Montgomery Planning Tough Dual Schedule In 2014, But Enjoying Rabbit Hunting Until The Pro Season Starts

Once the grind of the bass tournament season is over, what does a pro angler do with his time? For Blacksburg, S.C., pro Andy Montgomery it's time to go – rabbit hunting. “We killed six this morning and we had races going all morning,” said Montgomery when reached by cell phone as he and his fellow hunters were winding up a day of chasing cottontails near Blacksburg. “We had a good…

Attention Team Tournament Anglers: Want To Fish The 2015 Bassmaster Classic?

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Many of today’s top professional anglers cut their competitive teeth in team tournaments. But to compete at a higher level, they had to leave their fishing buddies behind and strike out on one of the many draw or pro-am circuits. With the introduction of the Toyota Bassmaster Team Championship, America’s most successful fishing teams will soon be able to…

Allstate Signs As Presenting Sponsor Of Bassmaster Opens

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. LLC, the recognized authority on bass fishing, today announced Allstate Insurance Company as the presenting sponsor of one of B.A.S.S.’s most popular competitive fishing circuits. The Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens Series presented by Allstate is a three-division package of high-stakes tournaments. The Opens Series offers qualified event winners an entry in the…

Weather Could Affect Success In Aba Division 20 Tournament On Harris Chain

This time of year the weather always plays a role in fishing success and it could be a major factor for the American Bass Anglers Division 20 tournament on the Harris Chain Saturday, according to tournament director Chester Wagner. “Fishing has been decent in the first couple of tournaments,” Wagner said. “It's been taking between 15 and 20 pounds to win.” But, he added, fishing has got…

Bassmaster Elite Series Field Set For 2014

The 2014 Bassmaster Elite Series field of 112 anglers is the largest since the inception of the Elite Series in 2006, a reflection of the growing popularity of the world’s premier fishing tour. Photo by Bassmaster BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The sport of professional bass fishing is very alive and well, judging from entries in the 2014 Bassmaster Elite Series, the world’s premier…

Recovering From Serious Injury, Dearal Rodgers Has Sights Set On 2014 Flw Tour

Dearal Rodgers suffered serious injuries in a fall through a roof in September Dearal Rodgers had spent so much time walking on the roofs of buildings he never even thought about falling. But all it takes is one miss-step and the world can change in split second. Rodgers, who owns an environmental business in Camden, S.C., with his wife, when he is not fishing bass tournaments, was doing an…

Cold Snap Makes Fishing Tough For Fishers Of Men Regional On Lake Wylie

Twenty percent of the 80 teams signed up for the Fishers of Men East Region District 3 Championship on South Carolina's Lake Wylie will qualify for the FOM National Championship on Tennessee's Chickamauga Lake next spring, but if they are one of the 16 teams to make it they will have earned it. Bass fishing on Lake Wylie has been tough recently and the cold front that moved through at…

Three-Pound-Plus Average Expected For Tom C.a.t.t. On Lake Wateree

Donald Hinson and Pat Clark won the Nov 2 tournament on Wateree Carolina Anglers Team Trail director Brett Collins started the TOM C.A.T.T. Tournament series on Lake Wateree to fill in between C.A.T.T. Tournaments, but the fishing has been so good on Wateree the last few years the local anglers don't want to miss a weekend with some good competitive fishing. “This fall the average winning…

Sc Tbf Championship On Lake Greenwood To Fill State Team Slots For Southern Divisional

Calvin Hewitt won the last Greenwood tournament with 16.87 lbs. Anglers in The Bass Federation of South Carolina Championship on Lake Greenwood Saturday, Nov. 16, will not only be fishing to win, some will be fishing for a spot on the Twelve-Man Team that will represent South Carolina in the TBF Southern Divisional on Alabama's Lake Neeley Henry next June. Four of the six slots on both the…

Yadkin Catt Series On A High Roll At High Rock This Fall

Jackie Reilly and Randy Weddington won the last CATT Yadkin tourney Heading into the 4th of 6 qualifying tournaments in the Carolina Anglers Team Trail Yadkin Series this Saturday on High Rock Lake, the Yadkin Trail is running far ahead of 2012, said tournament director Brett Collins. “In 2012 the CATT Yadkin Series paid back, just over $27,000 for the entire year,” Collins said. “The 2013…

2014 Classic Field Is Nearly Filled

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — It’s an often heard refrain among bass anglers: “I’ve dreamed of going to the Bassmaster Classic since I was a kid.” Only a select group achieve the objective of seeing their names on the roster for the 2014 Bassmaster Classic, but with the field for the world championship of bass fishing close to completion, many of those anglers rest easy knowing…

Mobley wins MLF-Style tourney on Florida’s St Johns River

John Mobley won what very well may be the first-ever Major League Fishing-style tournament held on the St Johns River. All fish counted, none were hauled to weigh in - interesting format. Mobley caugth 13 bass, for a total weight of 30 pounds, 3 ounces. He easily outpaced his nearest competitor, David Burch who piled up 18 pounds, 5 ounces of St Johns River bass. Will this format, modeled…

PADGETT WINS WALMART BASS FISHING LEAGUE CHEVY WILD CARD ON WEST POINT LAKE

LANETT, Ala. (Oct. 28, 2013) – Bobby Padgett of Lawrence, Ga., won the Walmart Bass Fishing League (BFL) Chevy Wild Card on West Point Lake with a two-day total of 10 bass totaling 21 pounds, 15 ounces. For his victory, Padgett won $3,875 and entry into the BFL All-American presented by Chevy. The tournament was hosted by the Greater Valley Area Chamber of Commerce.       Padgett took…

Excellent Weather, Good Fishing Forecast For Morristown Marine Year-End Tournament

Fishing on Douglas Lake is expected to be really good this weekend for the final tournament of the 2012 Morristown Marine Team Trail. “The weather is getting colder,” said tournament director Sam Phillips. “It's supposed to get down into the 20s with the highs into the 50s this weekend. The water temperature is dropping so the crankbait bite should really turn on.” Phillips said the final on…

B.a.s.s. Rocking The Boat With New Payout Stucture

Cliff Pace pocketed $500,000 for winning the 2013 Classic. The 2014 Champion won't do as well. They say crime doesn’t pay. Depending on whom you speak with, neither does tournament bass fishing these days. At least, not like it used to. Just last year. After 8 years with a top prize of a half -million dollars the Bassmaster Classic will award $300,000 to the 2014 champion. That amount…

Reynolds Wins Walmart Bass Fishing League Regional On Lake Texoma

POTTSBORO, Texas (Oct. 21, 2013) – Jeff Reynolds of Calera, Okla., won the Walmart Bass Fishing League (BFL) Regional on Lake Texoma with a three-day total of 15 bass totaling 42 pounds, 2 ounces. For his victory, Reynolds won a Ranger Z518 with a 200-horsepower Evinrude or Mercury outboard plus a Chevy 1500 Silverado and entry into the BFL All-American presented by Chevy. This regional…

Fowler Wins Walmart Bass Fishing League Regional On Lake Hartwell

LAVONIA, Ga. (Oct. 21, 2013) – Brad Fowler of Pendleton, S.C., won the Walmart Bass Fishing League (BFL) Regional on Lake Hartwell with a three-day total of 15 bass totaling 34 pounds, 15 ounces. For his victory, Fowler won a Ranger Z518 with a 200-horsepower Evinrude or Mercury outboard plus a Chevy 1500 Silverado and entry into the BFL All-American presented by Chevy. This regional…

Piedmont Bass Classics ‘End Of Year’ Bass Trail #8 Results – Falls Lake – Oct 19, 2013

19 teams showed up for the final qualifying tournament of the 2013 Piedmont Bass Classics 'End of Year' Team Tournament Bass Fishing Trail. The weather was great! 61 degrees in the morning, getting up to about 71 in the pm. Bobby & David Matthews took 1st place honors with 5 bass weighing 22.81 lbs. They won the 1st place money, 1st place Big Fish (7.99 lbs.) and 1st place TWT for a grand…

2013 Buckeye Lures Lake Murray Open Preview with AC Pro Staffer Rob Digh

AC Pro Staffer Rob Digh helps us break down the conditions on Lake Murray for this weekends 1st Annual Buckeye Lures Open! Murray turned over 2 weeks ago setting up what could be one heck of a day to go out and win the GUARANTEED $5000 1st place prize!! Click here for Tournament details, or just go to the Tournaments page here on Anglerschannel.com!!

Wilcox and Coats win the Texas Team Trail on Falcon with 48+ Lbs-Full Results Here!

TEXAS TEAM TRAIL PRESENTED BY CABELA’S WRAPS UP CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT AT FALCON LAKE Championship event pays out over $105,000 to competitors NORMAN, Okla. (Oct. 14, 2013) – Bill Wilcox, of Burleson, Texas, and Gib Coats, of Fort Worth, Texas, brought 48.56 pounds of bass to the scales to win the two-day championship event of the Texas Team Trail presented by Cabela’s (TXTT) on…

Rains From Tropical Storm Karen Could Help Fishing In Anglers Choice Classic On Kerr

Tropical Storm Karen was bearing down on the Gulf Coast this weekend and that could mean better fishing for the Anglers Choice Marine Team Trail Classic on Kerr Reservoir next weekend. “It looks like we are going to get some pretty heavy rains Sunday night and Monday and that should bring the water level up a little bit,” said Chris Lucas, Anglers Choice tournament director. Jeffrey Thomas…

Frog Expected To Produce Heavy Weights In Chattanooga Bass Final Qualifier On Chickamauga

Throwing a frog will probably be the main tactic and likely will produce the winner in the final Chattanooga Bass Association qualifying tournament Saturday on Chickamauga Lake, said Tom Kizziah with the CBA. “Fishing should be good and I think the fish are getting ready to get up in the grass,” said Kizziah, who worked a frog Friday and Saturday in another tournament on the lake, finishing…

American Bass Anglers Announces 2014 Weekend Bass Series Details, Dates

The Weekend Bass Series 2014 Season Details: American Bass Anglers officials announced today the 2014 Weekend Bass Series season details with several enhancements. The series offers a boater/co-angler format with 20 divisions. Both boaters and co-anglers may advance to one of four regional championships. Top finishers from each of these regional championships advance to the no-entry fee…

Fish Are Hungry For Final Tom’s Marine Regular Season Tournament On Douglas Lake

Fall bass fishing on Douglas Lake is turning on just in time for the final regular season tournament on the Tom's Marine Team Trail schedule, said tournament director Richard McMaster. “We are looking for them to catch a bunch of fish this weekend,” McMaster said. “The fish are starting to school up around big balls of baitfish. They started early this year to feed up for fall and winter,…

Burns expects frogging and punching mats to be key in BFL Regional on Guntersville

The Clemson University football team is known for producing future National Football League pros, but the school's bass fishing team is also gaining a reputation for turning out winning tournament anglers. In the last year or two former fishing team members Andy Wicker and Brandon Cobb have stormed through local and regional bass series in South Carolina and current team member Ross Burns is…

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Celebrates First Year Success of ‘TrophyCatch’

Barely a year ago it was just a good idea waiting to happen, now the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is preparing to give away the first TrophyCatch championship ring and a slew of other prizes – a boat, fiberglass fish mount and more – to the winners, including a special $10,000 prize presented by Experience Kissimmee. “TrophyCatch is the ultimate reward program for…

Alabama Bass Trail Announces New Tournament Trail And 2014 Schedule

Decatur, Ala. (September 30, 2013) – The Alabama Bass Trail is excited to announce the launch of a new tournament series beginning in February, 2014. The 10 lake team-style tournament series will be held on ten of the lakes of the Alabama Bass Trail with the championship tournament taking place on the 11th lake. Attracting amateur anglers from across the southeastern United States, each…

Young Pro Wants To Use Everstart Texas Division Final At Sam Rayburn As A Learning Experience

In June 2000, 9-year-old Austin Terry of San Angelo, Texas, was fishing in Lake O.H. Ivie when something ate his Carolina-rigged worm. When he finally wrestled it in, he took it to the scales where a local tournament was being weighed in and found himself the hero of the day with an 11-pound largemouth. Seven years later, Austin won the Texas State Junior Bassmasters Championship at Amistad…

Cobb Hoping To Make Second Bfl Regional This Year In Savannah River Division Final On Clarks Hill

Brandon Cobb has made it into one Walmart Bass Fishing league regional championship, now he's trying to fish his way into a second one. Cobb, of Greenwood, S.C., finished 4th in the BFL Bulldog Division points standings to qualify for the Regional Championship on Lake Hartwell Oct. 17-19. He is hoping to at least hold on to his 5th place in the Savannah River Division standings in the…

Poinits Leader Says Fishing ‘tough’ For Choo Choo Division Bfl Final On Guntersville

This year all the Walmart BFL Choo Choo Division tournaments were held on Lake Guntersville which set up perfectly for Johnny Patterson of Grant, Ala., since he can be on the lake in five minutes from his house – and he takes full advantage of that prime location. This year he has dominated the Choo Choo Division, winning the first tournament of the season in February and the last…

Hill Wins Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing, Upgrades From Canoe To Bass Boat

After winning the Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing game, Jason Hill of New Hampshire will upgrade his trusty bass fishing canoe to a high-performance bass boat. Jason Hill has never owned a bass boat, but he didn’t let that stop him from pursuing his favorite hobby of bass fishing. Instead, he strapped his canoe to the top of whatever vehicle he owned at the time —…

Mueller Rides Largemouth Bite To Victory On Lake Sebago At B.a.s.s. Nation Divisonal

Paul Mueller of Southbury, Conn., wins the B.A.S.S. Nation Eastern Divisional on Sebago Lake with a three-day total of 34-14. Photo by Tyler Reed/Bassmaster CASCO, Maine — Paul Mueller really didn’t want to fish for largemouth on Maine’s Sebago Lake. It’s not his strength. He’s much better at targeting smallmouth. But largemouth…

Jason Williamson Big Bass Classic On Lake Murray Kicks Off Oakley Big Bass Tour’s Fall Schedule

The first annual Jason Williamson Big Bass Classic on Lake Murray drew 290 anglers in September 2012 and the second annual hourly payout event on on the lake Sept. 28-29 is expected to draw well over 300, said Mark Jones with the Oakley Big Bass Tour. “We had increased entries in every event we held in the spring and early entries are up for all four of our fall tournaments, including the…

Gambardella Leads With Largemouth At Bassmaster Nation Divisional On Sebago

Al Gambardella of North Haven, Conn., leads on Day 1 of the B.A.S.S. Nation Eastern Divisional in Maine. Photo by Tyler Reed/Bassmaster CASCO, Maine — Al Gambardella is receiving multiple good-luck texts and phone calls from home, especially from his wife and 3-year-old daughter Sophia. The Day 1 leader of the B.A.S.S. Nation Eastern Divisional hasn’t seen them for two weeks — since he left…

2014 Bassmaster Opens Schedule

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The 2014 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens Series has something for everyone — whether they’re a top professional angler, an aspiring pro or simply a fan of the sport. Nine events in nine states covering three geographic regions will send winners to the 2015 Bassmaster Classic, top performers to the Bassmaster Elite Series and thousands of fans to weigh-ins where they can…

Ike Wins Northern Open, Qualifies for 2014 Classic

Bassmaster Elite Series pro Mike Iaconelli of New Jersey, above, won the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open on Lake Erie, securing a spot in the 2014 Bassmaster Classic. Below: On the co-angler side, Paul Marchaza of Ohio won the trophy. Photo by James Overstreet/Bassmaster SANDUSKY, Ohio — In his last best chance at qualifying for the 2014 Bassmaster Classic, Elite Series pro…

Hoskins And Mullins Hope To Lock Up Points Title In Tom’s Marine Tournament On Cherokee

The Tom's Marine Tournament Trail has been on a little hiatus the last month or so, but it swings back into full action Saturday on Cherokee Lake with the team leading the points race looking to lock up their second straight title in the last two qualifying tournaments. “I hope everybody had a good summer break and are ready to get back fishing,” said tournament director Richard…

Chattanooga Bass Tournament On Chickamauga Could Settle Points Race Saturday

Rogne Brown is poised to claim his third Chattanooga Bass Association points title in five years in the last two CBA tournaments before the championship, but he has to finish well in Saturday's tournament on Chickamauga Lake to hold on, said tournament director Justin Medley. “This is our second to last qualifier and the points race is really heating up with just two tournaments left,”…

Kitchens and Tagliarini Win Working Man Classic with 19.09 Pounds

Kitchens (L) and Tagliarini won the Workin' Man's Classic with 19.09 pounds of St Johns River bass. For 12 years Lee Kitchens of Green Cove Springs, Fla. has partnered with David Tagliarini to fish the Workin’ Man’s Bass Tournament series out of Whitey’s Fish Camp every Thursday evening from April until September. The series draws some 40-to-50 boats each week to the fish…

Mike Iaconelli Grabs Lead In Lake Erie Open

Bassmaster Elite Series pro Michael Iaconelli of New Jersey leads with 23-15 on Day 1 of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open on Lake Erie. Photo by James Overstreet/Bassmaster SANDUSKY, Ohio — Mike Iaconelli admittedly had a terrible season on the Bassmaster Elite Series. He finished 44th in Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year points, well outside of qualifying for the 2014…

Hite Leads as Final Day of 31st US Open Gets Underway

Brett Hite Leads After Day Two of the 2013 WON Bass Nitro Boats / Mercury U.S. Open - photo by Dan O'Sullivan Las Vegas, Nev. - September 10, 2013 - When it comes to winning bass fishing tournaments, having a level of consistency is recommended. To win a WON Bass Nitro Boats / Mercury U.S. Open; consistency is almost mandatory.   In an event that is frequently billed as one of the…

Teams Vie For Title Of 2014 Cabela’s School Of The Year

San Antonio, Texas (September 10, 2013) - As summer winds down and students settle into their annual academic routine, a race is underway.  The 2014 Cabela's School of the Year program  runs July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.  Although full 2014 schedules aren't available yet, several of the major events have been identified and listed onCollegiateBassChampionship.com.  With an FLW Central…

Blankenship Wins Walmart Bass Fishing League North Carolina Division On High Rock Lake

SALISBURY, N.C., (Sept. 9, 2013) – James Blankenship of Lexington, N.C., weighed a 10-bass limit totaling 33 pounds, 8 ounces Sunday to win the Walmart Bass Fishing League North Carolina Division event on High Rock Lake. For his victory, Blankenship earned $5,196.      Blankenship locked up his second BFL win of the year by catching the biggest bag of the tournament on the first day…

Piedmont Bass Classics ‘End of Year’ Bass Trail Qualifier Results – Sep 7, 2013 – Jordan

Teaser image:Jay Garrard & Mark Herndon of Durham & Bahama...5 bass...18.65 lbs24 teams showed up for the 5th qualifying tournament of the 2013 Piedmont Bass Classics 'End of Year' Team Tournament Bass Fishing Trail. The weather was great! 61 degrees in the morning with no winds and getting up to about 81 in the pm with light winds. Jay Garrard and Mark Herndon took 1st place honors with…

More On Carruth, George And Their $5,000 Pay Day At Toyota Bonus Bucks Tourney!

Alabamians Sam George (left) and Jimmy Carruth won the Toyota Bonus Bucks Owners Tournament, which was held on Wheeler Lake on Sept. 8. The first-place winners earned $5,000 after weighing in 18 pounds, 10 ounces Sunday. DECATUR, Ala. — It was a twist of fate that brought the winning team of the Toyota Bonus Bucks Owners Tournament to the stage at Alabama’s Wheeler Lake on Sunday.…

Top Flw Pro Hoping Foray Into B.a.s.s. Northern Opens Results In Classic Berth

Dave Lefebre has had an outstanding career in FLW Outdoors competition over the past 11 years – 46 top 10s, including five wins, and earning just shy of $1.6 million – but when he saw B.A.S.S. was going to finish the 2013 Northern Open schedule on Lake Erie, he had to cast a line in Bassmaster waters, too. “You have to fish all three tournaments,” he said, “but if you win the Sandusky tournament…

Gainey Gearing Up For Northern Everstart And For Next Year On The Flw Tour

Nick Gainey has not been fishing since the middle of July in the Northern EverStart tournament on Lake Champlain. But that's all right. He admittedly has not had a good year – only one check in seven tournaments on the Southeastern and Northern EverStart series. But that's all right, too. Gainey said he has been busy the last year or two concentrating on his investor business. But now he is…

FLW College Fishing Action on Chesapeake Should Produce Solid Weights

NORTH EAST, Md. (Sept. 3, 2013) – FLW College Fishing is headed to the Chesapeake Bay Sept. 14-15 for the Northern Conference Invitational tournament. Forty-five college teams have qualified for this tournament and will be competing for a top award of $4,000 and a berth in the 2014 FLW College Fishing National Championship.      “The Chesapeake is one of the best bass fisheries…

Follow-up: ABA Renames Tournament Series to the Weekend Bass Tour

Athens, Ala. – American Bass Anglers announces the renaming of its Weekend Series to the Weekend Bass Tour. The Weekend Bass Tour consist of 20 divisions with 5 divisional events each with a Boater/Co-Angler format.  Professional crews will continue to operate these divisions for the weekend bass angler as it has done for years. Each of the divisions will host 4 one-day divisional events…