University of North Florida Wins Abu Garcia College Fishing Tournament on the Harris Chain of Lakes
Duo Sets New All-Time Single-Day Record with Heaviest Five-Fish Weight in MLF College Fishing History
LEESBURG, Fla. (Feb. 15, 2021) – The University of North Florida’s Nicholas Oldham of Jacksonville, Florida and Jacob Sanders of Julington Creek, Florida, took the win on Friday at the Abu Garcia College Fishing presented by YETI at Harris Chain of Lakes . The victory earned the University of…
Okeechobee High School Wins U.S. Army High School Fishing Open at Harris Chain of Lakes
LEESBURG, Fla. (Feb. 15, 2021) – The Okeechobee High School duo of Tyler Scott and Zack Zainitzer, both of Palm City, Florida, won the U.S. Army High School Fishing presented by Favorite Fishing Open at the Harris Chain of Lakes on Saturday in Leesburg, Florida. The event was hosted by Visit Lake County, Florida and the victory advanced the winning team to the 2021 U.S. Army High School Fishing…
Epting Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League on Lake Murray
Boiling Springs’ Pennell Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division
PROSPERITY, S.C. (Feb. 15, 2021) – Boater Chris Epting of Chapin of South Carolina won the Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine at Lake Murray in Prosperity, South Carolina, earning $6,509 for his victory.
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McCay Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League on Lake Lanier
Blue Ridge’s Pack Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division
GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Feb. 15, 2021) – Boater J.R. McCay of Robertstown, Georgia, won the Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine at Lake Lanier presented by Googan Baits in Gainesville, Georgia. McCay earned $6,000 for his victory at the event, which was hosted by the Gainesville Convention & Visitors Bureau.
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Palmer Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League on Lake Guntersville
Tennessee’s Roye Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (Feb. 15, 2021) – Boater Freddy Palmer of Estill Springs, Tennesssee, won the Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine at Lake Guntersville in Scottsboro, Alabama. Palmer earned $7,000 for his victory at the event, which was hosted by the Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce.
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Skeet Reese Brings Home the Win at Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit on Lake Okeechobee
CLEWISTON, Fla. (Feb. 14, 2021) – General Tire pro Skeet Reese of Auburn, California, already had a stacked resume when he crossed the stage on Sunday at the Major League Fishing Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Presented by Bad Boy Mowers, 13 Fishing Stop 1 – Lake Okeechobee in Clewiston, Florida. With 10 career victories, a 2007 Elite Series Angler of the Year title and a 2009 Bassmaster Classic…
U.S. Army Signs as Title Sponsor of MLF High School Fishing
First 25 Teams to Enter Each Tournament Receives Favorite Fishing Package Valued at Over $230, Winners Earn Fishing Trip with Top Pros
TULSA, Okla. (Feb. 11, 2021) – Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today that the U.S. Army, the largest military branch in the United States with more than 700,000 soldiers – has signed on as the title sponsor for the 2021 season of MLF High School Fishing…
Major League Fishing Postpones Two Phoenix Bass Fishing League Events Scheduled for Saturday
Cowboy Division event at Toledo Bend Reservoir and Arkie Division event at Lake Ouachita to Be Rescheduled Due to Inclement Weather
TULSA, Okla. (Feb. 11, 2021) – Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today that two Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine events scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, have been canceled due to inclement weather. The Cowboy Division event at Toledo…
B.A.S.S. Moves College Season-Opener To Lake Hartwell
February 11, 2021
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Carhartt Bassmaster College Series at Lake Norman presented by Bass Pro Shops, originally scheduled for March 5-6 in Cornelius, N.C., will instead move 145 miles down I-85 to South Carolina’s Lake Hartwell, B.A.S.S. officials announced today.
“While disappointing to move the tournament, we understand the current climate of the pandemic in Mecklenburg…
Lake Palestine Readies for Bass Pro Shops REDCREST 2021 Presented by Old Wisconsin Sausage
Bass Pro Tour Championship to Showcase Top 40 Anglers Competing on Lake Palestine for $300,000 Top Prize
FLINT, Texas (Feb. 10, 2021) – Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Shops REDCREST 2021 presented by Old Wisconsin Sausage is set to visit Lake Palestine and the Flint, Texas area next week, Feb. 21-25, to crown the newest Bass Pro Tour champion. The five-day tournament, shot for television…
AFTCO Expands Sponsorship Of Bassmaster Events
February 10, 2021
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After serving as title sponsor for the Elite Series season-opener and as a conservation partner for two years, AFTCO is expanding its partnership with B.A.S.S. The brand, renowned for its performance fishing clothing and precision tackle, will now serve as a Supporting Sponsor for the Bassmaster Tournament Trail and outfit all staff and marshals for these…
Yamaha Signs Multi-Year Deal To Sponsor Bassmaster Tournament Trail
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. and Yamaha have inked a new agreement expanding their longstanding partnership for four more years. Yamaha’s sponsorship of the Bassmaster Tournament Trail and iconic Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk will continue through 2024 as an Official Premier Engine Sponsor.
“We’re thrilled to continue working alongside the team at Yamaha to…
Eastanollee’s Morrow Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League on Lake Keowee
Gainesville’s South Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division
SENECA, S.C. (Feb. 8, 2021) – Boater Troy Morrow of Eastanollee, Georgia, won the Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine at Lake Keowee presented by Googan Baits in Seneca, South Carolina. Morrow earned $7,011 for his victory at the event, which was hosted by Visit Oconee.
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Schmitt Wins Toyota Series Event on Lake Toho
Maryland Pro Earns Sixth Career Toyota Series Victory – Breaks Record for Most All-Time
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Feb. 6, 2021) – Maryland pro Bryan Schmitt of Deale, Maryland, brought four bass to the scale Saturday weighing 18 pounds, 2 ounces – including a 9-pound, 2-ounce kicker – to win the Toyota Series presented by A.R.E. at Lake Toho Presented by Googan Baits . Schmitt weighed in 15 bass over…
Major League Fishing Wiley X Summit Cup Wraps Production on Lake Murray
Bass Fishing Event Completes Week-Long Television Shoot in Lake Murray Country with 30 Pro Anglers Competing to Win Prestigious Summit Cup Championship
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Feb. 5, 2021) – Major League Fishing (MLF) and 30 of the world’s best pro anglers wrapped production Friday at the MLF Wiley X Summit Cup presented by B&W Trailer Hitches event in Columbia, South Carolina. The event, hosted…
Weather Will Be Key For Bassmaster Elite Series-Opener On The St. Johns River
The Bassmaster Elite Series will open its nine-event 2021 season on Florida's scenic St. Johns River Feb. 11-14.
Photo by Andy Crawford/B.A.S.S.
February 5, 2021
PALATKA, Fla. — John Cox wishes he could experience temporary amnesia during the upcoming AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at the St. Johns River. That’s because much of what the Florida pro has learned over the past two decades of…
Bad Boy Mowers Named Exclusive Mower of MLF BIG5 and Presenting Sponsor of Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit
Leading Mower Manufacturer Expands on Three-Year Partnership with Major League Fishing
TULSA, Okla. (Feb. 3, 2021) – Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today that Bad Boy Mowers, a U.S.-based leading manufacturer of zero-turn mowers, accessories and options, has been named the Exclusive Mower of the MLF BIG5 and the presenting sponsor of the 2021 Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit. Bad Boy Mowers’…
Frabill Signs as Official Landing Net of MLF BIG5
Performance-Driven Gear Company Joins Forces with MLF To Expand Conservation Efforts
TULSA, Okla. (Feb. 2, 2021) – Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today that Frabill, a trusted provider of high-quality, performance-driven fishing products, has partnered with MLF as the Official Landing Net of the MLF BIG5 for the 2021 season. The partnership aligns the conservation mindset of MLF with…
Previewing Toyota Series Lake Toho Event – Wild Weather Ride
Vance McCullough
The MLFBig5 Toyota Series Southern Division begins its 2021 season in Kissimmee, Florida, home to more roller coasters than any other region on Earth. This week you can add another wild ride to the list – the weather.
Always a major factor in Florida tournaments, a passing cold front chilled the area just as anglers began official practice. Temperatures, which dipped into…
Smiley Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League on Lake Chickamauga
Jacksboro’s Roberts Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division
DAYTON, Tenn. (Feb. 2, 2021) – Boater Tim Smiley of White Pine, Tennessee, won the Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine at Lake Chickamauga in Dayton, Tennessee. Smiley earned $7,441 for his victory at the event, hosted by Fish Dayton and the Rhea Economic and Tourism Council.
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Griffith Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League on Lake Eufaula
Vance’s Craver Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division
EUFAULA, Ala. (Feb. 1, 2021) – Boater Donald Griffith of Robertsdale, Alabama, won the Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine at Lake Eufaula in Eufaula, Alabama. Griffith earned $5,627 for his victory at the event, hosted by the Eufaula Barbour County Chamber of Commerce.
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Bass Pro Shops Announce U.S. Open National Bass Fishing Amateur Team Championships
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Bass Pro Shops today announced a new era in the sport of fishing with the introduction of the Johnny Morris Bass Pro Shops U.S. Open National Bass Fishing Amateur Team Championships. Noted conservationist and Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris had a dream to create “the ultimate owner’s appreciation event” while benefitting conservation. The first-of-its-kind tournament…
Mundy wins Toyota Series on Sam Rayburn with over 70 pounds! -Updated
Broaddus Angler Weighs in Second-Biggest Limit in Toyota Series History
BROOKELAND, Texas (Jan. 31, 2021) – Toyota Series angler Derek Mundy of Broaddus, Texas, brought a five-bass limit to the scale Saturday weighing 18 pounds, 7 ounces to win the three-day Toyota Series presented by A.R.E. at Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by Berkley in Brookeland, Texas. Mundy’s three-day total of 15 bass…
A.R.E. Renews Partnership with Major League Fishing
Leading Truck Cap and Cover Brand Signs on as Presenting Sponsor of 2021 Toyota Series
TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 28, 2021) – Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today that A.R.E. Truck Caps, a U.S.-based leading manufacturer of fiberglass and aluminum truck caps and covers, has signed on as the presenting sponsor of the 2021 Toyota Series. With six divisions across the nation and nearly $6.3 million…
Huk Named Exclusive Apparel Sponsor of MLF BIG5
Industry Leader in Outdoor Apparel Expands on Five-Year Partnership with Major League Fishing
TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 27, 2021) – Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today that Huk, an industry leader in performance fishing apparel, has signed on as the Exclusive Apparel of the MLF BIG5 for the 2021 season. This expanded partnership aligns the country’s top anglers and their fans with Huk, a brand…
Yamaha Expands Power Pay Program
Broadens Eligibility Requirements, Adds New Tournaments to 2021 Season
KENNESAW, Ga. – Jan. 27, 2021 — Yamaha Marine today announced the expansion of Power Pay, a contingency program that provides a cash bonus to Yamaha anglers who place in sanctioned salt and freshwater tournaments. For the 2021 season, Yamaha adds 68 new competitive fishing events, enhances the payout bonus amounts and…
Bassmaster Host Davy Hite Joins The 13 Fishing Family
For Davy Hite, friends, family and fishing have always been in the same boat. Often, quite literally. So when a business merger married his Rapala friends into the 13 Fishing family, the Bassmaster TV co-host was excited to get welcomed aboard as well.
“It’s just a great opportunity to take a company like Rapala, that’s been a leader in our industry for many, many years and so successful, and…
Nominations Now Open For 2021 Class Of Bassmaster High School All-Americans
Jan. 21, 2021
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, leadership…
Toyota Series to Kick Off 2021 Southwestern Division on Sam Rayburn Reservoir
Multiple Patterns Expected to Be in Play for Competitors Descending on East Texas Reservoir
BROOKELAND, Texas (Jan. 19, 2021) – The Toyota Series presented by A.R.E. Southwestern Division will kick off the 2021 season with a tournament next week in Brookeland, Texas, Jan. 28-30, with the Toyota Series presented by A.R.E. at Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Hosted by the Jasper-Lake Sam Rayburn Chamber…
13 Fishing Partners with Major League Fishing
Premier Fishing Gear Company Named Presenting Sponsor of First Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Event of the Year
January 14, 2021 (Tulsa, Okla.) Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today that 13 Fishing has signed on as the presenting sponsor of the 2021 season-opening Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit presented by Bad Boy Mowers at Lake Okeechobee, Feb. 11-14. In its 26th season of professional…
Lucky Hat Leads High School Angler’s Family to $10,000
Courtesy of Dynamic Sponsorships
KENNESAW, Ga. – Jan. 19, 2021 - High school angler Hunter Keller understands his mom, Ashley, and dad, Dusty, need to live within the family’s financial means - but they’ve always done all they can to support Hunter’s love of competitive bass fishing.
Rather than buy a pricey fiberglass boat, they chose a tough 18-foot aluminum boat powered by a…
World Finals Champs Prepare for 2021 High School Season
For Tucker Veronee and Landon Gramling of Gilbert High School’s Bass Fishing Team, the new year could not come fast enough. This dynamic duo is the defending High School Fishing World Finals Champion, and they will attempt to make history in 2021 by becoming the first team to ever win the event twice. A very lofty goal by any standard as this event brings together the bestof the best in High…
Fishing’s Best Flow
Z-Man® snags Bassmaster Elite star Seth Feider
Ladson, SC (January 12, 2020) – For a dude whose BassFan profile lists sideburns and chest hair as his biggest weaknesses, Seth Feider brings an awfully strong salad game. Beyond his rising street cred on the Bassmaster Elite Series, Feider’s trademark mustache and spicy blonde mullet have made the Bloomington, Minnesota based…
Panzironi Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League on Harris Chain
LEESBURG, Fla. (Jan. 11, 2021) – Eric Panzironi of Longwood, Florida, brought a five-bass limit to the scale Saturday weighing 24 pounds, 12 ounces to win the 2021 Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine at Harris Chain of Lakes in Leesburg, Florida. Panzironi earned $6,000 for his victory.
“I stayed on Harris all day, which was a short run for me but it worked out nicely,” said…
B.A.S.S. Nation 2021 Regional Championship Schedule Announced
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The 2021 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation schedule features five opportunities for grass-roots anglers to battle some of the country’s best bass fisheries. Each regional championship will provide opportunities for everyday anglers to qualify for the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Championship and a shot at one of three berths in the 2022 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic…
Schedule Announced For 2021 B.A.S.S. Nation Kayak Series
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After a wildly successful inaugural campaign in 2020, B.A.S.S. officials were excited Friday to announce the regular-season schedule for the 2021 Bassmaster B.A.S.S. Nation Kayak Series powered by TourneyX.
The trail, which averaged 144 anglers per event during its inaugural season in 2020, will visit five lakes in five different states before culminating with the B.A.S.S.…
Academy Sports + Outdoors Joins Major League Fishing Sponsor Roster
TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 5, 2021) – Major League Fishing (MLF), the world’s premier tournament-fishing organization, announced today Academy Sports + Outdoors as the latest sponsor of the 2021 MLF Cup events, including title sponsorship of the 2021 Heritage Cup. As the No. 1 rated television program on the Outdoor Channel for the last five years, the MLF Cups offer Academy an extensive reach to an…
Broaddus’ Mundy Smashes at 2021 Season Kickoff of Phoenix Bass Fishing League on Sam Rayburn
Mundy Weighs in Fourth-Largest Five-Fish Limit in MLF History, Mississippi’s Petras Wins Co-angler Division
BROOKELAND, Texas (Jan. 4, 2021) – Derek Mundy of Broaddus, Texas, brought a five-bass limit to the scale Saturday weighing a staggering 40 pounds, 10 ounces to win the 2021 Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine season opener at Sam Rayburn Reservoir in Brookeland, Texas.…
2021 Bassmaster High School Schedule Features Iconic Fisheries
December 30, 2020
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Today, B.A.S.S. officials unveiled the Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Series presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors 2021 schedule, which will give young anglers an opportunity to compete on the same waters that have hosted sportfishing’s premier tournaments.
The Bassmaster High School Series will include four regular-season events. The one-day…
Bassmaster College Series 2021 Regular-Season Stops Announced
December 28, 2020
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Talented teams from across the country can officially start marking their calendars after B.A.S.S. officials announced the 2021 schedule and a format change for the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops today.
The circuit will include four regular-season events, plus a Wild Card tournament and season-ending National…
MLF Announces 2021 Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit presented by Bad Boy Mowers Roster
Legendary Pro Larry Nixon Returns to Join 20 MLF Bass Pro Tour Anglers, Numerous FLW Cup and AOY Winners to Compete for $6.5 million over 2021 Season
BENTON, Ky. (Dec. 23, 2020) – Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today the roster for the 2021 MLF Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit presented by Bad Boy Mowers. Kicking off its 26th season of professional competition and the second year since the…
MLF Moves Championship Tournament to Proven Big-Fish Factory, REDCREST 2022 to Remain in Tulsa
TULSA, Okla. (Dec. 22, 2020) – Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today that REDCREST 2021, the MLF Bass Pro Tour Championship, has been shifted to Lake Palestine in Flint, Texas. Originally scheduled to be held Feb. 23-27, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the dates have also shifted slightly to Feb. 21-25. REDCREST 2021 will showcase the top 40 Bass Pro Tour anglers from the 2020 season competing for…
Bassmaster Marshal Registration Opens In January For 2021 Elite Season
Bassmaster Elite Series marshals ride along with the pros in competition, learning tips for breaking down a fishery.
Photo by B.A.S.S.
December 22, 2020
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Bass fishing enthusiasts who want to learn from the world’s best anglers while exploring legendary fisheries will be able to register as marshals for the 2021 Bassmaster Elite Series beginning January 5. Plus, new for…
Strike King Big Bass Challenge Events Coming in 2021
Lexington, S.C. – December 9, 2020 – Rather Outdoors announces the formation of a series of big bass format tournaments coming in 2021. The Strike King Big Bass Challenge will feature four events across the nation on some of the most well-known big bass fisheries in the country. The series will be one-day events with four two-hour weigh-in periods and guaranteed payouts based on field size.…
B.A.S.S. Announces 2021 Bassmaster Opens Schedule With Nine Events In Three Divisions
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — On Thursday, B.A.S.S. officials revealed the schedule for the 2021 Basspro.com Bassmaster Opens trail with a later start date than usual and a change in format from the past three seasons.
Instead of two divisions with four tournaments, this year’s Opens circuit will include three divisions — Southern, Central and Northern — with three events in each.
All nine tournament…
COVERCRAFT® Announces Title Sponsorship of Bradley Roy
PAULS VALLEY, OKLAHOMA – Today, Covercraft® announced its continuation as the title sponsor of Major League FishingTM professional angler Bradley Roy of Lancaster, Kentucky.
“We are thrilled to continue this partnership with Bradley,” said Covercraft Director of Marketing Jeff Jegelewicz. Covercraft began as an associate sponsor of Bradley Roy’s in the latter half of 2018 and made the…
Sams, Wiggins Win Bassmaster Team Championship, Earn Berths To Classic Fish-Off On Harris Chain
Wesley Sams and Jordan Wiggins, from the Alabama Bass Trail, have won the 2020 Bassmaster Team Championship on the Harris Chain of Lakes with a two-day total of 39 pounds, 8 ounces.
Photo by Brenden Kanies/B.A.S.S.
December 10, 2020
LEESBURG, Fla. — Wesley Sams and Jordan Wiggins caught the heaviest bag of the Bassmaster Team Championship on Thursday to earn a come-from-behind victory on…
New Nabs Falcon Rods Bassmaster Opens AOY Title
Bryan New of Belmont, N.C., won the Basspro.com Bassmaster Eastern Open at Kissimmee Chain of Lakes en route to claiming the Falcon Rods Bassmaster Opens Angler of the Year title.
Photo by James Overstreet/B.A.S.S.
December 10, 2020
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After competing in all eight 2020 Basspro.com Bassmaster Opens tournaments, Bryan New of Belmont, N.C., nabbed the Falcon Rods…
Ellis And Kendrick Grab Lead At Bassmaster Team Championship On Florida’s Harris Chain
Keith Ellis and Roger Kendrick, from the Chattanooga Bass Association, are leading after Day 1 of the Bassmaster Team Championship on the Harris Chain of Lakes with 22 pounds, 2 ounces.
Photo by Brenden Kanies/B.A.S.S.
December 9, 2020
LEESBURG, Fla. — Keith Ellis and Roger Kendrick have made countless memories in 45 years of fishing together, but there’s little doubt that Day 1 of the…
Grundéns Invests in Bass Fishing By Partnering with Major League Fishing
Iconic Fishing Brand also Expands Ambassador Team to Five Anglers
TULSA, Okla. (Dec. 8, 2020) – Grundéns, producer of the world’s leading fishing apparel and footwear, today announces that it has partnered with Major League Fishing (MLF) to become the official footwear sponsor of the Bass Pro Tour and MLF BIG5 circuits. Additionally, the brand has signed MLF pros Skeet Reese, Bradley Roy,…
Ohio’s Malone Wins Toyota Series Championship on Lake Cumberland
Ironton Pro Wins by 1-pound, 3-ounce Margin, Takes Home Top Prize of $235,000
BURNSIDE, Ky. (Dec. 5, 2020) – Pro Chris Malone of Ironton, Ohio, brought a five-bass limit to the stage weighing 12 pounds, 5 ounces, Saturday to claim the title of Toyota Series Champion at the 2020 Toyota Series Championship on Lake Cumberland. Malone, with a three-day total of 15 bass for 41 pounds even, won by a…
