Evansville’s Deal Paces Pack by Almost Three Pounds to Take Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Ohio River
Ohio’s Moorman Claims Co-Angler Division
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind. (Sept. 22, 2025) – Boater Ryan Deal of Evansville, Indiana, caught a total of 10 bass weighing 18 pounds, 5 ounces, over two days to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on the Ohio River-Tanners Creek. The tournament was the fifth and final event of the season for the BFL Hoosier Division. Deal earned…
Pennsylvania’s Kauffman Nabs Slim 1-ounce Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Potomac River
Maryland’s Hornsby Tops Co-Angler Division
MARBURY, Md. (Sept. 22, 2025) – Boater Josh Kauffman of Marysville, Pennsylvania, caught a total of 10 bass weighing 29 pounds, 13 ounces, over two days to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on the Potomac River . The tournament, hosted by the Charles County Recreation, Parks, and Tourism, was the fifth and final…
Mena’s Rose Gets Particular With Jig for Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Lake Hamilton
Arkansas’ Jones Tops Co-Angler Division
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (Sept. 22, 2025) – Boater Austin Rose of Mena, Arkansas, caught a total of 10 bass weighing 27 pounds, 3 ounces, over two days to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Lake Hamilton. The tournament was the fifth and final event of the season for the BFL Arkie Division. Rose earned $12,177, including a…
Virginia’s Rock Holds Off Field for Victory at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Watts Bar
Virginia’s Lyons Claims Co-Angler Division
SPRING CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 22, 2025) – Boater Matthew Rock of Bristol, Virginia, caught a two-day total of 10 bass weighing 34 pounds, 2 ounces, to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Watts Bar . The tournament, hosted by the Rhea County Department of Tourism - Fish Spring City, was the fifth and final event of the…
Louisiana’s Stevens Edges Field to Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Lake Guntersville
Alabama’s McBride Tops Co-Angler Division
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (Sept. 22, 2025) – Boater Walt Stevens of Bernice, Louisiana, caught a total of 10 bass weighing 45 pounds, 4 ounces, over two days to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Lake Guntersville . The tournament, hosted by the Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce, was the fifth and final event of the season…
Wagner makes all the right moves, wins EQ at Lake Champlain
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Before the Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Champlain presented by Bass Pro Shops even started, Emil Wagner was telling anyone who would listen how much he loves this lake.
Now that the tournament is complete, he can shout it even louder.
Wagner, a 27-year-old Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series pro, topped the 105-angler field with a three-day total of 15…
Messer chases smallmouth to Elite Qualifier lead at Lake Champlain
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Matt Messer wasn’t necessarily joking when he said he can’t catch smallmouth bass.
But Thursday, on Day 1 of the Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Champlain presented by Bass Pro Shops, Messer pounded the lake’s legendary smallmouth population, eventually weighing a five-bass limit for 23 pounds, 9 ounces on a blustery day here in the far northeast corner of…
MLF’s Bass Pro Tour Suzuki Marine Stage 2 Presented by YETI at Harris Chain of Lakes to Premiere Saturday on Discovery
WHAT:
The Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour Suzuki Marine Stage 2 Presented by YETI at the Harris Chain of Lakes, filmed earlier this year in Leesburg, Florida, will premiere Saturday on Discovery. The four-day event, hosted by Discover Lake County Florida , showcased 66 of the top professional anglers in the world, competing for a purse of $650,000, including a top payout of $150,000 and…
MLF Announces Schedules for 2026 Abu Garcia College Fishing and High School Fishing Circuits
BENTON, Ky. (Sept. 18, 2025) – Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today the schedules for the 2026 Abu Garcia College Fishing Presented by YETI and the Abu Garcia High School Fishing Presented by Tackle Warehouse seasons. Both circuits will continue to offer prizes, scholarships and advancement opportunities to the 2026 Toyota Series Championship for qualified teams, and for college anglers, an…
B.A.S.S. announces field for 2025 Bassmaster Elite Qualifiers Series
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. officials have announced the talented field of anglers set to compete in the 2025 Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifiers (EQ) Series presented by Bass Pro Shops, the proving ground where competitors battle for a coveted berth on the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series.
The lineup features a mix of rising stars, seasoned veterans and international competitors,…
Hamilton’s Martinkovic Earns Career Win No. 6 at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Mosquito Lake Presented by Lew’s
Ohio’s Sykes Tops Co-Angler Division
CORTLAND, Ohio (Sept. 15, 2025) – Boater Chris Martinkovic of Hamilton, Ohio, caught a total of 10 bass weighing 30 pounds, 5 ounces, over two days to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine at Mosquito Lake Presented by Lew’s. The tournament was the fifth and final event of the season for the BFL Buckeye Division. Martinkovic…
Adrian College Claims Title at MLF Abu Garcia College Fishing Tournament on the Potomac River Presented by Columbia PFG
MARBURY, Md. (Sept. 15, 2025) – The Adrian College duo of Ryan Kahut, and Brady Osborn, won the MLF Abu Garcia College Fishing Presented by YETI event on the Potomac River Presented by Columbia PFG Sunday with a five-bass limit weighing 14 pounds, 11 ounces. The victory earned the school’s bass club a qualification into the 2026 MLF College Fishing National Championship.
Adrian College showed…
Troutman’s Buchmann Posts Third Win in 2025 With Victory at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Lake Norman
North Carolina’s Hirapetian Tops Co-Angler Division
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (Sept. 15, 2025) – Boater Kaden Buchmann of Troutman, North Carolina, caught a total of 10 bass weighing 29 pounds, 8 ounces, over two days to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine at Lake Norman . The tournament, hosted by Visit Lake Norman, Visit Charlotte & Mecklenburg County Park…
Nashville’s Bornstein Gets Surprise Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Kentucky Lake
Tennessee’s Harmon Wins Co-Angler Division
BUCHANAN, Tenn. (Sept. 15, 2025) – Boater Corbin Bornstein of Nashville, Tennessee, caught a total of 10 bass weighing 36 pounds, 14 ounces, over two days to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine at Kentucky Lake . The tournament, hosted by Henry County Tourism Authority, was the fifth and final event of the season for…
West Salem’s Weber Frogs his Way to Second Career Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at the Mississippi River-La Crosse Presented by Lew’s
Ontario’s Wittren Tops Co-Angler Division
LA CROSSE, Wis. (Sept. 15, 2025) – Boater Clayton Weber of West Salem, Wisconsin, caught a total of 10 bass weighing 37 pounds, 1 ounce, over two days to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine at the Mississippi River – La Crosse Presented by Lew’s . The tournament, hosted by Explore La Crosse, was the fifth and final…
Camdenton’s Messina Earns First BFL Win of Career at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Lake of the Ozarks
Kansas’ Pugh Takes Co-Angler Division
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (Sept. 15, 2025) – Boater Kaden Messina of Camdenton, Missouri, caught a total of 10 bass weighing 35 pounds, 6 ounces, over two days to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine at Lake of the Ozarks. The tournament was the fifth and final event of the season for the BFL Ozark Division. Messina earned $6,242…
Tennessee’s Peavyhouse Earns Fourth Career Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Lake Cumberland
Kentucky’s King Takes Co-Angler Division
MONTICELLO, Ky. (Sept. 15, 2025) – Boater Isaac Peavyhouse of Jamestown, Tennessee, caught a total of 10 bass weighing 33 pounds, 2 ounces, over the course of two days to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine at Lake Cumberland Presented by Suzuki Marine . The tournament was the fifth and final event of the season for the…
Dylan Denny Wins the 2025 WON Bass Lake Mead Open
Kevin Hugo finished second place, Todd Tobiasson wins AAA Division
Las vegas, Nev. – September 12, 2025 –– When day two of the 2025 Ranger Boats WON Bass Lake Mead Open presented by Mercury began, Dylan Denny held a lead over Western stalwart pro Joe Uribe Jr. Dennis opened the event with a strong 17.63-pound day anchored by big fish from both he and his day one AAA partner Chris Tanner. Those…
Dylan Denny Takes Day One Lead of 2025 WON Bass Lake Mead Open
Joe Uribe Jr. places Second in the Opening Round of Severe Weather Shortened Event
Las Vegas, Nev. – September 8, 2025 –– When scheduling a bass tournament in the desert outside Las Vegas, there are times that the weather at Lake Mead might rise to wreak havoc. That scenario occurred when day one of the 2025 Ranger Boats WON Bass Lake Mead Open presented by Mercury when severe weather forced…
Champlain’s bounty kicks off Elite Qualifiers quest
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — With career trajectories and the sport’s most prestigious event at stake, time management and balanced ambition will play significant roles during the Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Champlain presented by Bass Pro Shops.
Competition days will be September 18-20 with daily takeoffs from Plattsburgh City Marina at 7 a.m. ET and weigh-ins each day back at the…
B.A.S.S. announces 2026 St. Croix Bassmaster Opens schedule, Live Sonar rule change and EQ qualifications updates
Sept. 10, 2025
B.A.S.S. announces 2026 St. Croix Bassmaster Opens schedule, Live Sonar rule change and EQ qualifications updates
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. officials today unveiled the schedule for the 2026 St. Croix Bassmaster Opens presented by SEVIIN, eight tournaments spread across two divisions that will challenge anglers on some of the country’s most iconic fisheries.
The Opens…
Miami’s Cook Picks Apart Banks for Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Grand Lake
Oklahoma’s Hewitt Claims Co-Angler Division
GROVE, Okla. (Sept. 8, 2025) – Boater Preston Cook of Miami, Oklahoma, caught a total of 10 bass weighing 36 pounds, 3 ounces, over two days to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Grand Lake Presented by Suzuki Marine . The tournament, hosted by the City of Grove, was the fifth and final…
Virginia’s Hawkins Slows Down for Big-Bite Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Potomac River
North Carolina’s Roten Claims Co-Angler Division
MARBURY, Md. (Sept. 8, 2025) – Boater Rick Hawkins of Roanoke, Virginia, caught a total of 10 bass weighing 33 pounds, 5 ounces, over two days to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on the Potomac River . The tournament, hosted by Charles County Recreation, Parks, and Tourism, was the fifth and…
Kimball’s Mandel Tops off ‘Amazing’ Week with Fourth Career Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Detroit River Presented by Lew’s
Indiana’s Lutz Takes Co-Angler Division
TRENTON, Mich. (Sept. 8, 2025) – Boater Nolan Mandel of Kimball, Michigan, caught a total of 10 bass weighing 47 pounds, 5 ounces, over two days to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on the Detroit River Presented by Lew’s . The tournament was the fifth and final regular-season event of the season for…
Murray’s Berger Claims Long-Awaited Victory at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Kentucky Lake
Missouri’s Anderson Takes Co-Angler Division
GILBERTSVILLE, Ky. (Sept. 8, 2025) – Boater Justin Berger of Murray, Kentucky, caught a total of 10 bass weighing 34 pounds, 9 ounces, over two days to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Kentucky Lake . The tournament, hosted by the Kentucky Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau, was the fifth…
Warrenville’s Hadden ‘Seals the Deal’ With Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Lake Murray
Boiling Springs’ Pennell Tops Co-Angler Division
PROSPERITY, S.C. (Sept. 8, 2025) – Boater Justin Hadden of Warrenville, South Carolina, caught a total of six bass weighing 28 pounds, 12 ounces, over two days to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Lake Murray . The tournament, hosted by the Capital City Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism…
Oconomowoc’s Steve Lopez Wins Tackle Warehouse Invitationals Championship
Wisconsin pro earns $100,000 payday with final-day five-bass limit weighing 16 pounds, 10 ounces
LA CROSSE, Wis. (Sept. 7, 2025) – Heading into the event, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, pro Steve Lopez was a firm tournament favorite in the Tackle Warehouse Invitationals Championship Presented by Phoenix Boats on the Mississippi River . Sunday, with his third bag over 16 pounds of the event, the…
Team Toyota Weighs in on New FFS Ruling for Bassmaster Elites
Courtesy of Dynamic Sponsorships
The conversation around forward facing live sonar and the technology’s impact on competitive bass fishing has been an omnipresent theme amongst professional anglers, fans, and industry pundits for several years now. You’ve likely heard countless passionate opinions surrounding FFS and, unfortunately, like many differences of opinion in 2025 the dispute around…
B.A.S.S. announces results of coin flip determining 2026 Forward-Facing Sonar Events
Sept. 5, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — More than 50,000 fans tuned in live on Bassmaster.com to watch a first-of-its-kind show where the venues for the 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series were paired and a coin flip determined which events will allow forward-facing sonar (FFS). The new format, announced earlier this week, limits the use of FFS to a maximum of five regular-season Elite…
B.A.S.S. announces Live Sonar rule change for 2026 Elite Series
B.A.S.S. announces Live Sonar rule change for 2026 Elite Series
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S., the worldwide authority on bass fishing, today announced an update to its forward-facing live sonar (FFS) policy that will take effect during the 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season.
Beginning in 2026, forward-facing live sonar will only be permitted in up to five of the nine…
Crews Cashes in on Consistency and Contingencies
By Walker Smith, Courtesy of Dynamic Sponsorships
In the world of professional bass fishing, where the line between triumph and heartbreak is as thin as 10-pound fluorocarbon, John Crews stands out like a well-worn Toyota Tundra towing a bass boat through the Virginia mountainside. He's been fishing on the Bassmaster Elite Series since anyone can remember.
An industry pillar who's as…
Top student athletes named to the 2025 Bassmaster High School All-State Fishing Team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Thirty-three of the top high school anglers from across the country have been named to the 2025 Bassmaster High School All-State Fishing Team.
The students were selected for this honor based on their success in bass tournament competition, academic achievement and leadership in conservation and community service.
To be considered for the All-State Fishing Team, a student…
Lynchburg’s Luckey Earns Fourth Win of Season at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament at James River
Virginia’s Williams Paces Co-Angler Division
HENRICO, Va. (Aug. 25, 2025) – Boater Broderick Luckey of Lynchburg, Virginia, caught 10 bass weighing 41 pounds, 10 ounces over two days to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on the James River presented by Suzuki Marine . The tournament was the fifth and final regular-season event of the season…
Blue Ridge’s Prince Earns Home-Lake Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament at Lake Lanier
Pennsylvania’s Carey Takes Co-Angler Division
GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Aug. 25, 2025) – Boater Alex Prince of Blue Ridge, Georgia, caught six bass weighing 26 pounds even over two days to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Lake Lanier. The tournament was the fifth and final regular-season event of the season for the BFL Bulldog Division. Prince…
Indiana’s Richardson Edges Field by One Ounce to Win Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Detroit River Presented by Lew’s
Ohio’s Sharp Tops Co-Angler Division
TRENTON, Mich. (Aug. 25, 2025) – Boater Jesse Richardson of Ligonier, Indiana, caught a five-bass limit weighing 20 pounds, 12 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) on the Detroit River Presented by Lew’s. Richardson edged out second-place Nicholas Seitz of Maumee, Ohio , by one ounce to win the fourth event of the season for the…
Fairport’s Blake Posts Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Oneida Lake Presented by Lew’s
Delaware’s Given Tops Co-Angler Division
BREWERTON, N.Y. (Aug. 25, 2025) – Boater Liam Blake of Fairport, New York, caught a five-bass limit weighing 21 pounds, 7 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Oneida Lake presented by Lew’s. The tournament was the fourth event of the season for the BFL Northeast Division. Blake earned $3,632 for…
Last minute heroics push Johnston to back-to-back AOY titles
LA CROSSE, Wis. — When he decided he wanted to be a professional bass angler, Chris Johnston had no idea if he would ever be able to win a single Angler of the Year title. Now, the Otonabee, Ontario angler’s name is written in the B.A.S.S. record books forever.
For the second-straight season, Johnston claimed the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year title, accumulating 776…
Smith adds Rookie of the Year title to Bassmaster trophy case
LA CROSSE, Wis. — Following instincts led Tucker Smith to his best finishes during his rookie year on the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series. He made his most impactful gut feeling move on Day 2 of the Pro-Guide Batteries Bassmaster Elite at Upper Mississippi River, earning him yet another trophy for his trophy case.
The Birmingham, Ala., pro claimed the 2025 Dakota Lithium Rookie…
Kuphall claims narrow Day 1 lead in Bassmaster Elite at Mississippi River
LA CROSSE, Wis. — Four years ago, when Caleb Kuphall claimed his first Bassmaster Elite trophy at Lake Guntersville, the Wisconsin pro leveraged his deep knowledge of northern grass fishing to pull the winning fish out of Alabama milfoil.
Today, Kuphall intentionally avoided the typically prominent local game to find the 18-pound, 15-ounce limit that leads Day 1 of the Pro-Guide Batteries…
Scottsburg’s McClain Claims Victory Sunday at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Ohio River-Rocky Point
Indiana’s Hanson Wins Co-Angler Division
CANNELTON, Ind. (Aug. 18, 2025) – Boater Frank McClain of Scottsburg, Indiana, caught a five-bass limit weighing 12 pounds, 4 ounces, Sunday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on the Ohio River -Rocky Point . The tournament was the fourth event of the season for the BFL Hoosier Division. McClain earned $3,505 for…
Keith Poche Grinds Out Two-Day Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament at Alabama River
Georgia’s Chilcott Takes Co-Angler Title
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (Aug. 18, 2025) – Boater Keith Poche of Pike Road, Alabama, caught 10 bass weighing 28 pounds, 14 ounces, over two days to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on the Alabama River . The tournament was the fifth and final regular-season event of the season for the BFL Bama Division.…
Illinois’ Reitz Earns Fifth Wolf River Title at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Wolf River Chain Presented by Lew’s
Wisconsin’s Kurth Tops Co-Angler Division
WINNECONNE, Wis. (Aug. 18, 2025) – Boater Clayton Reitz of Morton, Illinois, proved he’s got the Wolf River dialed in, as he caught a five-bass limit Saturday weighing 16 pounds, 10 ounces, to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on the Wolf River Chain Presented by Lew’s . The tournament was the fourth event of the…
Cannelton’s Leclere Tops Field for Third Career Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Ohio River-Rocky Point
Indiana’s Deal Takes Co-Angler Division
CANNELTON, Ind. (Aug. 18, 2025) – After back-to-back Ohio River BFL wins in 2018 and 2019, boater Chris Leclere of Cannelton, Indiana, had to wait a few years, but Saturday he made his return to the winner’s circle. Leclere caught a five-bass limit weighing 9 pounds, 15 ounces to win his third career BFL title at the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL)…
Ohio’s Brody Campbell Stays Steady for the Win at Toyota Series at St. Lawrence River
MASSENA, N.Y. (Aug. 17, 2025) – It’s always good to get out of the blocks fast with a win in your first tournament of the year. It’s also pretty terrific to earn another trophy, a big paycheck and some major momentum as you head into “championship season.”
Seven months after kicking off his 2025 campaign in late January with a win at the Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats season opener…
Seasonal movement critical in Bassmaster Elite finale at Upper Mississippi River
LA CROSSE, Wis. — To catch fish, you have to know where they are. But looking past that obvious truth, knowing where they are often requires an understanding of where they’re going.
Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series pro Pat Schlapper said that principle will factor keenly into the Pro-Guide Batteries Bassmaster Elite at Upper Mississippi River.
Competition days will be August 21-24 with…
Has Tournament Fishing Gone Soft?
By Vance McCullough, AC Insider
The following is not intended to criticize any tournament directors or organizations.
I have a strong respect for those who must make tough calls on short notice while the rest of us have forever to dissect, and often criticize, those decisions. And of course, hindsight is 20/20.
But questions remain. So, here’s some food for thought:
How many…
Yamaha Power Pay Rewards Bassmaster College Champions
Courtesy of Dynamic Sponsorships / Photo Credit: Bassmaster
On top of making college fishing history in more ways than one, Lander University anglers Garrett Smith and Andrew Blanton won the Yamaha Power Pay bonus for the 2025 Strike KingÒ BassmasterÒ College National Championship on beautiful Lake Cherokee in the hills of east Tennessee.
The Lander University Bearcats won an additional…
Joplin’s Kyle Kitts Earns Third Career Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Arkansas River
Oklahoma’s Logan and West Top Co-Angler Division
MUSKOGEE, Okla. (Aug. 11, 2025) – Boater Kyle Kitts of Joplin, Missouri, caught a five-bass limit weighing 17 pounds, 8 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on the Arkansas River. The tournament was the fourth event of the season for the BFL Okie Division. Kitts earned $4,009 for his victory.……
Brandon Palaniuk: Family and Fishing
By Walker Smith, Courtesy of Dynamic Sponsorships
The dawn breaks over the lake, a thin veil of mist hanging low over the water and Brandon Palaniuk is already out there, his Skeeter boat slicing through the quiet. His mind and eyes are steady, constantly scanning on the search for fish but his heart is elsewhere—back at the camper, where his two daughters, 3 and almost 2 years old, are likely…
Tennessee’s Hatfield Paces Knockout Round at MLF Bass Pro Tour Toyota Stage 7 at Saginaw Bay
Final 10 anglers set for Championship Sunday showdown, heaviest one-day total to win top prize of $150,000
BAY CITY, Mich. (Aug. 9, 2025) – Toyota Stage 7 Presented by Ranger Boats on Saginaw Bay evolved into a full-fledged power fishing slugfest during Saturday’s Knockout Round. The 10-angler Championship Round field is now set for what should be a wide-open race to hoist the final Bass Pro…
Evers Wins Qualifying Round, Wheeler Clinches Fourth AOY Title at MLF Bass Pro Tour
Wheeler Advances from Qualifying Round and clinches fourth BPT Angler of the Year title in five years, Evers catches 216-5 to win Qualifying Round and advance straight to Sunday’s Championship Round
BAY CITY, Mich. (Aug. 8, 2025) – After a scorching opening day on Saginaw Bay, the bite somehow got even better on Day 2 of Toyota Stage 7 Presented by Ranger Boats. Pro Edwin Evers of Talala,…
