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…
Team Burns Wins The Ttt Championship On Lake Palestine! Full Results And Pics Here!
Quick Links 2015 Schedule Results Team of the Year Standings Official TXTT Gear! Support TXTT Sponsors! Thank You Anglers! The Texas Team Trail would like to thank our anglers for an incredible 2015 season! With a record total combined in overall payout, it's…
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…
Teams Will ‘dredge The Ledges’ In Flw College Central Conference Tournament On Kentucky Lake
B.A.S.S. pro Edwin Evers won the Zippo BASSFest on Kentucky Lake last weekend by “dredging the ledges” and Nick Uebelhor of Evansville University hopes to do the same this weekend in the FLW College Fishing Series tournament.“The fish are out on the ledges, but I am finding it's hard to get them to bite,” said Uebelhor during practice this week. “They just held…
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…
Roselle Relies On Strike King Jig And Rage Craw To Catch Stubborn Bass, Win $6,235 In Bfl On Potomac
MARBURY, Md. (May 18, 2015) – Mike Roselle of La Plata, Maryland, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 16 pounds, 13 ounces Saturday to win the third Walmart Bass Fishing League Shenandoah Division tournament of 2015 on Potomac River. For his victory, Roselle earned $6,235. Mike Roselle of La Plata, Maryland, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 16 pounds, 13 ounces Saturday to win the…
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,…
Big Tournament Weekend ahead-we break it all down with AC Pro Staffer Rob Digh!
AC Pro staffer Rob Digh helps us break down some BIG TOURNAMENTS this coming weekend on the St. John's river, Lake Eufaula, Cherokee, and much,much more!!
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…
Heavy Bags Expected At Weigh-In For Carolinas Bass Challenge Nc Division Tournament On Lake Hickory
Jeff Coble and David Wright won the NC Division tournament on Jordan in April
When the North Carolina Division of the Carolina Bass Challenge came to Lake Hickory last year the winners weighed in more than 19 pounds for a five-fish limit and tournament director Brett Collins said it probably will take that much or more in the CBC tournament on Hickory Saturday.
“Lately, it's been…
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…
Hite Looking To Unlock The California Delta’s Bass Mystery In Bassmaster Elite
In his 22nd year on the B.A.S.S. trail and planning to celebrate the big 5-0 in just a few weeks, Davy Hite shows no signs of slowing down as a professional angler. Even when it entails towing a bass boat almost 3,000 miles over four very long days just to fish a Bassmaster Elite tournament.
And the driving is not always easy. Saturday afternoon, Hite was driving across the Mojave Desert…
Justin Lucas Looks Forward To Elite Series Western Swing
Justin Lucas, photo courtesy of B.A.S.S.
Our friend Tyler Brinks interviewed California native, Elite Series Pro Justin Lucas about the upcoming Western swing of the Bassmaster Elite Series. Tyler shares the story with us here (Thanks Tyler!):
A Western Homecoming
By: Tyler Brinks
The Bassmaster Elite Series is headed west and it will be a homecoming for many anglers.…
Stricklin and Cline win the TTT on Texoma with 16.93 Lbs-Results and pics here!
Teaser image: For Immediate Release. For more info, contact Greg Duncan, Blue Heron Communications, 800-654-3766 or [email protected]. Editor's Note: Photo caption: First-place finishers Billy Cline (left) and James Stricklin (right) hold up their winning checks and plaques at the TXTT event at Lake Texoma on April 25. (For…
Shawn Gordon wins TBF title; Living the Dream Package
Shawn Gordon receives a congratulatory handshake from Forrest Wood.
ROGERS, Ark. (April 25, 2015) – Shawn Gordon of Russellville, Arkansas, weighed a five-bass limit on the Walmart FLW Tour stage totaling 18 pounds, 10 ounces Saturday to win the TBF National Championship on Grand Lake with a three-day total of 15 bass weighing 50 pounds, 2 ounces. For his victory, Gordon earned the…
It’s Arey Again At Flw Tour On Beaver Lake
Quaker State pro Matt Arey has been crowned the new “Mr. Beaver Lake.” After winning this same event in 2014, the Shelby, North Carolina, native caught a five-bass limit Sunday weighing 17 pounds, 13 ounces – the largest stringer weighed in the four-day tournament – to win the Walmart FLW Tour at Beaver Lake presented by Rayovac. Arey’s four-day total of 20 bass…
Better Be A Good Poker Player To Win In Oakley Big Bass Tournament On Smith Mountain Lake
You have to be a good poker player to do well in an Oakley Big Bass Tournament, according to Chris Lucas, who knows a thing or two about bass tournaments since he directs the highly successful Anglers Choice Tournament Trail.
“It's like playing poker. You never know when to play your hand in that thing,” said Lucas, who plans to fish the Oakley big Bass Blue Ridge Classic this…
19Th Kyle Page Tournament Saturday On Lake Murray Still Helping Families
Bass fishermen love charity tournaments because they can help a good cause while trying to win some money and enjoy catching fish at the same time. That is the big reason the MSKP Kyle Page Tournament on Lake Murray will hold its 19th edition of the tournament helping families with special needs children Saturday out of Dreher Island State Park.
Over the past 18 years, the tournament has…
Bryan Holmes wins BFL on Lake Wateree
CAMDEN, S.C. (April 20, 2015) – Bryan Holmes of Blythewood, South Carolina, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 20 pounds, 12 ounces Saturday to win the third Walmart Bass Fishing League South Carolina Division tournament of 2015 on Lake Wateree. For his victory, Holmes earned $3,296. Bryan Holmes of Blythewood, South Carolina, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 20 pounds, 12 ounces to…
Ryan Salzman wins BFL on Guntersville with 31 pound sack!
Ryan Salzman of Huntsville, Alabama, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 31 pounds, 15 ounces Saturday to win the third Walmart Bass Fishing League Choo Choo Division tournament of 2015 on Lake Guntersville. For his victory, Salzman earned $4,948. Ryan Salzman of Huntsville, Ala., won the April 18 Choo Choo Division event on Lake Guntersville with a massive 31-pound, 15-ounce limit to claim…
Joshua Morfis wins BFL on Okeechobee
Joshua Morfis of Cape Coral, Florida, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 34 pounds, 14 ounces Saturday to win the fourth Walmart Bass Fishing League Gator Division tournament of 2015 on Lake Okeechobee. For his victory, Morfis earned $6,336. Joshua Morfis of Cape Coral, Florida, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 34 pounds, 14 ounces Saturday to win the Gator Division tournament on Lake…
Hallman wins Rayovac tourney on Grand Lake
Bradley Hallman of Norman, Oklahoma, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 22 pounds, 4 ounces Saturday to win the Rayovac FLW Series Central Division event on Grand Lake presented by Power-Pole with a three-day total of 15 bass weighing 65 pounds, 15 ounces. For his victory, Hallman earned $40,000. “I had an absolute great week this week,†said Hallman, who earned his second win in FLW…
Dustin Connell Leads Bassmaster Open On Alabama River
Tearful stories about big fish being lost are common at any bass tournament. But woeful tales were legion on Thursday at the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open #2 presented by Allstate on the Alabama River.
Even anglers that caught heavy limits lamented that they lost big bass that would have allowed them to cull up in weight. This is due mainly to the notoriously hard fighting Coosa…
Gamecock Team Will Be Fishing For All Of South Carolina In College Fishing National Championship On Lake Murray
Patrick Walters and Gettys Brannon will be fishing for the FLW College Fishing National Championship on Lake Murray this weekend. Photo Credit: Leiding Walters
Anthony Gagliardi of Prosperity, S.C., won the Forrest Wood Cup on South Carolina's Lake Murray last August. Casey Ashley of Donalds, S.C., won the Bassmaster Classic on Lake Hartwell which lies on the South Carolina-Georgia border in…
Bass Heading To The Beds Just In Time For Anglers Choice Double-Header On Kerr
Kerr reservoir is primed for some of the best bass fishing of the season just in time for the Angler Choice Invitational Team Trail double-header tournament this weekend, said tournament director Chris Lucas.“I fished down there last weekend and you could catch fish however you wanted to fish,” Lucas said. “The key was the guys who could find a good kicker to go with their…
Hanselman Wins Second Consecutive Rayovac Flw Series Texas Division Event On Sam Rayburn Reservoir
Teaser image:Ray Hanselman of Del Rio, Texas, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 16 pounds, 10 ounces Saturday to win the Rayovac FLW Series Texas Division event on Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by Mercury with a three-day total of 15 bass weighing 60 pounds, 8 ounces. For his win Hanselman earned $35,815, pushing his season winnings to more than $69,000 from just two tournaments. …
