Ike Leads Day 1 Of Bassmaster Elite Series Event On Guntersville
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – Michael Iaconelli arrived in Alabama Sunday limping on a swollen right ankle, and he went to bed Wednesday night worried the fish he had found in practice would disappear due to rapidly rising water temperatures.
But neither issue was a problem once he hit the water Thursday morning.
Iaconelli had what he called a “magical day” in the Diet Mtn Dew…
Sportsman’s Warehouse HUGE Tournament Preview for this upcoming weekend!
Sportsman's Warehouse fishing Mgr Craig Baird helps us weed thru the HUGE number of Tournaments coming up this weekend-BASS on Gunerterville, ABA on Lewis Smith, and the CBC on Santee to name a few......HOLD ON!!
Veteran Santee Cooper Angler Predicts Outstanding Weights For Cbc South Carolina Tournament
You can expect to see some hefty bags brought to the weigh-in of the Carolinas Bass Challenge – S.C. Division – tournament on the Santee Cooper Lakes Saturday, said an angler who is known for bringing hefty bags to weigh-ins on the lakes.
“I have not fished the lakes. We were fishing Lake Murray last weekend and Santee Cooper is off-limits this week before the…
Piedmont Bass Classics $10,000 Spring Trail Qualifier #3 Results – Shearon Harris
Teaser image:Well, things are starting to get back to normal weatherwise bringing a large crowd to fish the PBC Qualifer #3 at Shearon Harris. We did get a break in the weather today, but it was still cold in the morning at 35 degrees but pretty nice towards days end with about 55. Wind, however, was the factor today with 5 to 15 mph then some gusts up to about 20. Water temps…
Heavyweight Weigh-In Predicted For Carolinas Bass Challenge On Jordan Lake Saturday
Look for some heavy bags to be weighed in the Carolinas Bass Challenge North Carolina Division tournament on Jordan Lake Saturday, according to an angler who knows the lake well.
“It will definitely take 25 pounds-plus to win it,” said Dave Murdock, who lives in Sanford, N.C., just 15 minutes from the lake. “Jordan has got some whopper fish in it and there are always some 30-pound sacks…
Timing Of Elite Tournament Could Change Robinson’s Luck On Lake Guntersville
Marty Robinson has had a lot of experience fishing Lake Guntersville – not much of it good. But he is hoping the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament on the Alabama Lake April 9-12 will be a major turning point in that history of mostly bad tournaments.
“Guntersville seems to be one of my toughest lakes to figure out in the past,” said the elite Series pro from Lyman, S.C. “I am hoping all…
Shriners Hold Dogwood Bass Tournament On Lake Norman To Help Kids In Hospital
The Lake Norman Shrine Club is a small organization – about 40 members – and they don't even have a permanent meeting place, but over the past 35 years they have raised nearly half a million dollars for the Shriners Hospital for Children in Greenville, S.C.
They have raised that money by holding a bass tournament on Lake Norman a little bit at a time, some years $7,000 or $8,000,…
Lefbre Wins FLW Tourney on Lewis Smith Lake
FLW Tour pro Dave Lefebre of Erie, Pennsylvania, brought a five-bass limit to the scale Sunday weighing 19 pounds, 5 ounces to win the Walmart FLW Tour at Lewis Smith Lake presented by Evinrude. Lefebre’s four-day total of 20 bass weighing 65-5 gave him a 1-pound, 14-ounce margin of victory over second place pro Clark Wendlandt of Leander, Texas, in the nationally-televised event that…
Flw Announces International Sanctioning
Named after the founder of Ranger Boats, Forrest L. Wood, FLW introduced its Fishing League Worldwide tagline last year to better reflect its status as the world’s largest tournament fishing organization. Today FLW expanded its presence on the world stage yet again with the introduction of a sanctioning program allowing international partners to license the iconic brand and run FLW…
Cashion Fishing Rods Spring Team Bass Mini Trail Results – Shearon Harris
Teaser image:The 2015 Cashion Fishing Rods Spring Team Bass Mini Trail's February 21st Qualifier #1 was rescheduled because of the snow & ice storm to this day, Sunday, March 22nd at Shearon Harris. The weather was right nice today with about 45 in the am and right at 63 degrees at 3pm. The winds were not too bad making it a fairly comfortable overcast day. Water…
Piedmont Bass Classics Hyco Lake Open Results – Mar 21, 2015
Teaser image:26 teams competed in the 3rd annual Piedmont Bass Classics Hyco Lake Open. We had pretty good weather conditions with about 42 degrees in the morning and about 63 at weighin with winds 5 to 10 mph. Water temps ranged from 50 to 60 depending on the areas fished and most of the water was really stained from previous rains during the week.James Noteboom & Zackry Wood…
Nominations Sought For High School All-American Fishing Team
With the explosive growth of high school bass fishing tournaments, young athletes are making a name for themselves in an organized sport quite different from traditional games like football, baseball and basketball.
Now there’s a program that offers national recognition for outstanding young anglers, just as there is in each of the “stick-and-ball†sports.
B.A.S.S. — the world’s…
Drew Benton leads FLW Tourney on Lewis Smith LAKE PRESENTED BY EVINRUDE
FLW Tour pro angler Drew Benton of Panama City, Florida, brought a five-bass limit to the scale Thursday weighing 20 pounds, 12 ounces to jump to the top of the leaderboard at the Walmart FLW Tour at Lewis Smith Lake presented by Evinrude. Benton will begin day two with a slim 1-pound, 3-ounce lead in the four-day event, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Walker County, that features 154 of…
Clarks Hill could produce biggest bass of Oakley Big Bass Series again
“I think they said last year Clarks Hill was where they had the most big fish turned in and I think you are going to see the same thing this week,” said local tournament angler Ray Diamond describing the fishing in Clarks Hill Lake a few days before the Oakley Big Bass Tour's Georgia Big Bass Classic.
“Fishing at Clarks Hill is excellent,” said Diamond who fishes tournaments and for fun…
Piedmont Bass Classics $10,000 Spring Team Bass Trail No. 1 Results 3/8/15 – Shearon Harris
Teaser image:This tournament was the makeup for the February 28th event that was postponed due to the snow & icy weather that came down upon us in a right big way! We did get a break in the weather this day, but it was still cold in the morning but pretty nice towards days end.It was about 35 degrees that morning and around 55 that afternoon with very light winds. Water temps…
Cashion Fishing Rods Spring Team Bass Mini Trail Qualifier #2 Results 03/07/15 – Jordan Lake
The 2015 Cashion Fishing Rods Spring Team Bass Mini Trail finally got off the ground this Saturday at Jordan!
Our February 21st Qualifier #1 was rescheduled to Sunday, March 28th at Shearon Harris because of the snow
& ice. We got a break today but it was frigid this morning with temps around 22 degrees and it didn't warm up
much that afternoon. The winds were not too bad and that helped a…
Anglers Choice Moves To High Rock For Second Tournament Of New Single-Division Season
Winners on Smith Mountain Mar 7 were Eric Catlett & Dallas Cole with 5 Fish Weighing 18.51lbs
The Anglers Choice Invitational Tournament Trail moves to High Rock Lake near Lexington, N.C, Saturday for the second tournament of the 2015 season under the new single-division, two classics format.
“When we joined the B.A.S.S. Toyota Team Championship Series we were only recognized as one…
Huge entry, outstanding fishing expected for Carolinas Bass Challenge NC Division on Wylie
A lot of boats are expected for the Carolinas Bass Challenge North Carolina Division tournament on Lake Wylie Saturday and the fishing should be outstanding, said tournament director Brett Collins.
“Lake Wylie is usually one of our best draws, with around 180 boats usually,” said Collins who noted that registrations were up to more than 150 on Tuesday evening, more than 24 hours before the…
Wacky Weather Wreaks Havoc On Leaderboard At Bassmaster Open On Ross Barnett
Teaser image:Gene Bishop of Ridgeland, Miss., lead on Day 2 of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open #1 presented by Allstate held on Ross Barnett Reservoir out of Ridgeland, Miss. Bishop brought 26 pounds, 1 ounce to the scales at Friday's weigh-in for a two-day total of 34-14.Photo by James Overstreet/BassmasterAnglers competing in the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open presented…
For Local Anglers Ledbetter Tournament More Than About Catching Fish
When Shane Linberger was a youngster who dreamed of becoming a professional bass angler he loved going to the local tackle shop in Denver, N.C., and listening to local fishing celebrity and television show host Jim Ledbetter talk fishing.
Now that he is grown, Lineberger is living that pro angler dream, fishing the B.A.S.S. Southern and Northern Opens the Carolina Bass Challenge tournaments…
Persistent Rain A Double Whammy For Anglers In Bassmaster Central Open On Ross Barnett
Under normal circumstances fishing in the Bassmaster Central Open on Ross Barnett Reservoir would be fairly simple: The bass in the lake typically spawn in late March, which means prespawn bass should be moving shallow and eager to bite this time around.
But the weather this year has been anything but normal. Persistent rains will force changes in game plans in more ways than one, according…
Kenney closes on FLW title at Toho
FLW Tour pro J.T. Kenney of Palm Bay, Florida, brought a five-bass limit to the scale Sunday weighing 9 pounds, 4 ounces to win $125,000 at the Walmart FLW Tour at Lake Toho presented by Mercury with a four-day cumulative total of 20 bass weighing 76 pounds even. After dominating the tournament for the first three days of competition and taking a 12-pound, 8-ounce lead into the final…
Kenney continues to crush ’em despite slow bite on Kissimmee Chain
4-day bass tournaments are like onions. As we peel the layers from the first 2 days of the FLW Tour stop on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes we are starting to get a feel for how successful anglers are fishing the lakes.
Wacky weather has kept the fishery from showing all it can produce, but numerous giant Florida bass are being caught. Fishing is slow and so are the most productive tactics.
It…
Warmer Nights Could Push Wave Of Big Females To The Banks For Cbc On Lake Wateree
So far, Lake Wateree has not been producing the same big bags as it did this time last year, but that could change just in time for the Carolinas Bass Challenge tournament Saturday, according to veteran tournament angler Andy Wicker of Pomaria.
The reason the bigger fish have not been caught in numbers so far, Wicker said, is because of the prolonged cold weather that has prevailed this…
Flip-Flopping Weather Has Red River Bass ‘goofed Up’ For Carhartt College Tournament
The bass were beginning to point towards coming to the banks in the Red River at Natchitoches, LA, which was setting up pretty good for the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Central Regional tournament that started Thursday.
But then Mother Nature stepped in – again.
“The weather has been on and off,” said Northwestern University senior Phillip Borel. “One day it…
Ram Trucks named official tow vehicle of FLW
FLW, the world’s premier tournament-fishing organization, and the Ram Truck brand announced today a strategic marketing agreement that names Ram the official tow vehicle of FLW. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
“With its best-in-class fuel economy, best-in-class towing, best-in-class payload and best-in-class torque, Ram will find an appreciative audience among the…
Looking back on the 35+ LB Winning bag on Toldeo Bend Sat-Holy COW!
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 James Benedict (left) and Bart Blakelock (right) show off their plaques at the TXTT event at Toledo Bend on Feb. 21. (To download a high-res image, please…
Classic bag’s not the only impressive bags hauled in this weekend
ABA D-96 Tournament Results
Lake Greenwood – February 22, 2015
Division 96 2014-15 Season
Group picture from left to right; 1st place & Big Fish winner Jason Moyer of Greenwood, SC / 2nd place Curtis Temples of Saluda, SC / 3rd place Franklin Ramey of Abbeville, SC / 4th place Brad Fowler of Pendleton, SC / 5th place Don Kneece of Saluda, SC / 6th place Ben Little of Laurens, SC.…
Bart Blakelock and James Benedict Crush the TTT on Toledo Bend with 35.56 Lbs-Full Results here!!
Teaser image: Quick Links 2015 Schedule Get Registered Here! Results Team of the Year Standings Important Forms for 2015: Registration Form Contingency Form Liability Release Official TXTT Gear! Support TXTT Sponsors Cabela's Extends Partnership with…
‘tough’ Fishing Expected For Flw College Fishing Southern Conference Tournament On Texoma
“Man, it's been really tough.”
That was Dwight Camp, a senior at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, describing the fishing in Lake Texoma in the days leading up to the FLW College Fishing Series Southern Conference tournament Saturday,
“”Last spring it was taking almost 30 pounds to win local tournaments. Last weekend it only took 13 pounds to win the Bud Light tournament on the…
Five Fishing Daughters Cheering On Bfl Gator Division Points Leader
Jesus Villegas is leading the points going into the Gator Division's third tournament of the year on Lake Okeechobee, but if you ask him how he's catching fish he likely will tell you instead about his five daughters who love to fish.
“I can't tell you what I am doing, but I will say I am doing something different than most of the fishermen,” said Villegas who finished 16th in the first…
Pro Tips from Denali Rods
PRO'S POINTERS
February - Early Season Cranking
Hi Denali fans -
It's full on cabin fever time. Winter is locked in, football and hunting season are over, and it's still cold and dreary outside. The good news is that it can also be a…
Lew’s launches loyalty program for BFL anglers
Lew's announces the launch of its new Speed Fishing Awards Incentive Program for anglers competing in any 2015 FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) divisional tournament events.
The membership-based brand loyalty program is designed to benefit participating anglers who either win or are the highest Speed Fishing Awards member finisher in the "Top 20" of any of the 120 BFL divisional events held across…
Outstanding Catches Expected For Carolinas Bass Challenge North Carolina Division Saturday On Norman
The 2015 Carolinas Bass Challenge is off to a resounding start with 173 boats entered in the South Caroling Division opener on Lake Murray and up to 200 expected for the North Carolina Division opener on Lake Norman this Saturday.
Anglers planning to fish Lake Norman Saturday will be looking to weigh in some outstanding catches, according to Brett Collins, founder and tournament director for…
College, High School Classics To Feature Top Student Anglers During Bassmaster Classic
Professional and veteran tournament anglers will not be the only ones walking across the stage to have their fish weighed in the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Downtown Greenville, S.C., during the 2015 Bassmaster Classic next week.
Top high school anglers and top college anglers will get a taste of what it's like to be a Classic contender during the annual bass world championship. Both…
Consistency Will Be Key Again In Quest For Alabama Bass Trail Angler Of Year Title
The Alabama Bass Trail's Southern Division 2014 Anglers of the Year Team are ready to defend their title, but they admit fishing in the division opener Saturday on Jordan Lake is going to be a tough challenge.
“It's kind of hit or miss right now,” said Robbie Robinson. “ We came up to the lake a couple of weeks ago and fished one day – and caught one fish.…
To Spot Or Not In The Bassmaster Classic On Lake Hartwell, That Is The Question
Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Stephen Browning
When Alton Jones won the 2008 Bassmaster Classic on Lake Hartwell, spotted or Alabama bass were mostly brought to the weigh-ins as limit fillers. Anglers tried to catch a couple of quality largemouths and then pad their limit with decent fish, so a lot of 2- to 3-pound spots and largemouths were weighed in.
That scenario is expected to change…
Big Turnout Expected For Carolinas Bass Challenge Sc Division Opener On Lake Murray
Thomas Hardwick and Tommy William won the 2014 tournament on Murray with 23.67lbs
With more than 110 teams already signed by the first of the week, Brett Collins is looking for an outstanding first tournament of the year for the South Carolina Division of the Carolinas Bass Challenge Saturday on Lake Murray.
“We should have between 175 and 200 boats,” said Collins, founder and tournament…
T-H Marine renews with FLW
MINNEAPOLIS (Feb. 4, 2015) – T-H Marine, an industry-leading manufacturer of thousands of boat parts and accessories, has renewed its sponsorship with FLW, the world’s largest bass-fishing tournament organization, for the 2015 tournament season. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
“The quality and workmanship of the parts and accessories that T-H Marine provide make them an…
ABA signs LEER to Sponsor Big Bass and ‘Leer Cover Cash’
(Athens, AL) -- ABA announced today the addition of the LEER “Cover Cash” contingency program, and LEER will sponsor a big bass award too of $500 at all 100% Plus Team Tour events. LEER manufactures the best in class truck caps and tonneau covers to provide anglers with dry and secure storage for all their gear.
The LEER “Cover Cash” program pays highest finishing…
Rayovac FLW Series on Amistad will test anglers
Water levels are still way down and so is the catch rate on Lake Amistad. Once considered the darling of the tournament fishing world, Amistad has been a tough nut to crack in recent years, especially this one so far.
Rayovac FLW Series anglers planning to fish the lake in a couple of weeks have their shoulders set for a heavy task - and some light bags.
With much of the lake's productive…
Massive Lake Hartwell Presents Challenges, Opportunities For Classic Anglers
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – When talking with one of the 56 anglers taking part in the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro, Feb. 20-22 on Lake Hartwell, you can expect to hear the words “big†and “everything†a lot.
Serving as a border between Georgia and South Carolina, the lake has 56,000 surface acres and 962 miles of shoreline. That makes it one of the Southeast’s largest and…
Inside The 1St Ttt Win On Sam Rayburn
JASPER, Texas - Sam Rayburn lived up to its reputation as a big-fish factory at the season-opening 2015 Cabela's Texas Team Trail event, kicking out 14 limits over 20 pounds and nearly a 30-pound limit to the winning duo of Cory Rambo and Rusty Clark. Equally impressive was their first-place payout of a Ranger Z119C powered by an Evinrude outboard, valued at $42,000, thanks to a record right at…
Texas Team Trail Opens 2015 Season Saturday With Expanded Field, Outstanding Payouts
The Texas Team Trail, which already has the highest team tournament payouts in the State of Texas, kicks off the 2015 tournament season Saturday at Lake Sam Rayburn bigger and better than ever before, said Tournament Director Mike Hastings.
“We are building on great momentum and we are super excited about this year,” Hastings said. “We have revised our field size to accommodate more anglers.…
Full Moon Just In Time For Rayovac Western Division Opener On Lake Havasu
Roy Hawk's knowledge of Havasu should be helpful in Rayovac Western Div tournament
The bass in Lake Havasu are in between the winter and spring mode right now, said veteran tournament angler Roy Hawk, but the full moon next week should speed up the process and send more fish shallow just in time for the Rayovac FLW Series Western Division opener on the lake next Thursday through Saturday.……
FLW signs Livingston Lures
FLW, the world’s largest bass tournament-fishing organization, has renewed their partnership with Livingston Lures, an industry-leading manufacturer of innovative, technologically advanced lures that catch fish in fresh and saltwater. The two organizations have partnered since 2013. Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed.
“Livingston Lures is a quality brand that has…
FLW Pro Billy McDonald signs with Team Lew’s National Pro Staff
Lew's announces the addition of seasoned bass tournament angler Billy McDonald to its Team Lew's national pro staff, citing the amiable pro's passion for promoting the sport, more so than his many tournament successes, as being the distinguishing qualifier behind the new sponsorship agreement.
"Whether at a tournament weigh-in or sport show, Billy is easy to find because he's always the one in…
Powell Rods signs 1980 Gold Glove Winner Doug Flynn to pro staff
Being a former college athlete himself, Keith Bryan, president of Powell Rods, knows the dedication and commitment it requires to excel at high levels of athletics. He also knows that when athletes work to build a career in fishing, Bryan enjoys being a partner to that journey.
The most recent example of that is the addition of former Major League Baseball player and Outdoor Radio host Doug…
Flw Aligns With Quaker State
FLW, the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, and Quaker State® motor oil announced today a multi-year agreement that will showcase the motor oil brand to millions of outdoor and fishing enthusiasts. The tremendous marketing benefits offered by FLW in digital advertising, social media, promotions on-site at the events and connections with top anglers in the world makes the…
Big Fish Bite Expected To Be On For Tomahawk Winier Trail Championship On Lake Murray
After four or five days of nearly spring-like weather, the temperature is going to drop back to normal winter conditions Friday and Saturday, with some rain and wind in the forecast for Lake Murray – just in time for the Tomahawk Team Trail Championship.
And that's just fine, said tournament director Gettys Brannon, who is a manager at the Tomahawk Fishing Shop in Columbia, because that…
Rapala Signs Randall Tharp
For years, Randall Tharp has used a Rapala® knife and cleaning table to prepare dinners of fish caught fresh from the sea. Now he’ll rely on the iconic brand to put food on the table in another way — throwing Rapala baits to win prize money in Bassmaster tournaments. The 2013 Forrest Wood Cup champion has joined Rapala’s pro-staff.
“Previously some of my favorite Rapala…
