Cloutier Tops Field for Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Dale Hollow Lake

Whittaker Claims Strike King Co-Angler Division BYRDSTOWN, Tenn. (April 3, 2023) – Boater Gavin Cloutier of Jonesboro, Tennessee, caught a five-bass limit weighing 21 pounds, 13 ounces, Sunday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Dale Hollow Lake. The tournament, hosted by Star Point Marina, was the second event of the season for the BFL Music City…

Govreau Gets “Skinny” for Victory at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at the Arkansas River

Ledbetter Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division MUSKOGEE, Okla. (April 3, 2023) – Boater Brett Govreau of House Springs, Missouri, caught a five-bass limit weighing 19 pounds even Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on the Arkansas River. The tournament was the second event of the season for the BFL Okie Division. Govreau earned $6,046 for his…

Fourth Time’s the Charm for Kentucky’s Sinclair at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Dale Hollow Lake

Zechman Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division BYRDSTOWN, Tenn. (April 3, 2023) – Boater Lee Sinclair of Albany, Kentucky, caught a five-bass limit weighing 23 pounds, 5 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Dale Hollow Lake. The tournament, hosted by Star Point Marina & Resort, was the second event of the season for the BFL Mountain…

Darren Ashley Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Lake Hartwell

Young Tops Strike King Co-Angler Division LAVONIA, Ga. (April 3, 2023) – Boater Darren Ashley of Calhoun Falls, South Carolina, caught a five-bass limit weighing 25 pounds, 13 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Lake Hartwell Presented by Harrison Oil Company. The tournament, hosted by the City of Lavonia, was the third event of the…

Suratt’s Kicker Smallmouth Gives Tennessee Angler Third Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Pickwick Lake

Turner Tops Strike King Co-Angler Division IUKA, Miss. (April 3, 2023) – Boater Trent Suratt of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, caught a five-bass limit weighing 20 pounds, 14 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Pickwick Lake . The tournament, hosted by Tishomingo County Tourism, was the second event of the season for the BFL Mississippi…

JVD Leads Day 1 at MLF Bass Pro Tour Fox Rent A Car Stage Three on Lake Murray Presented by Mercury

Kalamazoo, Michigan’s Jonathon VanDam Catches 21-14 To Take Early Lead for Group A COLUMBIA, S.C. (April 2, 2023) – Favorable conditions greeted the 40 anglers competing in Group A Sunday at Lake Murray on Day 1 at the Fox Rent A Car Stage Three at Lake Murray Presented by Mercury. As predicted, a variety of tactics and baits were in play as all of the top five anglers on caught the majority…

Canterbury Collects $20,000 Bonus Through Yamaha Power Pay

Courtesy of Alan McGuckin - Dynamic Sponsorships Scott Canterbury would’ve needed to work a whole lot of weekend overtime jobs in his previous construction and plumbing career to make the kind of contingency bonusmoney he won after three days of impressive shallow water success at the Bassmaster Classic® in Knoxville. He finished third in the nation’s biggest bass fishing tournament and earned…

Martin Claims Victory at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Harris Chain of Lakes

White Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (March 27, 2023) – Boater T.J. Martin of Claremore, Oklahoma, caught a five-bass limit weighing 26 pounds, 2 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Lake of the Ozarks . The tournament, hosted by the Tri-County Lodging Association, was the second event of the season for the BFL Ozark…

Harris Posts Third BFL Victory at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at High Rock Lake

Co-angler Hughes Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division LEXINGTON, N.C. (March 27, 2023) – Boater Todd Harris of Lexington, North Carolina, caught a five-bass limit weighing 22 pounds, 5 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on High Rock Lake. The tournament was the second event of the year for the BFL North Carolina Division. Harris earned…

Moll Grinds Out Victory at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Kentucky/Barkley Lakes

Bivins Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division GILBERTSVILLE, Ky. (March 27, 2023) – Boater Sam Moll of Hershey, Pennsylvania, caught a five-bass limit weighing 22 pounds, 15 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Kentucky and Barkley lakes . The tournament, hosted by the Kentucky Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau, was the second event of the…

Bryant Posts Victory at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Toledo Bend

Hawkins Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division ZWOLLE, La. (March 27, 2023) – Boater Daniel Bryant of Scott, Louisiana, 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 Toledo Bend. The tournament was the third event of 2023 for the BFL Cowboy Division. Bryant earned $4,509 for his victory. “When my…

Way Claims Victory by One Ounce at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Lake Guntersville

Childers Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (March 27, 2023) – Boater Joe Way of Bedford, Indiana, caught a five-bass limit weighing 22 pounds, 12 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Lake Guntersville by one ounce. The tournament, hosted by the Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce, was the third event for the BFL Choo…

Bean Wastes No Time in Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at DeGray Lake

Duggan Tops Strike King Co-Angler Division ARKADELPHIA, Ark. (March 27, 2023) – Boater Brian Bean of Hot Springs, Arkansas, caught a five-bass limit weighing 18 pounds, 6 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on DeGray Lake. The tournament, hosted by the City of Caddo Valley, was the second event of the season for the BFL Arkie Division. Bean…

Lake Murray Country Ready to Host MLF Bass Pro Tour Fox Rent A Car Stage Three Presented by Mercury

COLUMBIA, S.C. (March 27, 2023) – Major League Fishing (MLF) and the Bass Pro Tour, featuring the top anglers in professional bass fishing, is set to visit Columbia, South Carolina, and Lake Murray next week, April 2-7, for the third regular-season event of the 2023 season – the Fox Rent A Car Stage Three at Lake Murray Presented by Mercury. The six-day tournament, hosted by Capital City/Lake…

Gustafson continues march toward possible Bassmaster Classic title with big Day 2 on Tennessee River

Jeff Gustafson of Kenora, Canada, is leading after Day 2 of the 2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota with a two-day total of 35 pounds, 11 ounces. Photo by James Overstreet/B.A.S.S. March 25, 2023 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Since the opening moments of the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota, Jeff “Gussy” Gustafson has been counting…

Alabama’s Keith Poche Earns First Bass Pro Tour Victory at MLF U.S. Air Force Stage Two

Alabama Pro Catches Five-Bass-Limit Weighing 19-2 to Earn First Bass Pro Tour Win and Top Award of $100,000JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (March 23, 2023) – After spending two grueling days running over an hour up the river, off the beaten path, pro Keith Poche of Pike Road, Alabama , weighed a five-bass limit Thursday totaling 19 pounds, 2 ounces to earn his first Bass Pro Tour win and the top award of…

Tennessee’s Michael Neal Leads Top Ten to Championship Round at MLF U.S. Air Force Stage Two

Dayton Pro Catches Five-Bass-Limit Weighing 16-14 to Win Knockout Round on Cherokee Lake, Final 10 Anglers Set for Championship Thursday in the Competition for $100,000JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (March 22, 2023) – Pro Michael Neal of Dayton, Tennesseecaught 11 scorable bass Wednesday – his best five weighing 16 pounds, 14 ounces – to win the Knockout Round and advance to the final day of competition…

KVD’s Pick to Win the Classic

Courtesy of Luke Stoner -Dynamic Sponsorships I called Kevin VanDam Tuesday afternoon to congratulate him for moving onto the Knockout Round at Stage Two of the Bass Pro Tour on Douglas and Cherokee Lakes. KVD employed his namesake Strike King Jerkbait to catch over 13-lbs a day throughout his Qualifying Rounds on Douglas Lake amidst brutally cold and tough conditions and was excited for what…

Bassmaster and Marathon expand partnership for 2023 season

March 22, 2023 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. and Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC), which operates the nation’s largest refining system and supplies fuel to thousands of retail locations from coast to coast, have expanded their relationship for the 2023 season, officials announced today. Not only will the brand continue to serve as the title sponsor for Bassmaster Studios and as a supporting…

Alton Jones, Sr. Earns Group B Qualifying Round Win at MLF U.S. Air Force Stage Two

Texas Pro Moves to Top Spot to Win Qualifying Round After Day 2 for Group B – Field of 40 Anglers Set for Wednesday’s Knockout Round on Cherokee LakeJEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (March 21, 2023) – After taking over the lead early in the first period, pro Alton Jones, Sr., of Lorena, Texas , held his ground throughout the day to finish first on Tuesday, catching a five-bass-limit weighing 14 pounds, 14…

From the Cheap Seats to the Big Stage

Courtesy of Luke Stoner - Dynamic Sponsorships The last time the Bassmaster Classic came to Knoxville, Louis Monetti was a bass fishing-obsessed college sophomore sitting in the upper deck of the Thompson-Boling arena. Like many in the crowd, Louis dreamed of one day walking across that stage, but for the most part he was just happy to be at his second Classic, taking in the spectacle. “My…

Costa Sunglasses expands PRO series with launch of Corbina PRO

Corbina, a legacy frame and longtime fan favorite in the bass fishing community, now features six PRO upgrades for long days on the water. JUPITER, Fla. (MAR. 21, 2023) – Costa Sunglasses, manufacturer of the first color-enhancing all-polarized glass sunglass lens, brings next-level performance to its legacy frame Corbina for spring 2023. The enhanced Corbina PRO features new performance…

U.S. Army signs on as Bassmaster Classic Expo presenting sponsor

March 21, 2023 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The U.S. Army’s Outdoor Team will be spotlighted to thousands of avid fishing fans from around the country as part of the iconic Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota March 24-26. The Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo presented by the U.S. Army is recognized as fishing’s biggest consumer show and annually draws 200 exhibitors ranging…

Knoxville Classic is Not a Home Game for Lester

Courtesy of Alan McGuckin - Dynamic Sponsorships Other than the fact his wife Kim is an avid Vols fan, and they are residents of Tennessee, the perception by many that Team Toyota’s Brandon Lester is fishing ‘home waters’ this week at the Bassmaster Classic in Knoxville is absolutely false. “From fans to media interviews, I hear people say all the time that this is a home game for me. But…

Adrian Avena Surges to Group A Qualifying Round Win at MLF U.S. Air Force Stage Two

New Jersey Pro Fires Up During Period 3 on Douglas Lake to Win Qualifying Round After Day 2 for Group A – Group B Resumes Competition Tuesday JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (March 20, 2023) – After ending the second period in 14th place, with only three fish, Berkley pro Adrian Avena of Vineland, New Jersey went on a third period flurry to win the Group A Qualifying Round Monday at the Major League…

Peavyhouse Nets Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event on Dale Hollow Lake

Fitzpatrick Takes Strike King Co-Angler Division BYRDSTOWN, Tenn. (March 20, 2023) – Boater Isaac Peavyhouse of Jamestown, Tennessee, caught a five-bass limit weighing 23 pounds, 7 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Dale Hollow Lake . The tournament, hosted by Star Point Marina & Resort, was the first event of the season for the BFL…

Bryson Peed Posts Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event on Kerr Lake

Driscoll Claims Strike King Co-Angler Division Victory HENDERSON, N.C. (March 20, 2023) – Boater Bryson Peed of Clarksville, Virginia, caught a five-bass limit weighing 17 pounds, 14 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Kerr Lake. The tournament, hosted by the Vance County Tourism Development Authority, was the first event of 2023 for the…

University of Nebraska Wins MLF Abu Garcia College Fishing Tournament on Lake of the Ozarks

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (March 20, 2023) – The University of Nebraska-Lincoln duo of Brett Lubeck and Trevor Schleich, both of Lincoln, Nebraska, won the MLF Abu Garcia College Fishing Presented by YETI event on Lake of the Ozarks Friday with a five-bass limit weighing 20 pounds, 2 ounces. The victory earned the Cornhuskers’ bass club $2,000 and a qualification into the 2024 MLF College Fishing National…

Heaton Claims Victory at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event on Lake Hartwell

Phillips Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division SENECA, S.C. (March 20, 2023) – Boater Max Heaton of Hartwell, Georgia, caught a five-bass limit weighing 18 pounds, 13 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Lake Hartwell. The tournament, hosted by Visit Oconee, was the third event of the season for the BFL Savannah River Division. Heaton…

Chico State Wins MLF Abu Garcia College Fishing Tournament on California Delta

OAKLEY, Calif. (March 20, 2023) – The California State University-Chico duo of Jared Defremery of Brentwood, California, and Miles Kaneko of Berkeley, California, won the MLF Abu Garcia College Fishing Presented by YETI event on the California Delta presented by Tackle Warehouse Friday with three bass weighing 13 pounds, 13 ounces. The victory earned the Wildcats’ bass club a qualification into…

Two Ounces are Enough as Yulee’s Sheppard Takes Phoenix Bass Fishing League Victory at Second Harris Chain of Lakes Event of Weekend

Elmore Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division LEESBURG, Fla. (March 20, 2023) – Boater Tyler Sheppard of Yulee, Florida, caught a five-bass limit weighing 28 pounds, 4 ounces, Sunday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine at Harris Chain of Lakes by a mere two ounces. The tournament, hosted by Visit Lake County, Florida, was the third event of the season for the…

Camdenton High School Wins MLF High School Fishing Open Tournament on Lake of the Ozarks

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (March 20, 2023) – The Camdenton High School team of Corbin Bailey and Kaden Messina brought five bass to the scale Saturday weighing 12 pounds, 3 ounces, to win the MLF High School Fishing Presented by Favorite Fishing Open on Lake of the Ozarks in Osage Beach, Missouri. A field of 60 teams competed in the no-entry fee tournament, which was hosted by the Tri-County Lodging…

Moore Hits Flurry of Big Bites, Dominates in Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event on Harris Chain of Lakes

Lewis Tops Strike King Co-Angler Division LEESBURG, Fla. (March 20, 2023) – Boater Alex Moore of Orlando, Florida, caught a five-bass limit weighing 28 pounds, 11 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on the Harris Chain of Lakes. The tournament, hosted by Visit Lake County, Florida, was the second event of the season for the BFL Gator…

Reaves Claims Victory at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event on Lake Mitchell

Jones Wins Strike King Co-Angler DivisionCLANTON, Ala. (March 20, 2023) – Boater Brent Reaves of Alexander City, Alabama, caught a five-bass limit weighing 15 pounds, 5 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Lake Mitchell . The tournament was the second event for the BFL Bama Division. Reaves earned $4,889 for his victory. “Spotted bass on…

Delta Saints Bass Team Wins MLF High School Fishing Open on the California Delta

OAKLEY, Calif. (March 20, 2023) – Delta, California’s, Delta Saints Bass Team of Jax Soto and Nathan Tritt brought five bass to the scale Saturday weighing 15 pounds, 8 ounces, to win the MLF High School Fishing Presented by Favorite Fishing Open on the California Delta Presented by Tackle Warehouse in Oakley, California. A field of 24 teams competed in the no-entry fee tournament, which…

Todd Faircloth Grabs Early Group B Lead at MLF U.S. Air Force Stage Two

Texas Pro Scrapes Together a Five-Fish Limit Weighing 14 Pounds, 7 Ounces on Douglas Lake to Lead by 3 Ounces After Day 1 for Group B – Group A Resumes Competition Monday in the Race for $100,000JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (March 19, 2023) – It was an even colder start to the day for the professional anglers in Group B on Sunday at the Major League Fishing (MLF) U.S. Air Force Stage Two Presented by…

Randy Howell Jumps to Early Lead at MLF U.S. Air Force Stage Two

Alabama Pro Scores a Five-Fish Limit Weighing 15 Pounds, 2 Ounces to Lead by 7 Ounces After Day 1 for Group A – Group B Begins Competition Sunday JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (March 18, 2023) – After a slow, chilly start to the morning, Major League Fishing (MLF) pros at the U.S. Air Force Stage Two on Cherokee and Douglas Lakes Presented by Power-Pole were greeted with a little sunshine and a…

Big Baits, Big Bonus for Evers at REDCREST 2023

Courtesy of Luke Stoner - Dynamic Sponsorships Edwin Evers bait selection captured the attention of fishing fans during REDCREST 2023 on Lake Norman as he used a pair of big swimbaits en route to his third-place finish. The Oklahoma veteran has long been one of the most versatile anglers in the world; he’s prominently notched major wins with bags comprised entirely of smallmouth, spotted bass,…

PERKINS PREVAILS ON DAY ONE AT PICKWICK

Counce, Tennessee angler Brandon Perkins take the day one NPFL lead at Pickwick. Story by Justin Brouillard | Photos by Tanner & Travis Lyons With 24-pounds, 9-ounces on day one, Counce, TN angler Brandon Perkins takes the day one lead at the NPFL on Pickwick Lake. Perkins had a mixed bag that included a 6-pound, 5-ounce smallmouth to anchor his day one weight. Perkins went into…

Bassmaster panel upholds Smith’s Eufaula disqualification

March 15, 2023 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. officials announced today that, after an extensive investigation and appeals process, Tucker Smith’s Day 2 catch disqualification from the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake Eufaula has been upheld. Smith finished in seventh place. The disqualification was handed down based on a violation of the Angler Code of Conduct (Section 7 of the Bassmaster…

United States Air Force Renews Major League Fishing Sponsorship Through 2023

World’s Preeminent Force in Air, Space and Cyberspace Expands Sponsorship to Become Official Sponsor of the MLF Bass Pro Tour and Title Sponsor of Bass Pro Tour Stage Two BENTON, Ky. (March 15, 2023) – Major League Fishing (MLF) and United States Air Force (USAF), the leading global superpower in air, space and cyberspace, announced today a renewed and expanded partnership through the 2023…

Cherokee & Douglas Lakes set to Host MLF Bass Pro Tour U.S. Air Force Stage Two

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (March. 14, 2023) – Major League Fishing (MLF), the world’s largest tournament fishing organization, is set to continue the fifth season of the Bass Pro Tour, the top level of professional bass fishing, with their second regular-season event of the year this week on Douglas and Cherokee lakes – the U.S. Air Force Stage Two Presented by Power-Pole. The six-day event,…

Rich Scrambles, Wins at Home at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event on Dale Hollow Lake

Bleiler Tops Strike King Co-Angler Division BYRDSTOWN, Tenn. (March 14, 2023) – Boater Tanner Rich of Byrdstown, Tennessee, caught a five-bass limit weighing 23 pounds, 1 ounce, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Dale Hollow Lake. The tournament, hosted by Star Point Marina, was the first event for the BFL Music City Division. Rich earned…

Taming Temperatures with an Athletic Design

Now available, Tamer™ Softshell Jacket & Bib fishing suit is built for multispecies fishing in cooler temperatures  MUSKEGON, Mich. (March 13, 2023) – Designed specifically to deliver discerning multispecies anglers with a functional and affordable weather-resistant fishing apparel option for cooler to cold days, the 2023 Whitewater® Tamer™ Softshell Jacket& Bib is…

Final 10 Set for Championship Sunday at Major League Fishing’s REDCREST 2023 Presented by Shore Lunch on Lake Norman

Local Pro Bryan Thrift of Shelby, North Carolina, Brings 1-Pound, 9-Ounce Lead into Final Day of Competition Sunday CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 11, 2023) – With one day left in competition, local favorite Bryan Thrift of Shelby, North Carolina, maintained his lead on Day 4 of the Major League Fishing (MLF) REDCREST 2023 presented by Shore Lunch at Lake Norman , the Bass Pro Tour championship.…

Bryan Thrift Leads Knockout Round at Major League Fishing’s REDCREST 2023 Presented by Shore Lunch on Lake Norman

Thrift Leads the Charge with 17-Pound, 12-Ounce Limit to Take 2½-Pound Lead, 15 Anglers Advance to Saturday CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 10, 2023) – Shelby, North Carolina pro Bryan Thrift, caught a five-bass limit Friday weighing 17 pounds, 12 ounces – the largest limit of the tournament thus far – to grab the early Knockout Round lead after Day 3 of the Major League Fishing (MLF) REDCREST 2023…

Alabama Bass Trail Announces 2024 ABT 100 Tournament Schedule and Payout Priority Registration Opens June 1

Decatur, Ala. (March 10, 2023) – The Alabama Bass Trail (ABT) announces dates and locations of the 2024 ABT 100 tournament series which includes a payout reaching $300,000 for all three tournaments. Returning for the fourth season, the tournament series is held on three different lakes beginning January 20, 2024, attracting professional and amateur anglers from across the United States who will…

Major League Fishing Partners with MONSTERBASS to Create a New Champions Club Subscription Box

BENTON, Ky. (March 10, 2023) – Major League Fishing (MLF), the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, and MONSTERBASS, the industry-leading provider of fishing tackle subscription boxes, announced a partnership to relaunch the MLF Champions Club subscription tackle program. The project allows both companies to combine experience and resources to deliver superior baits, terminal tackle…

Oklahoma Pro Edwin Evers Paces Top 20 Anglers That Advance to Weekend at Major League Fishing’s REDCREST 2023 Presented by Shore Lunch on Lake Norman

Carolina Pros Casey Ashley (2nd), Andy Montgomery (17th), Bryan Thrift (19th) and Anthony Gagliardi (20th) all Advance in Top 20 – Weights Now Zeroed for Three-Day Weekend Shootout CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 9, 2023) – Pro Edwin Evers of Talala, Oklahoma, caught a two-day total of 10 bass weighing 29 pounds, 15 ounces, to pace the Qualifying Round field and advance to the weekend at the Major…

Dustin Connell Leads Day 1 of Major League Fishing’s REDCREST 2023 Presented by Shore Lunch on Lake Norman

REDCREST 2021 Champ Catches Five-Bass Limit Weighing 16 Pounds, 7 ounces to Grab Early Lead After Day 1, Full field of 40 Anglers to Compete Again Thursday CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 8, 2023) – The top 40 professional anglers from the Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour launched Wednesday morning on Lake Norman in Charlotte, North Carolina, for Day 1 of MLF’s REDCREST 2023 presented by Shore…

Strategy Equals Success at 2023 REDCREST

Courtesy of Luke Stoner - Dynamic Sponsorships Casey Ashley is no stranger to championship level bass tournaments. The Costa Sunglasses pro has competed in over a dozen of them throughout his 17-year professional fishing career, which includes taking the hardware home in the 2015 Bassmaster Classic on familiar waters of Lake Hartwell when he had the pressure of being the local favorite…