of the inaugural event, check it out on the Anglers Channel Bass Wrap Up Show

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Catch the Anglers Channel Bass Wrap Up Show, Brought to you by Sportsman’s Warehouse, on the Pursuit Channel in 2024

Columbia, SC (January 2, 2024) - The Anglers Channel Bass Wrap Up show, brought to you by Sportsman's Warehouse, debuts this week on Pursuit with multiple airings per week, for both Q1 and Q2 2024. The Anglers Channel Bass Wrap Up show is an informative recap of professional, amateur, and grassroots-level bass fishing tournaments across the country. Bringing tournament trails of all sizes to the spotlight, by capturing the anglers who fish and finish well in these events. The program also mixes in informative segments on new techniques, new products, and share useful information to help the weekend angler learn about all things fishing.

Since 2008 Pursuit has been delivering extensive high-quality outdoor content to millions of viewers unserved by any other full-time outdoor network. The unique basic tier package delivery with the major satellite distributors, plus major recent additions in the cable sector, provides access to an audience that is ripe with outdoorsmen and women for its content partners. In addition to joining the network, The Anglers Channel Bass Wrap Up show will also be featured on Pursuit’s digital platforms. Look for The Anglers Channel Bass Wrap Up program beginning in 2nd quarter 2024 on the Pursuit UP streaming channel available to over 90 million users, or available 24/7 on Pursuit UP’s VOD/App platforms.

According to Danny Blandford, AC Director of Business Development, “Moving our program to Pursuit, three times a week, in the first quarter of 2024 will be another milestone in the growth of our Anglers Channel platform. It will be great to see our program and advertising partners featured alongside so many popular outdoor television programs during the peak fishing television season on Pursuit. We look forward to showing our program to viewers who may not have seen us on the Discovery Network in years past.”

The 2023/24 season of the AnglersChannel Bass Wrap Up Show, Presented by Sportsman’s Warehouse, will kicks off with highlights from the Bassmaster Classic, the Inaugural Minn Kota/Humminbird Owners Tournament, as well regional events, fishing tips, and much more. If you want to catch the action as it unfolds throughout the season, visit www.AnglersChannel.com, and be sure to follow along on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.

About AnglersChannel.com
AnglersChannel.com multimedia platform combines the web, social media platforms, podcasts, on-site event coverage and The Anglers Channel Bass Wrap Up Show on Discovery and Pursuit to bring you the No. 1 resource in tournament bass fishing. Anglers Channel features the web’s most robust tournament database, used by thousands of anglers daily, including schedules, results and searchable details by body of water. Anglers Channel also delivers industry news as it happens, along with coverage of all tournament bass fishing, from BASS and Major League Fishing to the weekend warriors. Visit Anglers Channel via the web, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

About Pursuit
Pursuit Media, LLC, the industry leader in total home and user delivery, has its linear feed Pursuit Channel, active nationally to 30+ million homes via DIRECTV, AT&T U-verse HD, DISH Network, Sling TV HD, Comcast Xfinity, Fios by Verizon HD, Centurylink Prism HD, Cox Communication HD and the National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC). PursuitUP, is active to 90+ million users through Samsung’s TV Plus, Sinclair’s STIRR, Xumo, Glewed TV, Vidgo, Kloud TV, Select TV, TCL Smart TVs, Plex, and many more. Additionally, PursuitUP’s VOD library is readily available online to anyone at pursuituptv.com, or by downloading the PursuitUP app available on most devices.
For more information contact Danny Blandford at [email protected]

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