VIRGINIA’S HICKS WINS COSTA FLW SERIES NORTHERN DIVISION FINALE ON POTOMAC RIVER PRESENTED BY PLANO

Goochland Angler Outlasts 159 Boaters in Three-Day Tournament, Pockets $42,200 MARBURY, Md. (Aug. 26, 2017) – Boater Mike Hicks of Goochland, Virginia, weighed five bass totaling 16 pounds, 14 ounces, Saturday to win the Costa FLW Series Northern Division finale on the Potomac River presented by Plano. Hick’s three-day total of 15 bass weighing 48 pounds, 10 ounces, was enough to earn the win…

Casey Is Catching On To Smallmouth, But He Still Don’t Like em’

Story & Photo from Alan McGuckin ~ Dynamic Sponsorships   Casey Ashley has been saying for years that he doesn’t like smallmouth. But given the fact the 2015 Bassmaster Classic Champ sits soundly inside the Top 5 of a Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year points race that’s tighter than the dry storage lids of his Triton, well, it’s fair to say, the soft spoken South Carolina pro is…

Lake St. Clair’s All Time Classic Lure

Photo & Story by Alan McGuckin - Dynamic Sponsorships   There are two things you can count on at Lake St. Clair - the wind will eventually blow hard enough to stir its 430 square miles of water into ocean like proportions -- and the smallmouth will usually bite a 4.5” tube jig. The second day of practice for the 2017 Advanced Auto Parts Bassmaster Elite Series on St. Clair was no…

FLW Announces 2018 Costa Schedule

  Lake Guntersville to host 2018 Costa FLW Series Championship in November MINNEAPOLIS (Aug. 22, 2017) – Fishing League Worldwide (FLW), the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, announced today the 2018 Costa FLW Series schedule, which will consist of three events in each of the five divisions – Central, Northern, Southeastern, Southwestern and Western – along with the…

MULL WINS T-H MARINE FLW BFL ILLINI DIVISION TOURNAMENT ON LAKE SHELBYVILLE PRESENTED BY NAVIONICS

MULL WINS T-H MARINE FLW BFL ILLINI DIVISION TOURNAMENT ON LAKE SHELBYVILLE PRESENTED BY NAVIONICS Walnut Hill’s Arning Claims Co-angler Title SHELBYVILLE, Ill. (Aug. 21, 2017) – Jeremy Mull of Chatham, Illinois, caught a five-bass limit weighing 22 pounds, 1 ounce, Saturday to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Illini Division tournament on Lake Shelbyville presented by…

KELLEY WINS T-H MARINE FLW BFL MICHIGAN DIVISION EVENT ON DETROIT RIVER PRESENTED BY NAVIONICS

Indiana’s Raber Takes Co-angler Title TRENTON, Mich. (Aug. 21, 2017) – Cody Kelley of Portage, Michigan, caught a five-bass limit weighing 23 pounds, 9 ounces, Saturday to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Michigan Division tournament on the Detroit River presented by Navionics. Kelley pocketed $4,316 for his win. Kelley said he spent his day in the middle of Lake Erie…

2017 Brandon Card College & High School Bass Open

The second annual Brandon Card College & High School Bass Open will take place on Norris Lake, just 50 miles north of Knoxville, Tenn. on Dec. 2, 2017. The event has a unique format, as it will be two tournaments in one. The college anglers only compete against other college anglers and high school against high school. The two divisions will be competing for separate trophies, payouts, and…

HOT SPRINGS, LAKE OUACHITA TO HOST 2018 FORREST WOOD CUP

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (Aug. 12, 2017) – Fishing League Worldwide (FLW), in conjunction with Visit Hot Springs and the State of Arkansas, announced Saturday that Hot Springs, Arkansas, has been named the location and host of the 2018 Forrest Wood Cup, the world championship of professional bass fishing, Aug. 10-12, 2018, on Lake Ouachita. Hot Springs has previously hosted four Forrest Wood Cup…

Big Show’s Baits ~ Ditto Gator Tail Worm

Story & Photos Courtesy of Luke Stoner / Dynamic Sponsorships    Backstory: Bassmaster Elite Series pro Terry “Big Show” Scroggins is well known for tinkering with his bass fishing lures. What many people may not know, however, is that Scroggins pours many of the soft plastics he uses throughout the year on the Elite Series in his garage. Scroggins has accumulated dozens of…

POTOMAC RIVER SET FOR COSTA FLW SERIES NORTHERN DIVISION FINALE PRESENTED BY PLANO

MARBURY, Md. (Aug. 15, 2017) – As many as 350 pros and co-anglers are ready to compete Aug. 24-26 in the Costa FLW Series Northern Division finale on the Potomac River. The tournament, presented by Plano, is the third and final regular-season event of 2017 scheduled in the Northern Division. Pros will be casting for a top award of up to $40,000 cash and a new Ranger Z518C boat with a…

ALABAMA ROOKIE ATKINS GRABS LEAD AFTER DAY ONE OF PROFESSIONAL BASS FISHING’S FORREST WOOD CUP

Local Favorite Anthony Gagliardi just 4 Ounces Behind in Second Place Link to HD video of Atkins Weighing in On-stage COLUMBIA, S.C. (Aug. 11, 2017) – The world’s best bass anglers convened on Lake Murray in Columbia, South Carolina, Thursday to kick off the 2017 Forrest Wood Cup, the world championship of professional bass fishing. The three-day event, which awards a $300,000 top prize to…

A well used hat, and an old big bass

Story & Photo by Alan McGuckin / Dynamic Sponsorships   For a while Thursday at the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops on Lake Bemidji, MN, it looked as though the 5 pound 14 ounce green beast West Georgia University’s Chase Christie caught would win ‘big bass of the day’ honors. However, eventually it was outpaced by 6 pound 6 ounce…

RANGER BOATS EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH FLW

MINNEAPOLIS (Aug. 10, 2017) – Fishing League Worldwide (FLW), the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, and Ranger Boats, America’s most iconic boat brand, announced Thursday that Ranger has signed an extension of its exclusive boat sponsorship of FLW and its premier tournament trails, highlighting a lengthy relationship that continues to emphasize the rewards of fishing while opening…

GORRELL WINS T-H MARINE FLW BFL NORTHEAST DIVISION EVENT ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN

New Jersey’s Tracy Earns Co-angler Title TICONDEROGA, N.Y. (Aug. 7, 2017) – Dale Gorrell of Hatfield, Pennsylvania, caught a five-bass limit weighing 21 pounds, 4 ounces, Saturday to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Northeast Division tournament on Lake Champlain. Gorrell pocketed $6,852 for his catch. Gorrell said he spent his day fishing a region of Lake Champlain known as…

TRESENRITER WINS T-H MARINE FLW BFL MICHIGAN DIVISION TOURNAMENT ON LAKE ST. CLAIR PRESENTED BY NAVIONICS

Dearborn Height’s Sawyer Claims Co-angler Title HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (Aug. 7, 2017) – Lance Tresenriter of Syracuse, Indiana, caught five bass weighing 23 pounds, 6 ounces, Saturday to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Michigan Division tournament on Lake St. Clair presented by Navionics. For his efforts, Tresenriter took home $5,505. “I spent the majority of the day…

BISSONETT WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE BUCKEYE DIVISION TOURNAMENT ON OHIO RIVER

MAYSVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 7, 2017) - Clint Bissonett of Beavercreek, Ohio, caught five bass weighing 8 pounds, 4 ounces, Saturday to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Buckeye Division tournament on the Ohio River. For his efforts, Bissonett took home $3,918.   "I stayed within four or five miles of the takeoff ramp to catch my fish," said Bissonett, who earned his second…

Fukae Leads Tight Race At Bassmaster Open On James River

Shin Fukae of Palestine, Texas, takes the lead on the first day of the 2017 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open No. 2 held on the James River out of Richmond, Va., with 16 pounds, 10 ounces. Photo by Ronnie Moore/B.A.S.S. August 3, 2017 RICHMOND, Va. — Shin Fukae, a Texas angler who is originally from Japan, learned some quick lessons on the James River…

Jeff Hodges and John Michenfelder Win Cashion Rods PBC Jordan Lake Event with over 23 pounds!!

PBC CASHION FISHING RODS 'End of Year' TEAM BASS FISHING TRAIL RESULTS         Saturday July 29th, 2017 ~ Jordan Lake ~ Farrington Point Wildlife Ramp Saturday was a great day at Jordan Lake!  The weather was nice with air temps around 71 degrees in the am on up to 83 at the 2pm weighin. Water temps averaged about 80 degrees. Winds were what kept everything bearable and cooler!! Very little…

Gallagher Claims Ohio ABA RAM Open Win on Indian Lake with over 11 pounds!

Darrell Gallagher of Maplewood, Ohio won the American Bass Anglers Ram Truck Open Series Ohio Division tournament held 07/29/2017. Running out of Moundwood State Park, Darrell weighed in a five-bass limit for 11.47 pounds. He anchored his catch with a bass that weighed 3.20 pounds. For the Boater Division victory, Gallagher took home a check for $5000.00. “I Caught 7 fish today culling two…

ALBERTSON WINS T-H MARINE FLW BFL HOOSIER DIVISION TOURNAMENT ON PATOKA LAKE

Greendale’s Burns Takes Co-angler Title BIRDSEYE, Ind. (July 31, 2017) – Eighteen-year-old Blake Albertson of Bloomington, Indiana, caught five bass weighing 20 pounds, 11 ounces, Saturday to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Hoosier Division tournament on Patoka Lake. For his efforts, Albertson took home $6,126. “This is only my fourth time fishing as a boater in the BFL, so…

Wade Bourne, Shaw Grigsby, Bob Sealy, Louie Stout & Morris Sheehan to be inducted into Bass Fishing Hall of Fame

BASS FISHING HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES 2017 INDUCTEES - ENSHRINEMENT DINNER SET FOR NOVEMBER 9 SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - For Immediate Release – 7/27/2017 – While all 62 current Bass Fishing Hall of Fame members have waited for a place where others could honor them, the class of 2017 Hall inductees are being afforded a special benefit. The five new members – including Wade Bourne, Shaw Grigsby, Bob…

BECKER WINS COSTA FLW SERIES NORTHERN DIVISION TOURNAMENT ON 1000 ISLANDS

Finleyville Angler Tops 174-Boater Field, Takes Home $44,200 CLAYTON, N.Y. (July 29, 2017) – Boater Matt Becker of Finleyville, Pennsylvania, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 25 pounds, 2 ounces, Saturday to win the Costa FLW Series Northern Division tournament on 1000 Islands presented by Evinrude. Becker’s three-day total of 15 bass weighing 66 pounds, 4 ounces, was enough to earn the win…

Jacob Wheeler Catches 20-12 And Vaults To Lead In Bassmaster Elite At Champlain

Jacob Wheeler of Indianapolis, Ind., takes the lead on the second day of the Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain presented by Dick Cepek Tires & Wheels, bringing 20 pounds, 12 ounces to the scales on Saturday for a two-day total weight of 38-8.  Photo by Seigo Saito/B.A.S.S. July 29, 2017 PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — The second round of the…

JACOBI WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE SHENANDOAH DIVISION EVENT ON JAMES RIVER

Newport News’ Riveras Takes Co-angler Title HENRICO, Va. (July 24, 2017) – Ben Jacobi of North Chesterfield, Virginia, brought five bass weighing 16 pounds, 10 ounces, to the scale Saturday to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Shenandoah Division tournament on the James River. For his win, Jacobi earned $3,426. Jacobi said he started out the tournament fishing small feeder…

ADRIAN COLLEGE WINS YETI FLW COLLEGE FISHING TOURNAMENT AT LAKE CHAUTAUQUA

CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y. (July 24, 2017) – The Adrian College duo of Jarrett Martin and Zachary Graham, both of Gallipolis, Ohio, won the YETI FLW College Fishing Northern Conference tournament at Lake Chautauqua presented by Bass Pro Shops Saturday with a five-bass limit weighing 16 pounds, 3 ounces. The victory earned the Adrian bass club $2,000 and the team will now advance to compete at the 2018 FLW…

DIEDRICH WINS T-H MARINE FLW BFL ILLINI DIVISION EVENT ON OHIO RIVER

Bonnie’s Brookman Earns Co-angler Title GOLCONDA, Ill. (July 24, 2017) – Chad Diedrich of Nashville, Illinois, won the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Illini Division tournament on the Ohio River Saturday after catching five bass weighing 15 pounds, 9 ounces. Diedrich earned $6,116 for his efforts. “I decided to lock to the Cumberland River because I was having a hard time getting…

GANN WINS T-H MARINE FLW BFL GREAT LAKES DIVISION TOURNAMENT ON MISSISSIPPI RIVER

Ettrick’s Anderson Earns Co-angler Title LA CROSSE, Wis. (July 24, 2017) – Brandon Gann of Sparta, Wisconsin, caught three bass weighing 10 pounds, 14 ounces, Saturday to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Great Lakes Division tournament on the Mississippi River. For his win, Gann pocketed $5,401. “I primarily fished backwaters off of the main-river channel – basically…

T-H MARINE SPONSORS TITO’S REDFISH SERIES

Slidell, LA – July 24, 2017 – The Redfish Series partnered with Tito’s Handmade Vodka is proud to announce T-H Marine Supplies, Inc. as a new multi-year sponsor. In addition, T-H Marine will be offering prize-winning products to tournament winners and raffle participants for the remaining two tournaments in 2017 and all of 2018. Benny Sanchez, Director and Organizer of the Tito’s Redfish…

Kevin VanDam Takes Early Lead At Bassmaster Elite At The St. Lawrence River

Kevin VanDam of Kalamazoo, Mich., took the lead on the first day of the Huk Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River presented by Go RVing, bringing 24 pounds, 5 ounces to the scales on Thursday. Photo by Seigo Saito/B.A.S.S. July 20, 2017 Kevin VanDam Takes Early Lead At Bassmaster Elite At The St. Lawrence River WADDINGTON, N.Y. — After one round of the Huk Bassmaster Elite at St.…

MARTINKOVIC WINS T-H MARINE FLW BFL BUCKEYE DIVISION EVENT ON OHIO RIVER

Lindsey Earns Co-angler Title LAWRENCEBURG, Ind. (July 17, 2017) – Chris Martinkovic of Hamilton, Ohio, won the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Buckeye Division tournament on the Ohio River Saturday after catching five bass weighing 9 pounds, 2 ounces. For his efforts, Martinkovic took home $6,640. “I only fished about five miles from the takeoff ramp because the main river is…

TENNESSEE’S BOGGS WINS T-H MARINE FLW BFL LBL DIVISION EVENT ON KENTUCKY LAKES

Pierce Claims Co-angler Title GILBERTSVILLE, Ky. (July 17, 2017) – Drew Boggs of Lebanon, Tennessee, won the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) LBL Division tournament on Kentucky and Barkley lakes Saturday after catching a five-bass limit weighing 24 pounds, 11 ounces. Boggs took home $4,498 for his victory. “Saturday was a special day on the water,” said Boggs, who earned his fifth…

HODGINS WINS T-H MARINE FLW BFL MICHIGAN DIVISION EVENT ON LAKE ST. CLAIR

Texas’ Cosculluela Takes Co-angler Title HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (July 17, 2017) – Erick Hodgins of Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada, caught five bass weighing 23 pounds, 11 ounces, Saturday to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Michigan Division tournament on Lake St. Clair. Hodgins earned $4,342 for his efforts. Hodgins said he spent the tournament targeting bass on the…

PENNSYLVANIA’S BUCK WINS T-H MARINE FLW BFL NORTHEAST DIVISION TOURNAMENT ON ONEIDA LAKE

Dubernas Earns Co-angler Title BREWERTON, N.Y. (July 17, 2017) – Pro Grae Buck of Harleysville, Pennsylvania, caught a five-bass limit weighing 18 pounds even Saturday to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Northeast Division tournament on Oneida Lake. For his win, Buck pocketed $5,303. “I fished in 9 to 12 feet of water around grass and rock that were mixed together,” said…

TJ Svec Wins Third ABA Division Victory on Lake Gaston with Over 14 pounds!

On a hot windless day on Lake Gaston, most of the field found it difficult to come up with a five bass limit of fish.  TJ Svec, however seized the opportunity to take his third division victory of the season by bringing in five bass that weighed in at 14.11 pounds.  He anchored his catch with the big fish of the event at 5.06 pounds.  He has been rolling through the season with three Division 13…

YETI FLW COLLEGE FISHING NORTHERN CONFERENCE EVENT SET FOR CHAUTAUQUA LAKE

  BEMUS POINT, N.Y. (July 11, 2017) – YETI FLW College Fishing is headed to Chautauqua Lake July 22 for the second of three regular-season stops in the Northern Conference. The tournament, presented by Bass Pro Shops, will feature college fishing clubs casting for $2,000 and an invitation to compete in the 2018 College Fishing National Championship. “I think it’s going to take 16 or 17…

Vegan Harasses Fishermen, Throws Back Fish – What Would You Do?

Animal rights activists have a well-deserved reputation for taking things too far. Lack of rationale is not reserved for teenage girls. Apparently, it is becoming fashionable for grown men to act as if they have no common sense and no restraint. And to even use small children as pawns in their attacks on a wholesome pastime. Consider the case two days ago of a militant vegan who harassed…

FLW ANNOUNCES 2018 FLW TOUR SCHEDULE

ORLANDO, Fla. (July 13, 2017) – Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) announced the 2018 FLW Tour regular-season schedule Thursday in a live press event held at the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST). The 2018 season will feature seven tournaments, broadcast in high-definition (HD) on NBC Sports Network, the Pursuit Channel and the World Fishing Network, which will showcase…

JOHNSON WINS T-H MARINE FLW BFL MUSIC CITY DIVISION TOURNAMENT ON OLD HICKORY LAKE PRESENTED BY NAVIONICS

Culleoka’s Andrews Earns Co-angler Title GALLATIN, Tenn. (July 10, 2017) – Daniel Johnson of Lebanon, Tennessee, brought five bass weighing 18 pounds, 7 ounces, to the scale Saturday to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Music City Division tournament on Old Hickory Lake presented by Navionics. Johnson took home $3,418 for his victory. “I caught my fish on the upper end of the…

DORSETT WINS T-H MARINE FLW BFL BAMA DIVISION EVENT ON NEELY HENRY LAKE

ODENVILLE’S DORSETT WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE BAMA DIVISION EVENT ON NEELY HENRY LAKE Powell Takes Co-angler Title GADSDEN, Ala. (July 10, 2017) – Kyle Dorsett of Odenville, Alabama, caught a five-bass limit weighing 14 pounds, 7 ounces, Saturday to earn top honors at the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Bama Division tournament on Neely Henry Lake. For his efforts,…

Strike King Tour Grade Mag Jighead

This Head Will Standup to Big Bass! Collierville, Tenn. (June 1, 2017) – We have seen a trend in the last few years involving big, straight-tail worms. The proof of this is the success of our Bullworm in both sizes. The most common problem is that it’s hard to find the perfect head. The shape, weight and hook size of what’s out there almost never coincides to be what you would want. Until now.…

Cody Seeger Wins ABA Ram Trucks Open Series Ohio Division Event!!

Cody Seeger won the American Bass Anglers Ram Truck Open Series Ohio Division tournament held 07/08/2017.  Running out of Tanner’s Creek park in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, Cody weighed in a five bass limit for 9.07 pounds. He anchored his catch with a bass that weighed 2.91 pounds. For the Boater Division victory, Seeger took home a check for $5000.00. “I caught probably 17 fish today but most…

Pescitelli – Kickin Their Bass on the Water and in the Classroom!

By Vance McCullough Collegiate Angler Noah Pescitelli had an outstanding freshman season on the water. He also took care of business in the classroom where earned a spot on the Dean’s List at Savanah College of Art and Design. With a 3rd place showing at a Bassmaster Southern Regional Collegiate event Pescitelli proved he’s an avid angler. He also enjoys the academic experience at SCAD. “I…

B.A.S.S. Extends ‘No-Info Rule’ For The Bassmaster Elite Series And Bassmaster Classic

July 7, 2017 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — From the earliest days of professional fishing a half-century ago, the most important skill an angler could have is the ability to find the biggest schools of bass. That, more than casting ability or lure selection and presentation, sets the greats in the sport, men like Roland Martin, Rick Clunn and Kevin VanDam, apart from the rest. With the start of the…

MOUNT IDA HIGH SCHOOL WINS TBF/FLW HIGH SCHOOL FISHING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ON PICKWICK LAKE

FLORENCE, Ala. (July 5, 2017) – The Mount Ida High School duo of Hunter Davis and Tyler Allenbrand, both of Mount Ida, Arkansas, brought a five-bass limit to the scale Friday weighing 23 pounds, 10 ounces to win the 2017 TBF/FLW High School Fishing National Championship on Pickwick Lake in Florence, Alabama with a three-day total of 53-6. The win earned the team trophies, the title of national…

Sypeck Targets Green Fish and Jumps to Win BASS Open on Oneida!

Stanley Sypeck Jr. of Sugarloaf, Pa., wins the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open No. 1 held on Oneida Lake out of Syracuse, N.Y., with a three-day total weight of 55 pounds, 8 ounces. Photo by James Overstreet/B.A.S.S. July 1, 2017 Sypeck Targets Largemouth For Comeback Victory At Northern Open On Oneida Lake AUBURN, N.Y. — The smallmouth bass bite on Oneida Lake was incredible…

Alfred Williams Stakes Claim on ABA RAM Open Series Event on Ross Barnett with 16.64-pound Limit!

Alfred Williams of Jackson, MS won the American Bass Anglers Ram Truck Open Series Mississippi tournament, held June 24th on Ross Barnett Reservoir. A cold front and torrential rains the night before the tournament set the tone. The skies lifted throughout the day allowing for overcast morning and sun filled afternoon. Running out of Madison landing near Ridgeland, MS, Williams brought in a…

MILLS, BECKLEY TIE FOR WIN AT T-H MARINE FLW BFL LBL DIVISION EVENT ON KENTUCKY/BARKLEY LAKES

Taylorsville’s Basham Takes Co-angler Title GILBERTSVILLE, Ky. (June 26, 2017) – Hunter Mills of Mayfield, Kentucky, and Don Beckley of Paducah, Kentucky, each brought five bass weighing 21 pounds, 12 ounces, to the scale Saturday to tie for the win at the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) LBL Division tournament on Kentucky and Barkley lakes. For their limits, Mills earned $5,462 after…

WAGGONER WINS T-H MARINE FLW BFL OZARK DIVISION EVENT ON LAKE OF THE OZARKS

Kansas’ Sloan Earns Co-angler Title WARSAW, Mo. (June 26, 2017) – Joe Waggoner of Carthage, Missouri, caught a five-bass limit weighing 18 pounds, 15 ounces, Saturday to earn top honors at the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Ozark Division tournament on Lake of the Ozarks. For his efforts, Waggoner pocketed $4,672. “I focused on main-lake and secondary points with brush, from…