Eighth-Annual MLF Abu Garcia College Fishing Open Returns to Lake Chickamauga

Competition Begins Next Week for Automatic Berth into the 2023 College Fishing National Championship and a $33,500 Prize Package DAYTON, Tenn. (Feb. 16, 2022) – Major League Fishing, the world’s largest tournament fishing organization, returns to Lake Chickamauga, Feb. 24-25, for the eighth-annual Abu Garcia College Fishing Presented by YETI Open tournament. Hosted by Fish Dayton and the Rhea…

Brian Bean Earns Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Tournament on Lake Hamilton

Freeman Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (Feb. 16, 2022) – Local Hot Springs angler Brian Bean brought five bass to the stage Saturday weighing 17 pounds, 15 ounces, to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine on Lake Hamilton. The event was the season-opening tournament for the Bass Fishing League Arkie Division. For his win, Bean earned $6,139.…

Rocamora Earns Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Tournament on Lake Toho

Schild Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division Photo courtesy of Cindy Joint - The Reel Deal KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Feb 16, 2022) – Boater Garrett Rocamora of Lithia, Florida, caught a five-bass limit Saturday weighing 18 pounds, 8 ounces, to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine on Lake Toho . The event, hosted by Experience Kissimmee and the Kissimmee Sports Commission,…

Greenville’s Derrick Bridges Earns Top Honors at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Tournament on Lake Hartwell

McNair Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division ANDERSON, S.C. (Feb. 16, 2022) – Greenville, South Carolina angler Derrick Bridges brought five bass to the scale Saturday totaling 16 pounds, 12 ounces, to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine on Lake Hartwell . The event, hosted by the Anderson Convention & Visitors Bureau, was the season-opener for the Bass Fishing…

AFTCO Named Official Sponsor of 2022 MLF Toyota Series and Phoenix Bass Fishing League

Fishing Clothing Company Offers New Contingency Program, Exclusive Discount for Registered Anglers TULSA, Okla. (Feb. 15, 2022) – Major League Fishing (MLF), the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, announced today that American Fishing Tackle Company (AFTCO), a family-owned and operated outdoor clothing and gear manufacturer and provider of innovative, performance-driven products,…

Tundra full of trash removed from St. Johns River shoreline

Courtesy of Alan McGuckin / Dynamic Sponsorships   Of the more than 100 Bassmaster Elite Series events I’ve been blessed to cover in my marketing and PR role with Dynamic Sponsorships, one of the most fulfilling 2-hour periods of my career came this past Saturday morning picking up trash from the shoreline around Palatka’s Memorial Bridge at the St. Johns River Bassmaster Elite Series…

Webb Goes Wire-to-Wire to Win Toyota Series Southwestern Division Kickoff on Sam Rayburn Reservoir

BROOKELAND, Texas (Feb. 13, 2022) – Glenn Webb of Bethel, Oklahoma came out of the gate swinging at the Toyota Series Presented by A.R.E. event at Sam Rayburn Reservoir . Although he only brought four bass weighing 8 pounds, 8 ounces to the scale on the final day, his huge Day 1 and Day 2 bags and three-day total of 63-12 carried him to victory, earning him the win by a 1-pound, 14-ounce margin…

Lake Fork Readies for Return of Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour

Toro Stage Two on Lake Fork Presented by Grundéns to Showcase 80 Pro Anglers Competing Over Six Days for Purse of $805,000 QUITMAN, Texas (Feb. 13, 2022) – Major League Fishing (MLF) is set to return to Texas next week, Feb. 19-24, for the second event of the 2022 MLF Bass Pro Tour regular-season – the Toro Stage Two on Lake Fork Presented by Grundéns. The six-day event, hosted by the Lake…

Bradley Roy Earns First Career MLF Bass Pro Tour Win at B&W Trailer Hitches Stage One

Covercraft Pro Weighs in 26 Pounds, 2 Ounces to Earn First Win and $100,000, For Second Consecutive Day, Howell Weighs Heaviest Bass in Bass Pro Tour History with a 12-14 MONROE-WEST MONROE, La. (Feb. 10, 2022) – The Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour B&W Trailer Hitches Stage One Presented by Power-Pole in Monroe-West Monroe, Louisiana, won’t necessarily be remembered for the number…

Wheeler and Lee Pace Eight Anglers That Advance From Knockout Round at MLF Bass Pro Tour B&W Trailer Hitches Stage One

Howell Weighs a 10-11 – Heaviest Bass in Bass Pro Tour History in Period 1, Final 10 Anglers Set for Championship Thursday and Final-Day Shootout for $100,000 MONROE-WEST MONROE, La. (Feb. 9, 2022) – After surviving a tough four-day Qualifying Round on Lake D’Arbonne, the 38 Bass Pro Tour anglers that advanced to Wednesday’s Knockout Round on Caney Creek Reservoir were rewarded with an…

Lintner Runs Away with Group B Qualifying Round Win at MLF Bass Pro Tour B&W Trailer Hitches Stage One

Covington, Georgia Pro Bests Kentucky’s Bradley Roy by 17 Pounds to Cruise to Thursday’s Championship Round, 19 Anglers Advance to Wednesday’s Knockout Round MONROE-WEST MONROE, La. (Feb. 8, 2022) – Although he didn’t have as quite of good of a day as he did Sunday, pro Jared Lintner of Covington, Georgia, had enough of a cushion that it really was never close. Lintner weighed in a two-day…

MDJ Grinds to Qualifying Round Win for Group A at MLF Bass Pro Tour B&W Trailer Hitches Stage One

Tuskegee, Alabama Pro Advances Straight to Thursday’s Championship Round on Bussey Brake, 19 Anglers Advance to Wednesday’s Knockout Round on Caney Creek MONROE-WEST MONROE, La. (Feb. 7, 2022) – Favorite Fishing pro Mark Daniels Jr. of Tuskegee, Alabama, boated eight scorable bass totaling 15 pounds, 7 ounces to earn the win Monday during the Group A Qualifying Round at the season-opening…

Reynolds Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event on Toledo Bend Reservoir

Ville Platte’s Lafleur Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division ZWOLLE, La. (Feb. 7, 2022) – Boater Tater Reynolds of Florien, Louisiana, caught five bass Saturday weighing 27 pounds, 14 ounces, to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine on Toledo Bend Reservoir. Reynolds earned $4,541 for his victory. “I made a long 25-minute run to fish the south end and it was cold,”…

Martin Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event on Lake Guntersville

Huntsville’s Salvail Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (Feb. 7, 2022) – Boater Casey Martin of Brownsboro, Alabama, caught five bass Saturday weighing 26 pounds, 14 ounces, to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine on Lake Guntersville. Martin earned $6,000 for his victory. “I started off close and got three keepers in the livewell early,” Martin…

Jared Lintner Dominant in Group B at MLF Bass Pro Tour B&W Trailer Hitches Stage One

Covington, Georgia Pro Catches 11 Bass Totaling 33 Pounds, 2 Ounces to Lead Big Early for Group B – Group A to Conclude Qualifying Round Monday MONROE-WEST MONROE, La. (Feb. 6, 2022) – Fishing what he called a “Bubba Shot”, pro Jared Lintner of Covington, Georgia, weighed in 11 scorable bass on Lake D’Arbonne Sunday totaling 33 pounds, 2 ounces, to take a commanding lead on Day 1 for Group B…

Two Third-Period Lunkers Propel Arkansas’ Browning to Early Lead at MLF Bass Pro Tour B&W Trailer Hitches Stage One

Mercury Pro Boats Six Bass Totaling 21 Pounds, 2 Ounces to Lead Day 1 for Group A – Group B to Fish Sunday MONROE-WEST MONROE, La. (Feb. 5, 2022) – Chilly temperatures in the mid-20s greeted the 40 Bass Pro Tour anglers in Group A competing on Lake D’Arbonne Saturday morning. It was a cold, tough day on the water for most, but a few 5-, 6- and 7-pound D’Arbonne largemouth still made their…

Big Kicker Anchors Cifuentes’ Leading Bag At Bassmaster Open On Kissimmee Chain

Joey Cifuentes of Clinton, Ark., is leading after Day 1 of the 2022 St. Croix Bassmaster Southern Open at Kissimmee Chain with 28 pounds, 10 ounces. Photo by Andy Crawford/B.A.S.S. February 3, 2022 KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Lake Toho covers approximately 18,810 acres, but Joey Cifuentes of Clinton, Ark., needed only a sliver to bag a limit of 28 pounds, 10 ounces and lead Day 1 of the St. Croix…

Guaranteed Rate Becomes Title Sponsor Of Five 2022 Bassmaster Elite Events

Guaranteed Rate will serve as the title sponsor for five Bassmaster Elite Series events in 2022. Photo by James Overstreet/B.A.S.S. February 3, 2022 Deal comes during a time of record-breaking interest in sportfishing Guaranteed Rate Logo.pngBIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Guaranteed Rate, a leader in mortgage lending and digital financial services, announces it has expanded its relationship…

Johnson Outdoors Signs on as Official Sponsor of the MLF Bass Pro Tour

Minn Kota® and Humminbird® to Be Showcased Across Multiple MLF Media Platforms TULSA, Okla. (Feb. 3, 2022) – Major League Fishing (MLF), the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, announced today that Johnson Outdoors, a leading global outdoor recreation company that designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands, has signed on as an Official…

Bassmaster Classic Heads Back To Knoxville And Tennessee River In 2023

Knoxville, Tenn., will host the 2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk March 24-26. Photo by Laurie Tisdale/B.A.S.S. February 2, 2022  BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The venue that was home to one of the most successful and well-received Classics of all-time will once again be the host for professional bass fishing’s biggest celebration in 2023. B.A.S.S. officials…

Nominations Now Open For 2022 Class Of Bassmaster High School All-Americans

February 1, 2022 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. is seeking nominations for the best and brightest high school bass anglers in the country. The Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors recognizes the 12 most outstanding high school anglers in the nation. The program is designed to reward young athletes for their performance in tournaments,…

It’s Back! Same Awesome Game, Brand New Name!

The "Fully Loaded" U-Pick-Em Game is back with a new name, new awesome prizes and some new ways to win! The game is simple, Each Monday we send out 6 or so tournaments for you to "Pick the Winning Weight" on. Be the closest without going over and you could win a point. Be DEAD ON the weight and double your chances! We will have some weekly winners, some bonus questions from time to time and…

Drake Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event on Lake Chickamauga

  Strike King Co-Angler Robert Ford of Boones Mill, Virginia and Boater Kevin Drake of Cleveland, Tennessee display their trophies following the weigh-in at Lake Chickamauga. Virginia’s Ford Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division DAYTON, TENNESSEE (Jan. 31, 2022) – Boater Kevin Drake of Cleveland, Tennessee, caught five bass Sunday…

Michael Neal Clinches Win at Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Guaranteed Rate Stop 1 on Sam Rayburn Reservoir

Dayton, Tennessee Pro Grabs Second Consecutive Major Win of His Career, Takes Home Top Prize of $100,000 BROOKELAND, Texas (Jan. 30, 2022) – Continuing to roll his momentum from one year to the next, reigning 2021 Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Angler of the Year (AOY) Michael Neal of Dayton, Tennessee brought a five-bass-limit to the scale Sunday weighing 26 pounds, 5 ounces to win the MLF…

MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Tournament on Harris Chain of Lakes Cancelled Due to High Winds and Inclement Weather

Tournament Rescheduled for Sunday, March 6 WHAT: The Major League Fishing (MLF) Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine event on Harris Chain of Lakes, originally scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 29, has been canceled due to extremely high winds and unsafe conditions. The event has been rescheduled to take place on Sunday, March 6, on Harris Chain of Lakes in Leesburg, Fla.…

Daiwa Finalizes Multiyear Deal As Bassmaster Tournament Trail Supporting Sponsor

January 27, 2022 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Daiwa, one of the world’s largest tackle companies, has signed on as a supporting sponsor for the Bassmaster Tournament Trail through 2024, B.A.S.S. officials announced today. “All of us at Daiwa are very excited about our next step with B.A.S.S. as a supporting sponsor,” said Daiwa President Carey Graves. “Our passion for the sport of bass fishing drives…

Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Set to Open Season in Louisiana with B&W Trailer Hitches Stage One

First Tournament of 2022 Bass Pro Tour Season to Showcase 80 Pro Anglers Competing on Lake D’Arbonne, Caney Creek and Bussey Brake Over Six Days for Purse of $805,000 MONROE-WEST MONROE, La. (Jan. 26, 2022) – Major League Fishing (MLF) is set to kick-off the fourth season of the MLF Bass Pro Tour, the most competitive circuit in professional fishing, in Monroe and West Monroe, Louisiana, next…

Fuel Me Named Exclusive Fuel Provider of Major League Fishing and Presenting Sponsor of the 2022 Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit

Revolutionary Fuel Procurement Meets Seamless and Comprehensive User Experience, MLF Fuel Card Offers Fans 1.5% Cash Back on Every Purchase TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 25, 2022) – Major League Fishing (MLF), the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, announced today that Fuel Me, a cloud-based technology platform used to simplify and automate the fuel procurement and management process, has…

Kay County Student Anglers Wins MLF High School Fishing Open on Toledo Bend

MANY, La. (Jan. 24, 2022) – The Kay County Student Anglers team of Jace Anderson of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, and Ty Downs of Newkirk, Oklahoma, brought five bass to the scale Saturday weighing 15 pounds, 5 ounces, to win the MLF High School Fishing Presented by Favorite Fishing Open at Toledo Bend and advance to the 2022 High School Fishing National Championship. A field of 64 teams competed in…

Lamar State College–Orange Wins MLF Abu Garcia College Fishing Tournament on Toledo Bend

MANY, La. (Jan. 24, 2022) – The Lamar State College–Orange duo of Trent Buchholz of Beaumont, Texas, and Dakota Posey of Orange, Texas, won the MLF Abu Garcia College Fishing Presented by YETI event on Toledo Bend Friday with a five-bass limit weighing 16 pounds, 15 ounces. The victory earned the Gators’ bass club $2,000 and a slot in the 2023 MLF College Fishing National Championship. “Dakota…

MLF Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Set to Kick Off 2022 Season Opener with Guaranteed Rate Stop 1 on Sam Rayburn Reservoir

158 Professional Anglers to Launch 27th Season and Compete for Top Prize of up to $135,000 and Total Season Purse of More Than $6 Million BROOKELAND, Texas (Jan. 18, 2022) – Major League Fishing (MLF), the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, is set to return to Brookeland, Texas next week, Jan. 27-30, for the season-opening MLF Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Guaranteed Rate Stop 1 at…

Bassmaster College Series Kicks Off At Harris Chain

Florida's Harris Chain of Lakes will host the Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops Jan. 21-22, 2022. Photo by James Overstreet/B.A.S.S. January 17, 2022 LEESBURG, Fla. — For the first time since Cole Sands and Conner Dimauro’s record-breaking performance in the 2020 College National Championship, the Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass…

Gray Tapped to Oversee MLF Western Events in 2022

Former Walleye and Longtime Bass Fishing League Tournament Director Alan Gray Adds Western Toyota Series, College Fishing and High School Fishing Events to Duties BENTON, Ky. (Jan. 13, 2022) – Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today that veteran Phoenix Bass Fishing League Tournament Director Alan Gray has been selected to oversee the league’s western events in 2022, including the Toyota…

Cale Hired As New Bassmaster Youth Series Tournament Manager

  BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Veteran youth tournament manager Glenn Cale has been hired as the B.A.S.S. Nation Tournament Manager-College, High School and Junior, officials announced today. In this role, Cale will report to B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart and will be responsible for both managing and helping to grow the popular Bassmaster youth circuits. “We are excited to welcome Glenn…

LurePartsOnline.com Sponsors American Bass Anglers

Athens, AL – January 5, 2022 – American Bass Anglers announced today the sponsorship of LurePartsOnline.com as a supporting sponsor and the Official Lure Parts partner of American Bass Anglers. Bass anglers all over the planet love building their own lures and even repairing their most prized lures. LurePartsOnline.com offers more than 40,000 different parts to help anglers accomplish their…

Marion County Bassmasters Wins First MLF High School Fishing Open of 2022 on Harris Chain of Lakes

LEESBURG, Fla. (Jan. 10, 2022) – The Marion County Bassmasters High School team of Claude Loftin of St. Augustine, Florida, and Tyson Verkaik of Eustis, Florida, brought five bass to the scale Saturday weighing 19 pounds, 14 ounces, to win the season-opening MLF High School Fishing Presented by Favorite Fishing Open at the Harris Chain of Lakes. A field of 28 teams competed in the no-entry fee…

Casteel Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League Season Opener on Sam Rayburn Reservoir

Boater Austin Casteel of Sulphur, Louisiana, and Strike-King co-angler J.J. Matzke of League City, Texas League City’s Matzke Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division BROOKELAND, TEXAS (Jan. 10, 2022) – Boater Austin Casteel of Sulphur, Louisiana, caught five bass Saturday weighing 19 pounds, 3 ounces, to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine season opener…

Emmanuel College Wins MLF Abu Garcia College Fishing Opener on Harris Chain of Lakes

LEESBURG, Fla. (Jan. 10, 2022) – The Emmanuel College duo of Seth Jenkins of Townville, South Carolina, and T.J. McKenzie of Andrews, South Carolina, won the MLF Abu Garcia College Fishing Presented by YETI event on the Harris Chain of Lakes Friday with a five-bass limit weighing 25 pounds, 14 ounces. The victory earned the Lion’s bass club $2,000 and a slot in the 2023 MLF College Fishing…

MLF Senior Director of Operations Bill Taylor Announces Retirement

Taylor to Step Down After 32-Year Ascension to MLF Senior Director of Operations BENTON, Ky. (Jan. 7, 2022) – For the past few seasons, with words and actions, Major League Fishing (MLF) Senior Director of Operations Bill Taylor had laid the groundwork for his departure from the duties he's overseen and controlled since 2001. Taylor made it official this week, as MLF announced that the…

Strike King Signs On As Bassmaster College Title And Supporting Trail Sponsor

January 5, 2022 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — South Carolina-based lure company Strike King, part of Rather Outdoors, has signed on as the 2022 title sponsor for the Bassmaster College Series and will also serve as a new supporting sponsor for the entire Bassmaster Tournament Trail, B.A.S.S. officials announced today. “This season the Bassmaster College Series enjoyed unprecedented coverage and…

Toyota Bonus Bucks leads Littlejohn to Free Tracker ATV

Courtesy of Alan McGuckin - Dynamic Sponsorships Grand Lake, Oklahoma angler Micah Littlejohn is driving his second Toyota Tundra, and originally signed-up for the Toyota Bonus Bucks contingency program for tournament anglers eight years ago. Wife Lani loves the incredible room their Tundra CrewMax’s huge back seat affords children Jase and Lexi, Micah appreciates its beasty towing power, and…

2022 Bassmaster Kayak Series Registration Now Open

In 2022, anglers on the Bassmaster Kayak Series powered by TourneyX will visit six states while pursuing the new Old Town Bassmaster Kayak Angler of the Year title. Photo by Kara Wattunen//B.A.S.S. December 17, 2021 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Registration is now open for the 2022 Bassmaster Kayak Series powered by TourneyX season, which will visit iconic fisheries in six states. For the first…

Major League Fishing Reels in Bally’s Corporation as Pro Bass Fishing’s First Sports Betting Partnership

Agreement Marks Bally’s Fifth Strategic Sports Betting Partnership With a Professional Sports League, Bally Bet Becomes Title Sponsor of MLF Bass Pro Tour Angler of the Year Award TULSA, Okla. (Dec. 16, 2021) – Major League Fishing (MLF), the world’s largest tournament fishing organization, and Bally's Corporation (NYSE: BALY), a leading U.S. omni-channel provider of land-based gaming and…

St. Croix To Title 2022 Bassmaster Opens Series

December 15, 2021 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — St. Croix Rods, handcrafter of premium casting, spinning, saltwater, ice fishing and fly rods, will serve as the title sponsor for the wildly popular Bassmaster Opens Series in 2022, officials announced today. Additionally, the St. Croix Rods Rewards program will award an extra $1,000 to a qualifying angler who wins a St. Croix Bassmaster Opens tournament…

Nichols, Young Take Early Lead In Bassmaster Team Championship On Lake Eufaula

William Nichols and Jake Young of the Coosa River Team Trail are leading after Day 1 of the 2021 Bassmaster Team Championship on Alabama's Lake Eufaula with 17 pounds, 10 ounces. Photo by Dalton Tumblin/B.A.S.S. December 8, 2021 EUFAULA, Ala. — William Nichols and Jake Young grew up together in the small town of Alexandria, Ala., but they shined on the national stage Wednesday during Day…

B.A.S.S. Hooks VMC As New Tournament Trail Supporting Sponsor

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — VMC, a Rapala Respected Brand known for their award-winning hooks for every style of fishing, rigs, jigs and terminal tackle, has signed a multiyear agreement to serve as a supporting sponsor for the Bassmaster Tournament Trail. Additionally, the new VMC Monster Bag prize will award an additional $2,000 to the angler who weighs in the heaviest single-day catch of the event at…

MLF Announces 2022 Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Roster

  157 Pros to Compete Across Six Regular-Season Five-Biggest-Fish Format Tournaments with a Total Purse of More Than $6 million TULSA, Okla. (Dec. 7, 2021) – Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today the roster for the 2022 Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit, showcasing a field of 157 of the top professional anglers in the world competing in the five-biggest-fish format across six…

The 2022 Strike King Big Bass Challenge is Back

Lexington, S.C. – November 15, 2021 – The teams at Strike King and Lew’s are excited to announce the return of this fan favorite tournament series, formatted for family-friendly competition and designed for anglers of all ages and skill levels. 2022 will be bigger and better than ever featuring more tournaments, bigger payouts and greater opportunities to win. “Last year we welcomed over 600…

Bassmaster Fantasy Games Feature More Than $100,000 In Prizes, Including Dream Fishing Trips

December 3, 2021 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Sports fans who enjoy watching the top bass pros in the world compete head-to-head on the Bassmaster Elite Series can take their passion to the next level and compete for more than $100,000 in prizes — including dream fishing trips — with Rapala Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing and the Mercury Drain the Lake Challenge. “We're launching early this year because…
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