Harrell wins RAM Trucks ABA on Lake Gaston with over 20 pounds!

Ryan Harrell of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina won the American Bass Anglers Ram Truck Open Series Virginia division tournament held 4/01/2017 on Lake Gaston. Running out of Americamps in Bracey Virginia, Ryan caught five bass weighing 20.94 pounds including a big bass that weighed 6.87 pounds. For the Boater Division victory, Harrell took home a check for $5,000 for the win and an additional…

Tight Weights in Bass Champs on Ray Roberts – Rome & McBride take the win and $20,000

By: Patty Lenderman Bass Champs’ North Region teams competed in their second event of the 2017 season on Ray Roberts April 1st. There was no fooling around, as top weights were only separated by ounces. 237 teams were vying for a portion of this 101% payback tournament, with the top 33 teams cashing in. Joe Rome and Joel McBride topped them all with over 24 pounds to win the coveted…

HOUCHIN GOES WIRE-TO-WIRE, WINS COSTA FLW SERIES CENTRAL DIVISION OPENER ON LAKE DARDANELLE PRESENTED BY T-H MARINE

Mabelvale Angler Bests 203-boat Field to Earn Fourth Career Victory, $50,200 RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (April 1, 2017) – Arkansas angler Quincy Houchin of Mabelvale, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 11 pounds, 7 ounces Saturday to lead wire-to-wire and win the Costa FLW Series Central Division opener on Lake Dardanelle presented by T-H Marine. Houchin’s three-day total of 15 bass weighing 45…

Rutland Wins ABA Ram Trucks Open on Lake Mitchell with over 18 pounds!

Chris Rutland Wetumpka, Alabama won the American Bass Anglers Ram Truck Open Series Alabama South tournament, held April 1st on the Lake Mitchell. Running out of Higgins Ferry Park in Clanton, Alabama, Chris caught five bass weighing 18.06 pounds. For the Boater Division victory, took home a check for $5,000 for his win. “They pulled water all day today out of Lay Lake dam so I fished…

Mark and Shane Abbott win the Carolina’s Bass Challenge on Lake Greenwood with over 21 pounds!

Mark & Shane Abbott took 1st at Greenwood with 21.95 lbs! They also claimed the 1st SKEETER BONUS and took home $13,500.00. Barry Holloman/Joey Bramlett were 2nd with 21.43 lbs and earned $4,000.00 followed by Alton Rockett/Robert Kale in 3rd with 18.51 lbs. Alton & Robert took home $2,500.00. Andrew Allen & Chase Stewart finished 4th with 5 bass weighing 16.88 lbs. Add in the…

Fluorescent Red Spinnerbait Blades for Springtime Bass

Alan McGuckin - Special to Anglerschannel.com   Scorched fields lined the highway to the lake, as the sounds of Sturgill Simpson bounced between the walls of the Tundra’s cab with boat in tow. The smell of smoke still lingered in the sunrise air from prairie fires. Some of them intentional burns set by ranchers. Others accidental. In either case, a unique sign of early spring on the…

#FBF – Closing the door on the 47th Classic

Vance McCullough Each instalment of the Bassmaster Classic brings us lively stories, peopled by the characters who fish it. And by those who do not. The 47th edition will be remembered as one of the most unique incarnations of bass fishing’s most major event. Some of the most important players had a profound, but invisible, influence.  At least one of them wasn’t even a person. The…

Jordan Lee Gets a Toyota Bonus – Are you signed up?

Special to Anglerschannel.com - Alan McGuckin   Jordan Lee’s numbers on the final day of the Bassmaster Classic left an iconic mark on the event’s history. His monstrous 27-pound limit leveraged the biggest comeback in 47 years, and put a first-place check for $300,000 in the pocket of his Carhartt shorts. Now, add an extra $7,500 to the equation as a result of his loyalty to Toyota…

KENTUCKY LAKE READIES FOR THIRD-ANNUAL YETI FLW COLLEGE FISHING OPEN

GILBERTSVILLE, Ky. (March 28, 2017) – FLW College Fishing is headed to Kentucky Lake April 7-8 for the third annual YETI FLW College Fishing Open. The no-entry fee tournament, hosted by Moors Resort and Marina and the Kentucky Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau, will allow registration from any eligible college team from across the United States, regardless of division. Anglers who finish…

GENERAL TIRE RENEWS OFFICIAL TIRE SPONSORSHIP OF FLW

MINNEAPOLIS (March 29, 2017) – Fishing League Worldwide (FLW), the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, announced today a sponsorship renewal with Continental AG to continue to showcase and promote the General Tire brand, the exclusive tire of FLW. 2017 will mark the second season the two organizations have partnered. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.  …

Heineman and Bates take the win at Bass Champs on Falcon with over 28 pounds

Heineman and Bates take the win at Bass Champs on Falcon with over 28 pounds By: Patty Lenderman Falcon Lake held big weights for top teams in Bass Champs South region tournament March 25, 2017. Paying back 112% to the top teams, anglers were on the hunt for big bass and big sacks. It was a fantastic show at the scales as so many huge catches were brought in. Tye Heineman and Mike…

Cromer Wins ABA Ram Trucks South Carolina Open on Clarks Hill Lake

Rodney “Krowbar” Cromer of Pomaria, South Carolina won the Ram AFT, presented by American Bass Anglers, South Carolina Division 96 1-day qualifier tournament held March 19, 2017, on Clarks Hill Lake running out the Dorn Boating Facility near McCormick, South Carolina. First place, Rodney “Krowbar” Cromer had a five fish limit weighing 17.21 pounds that was anchored with the 6.82 pound tournament…

Hugh wins ABA Ram Trucks Open on Potomac River

    Jesepth Hughes of King George, Virginia won the American Bass Anglers Ram Truck Open Series Northern Division tournament, held March 25th on the Potomac River. Running out of Smallwood State park near Marbury, Maryland, Jesepth caught five bass weighing 22.19 pounds. He anchored his bag with a 5.09 pound kicker. For the boater division victory, Hughes took home a check for…

BOURBON’S HULSEY WINS T-H MARINE FLW BFL OZARK DIVISION TOURNAMENT ON LAKE OF THE OZARKS

Lee’s Summit’s Huntley tops Co-angler field OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (March 27, 2017) – Kyle Hulsey of Bourbon, Missouri, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 25 pounds, 5 ounces, Saturday to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Ozark Division event on Lake of the Ozarks. For his win, Hulsey took home $5,551.   “Lake of the Ozarks is fishing incredibly well right now,” said…

SARASOTA’S MIZELL WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE GATOR DIVISION EVENT ON LAKE OKEECHOBEE

Fort Lauderdale’s Bartlett tops Co-angler field CLEWISTON, Fla. (March 27, 2017) – Jessie Mizell of Sarasota, Florida, won the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Gator Division event on Lake Okeechobee Saturday with a five-bass limit totaling 23-pounds even. For his victory, Mizell pocketed $4,915.   “I began the day fishing near Bird Island, but the wind picked up and muddied…

Panzironi wins ABA Ram Trucks Open on Harris Chain

Eric Panzironi Casselberry, Florida won the American Bass Anglers Ram Truck Open Series Florida Central Division tournament, held March 25th on the Harris Chain. Running out of Hickory Point Recreation Facility in Tavares, Florida, Eric caught five bass weighing 23.29 pounds including a big bass that weighed 8.01-pounds. For the Boater division victory, Eric took home a check for $5,000 for…

HAYDEN’S WISSINGER WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE BAMA DIVISION EVENT ON LAKE MITCHELL

Lake View’s Parker tops Co-angler field CLANTON, Ala. (March 27, 2017) – Josh Wissinger of Hayden, Alabama, brought a five-bass limit totaling 18 pounds, 12 ounces, to the scale Saturday to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Bama Division event on Lake Mitchell. For his win, Wissinger took home $3,586.   “I started out fishing isolated grass patches on the main lake…

Iaconelli: “I Need This Day!”

Alan McGuckin - Special to AnglersChannel.com   Mike Iaconelli notched three Top 10 finishes on Lake Conroe during three Toyota Texas Bass Classic events in recent years. Still, he was a bit of a stressed-out mess amid a 1-hour fog delay on the final official practice day for the 2017 Bassmaster Classic, on the Southeast Texas reservoir he knows so well. “I need this day!” Iaconelli…

B.A.S.S. Names Students To 2017 Bassmaster High School All-State Team

March 20, 2017 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Sixty-nine outstanding high school anglers from across the country have been named to the 2017 class of Bassmaster High School All-State Fishing Team presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods. The students were selected for the honor based on their success in bass tournament competition, academic achievement and leadership in conservation and community service.……

PHY WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE MUSIC CITY DIVISION OPENER ON CENTER HILL LAKE

Smithville’s Bouldin claims Co-angler title SPARTA, Tenn. (March 20, 2017) – Tim Phy of Cookeville, Tennessee, brought a five-bass limit weighing 20 pounds, 3 ounces, to the scale Saturday to win the first T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Music City Division event of 2017 on Center Hill Lake. For his win, Phy pocketed $6,053.   According to tournament reports, Phy caught his…

LOUISIANA’S ORMOND WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE ARKIE DIVISION EVENT ON LAKE GREESON PRESENTED BY GEARED

Hot Springs’ Rudolph tops Co-angler field MURFREESBORO, Ark. (March 20, 2017) – Jake Ormond of Sterllngton, Louisiana, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 15 pounds, 14 ounces, Saturday to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Arkie Division event on Lake Greeson presented by Geared. For his win, Ormond took home $3,879.   “I kicked the day off at a little point in West…

FIRST ALL-FEMALE BASS FISHING TEAM QUALIFIES FOR YETI FLW COLLEGE FISHING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AT LAKE HARTWELL

Savannah College duo of Jaci Skipper and Ryleigh Tyson make Bass-Fishing History, Bryan College Wins Event HARTWELL, Ga. (March 21, 2017) – History was made this past weekend at the YETI FLW College Fishing Southeastern Conference tournament on Lake Hartwell as the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) bass-fishing team of Jaci Skipper of Taylor, Alabama, and Ryleigh Tyson of Savannah,…

SULLIVAN WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE MISSISSIPPI DIVISION OPENER ON ROSS BARNETT RESERVOIR

Jackson’s Churchill tops Co-angler field BRANDON, Miss. (March 20, 2017) – Local angler Corey Sullivan of Brandon, weighed in three bass totaling 12 pounds, 12 ounces, Saturday to win the first T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Mississippi Division event of 2017 on Ross Barnett Reservoir. Sullivan took home $5,457 for his victory.   “In the morning I fished my go-to area but…

GEORGIA’S PARKINSON WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE CHOO CHOO DIVISION TOURNAMENT ON LAKE GUNTERSVILLE

Clayton tops Co-angler field GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. (March 20, 2017) – Andy Parkinson of Dalton, Georgia, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 23 pounds, 4 ounces, Saturday to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Choo Choo Division event on Lake Guntersville. Parkinson took home $4,385 for his victory.   Parkinson said he started his day fishing a ditch toward the back of a…

9 Lives…Literally – Special from Seaguar

Seaguar proudly supports nine contenders in the 2017 Bassmaster Classic New York, NY (March 20, 2017) – There’s a “fine line” between winning and losing – like a low-diameter, abrasion-resistant fishing line. And there’s hope that one – or more – of those fine lines will be cast by Seaguar’s nine pros fishing in the 2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic. The site, Texas’ Lake Conroe, is a reservoir…

NORTH CAROLINA’S BURNS WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE SHENANDOAH DIVISION OPENER ON SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE

Stuart’s Pilson tops Co-angler Division HUDDLESTON, Va. (March 20, 2017) – Shane Burns of Durham, North Carolina, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 19 pounds, 10 ounces, Saturday to win the first T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Shenandoah Division event of 2017 on Smith Mountain Lake. Burns took home $6,042 for his victory.   “I’ve been so close to winning before, and I…

Thomas wins ABA RAM Trucks Open event on Okeechobee with over 30 pounds!!!

Nathan Thomas of Weirsdale, Florida won the American Bass Anglers Ram Truck Open Series Florida South tournament, held March 18th on Lake Okeechobee. Running out of Scott Driver Park in Okeechobee, Florida Nathan caught five bass weighing 30.17 pounds, including a big bass that topped the scales at 7.66-pounds. For the Boater division victory, Thomas took home a check for $5,000 for his win…

James Wall wins ABA Ram Trucks Open event on Badin Lake with 17 pound limit!

James Wall of Greensboro, North Carolina won the American Bass Anglers Ram Truck Open Series North Carolina division tournament held 3/18/2017 on Badin Lake. Running out of the Alcoa Landing in Badin, North Carolina, James caught five bass weighing 17.40 pounds. He anchored his bag with a 7.72 pound kicker. For the Boater division victory, Wall took home a check for $5,000. "I caught my…

Allen wins American Bass Anglers RAM Trucks Open on Palestine with over 22 pounds!

Michael Allen of Bogata, Texas won the American Bass Anglers Ram Truck Open Series Texas East division tournament, held March 18th on Lake Palestine, TX. Running out of The Villages Marina near Noonday, Texas the Bogota, Texas angler caught an awesome five fish limit weighing 22.41 pounds. For the Boater division victory, Allen took home a check for $5,000. “I was boat 57 today. I went to…

LIFE IN THE BASS LANE – Special from Raymarine Electronics

  For the Raymarine-sponsored Lane brothers, family and fishing go hand in hand WILSONVILLE, OR (March 17, 2016) – Fiercely competitive and fiercely loyal to family; Bassmaster Elite Series pros Chris and Bobby Lane bring to the bass fishing arena a refreshing blend of down-home charm and an ever-present potential for absolute fireworks. These accomplished Raymarine pros both hail…

Bethels Evan Owrey Takes Top Honors at Cabela’s Big Bass Bash

As the 2017 Cabela’s Collegiate Bass Fishing Series kicked off its lineup of four major televised events season on Kentucky Lake this past week, there was only one constant and that was changing conditions.  During the official week of the event collegiate anglers saw everything from violent thunderstorms and bright sunny days with temps in the 60’s, to blinding snow and freezing temperatures.……

York wins TH Marine BFL Bulldog Tournament on Lake Oconee with over 20 pounds

Gainesville’s Grizzle claims Co-angler title EATONTON, Ga. (March 13, 2017) – Jeremy York of Pompano Beach, Florida, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 20 pounds, 9 ounces, Saturday to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Bulldog Division event on Lake Oconee presented by Navionics. York pocketed $4,686 for his victory. “I took off down the lake and turned into a little place…

YETI FLW COLLEGE FISHING SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE HEADS FOR LAKE HARTWELL

HARTWELL, Ga. (March 7, 2017) – YETI FLW College Fishing is heading to Lake Hartwell March 18 for the third and final regular-season stop in the Southeastern Conference. A full field of college fishing clubs will be competing for the top award of a $2,000 club scholarship and a berth into the 2018 College Fishing National Championship. “Lake Hartwell is an awesome fishery and the lake is…

WEST POINT HIGH SCHOOL WINS FLW HIGH SCHOOL FISHING MISSISSIPPI OPEN AT COLUMBUS POOL

COLUMBUS, Miss. (March 13, 2017) – The West Point High School duo of Jordan Camp and Matthew Bagwell, both of West Point, Mississippi, brought a five-bass limit to the scale Saturday weighing 13 pounds, 1 ounce, to win the 2017 FLW High School Fishing Mississippi Open tournament at Columbus Pool in Columbus, Mississippi. The win advanced the team to the 2017 High School Fishing National…

Robert Reagen Wins TH Marine BFL Mountain Opener on Dale Hollow with over 20 pound limit

REAGAN WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE MOUNTAIN DIVISION OPENER ON DALE HOLLOW LAKE PRESENTED BY NAVIONICS Kentucky’s Jones tops Co-angler field BYRDSTOWN, Tenn. (March 13, 2017) – Local angler Robert Reagan of Byrdstown weighed a five-bass limit totaling 20 pounds, 7 ounces, Saturday to win the first T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Mountain Division event of 2017 on Dale…

Fofi & Murdock win Cashion Rods Spring Team Tournament on Jordan Lake with over 23 pound limit!

CASHION FISHING RODS SPRING TEAM TOURNAMENT BASS TRAIL QUALIFIER #2 Saturday March 11th, 2017 ~ ~ Jordan Lake ~ ~ Farrington Point Wildlife Ramp Cold, cold, cold!! 50 teams showed up for the Cashion Fishing Rods Spring Team Tournament Bass Trail Qualifier #2 at Jordan Lake. It was a beautiful day but cold with winds light in the am and up to 10 mph in the afternoon, the air temps ranged…

Howell wins ABA Ram Trucks Open on West Point Lake in Georgia

Tim Howell of Ball Ground, Georgia won the American Bass Anglers Ram Truck Open Series Georgia Division tournament, held March 11th on West Point. Running out of Pyne Road Park Mega Ramp in LaGrange, GA, Tim caught five bass weighing 21.41 pounds including a 6.09-pound big bass. For the Boater division victory, took home a check for $5,000 for his win and an additional $810 for the Big Bass.…

Justin “Coop” Cooper wins ABA RAM Trucks Open on Bayou Black with 18 pound limit!

Justin “Coop” Cooper of Pelican, Louisiana won the American Bass Anglers Ram Truck Open Series Louisiana division tournament, held March 11th on Bayou Black. Running out of Bob’s Bayou Black Marina near Gibson, Louisiana, Justin caught an awesome five fish limit weighing 18.86 pounds. For the Bayou, this can only happen this time of year as the fishing is good, but rarely yields a limit of…

Fulps wins TH Marine BFL on Grand Lake with over 21 pounds!

Marlow’s Spence tops Co-angler field GROVE, Okla. (March 13, 2017) – Derek Fulps of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 21 pounds, 10 ounces, Saturday to win the first T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Okie Division event of 2017 on Grand Lake. For his win, Fulps took home $5,996.   “My three biggest bass came on a Molting Craw-colored Elk River Finesse…

Jordan and McCosker win Wild West Bass Trail Clear Lake event with 7 fish, 41.52 pound bag!

Special from WesternBass.com LAKEPORT, Calif. – A seven-fish limit of 41.52 – bolstered by the big bass of the event at 11.80 – placed Jody Jordan and Greg McCosker atop the 172 boat field at the 2017 Wild West Bass Trail (WWBT) California Teams tournament on Clear Lake Saturday, March 11. The team targeted the north-end of the lake, rotating through six spots and reported catching 30 fish. “We…

ROOKIE DORTCH WINS FLW TOUR AT HARRIS CHAIN OF LAKES PRESENTED BY RANGER BOATS

Alabama Pro Catches 22-pound, 2-ounce Final Day Limit, Wins $100,000 Link to HD Video of Dortch’s Winning Moment LEESBURG, Fla. (March 12, 2017) – Rookie pro Bradley Dortch of Atmore, Alabama, brought a five-bass limit weighing 22 pounds, 2 ounces to the scale Sunday to win the FLW Tour at the Harris Chain of Lakes presented by Ranger Boats. Dortch’s four-day total of 20 bass weighing 73-9…

Cox still in control heading into Championship Sunday on Harris Chain

Hometown Favorite Brings 2-pound, 2-ounce Lead into Final Day. LEESBURG, Fla. (March 11, 2017) – Mud Hole Custom Tackle pro John Cox of DeBary, Florida, retained control of the leaderboard Saturday at the FLW Tour at the Harris Chain of Lakes presented by Ranger Boats for the third straight day with five largemouth bass weighing 10 pounds, 4 ounces. If he retains his lead Sunday, Cox will earn…

John Cox extends lead after Day 2 on the Harris Chain – Top 20 Fish Saturday

Inverness’ Crosnoe Wins Co-angler Title, $25,000 LEESBURG, Fla. (March 10, 2017) Mud Hole Custom Tackle pro John Cox of DeBary, Florida, caught a five-bass limit weighing 18 pounds, 15 ounces Friday to extend his lead after day two of the FLW Tour at the Harris Chain of Lakes presented by Ranger Boats with a two-day catch of 10 bass totaling 44-10. Cox will bring a 5-pound, 13-ounce lead into…

Shreveport-Bossier City Sports Commission to host ABA Ray Scott Championship April 2-8, 2018 on the Red River

Athens, AL - March 8th, 2017 – American Bass Anglers announced today that the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission will host the 2018 Ray Scott Championship at the Red River on April 2nd-8th, 2018. Launch and weigh in for the 2018 Ray Scott Championship will take place at Red River South Marina. “The Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission is very excited to have the American Bass Anglers back in…

Bonds wins T-H Marine BFL on Sam Rayburn with 31.5 pound limit!

LUFKIN’S BONDS WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE COWBOY DIVISION TOURNAMENT ON SAM RAYBURN RESERVOIR The Woodlands’ Cosculluela claims Co-angler title BROOKELAND, Texas (March 6, 2017) – Jason Bonds of Lufkin, Texas, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 31 pounds, 5 ounces, Saturday to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Cowboy Division event on Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Bonds…

McMahan weighs 27.43 pound limit to claim ABA RAM Trucks Open on Guntersville

Kevin McMahan of Guntersville, Alabama won the American Bass Anglers Ram Truck Open Series Alabama North tournament, held March 5, 2017 at Lake Guntersville. Running out of Goose Pond in Scottsboro, Alabama, Martin caught five bass weighing 27.43 pounds. He had a 7.46 pound kicker to anchor his bag and took home $5,000 for his efforts. “I caught my fish deep. I was fishing anywhere from 25-35…

Jason Cordell wins Mississippi ABA RAM Trucks Opener on Ross Barnett with over 16 pounds!

Jason Cordell of Pelahatchie, Mississippi won the American Bass Anglers Ram Truck Open Series Mississippi tournament, held March 4th on Ross Barnett Reservoir. Running out of Madison landing near Ridgeland, Mississippi, Jason caught an five fish limit weighing 16.83 pounds fighting through winds and a cold front. For the Boater division victory, Cordell took home a check for $5,000. “It was…