David Matual Wins Rayovac Flw Series Tourney On Erie

Teaser image:David Matual shows off part of his winning bag of bass. photo courtesy of FLWOutdoors.com SANDUSKY, Ohio (Aug. 29, 2015) – David Matual of Chicago, Illinois, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 22 pounds, 6 ounces Saturday to win the Rayovac FLW Series Northern Division finale on Lake Erie presented by Evinrude with a three-day total of 15 bass weighing 65 pounds even. For his…

Finding right creek with shad and quality bass will be key in Music City BFL on Old Hickory

Fishing is going to be “really tough” in the Walmart BFL Music City Division Super tournament on Old Hickory Lake this weekend, said division points leader Adam Wagner of Cookeville, Tenn. “We had some rain the last tournament and I did real good, but I went over there Saturday and the water is getting a lot clearer,” said Wagner who finished 3rd in that July 13…

Confident Montgomery Ready For Elite Tournament Challenge On Lake St. Clair

Starting with the Bassmaster Classic on Lake Hartwell in February, the first half of the Bassmaster Elite Series was not kind to Andy Montgomery of Blacksburg, S.C. He finished 43rd out of 55 anglers in the classic and then his best finish through the next four Elite tournaments was 66th on Lake Havasu in May. “This year started out really bad. I lost some key fish that would have made a…

Only One Big Fish Keeps Competition Tight In Kissimmee Bass Series

When Charlie Wynperle launched the Kissimmee Bass Series out of Camp Mack's River Resort back in January he told anglers they would have to sacrifice weighing in a lot of big fish, which is traditional in tournaments on the Kissimmee Chain, but he promised they would have fun. They gave up those big weights, they had fun and tournament entries have held well above the minimum level Wynperle…

Tough Bite in store for Anglers heading to FLW Cup-

When reigning Forrest Wood Cup Champion Anthony Gagliardi saw the weather forecast next week for Lake Ouachita in Arkansas he did not flinch. “The first day of the tournament they are calling for 102 degrees, so it's gong to be hot,” Gagliardi said as he prepared to leave Prosperity Friday morning for the drive to Arkansas and his 11th Forrest Wood Cup as a pro angler. “It's…

Blazing Hot Temperatures, Tough Bite In Store For Anglers In Forrest Wood Cup On Lake Ouachita

Anthony Gagliardi after his Forrest Wood Cup win in 2014 When reigning Forrest Wood Cup Champion Anthony Gagliardi saw the weather forecast next week for Lake Ouachita in Arkansas he did not flinch. “The first day of the tournament they are calling for 102 degrees, so it's gong to be hot,” Gagliardi said as he prepared to leave Prosperity Friday morning for the drive to…

FLW to offer bass tourneys in Mexico!

 WHAT:  FLW, the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, is set to sign an agreement with Mexico to bring their internationally sanctioned bass-fishing tournaments to the United States’ southern neighbor as part of the international division of the Rayovac FLW Series. The agreement will be signed by Jaime Luengo, President and CEO of LUTCOM SA DE CV, at a scheduled signing…

Martens Maintains Lead Over Elite Field On Chesapeake

The weight pushed Martens’ two-day total to 32-8 and kept him in the lead for a second straight day. But two young anglers, Michigan’s Chad Pipkens (31-13) and Australian Carl Jocumsen (31-12), are less than a pound back, and reigning Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Greg Hackney (30-5) is within easy-striking distance. Martens, who has performed well in tougher tournaments…

Weather Providing Some Welcome Relief For Chattanooga Bass Tournament Saturday

Cooling weather patterns are expected to provide some welcome relief from the blistering summer heat for anglers in the Chattanooga Bass Association tournament Saturday on Chickamauga Lake. And in September the CBA anglers and many others from all over plan to provide some relief to the families of the five servicemen killed in a lone wolf terrorist attack in Chattanooga on July 16.…

Browne Flips & Forgs For Rayovac Win On Champlain

Teaser image:Thanks to our friends at FLWOutdoors.com for the following report: August 1, 2015  by Jody White A lot would have had to happen for Glenn Browne to relinquish his hard-earned lead on the final day of the Rayovac FLW Series event presented by Plano on Lake Champlain. It turned out that a lot did happen, but with help from his friends and a great pattern, Glenn Browne…

ABA Announces the 2016 Ram 100% Plus Team Tour

July 29, 2015, Athens, AL - American Bass Anglers announced the 2016 Ram 100% Plus Team Tour season details today. The RAM 100% Plus Team Tour provides team tournament competition and pays more than 100% at each event. Registration for the 2016 season will begin on August 10, 2015 at 8am online at www.teamtrail.com or by phone at (256)232-0406. The tour offers two divisions: One located in…

Evers Takes Over Elite Series Tourney On St Lawrence

They’ve been concentrating more on finding quality bites — smallmouth or largemouth bass weighing 4 pounds or more apiece — and no one has found better quality so far than Oklahoma angler Edwin Evers. After catching 21 pounds, 3 ounces during Thursday’s opening round, Evers added five gorgeous smallmouth bass that weighed 22-9 Friday and jumped into the lead with a…

Google Earth Proves Key For Bassmaster College Classic Bracket Winner

Pro anglers would be wise to pay close attention to a technological tool Trevor Lo, a University of Minnesota junior, used to win the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Classic Bracket Tuesday on the Wisconsin River Flowage: Google Earth. Lo, a Marketing Major at Minnesota, weighed a three-bass limit at 6 pounds, 3 ounces, to defeat Texas A & M's Josh Bensema, who managed just one fish…

Big Bucks On The Line For Biggest Bass In Grand Lake Big Bass Bash

In 2006 Charlie Terrell and his dad were driving back to Missouri from Lake Guntersville where they had just fished in a big bass tournament and they got to talking about the fact that there was nothing like that going on at any of the Missouri lakes. So, they decided to launch their own and the first tournament on Lake O' the Ozarks drew more than 500 entries and paid $64,000 in prize…

FLW SET TO ANNOUNCE 2016 WALMART FLW TOUR SCHEDULE, INK CHINA AGREEMENT AT ICAST

FLW, the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, will announce host locations and dates for the 2016 Walmart FLW Tour regular season dates during a press conference scheduled for Thursday, July 16 at 4 p.m. EST during ICAST 2015 held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Kathy Fennel, FLW President of Operations and FLW Tournament Emcee Chris Jones will be joined…

FLW in . . . China? Yep! And next year’s Tour schedule to be announced Thursday at ICAST.

ORLANDO, Fla. (July 13, 2015) – FLW, the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, will announce host locations and dates for the 2016 Walmart FLW Tour regular season dates during a press conference scheduled for Thursday, July 16 at 4 p.m. EST during ICAST 2015 held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Kathy Fennel, FLW President of Operations and FLW…

Miami University Of Ohio Wins Flw College Fishing Tourney On Indian Lake With 9 Pounds, 12 Ounces

Teaser image:Chris Bulaw and Josh Prephan of Miami University of Ohio won the FLW College Fishing Northern Conference event on Indian Lake with a 5-bass limit that weighed 9 pounds, 12 ounces.  LAKEVIEW, Ohio (July 11, 2015) – The Miami University of Ohio team of Chris Bulaw of Wheaton, Illinois, and Josh Prephan of Perrysburg, Ohio, won the FLW College Fishing Northern Conference…

Key To Winning Bassmaster Northern Open On The James Is To Match Lure Selection To Primary Forage

The James River holds the potential to win a bass tournament from the rapids in Richmond all the way down to where the river pours into the salt waters of Chesapeake Bay, said Bassmaster Elite Pro Michael Iaconelli who has finished in the top 5 in the last two Bassmaster Northern Opens held on the river. “I've got some familiarity with the river from fishing there prior and it's a tidal…

Clear water, super smallmouth fishing make Detroit River a favorite for BFL Michigan Division

In early April Freddy Hurley of Somerset, Ky., drove more than 400 miles to the Detroit River to fish for walleye. “Ten million walleye come into that river to spawn every year and we caught some big ones,” he said. But when Hurley goes to the Detroit River for the FLW Walmart BFL Michigan Division tournament July 11 he won't be fishing for walleye. He'll be fishing for big…

Univ Of North Alabama Wins Cabella’s School Of The Year Title-For Second Year In A Row!!

University of North Alabama Seizes Second Consecutive Cabela's School of the Year Title Murray State University Claims Second and Tennessee Tech University Takes Third   San Antonio, Texas (June 30, 2015) -- The University of North Alabama (UNA) landed their second consecutive Cabela's School of the Year Title with a season destined for victory. The UNA team, compiled of over forty members,…

Brookshire And Royal Win The B&s Tt On Hickory With 17.20 Lbs

Team B&S Outdoors Lake Hickory Rumble Results & Summary I'm blessed to say we had 18 Boats this past Saturday on Lake Hickory. I'm very thankful for all the support Team B&S has gotten the past 3 tournaments. It was a very tough day on the water for most of the field. We had $538 in the pot. I'm so blessed and it means a lot to me to see such big crowds the last 3 tournaments. Team…

Water Is Hot But Weather May Cool Slightly For Chattanooga Bass Tournament Saturday

Although bass fishing on Chickamauga Lake has been red hot all year long, the current spate of persistent hot weather may cool fishing down a little bit for Saturday's Chattanooga Bass tournament, said CBC tournament director Brad Ferguson. “The water temperature right now is in the high 80s to low 90s. The hot weather has slowed things down a little bit,” Ferguson said. While…

Fully-Rigged Triton Or Ranger At Stake For Competitors In Airport Marine High School Super Classic

High school fishing tournaments are the fast-growing trend in competitive bass fishing and one of the best series for high schoolers in the country, the Airport Marine High School Team Trail in Alabama will hold its season-end Super Classic on Lay Lake Saturday with more than 60 teams expected to compete. “This is our second year and we are building the entry every tournament, getting…

Points On Line For Adults And Youths In Collins Marine Tournament On Falls Lake

The Collins Marine Bass for Cash Series has two tournaments left in the regular season with points titles on the line in both the adult series and its youth series counterpoint – the Youth Educational Series (Y.E.S.). The next to last tournament of both series will be held Saturday on Falls Lake where fishing has been red hot all year long and the regular season final will be held July 25 on…

Pick Your Poison In Alabama Bass Trail South Division Tournament On Lay Lake

The Alabama Bass Trail South Division tournament on Lay Lake Saturday is going to be one of those “pick your poison” tournaments, said veteran angler Rex Chambers of Cullman, Ala. “Half the field will be going for largemouths and half the field will be going for spots,” said Chambers. A lot will depend on current in the lake this Saturday, he said. “If we…

Double Points At High Rock Could Decide Carolinas Bass Challenge N.c. Division Title

With double points on the line none of the top teams are a lock to win the Carolinas Bass Challenge North Carolina Division points title in the final qualifier on High Rock Lake Saturday, said tournament director Brett Collins. Jason Wilson and Kelly Logan are leading the points, thanks to three top 15 finishes in the four tournaments held so far. Thomas Hardwick and Tommy Williams are…

Clarks Hill Fishing Heating Up In Time For Carolinas Bass Challenge Sc Division Qualifier

Less than 30 points separate the top four teams in the Carolinas Bass challenge South Carolina Division going into the final season qualifier on Clarks Hill this weekend – but the final is a double-points tournament so the Team of the Year Award is up for grabs, said tournament director Brett Collins. “With Clarks Hill a double-points tournament ground can be made up – or…

Father-Son Team Win The Abt On Pickwick With 26.27 Lbs-Full Results And Pic Here!

Florence, Ala. – June 7, 2015 – There was much to be decided when the fifth and final Northern Division event of the Alabama Bass Trail’s 2015 season took off into the early morning light onto the waters of Pickwick Lake from McFarland Park in Florence, Ala.  At stake were not only the day’s winnings, but also the Northern Division Anglers of the Year race, 50 spots into…

Anglers Choice Double-Header On Kerr Could Decide Who Moves On To Toyota Team Championship

There is a lot on the line for anglers fishing the Angles Choice Marine Invitational Trail double-header on Kerr Reservoir this weekend, not the least of which are berths in the B.A.S.S. Toyota Team Championship which could lead to an invitation to fish the 2016 Bassmaster Classic. “We are eligible to send a lot more teams to the championship this year,” said tournament director Chris Lucas.…

Unfamiliar Waters No Problem For Elite Series Rookie Of The Year Challenger David Williams

When the Bassmaster Elite Series moves to Kentucky/Barkley lakes next week for the Zippo Bassfest tournament, Elite Series rookie David Williams will once again be fishing waters he has never been on before. But, for Williams, that's not really a bad deal. “It's my first trip to Kentucky Lake so it's going to be an experience like all the rest of them have been,” said the Maiden,…

Herring Bite Key To Winning Carolinas Bass Challenge Sc Division Tournament On Hartwell

The herring pattern is in full swing on Lake Hartwell so anglers in the Carolinas Bass Challenge South Carolina Division tournament on the lake Saturday should have no problem catching fish,” said CBC Tournament Director Brett Collins. “Fishing has been great at Hartwell lately, with winning weights coming in well over 20 pounds,” Collins said. “The teams that…

Clint Brown Wins Rayovac Tourney On Seminole

BAINBRIDGE, Ga. (May 23, 2015) – Clint Brown of Bainbridge, Georgia, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 18 pounds, 3 ounces Saturday to win the Rayovac FLW Series Southeast Division event on Lake Seminole presented by Evinrude with a three-day total of 15 bass weighing 52 pounds, 11 ounces. For his victory, Brown earned $40,000.   “The first two days of the tournament I was mainly…

Southeast Rayovac Points Leader Living His Dream Of Being A Pro Angler

Mark Daniels JrMark Daniels Jr. is sitting on top of the points in the Rayovac Series Southeast Division heading into the tournament on Lake Seminole, which starts Thursday, and he was spending Wednesday trying to figure out how to hold onto his slim 2-point lead over Trevor Fitzgerald of Belleview, Fla.“I've had a really tough practice so far,” Daniels said late Tuesday evening.…

Univ Of North Alabama Currently #1 In The School Of The Year Challenge

                     The University of North Alabama Currently Occupies Top Spot in The Cabela's School of the Year Race: Murray State University and Tennessee Tech University Trail Close Behind in 2nd and 3rd Respectively           The BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship…

Bryan Thift Wins Flw Tour Event On Eufala

 EUFAULA, Ala. (May 17, 2015) – The Walmart FLW Tour event at Lake Eufaula presented by Quaker State promised a dramatic finish Sunday as all of the final top-10 anglers competing on the final day were within striking distance of first place and the title of Lake Eufaula Champion. When the scales settled, it was veteran pro Bryan Thrift of Shelby, North Carolina, who had caught…

Morrow Takes Lead At Walmart Flw Tour On Lake Eufaula Presented By Quaker State

Teaser image:Texas’ Honeycutt Wins Co-Angler Title, $25,000EUFAULA, Ala. (May 15, 2015) – Pro Troy Morrow of Eastanollee, Georgia, caught five bass weighing 18 pounds, 1 ounce Friday to take control of the leaderboard after day two of the Walmart FLW Tour at Lake Eufaula presented by Quaker State. Morrow’s two-day total of 10 bass weighing 39 pounds, 9 ounces gives him a 1-pound, 4-ounce…

Davis Leads Day One Of Walmart Flw Tour On Lake Eufaula Presented By Quaker State

EUFAULA, Ala. (May 14, 2015) – Pro Clent Davis of Montevallo, Alabama, caught five bass weighing 22 pounds, 9 ounces Thursday to grab the lead on day one of the Walmart FLW Tour at Lake Eufaula presented by Quaker State. Just 1 pound, 1 ounce separates the leader from second-place pro Troy Morrow of Eastanollee, Georgia, who caught five bass weighing 21-8 in the nationally televised…

Nominations For Forrest L. Wood Sportsmanship And Community Leadership Award Now Open

MINNEAPOLIS (May 12, 2015) – Nominations for the 2015 Forrest L. Wood Sportsmanship and Community Leadership Award are now being accepted. The annual award recognizes a Walmart FLW Tour professional angler who best displays an overall commitment to sportsmanship and community leadership, on and off the water, by demonstrating ethical behavior, upholding integrity, class, selflessness,…

Matt Baty wins BFL on Seminole with nearly 23 pounds

BAINBRIDGE, Ga. (May 11, 2015) – Matt Baty of Attapulgus, Georgia, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 22 pounds, 15 ounces Saturday to win the third Walmart Bass Fishing League Bulldog Division tournament of 2015 on Lake Seminole. For his victory, Baty earned $4,718. Matt Baty of Attapulgus, Ga., won the May 9 Bulldog Division event on Lake Seminole with a 22-pound, 15-ounce limit to…

Aaron Martens Says Fishing Is For The Birds, Wins Elite Series Stop On Lake Havasu

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – Aaron Martens heard the chuckles from the crowd when he explained the primary pattern he used during the Bassmaster Elite at Lake Havasu presented by Dick Cepek Tires & Wheels. But as crazy as it sounded, he was serious. Martens made a short run up the Colorado River each day and fished thick patches of shoreline vegetation where big largemouth bass were…

Evers Sacks 20 Pounds, Leads Elites On Havasu

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – The wind was blowing hard across Lake Havasu before daylight Thursday, and it only got worse throughout the day as it sometimes pushed 30 miles per hour. But big gusts and even bigger waves weren’t enough to keep the scenic fishery on the California-Arizona border from showing just how far it’s come. Oklahoma pro Edwin Evers caught five bass that…

Poteat Takes Boat Apart To Win Bfl North Carolina Division Event On Kerr Lake

Teaser image:Benge wins co-angler titleHENDERSON, N.C. (May 4, 2015) – Chad Poteat of Mount Airy, North Carolina, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 17 pounds even Saturday to win the third Walmart Bass Fishing League (BFL) North Carolina Division tournament of 2015 on Kerr Lake. For his victory, Poteat earned $6,244. Chad Poteat of Mount Airy, N.C., won the North Carolina Division…

Hartman Wins Bfl Northeast Division Opener On Chesapeake Bay

NORTH EAST, Md. (May 4, 2015) – Jamie Hartman of Newport, New York, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 22 pounds, 12 ounces Saturday to win the first Walmart Bass Fishing League Northeast Division tournament of 2015 on the Chesapeake Bay. For his victory, Hartman earned $4,652. Hartman said he split his day fishing small grass patches in the northeast arm and deeper rocks in the main bay.……

Lucas Gets Career Victory No. 1 In Front Of Big Home Crowd

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — At just 28 years of age, it’s hard to imagine Justin Lucas has accomplished all he’s going to in professional bass fishing. But wherever he goes from here, it’ll be hard for him to top what he experienced the past four days in the Sacramento Bassmaster Elite at Sacramento River. With a giant cheering section full of friends, family and fans…

Martens Takes Slim Lead Over Fellow Elites On Cal Delta

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The West Coast dominance continued during Friday’s second round of the Sacramento Bassmaster Elite at Sacramento River, with four native Californians taking over the top of the standings. Aaron Martens, who grew up in California and now lives in Alabama, caught five bass Friday that weighed 26 pounds, 9 ounces and took the lead with a two-day mark of 51-4.…

Sportsman’s Warehouse Tournament could increase benefit to school’s athletic programs

The Sportsman's Warehouse Fisherman’s Dream Tournament has raised about $5,000 each year to support athletic programs at Silverdale Baptist Academy in Chattanooga, Tenn., but that figure could grow this next weekend as registrations for the 9th annual tournament are running well ahead of previous years. “We had 84 boats last year,” said Brent Brady, tournament director,” and our goal this…