Mohn Records Back-to-Back Wins With Two-Day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament on Mississippi River at La Crosse

Oppegard Tops Strike King Co-Angler Division LA CROSSE, Wis. (Sept. 18, 2023) – Boater Dan Mohn of Lansing, Iowa, caught 10 bass weighing 37 pounds, 4 ounces, to win the two-day MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine on the Mississippi River at La Crosse Presented by FVP in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The tournament, hosted by Explore La Crosse, was the fifth and final…

Stalvey Probes Home-Waters to Win at Two-Day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament on the St. Johns River

White Tops Strike King Co-Angler Division PALATKA, Fla. (Sept. 18, 2023) – Boater Lee Stalvey of Palatka, Florida, caught 10 bass weighing 43 pounds, 6 ounces, to win the two-day MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine on the St. Johns River in Palatka, Florida. The tournament, hosted by the Putnam County Tourist Development Council, was the fifth and final regular-season event…

Stoupa ‘Stays Put’, Wins Two-Day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament on the Potomac River

Prince George Angler Also Earns Season-Long Angler of the Year Title MARBURY, Md. (Sept. 18, 2023) – Boater Zachary Stoupa of Prince George, Virginia, caught 10 bass weighing 29 pounds, 1 ounce, to win the two-day MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine on the Potomac River in Marbury, Maryland. The tournament, hosted by the Charles County Board of Commissioners, was the fifth…

Lawson Hibdon Scrambles, Secures ‘Surprise’ Victory at Two-Day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament on Lake of the Ozarks

Greil Tops Strike King Co-Angler Division OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (Sept. 18, 2023) – Boater Lawson Hibdon of Versailles, Missouri, caught 10 bass weighing 32 pounds, 12 ounces, to win the two-day MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine on Lake of the Ozarks in Osage Beach, Missouri. The tournament, hosted by the Tri-County Loding Association, was the fifth and final regular-season…

Logan Parks Fishing Foundation Announces High-Stakes Bass Fishing Tournament for College and High School Anglers

With the help of Abu Garcia, the LPFF is providing a high dollar fishing tournament to allow college and high school anglers an opportunity to win big COLUMBIA, S.C. (Sept. 18, 2023) – The Logan Parks Fishing Foundation, founded by tournament angler Logan Parks, is thrilled to announce the inaugural High School/College Chaos Tournament presented by Abu Garcia. Set to take place Wednesday,…

Excellent bass population could counter boat traffic for Bassmaster Open at Lake of the Ozarks

Current Bassmaster Opens EQ leader JT Thompkins will try to hold on to his top spot at the 2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake of the Ozarks Sept. 22-24.  Photo by Andy Crawford/B.A.S.S. September 14, 2023 OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — Lake of the Ozarks has much to offer, but during the St. Croix Bassmaster Open Division 2 event on the 54,000-acre Osage River impoundment, Elite Series pro Cody…

Two Firsts at KVD’s Final Tournament

Courtesy of Luke Stoner - Dynamic Sponsorships While Minn Kota Stage Seven may have been the last regular-season event of Kevin VanDam’s unparalleled competitive career, the 33-year tournament veteran still experienced a couple of firsts during his swan song last month. KVD won his first $3,000 bonus from Costa’s popular Compete + Conserve contingency program and was the first angler to wear…

Louisiana’s Riverdale Academy Bassmasters Wins MLF High School Fishing Open Tournament on Sam Rayburn Reservoir

BROOKELAND, Texas (Sept. 11, 2023) – Louisiana’s Riverdale Academy Bassmasters team of Colton Caskey of Campti, Louisiana, and Ryan Procell of Robline, Louisiana, brought four bass to the scale Saturday weighing 12 pounds, 6 ounces, to win the MLF High School Fishing Presented by Favorite Fishing Open at Sam Rayburn Reservoir in Brookeland, Texas. A field of 49 teams competed in the no-entry…

LSU-Shreveport Wins MLF Abu Garcia College Fishing Tournament on Sam Rayburn Reservoir

BROOKELAND, Texas (Sept. 11, 2023) – The Louisiana State University (LSU)-Shreveport duo of Brayden Nichols of Blanchard, Louisiana, and William Tew of Bossier City, Louisiana, won the MLF Abu Garcia College Fishing Presented by YETI event on Sam Rayburn Reservoir Presented by Crock-O-Gator Friday with a five-bass limit weighing 20 pounds, 12 ounces. The victory earned the Pilots’ bass club…

Lawrence Dominates Two-Day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament on Pickwick Lake

Gray Tops Strike King Co-Angler Division IUKA, Miss. (Sept. 11, 2023) – Boater Jake Lawrence of Paris, Tennessee, caught 10 bass weighing 51 pounds, 2 ounces, to win the two-day MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine on Pickwick Lake in Iuka, Mississippi, by more than 20 pounds over the second-place finisher. The tournament was the fifth and final regular-season event for the…

Thompson Adapts to Conditions, Wins Two-Day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament on the St. Lawrence River

Coatesville Angler Also Records Back-to-Back Angler of the Year Titles MASSENA, N.Y. (Sept. 11, 2023) – Boater Joseph Thompson of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, caught 10 bass weighing 44 pounds, 5 ounces, to win the two-day MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine on the St. Lawrence River in Massena, New York. The tournament was the fifth and final regular-season event for the…

Redwine Wins Two-Day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament on Lake Erie

Shope Tops Strike King Co-Angler Division SANDUSKY, Ohio (Sept. 11, 2023) – Boater Alex Redwine of Cincinnati, Ohio, caught 10 bass weighing 43 pounds, 9 ounces, to win the two-day MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine on Lake Erie Presented by Rabid Baits in Sandusky, Ohio. The tournament was the fifth and final regular-season event for the Bass Fishing League Buckeye…

19-Year-Old Lachniet Posts Second Victory at Two-Day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament on Dale Hollow Lake

Crider Tops Strike King Co-Angler Division BYRDSTOWN, Tenn. (Sept. 11, 2023) – Boater Ryan Lachniet of Gum Spring, Virginia, caught six bass weighing 25 pounds, 5 ounces, to win the two-day MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine on Dale Hollow Lake in Byrdstown, Tennessee. The tournament was the fifth and final regular-season event for the Bass Fishing League Mountain…

Watts Bar likely to test anglers as Bassmaster Open comes to Tennessee

Kingston, Tenn., will host the 2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Watts Bar Reservoir Sept. 14-16.  Photo courtesy Michael Murphy/AJM Aerial Photography September 7, 2023 KINGSTON, Tenn. — There will be opportunities to be had, but absolutely none to be squandered. As Elite Series pro Mark Menendez said, the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Watts Bar Reservoir will likely test competitors’…

B.A.S.S. announces 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series schedule with nine events in six states

The 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series schedule features nine events across six states. Photo by Seigo Saito/B.A.S.S. September 6, 2023 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — For the first time since 2018, the Bassmaster Elite Series won’t be kicking off its season in Florida, opting instead to open its 2024 slate at the big-bass factory of Toledo Bend Reservoir on the Louisiana/Texas border Feb. 22-25.…

Joey Cifuentes III Sees Top Honors: Takes Home the 2023 Elite Series Rookie of the Year Award

After a competitive finish at the St. Lawrence River and amongst a talented field of rookies, Fin-Nor pro Joey Cifuentes III wins Rookie of the Year. COLUMBIA, S.C. (Aug. 30, 2023) – The Bassmaster Elite Series saw one of the most competitive rookie classes in recent history with four tournaments being won by rookies and at least six qualifying for next year’s…

Walters Credits Mustache for Victory and Yamaha Power Pay Bonus

Courtesy of Alan McGuckin - Dynamic Sponsorships Patrick Walters drove his Yamaha-powered bass boat further each day across Lake Ontario than most folks drive on their morning commute to the office. He pushed his 250-horsepower V MAX SHO® to the limits across Lake Ontario for four days to set an all-time B.A.S.S. record of 105-pounds of tournament winning smallmouth, to net a $100,000…

Heck Wins Two-Day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament on Sam Rayburn Reservoir

Smith Claims Strike King Co-Angler Division BROOKELAND, Texas (Aug. 28, 2023) – Boater Hayden Heck of Lufkin, Texas, caught six bass weighing 36 pounds, 4 ounces, to win the two-day MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine on Sam Rayburn Reservoir in Brookeland, Texas. The tournament, which was fished with a three-bass daily limit, was the fifth and final regular-season event…

Marks Rides Early Bite to Win Two-Day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament on Lake Lanier Presented by Harrison Oil Company

Pfrogner Tops Strike King Co-Angler Division GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Aug. 28, 2023) – Boater Paul Marks of Cumming, Georgia, caught six bass weighing 25 pounds, 7 ounces, to win the two-day MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine on Lake Lanier Presented by Harrison Oil Company in Gainesville, Georgia. The tournament, which featured a three-bass daily limit, was the fifth and final…

Malas Claims Victory at Two-Day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament on the Ohio River at Tanners Creek

Jackson Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division LAWRENCEBURG, Ind. (Aug. 28, 2023) – Boater Chris Malas of Cincinnati, Ohio, caught nine bass weighing 14 pounds, 8 ounces, to win the two-day MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine on the Ohio River at Tanner’s Creek in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. The tournament was the fifth and final regular-season event for the Bass Fishing League…

Sitko Posts Fifth Career Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Detroit River

Bucciarelli Tops Strike King Co-Angler Division TRENTON, Mich. (Aug. 28, 2023) – Boater Michael Sitko of Pinckney, Michigan, caught a five-bass limit weighing 24 pounds, 15 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on the Detroit River . The tournament was the fourth event of the season for the BFL Michigan Division. Sitko earned $12,146,…

Cifuentes secures Bassmaster Rookie of the Year title

Joey Cifuentes III of Clinton, Ark., has won the 2023 Dakota Lithium Bassmaster Rookie of the Year points race.  Photo by Seigo Saito/B.A.S.S. August 27, 2023 CLAYTON, N.Y. — Despite some anxious moments on the final day of the Bassmaster Elite Series season, “The Cowboy” rode off into the sunset with some major new hardware to admire. With a total of 698 points, Joey Cifuentes III…

MLF Announces Dates & Locations for 2024 Bass Pro Tour

BENTON, Ky. (Aug. 24, 2023) – Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today the schedule for the sixth season of professional bass fishing’s most competitive circuit – the 2024 Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Tour. The 2024 season will showcase the world’s top professional bass anglers competing across seven regular-season tournaments for millions of dollars, valuable points in the Bally Bet Angler of the…

Mohn Claims Victory at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event on Mississippi River at Prairie du Chien

Miller Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis., (Aug. 21, 2023) – Boater Dan Mohn of Lansing, Iowa, caught a five-bass limit weighing 16 pounds, 15 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on the Mississippi River at Prairie du Chien . The tournament was the fourth event of the season for the BFL Great Lakes Division. Mohn,…

‘Fishing Karma’ Helps Victor’s Smith Post Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Cayuga Lake

Wilkie Tops Strike King Co-Angler Division UNION SPRINGS, N.Y. (Aug. 21, 2023) – Boater Casey Smith of Victor, New York, caught a five-bass limit weighing 23 pounds, 11 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Cayuga Lake . The tournament was the fourth event of the season for the BFL Northeast Division. Smith earned $4,466 for his victory.…

Top 8 college anglers battle for Classic berth at Bassmaster College Bracket on Milford Lake

Auburn University's Tucker Smith and Hayden Marbut will be among the eight anglers competing at the Bassmaster College Classic Bracket presented by Lew's in Junction City, Kan., for a spot in the 2024 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota. Photo by Chase Sansom/B.A.S.S. August 15, 2023 JUNCTION CITY, Kan. — Eight of the country’s best college anglers will…

Tingen ‘Glides’ to Win at Two-Day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament on Lake Keowee

Backman Claims Victory in Strike King Co-Angler Division SENECA, S.C. (Aug. 14, 2022) – Boater Justin Tingen of Moore, South Carolina, weighed in six bass over two days totaling 21 pounds, 2 ounces, to win the two-day MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament Presented by T-H Marine on Lake Keowee in Seneca, South Carolina. The tournament, hosted by Visit Oconee, was the fifth and final…

Jezek Casts Ned Rig to Victory at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at the Ohio River

Amanda Black Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division PADUCAH, Ky. (Aug. 14, 2023) – Boater Cole Jezek of Salem, Illinois, caught a five-bass limit weighing 12 pounds, 7 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on the Ohio River at Paducah Presented by FVP . The tournament was the fourth event of the season for the BFL Illini Division. Jezek earned…

Trombly Posts 10th Career Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Detroit River

Crider Jr. Tops Strike King Co-Angler Division TRENTON, Mich. (Aug. 14, 2023) – Boater Mike Trombly of Belleville, Michigan, caught a five-bass limit weighing 22 pounds, 3 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on the Detroit River. The tournament was the third event of the season for the BFL Michigan Division. Trombly earned $3,963 for his…

Tennessee Angler Brent Anderson Wins MLF Toyota Series at St. Lawrence River Presented by Rabid Baits

MASSENA, N.Y. (Aug. 13, 2023) – Pro Brent Anderson of Kingston Springs, Tennessee, brought a five-bass limit to the scale Saturday weighing 22 pounds, 3 ounces to win the Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats at St. Lawrence River Presented by Rabid Baits and earn the top payout of $80,500, including the lucrative $35,000 Phoenix MLF bonus. Over the three days of competition Anderson weighed…

Auburn claims wire-to-wire victory in Bassmaster College Championship at Pickwick

Hayden Marbut and Tucker Smith of Auburn University have won the Strike King Bassmaster College National Championship at Pickwick Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops with a three-day total of 53 pounds, 12 ounces.  Photo by Chase Sansom/B.A.S.S. August 12, 2023 COUNCE, Tenn. — Thanks to an afternoon rally that produced several largemouth over 3 1/2 pounds, Auburn University’s Tucker Smith…

New Bassmaster College Series format creates opportunities for more anglers

August 10, 2023 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Officials have unveiled a new format for the Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops beginning with the 2024 season. Under the new format, which helps meet the booming demand for college teams to compete, there is more priority placed on the Bassmaster College Team of the Year standings to qualify for both the National Championship…

Ohio’s Fricke ‘Finally’ Records Elusive Victory at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at the Ohio River in Maysville

Smith Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division MAYSVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 7, 2023) – Boater Dave Fricke of Hamilton, Ohio, caught a five-bass limit weighing 11 pounds, 13 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on the Ohio River in Maysville presented by Rabid Baits . The tournament was the fourth event of the season for the BFL Buckeye Presented by Rabid…

Rookie Matt Becker Clinches First MLF Bass Pro Tour Win and Angler of the Year at Minn Kota Stage Seven at Saginaw Bay Presented by Suzuki

Tennessee Pro Catches a Five-Bass-Limit Weighing 22-11 on Final Day to Earn Top Award of $100,000 – Takes Home an Additional $100,000 for 2023 Bally Bet Angler of the Year BAY CITY, Mich. (Aug. 6, 2023) – Despite inclement weather and a stacked field on Championship Sunday, Favorite Fishing pro Matt Becker of Ten Mile, Tennessee weighed a five-bass limit totaling 22 pounds, 11 ounces to earn…

Michigan’s Kevin VanDam Leads Top Ten to Championship Round at Minn Kota Stage Seven at Saginaw Bay Presented by Suzuki

VanDam Catches Five-Bass-Limit Weighing 21-8 to Lead Knockout Round, Final 10 Anglers Set for Championship Sunday in the Competition for $100,000 BAY CITY, Mich. (Aug. 5, 2023) – Kalamazoo, Michigan’s own Kevin VanDam – the all-time winningest angler in the history of professional bass fishing, announced his retirement earlier this year, but proved to the field today that he’s not interested…

Sprague Wins Group B Qualifying Round at Minn Kota Stage Seven at Saginaw Bay Presented by Suzuki via Tiebreaker Over Myers

Texas Pro Catches Two-Day Smallmouth Total of 33-10 To Win Group B Qualifying Round, Field of 40 Set for Saturday’s Knockout Round BAY CITY, Mich. (Aug. 4, 2023) – As time expired on the SCORETRACKER® leaderboard, Friday, there was a tie atop the leaderboard. Day 1 leader, pro Britt Myers of Lake Wylie, South Carolina, and pro Jeff Sprague of Point, Texas , both had caught 33 pounds, 10…

Alabama’s Greg Vinson Earns Group A Qualifying Round Win at Minn Kota Stage Seven at Saginaw Bay Presented by Suzuki

Phoenix Boats Pro Boats Two-Day Total of 37-4 Thursday To Win Group A Qualifying Round, Top 20 Pros Advance to Saturday’s Knockout Round BAY CITY, Mich. (Aug. 3, 2023) – Bass Pro Tour angler Greg Vinson of Wetumpka, Alabama, had to alter his strategy, Thursday, but he still managed to maintain his spot atop the leaderboard and comfortably win the Qualifying Round for Group A at the Major…

Britt Myers Cruises to Group B Lead at MLF Minn Kota Stage Seven Presented by Suzuki at Saginaw Bay

South Carolina Pro Leads by 1-Pound, 14 Ounces after Group B Day 1, Group A to Wrap Up Two-Day Qualifying Round Thursday BAY CITY, Mich. (Aug. 2, 2023) – Despite strong winds and rainy weather making conditions less favorable for Group B anglers, General Tire pro Britt Myers of Lake Wylie, South Carolinaweighed in five scorable largemouth bass totaling 17 pounds, 13 ounces, to grab the early…

Hackney Shoots Straight on St. Clair and Bonus Bucks

Courtesy of Luke Stoner - Dynamic Sponsorships Along with being one of the best bass anglers on the face of the planet, Greg Hackney is renowned for his matter-of-fact nature.  The Hack Attack is a straight shooter on and off the water. So, when Hackney stood on stage at the AFTCO Bassmaster Elite this past weekend and said, “This might be the best a lake (Lake St. Clair) has ever fished for…

Greg Vinson Jumps to Early Lead at MLF Minn Kota Stage Seven Presented by Suzuki at Saginaw Bay

Alabama Pro Scores a Five-Fish Limit Weighing 22 Pounds, 6 Ounces to Lead After Day 1 for Group A – Group B Begins Competition WednesdayBAY CITY, Mich. (Aug. 1, 2023) – Phoenix pro Greg “The Rooster” Vinson of Wetumpka, Alabama , went on a morning flurry, weighing in 12 scorable bass, with his best five totaling 22 pounds, 6 ounces, to grab the early lead for Group A after Day 1 of the Major…

Peru’s Morrison Gets Elusive Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Lake Champlain

Quebec’s Tremblay Tops Strike King Co-Angler Division PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (July 31, 2023) – Boater Alec Morrison of Peru, New York, caught a five-bass limit weighing 21 pounds, 10 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Lake Champlain . The tournament, hosted by the City of Plattsburgh, was the third event of the season for the BFL Northeast…

Lester Learning New Tricks

Courtesy of Luke Stoner - Dynamic Sponsorships Brandon Lester is heading out in fourth place on semifinal Saturday at the AFTCO Bassmaster Elite after weighing in consecutive 22-plus-pound bags of St. Clair smallmouth the past two days. Lake St. Clair is and always has been an incredible fishery, but the Elite Series field is putting this fish factory on full display this week as it took over…

Georgia’s Richards and Goforth spring from seventh place into the lead at Bassmaster High School Championship on Lake Hartwell

Wyatt Richards and Colby Goforth of Pickens County (Ga.) High School are leading after Day 2 of the 2023 Strike King Bassmaster High School Championship presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors on historic Lake Hartwell with a two-day total of 23 pounds, 1 ounce.  Photo by Tyler Bridges/B.A.S.S. July 28, 2023 ANDERSON, S.C. — A total of 481 teams entered the 2023 Strike King Bassmaster…

Matthew Stefan Picks Up First Career Win at MLF Tackle Warehouse Invitational Mercury Stop 6 at the Mississippi River in La Crosse

Junction City, Wisconsin Pro Earns $80,000 Top Prize and Qualification into REDCREST 2024 With Three-Day Total of 15 Bass Weighing 48-6 LA CROSSE, Wis. (July 27, 2023) – Thirteen seasons as a professional angler. Eighty-eight professional-level events. Numerous top-10 and top-20 finishes. Now, finally, pro Matthew Stefan of Junction City, Wisconsin, can add another accolade to his impressive…

Major League Fishing’s Kathy Fennel Named 2023 Game Changer by Sports Business Journal

MLF Executive Vice President and General Manager Recognized in SBJ’s 13th Annual Class of Game Changers: Women in Sports Business BENTON, Ky. (July 26, 2023) – Kathy Fennel, Major League Fishing’s Executive Vice President and General Manager, has been named to Sports Business Journal’s 2023 class of SBJ Game Changers: Women in Sports Business. SBJ first launched Game Changers: Women in…

Kermit Crowder Claims Victory at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at the James River

Wood and Rustin Tie Atop Strike King Co-Angler Division HENRICO, Va. (July 24, 2023) – Boater Kermit Crowder of Matoaca, Virginia, caught a five-bass limit weighing 22 pounds, 10 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on the James River . The tournament, hosted by Richmond Region Tourism, was the fourth event of the season for the BFL Piedmont…

Copley Notches Second Career BFL Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at the Detroit River

O’Neil Tops Strike King Co-Angler Division TRENTON, Mich. (July 24, 2023) – Boater Jeff Copley of Marengo, Ohio, caught a five-bass limit weighing 25 pounds even Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on the Detroit River . The tournament was the second event of the season for the BFL Michigan Division. Copley earned $7,410, including a $2,500 Phoenix…