Applications open for B.A.S.S. and Shimano’s Helen Sevier Pioneer Scholarships for female anglers
Elizabeth Eastman and Dixie Morris won the inaugural Helen Sevier Pioneer Scholarships for female anglers.
Photo by Dalton Tumblin/B.A.S.S.
January 27, 2023
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 Helen Sevier Pioneer Scholarships for young, female anglers, which honor Sevier’s leadership and long-term vision for the growth of sportfishing. The two $2,500…
Locate Fish Faster Through the Ice with Intuitive Technology from Humminbird
Humminbird MEGA 360 Imaging and MEGA Live Imaging ice bundles allow anglers to find fish and fish holding structure faster.
On and off the water, technology is taking over the fishing industry. From high-definition mapping to forward-facing sonar, anglers have never had as many pieces of technology to choose from. Now, anglers can take that technology to the hard water. The Humminbird MEGA 360…
Females in Fisheries scholarship application deadline April 15
January 12, 2023
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Applications are being accepted until April 15 for the 2023 Noreen Clough Memorial Scholarship for Females in Fisheries. The two scholarships will honor female graduate students with a demonstrated commitment to pursuing a career in fishery management and conservation. The women selected will best reflect Noreen’s passion and commitment to the profession and…
Final Classic Spot On The Line At Bassmaster Team Championship On Lake Hartwell
South Carolina's legendary Lake Hartwell will host the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Team Championship and Classic Fish-Off Dec. 7-10.
Photo by Dalton Tumblin/B.A.S.S.
November 30, 2022
ANDERSON, S.C. — Late fall/early winter is a fun time to fish Lake Hartwell, according to Bassmaster Elite Series pro Todd Auten of Lake Wylie, S.C. But anglers who want a chance at winning the 2022 Bass Pro…
Big Bass Tour Expands its Horizons in 2023 – Registration Opens Friday!
Longtime favorites supplemented by more exceptional fisheries
Woodlands, Texas – One goal of the Big Bass Tour is to never rest on our laurels, or in any way remain stagnant, and the expanded 2023 schedule reflects that total level of commitment. All of the longtime favorite venues remain on tap, at the times when they’re likely to show up best, and that murderer’s row of fisheries has been…
Southeastern University Fishing Team Building For Early Success
Southeastern University fishing coach Weston Marsh meets with student anglers at the 2022 Abu Garcia Bassmaster High School Combine presented by Skeeter.
Photos by Kyle Jessie/B.A.S.S.
October 26, 2022
LAKELAND, Fla. — Ten years after Weston Marsh graduated from the university that set his life in motion, he now has the opportunity to return and help future student anglers…
B.A.S.S. Announces 2023 Bassmaster Opens Schedule With New Format For Elite Qualification
The 2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Opens Series presented by Mossy Oak Fishing will feature nine tournaments — three each in three divisions — covering eight states.
Photo by James Overstreet/B.A.S.S.
September 20, 2022
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The St. Croix Bassmaster Opens presented by Mossy Oak Fishing have grown exponentially in popularity over the past few years. But the buzz has never been…
Elam’s Knack for Mille Lacs
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Bass Pro Tour competitor James Elam has competed in three major events on Mille Lacs Lake in central Minnesota and remarkably, he’s posted three top five finishes on the well-known smallmouth bass powerhouse. Elam rounded out Stage Seven of the Bass Pro Tour last week with a 5th place effort riding largely on a fast and furious morning bite that…
Ebare Edges Closer to Breakout Win
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Dakota Ebare might not be a household name in the professional bass fishing world yet but if his incredible season in 2022 is any indication, he’s well on his way. The Bass Pro Tour rookie took on a grueling schedule fishing both the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuits and the BPT, then added in a few Toyota Series events along the way. Through his…
Eugene Kim Earns Co-Angler Win at St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Chesapeake Bay
PARK FALLS, Wisc. (September 13, 2022) - Eugene Kim of Lindenhurst, Illinois caught 16-0 to top a talent-stacked field of 135 competitors in the Co-Angler division at the recent 2022 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Chesapeake Bay. In addition to valuable Open Series points and a significant cash prize, Kim took home $500 in St. Croix Rewards for winning the event while fishing St. Croix Rods.
“I…
Sixth Annual Females In Fisheries Conservation Scholarships Awarded
August 2, 2022
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The sixth annual Noreen Clough Memorial Scholarships for Females in Fisheries have been awarded to Iowa State University student Madeline Lewis of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Noel Schmitz, of Sparta, Wis., who is studying at The Ohio State University.
Noreen Clough blazed many trails in the field of fisheries. As the first female regional director of the U.S.…
Przekurat Rockets Back Into Bassmaster Rookie Of The Year Lead
With two events remaining in the 2022 Bassmaster Elite Series season, Jay Prezkurat of Stevens Point, Wis., is leading the Falcon Rods Bassmaster Rookie of the Year standings.
Photo by Seigo Saito/B.A.S.S.
July 28, 2022
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Jay Przekurat of Stevens Point, Wis., is back in first place in the Falcon Rods Bassmaster Rookie of the Year race. It’s where he’s been for five of…
New Gamakatsu® Fillet Knives
Tacoma, WA - Custom-designed Gamakatsu® fillet knives are the newest edition to the stellar Gamakatsu line of fishing and outdoor products. Four different-sized fillet knives are designed in the USA with attention to detail. Gamakatsu hits all the points on what goes into a practical, purpose-driven set of fillet knives for the novice or professional.
The new Gamakatsu fillet knives are…
Rise of the Topwater ChatterBait®
Groundbreaking Z-Man® HellraiZer™ carves out radical new topwater category
Ladson, SC (July 17, 2022) – To harness the sound and action of a ChatterBait® bladed jig and to transfer its pent-up energy straight to the surface . . .
No one knows for sure when Ron Davis first envisioned his original surface slashing ChatterBait. That includes Davis himself,…
The NPFL announces its six-event 2023 schedule with tournaments ranging from Texas to Michigan
Story by Justin Brouillard | Photos by Tanner & Travis Lyons
Festus, MO (July 15, 2022) — The National Professional Fishing League (NPFL) announces its 2023 season schedulewith a stop in Texas at Lake Amistad to kick things off March 2nd through March 4th in Del Rio, Texas.
“The City of Del Rio, Texas is excited to…
Shrimp Run on the St. Johns
Courtesy of Luke Stoner - Dynamic Sponsorships
It’s only mid-July, but it’s safe to say the dog days of summer are here. Much of the country has been experiencing a brutal heat wave, featuring dangerously high daily temps making it difficult to do anything outdoors past 10 A.M. About this time every year competitive bass anglers start bemoaning the ultra-warm water and tough fishing in the…
B.A.S.S. And Shimano To Award First Helen Sevier Pioneer Scholarships
June 22, 2022
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. and Shimano are partnering to award the first Helen Sevier Pioneer Scholarships to deserving female high school anglers who want to pursue competitive fishing at the college level. The two $2,500 scholarships honor Sevier’s leadership and long-term vision for the growth of sportfishing.
“B.A.S.S. is excited to partner with Shimano on the Helen…
Road Trip Tips with Big Show Scroggins
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Terry Scroggins, a.k.a. “Big Show” was finishing his tackle prep as rain fell Monday night during his day off from competition for General Tire Stage Five of the Bass Pro Tour. The Team Toyota pro had some old school country music playing, stayed dry and was comfortable as could be thanks to the covered garage included with his lodging choice for…
Yamaha Power Pay Punctuates Christie’s Classic Win
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When Jason Christie was driving back to the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C. after fishing concluded on the final day of the 2022 Bassmaster Classic®, he didn’t think he had enough weight to win.
While anything other than first place would have been a disappointment, Christie did admit to one positive thought on the drive to…
Lake Hartwell Reels In 2022 Bassmaster Team Championship Event
South Carolina's legendary Lake Hartwell will host the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Team Championship and Classic Fish-Off Dec. 7-10.
hoto by Shane Durrance/B.A.S.S.
April 29, 2022
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Team Championship will be held on storied Lake Hartwell in Anderson, S.C., Dec. 7-10, 2022, filling the last spot in the 2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster…
College Anglers Win Cash, Protect Bass with Costa
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East Texas Baptist University (ETBU) anglers Cason Ragsdale and Kaden Proffitt added a $2,500 bonus to their bank accountsafter hoisting the 2022 Abu Garcia College Fishing National Championship trophies thanks to Costa Compete + Conserve. After leading days one and two by a single ounce, Proffitt and Ragsdale grinded out a big bag on a tough…
Major League Fishing’s Bass Pro Tour Stage Four Set to Visit Lake of the Ozarks
Bass Boat Technologies Stage Four on Lake of the Ozarks Presented by Bass Cat to Showcase 80 Pro Anglers Competing Over Six Days for Purse of $805,000
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (April 25, 2022) – Major League Fishing (MLF) is set to visit Central Missouri this week, April 30-May 5, for the fourth event of the 2022 MLF Bass Pro Tour regular-season – the Bass Boat Technologies Stage Four on Lake of the…
2022 Bassmaster High School All-American Team Names 12 New Members
The Top 12 high school anglers in the country have been named to the 2022 Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors.
April 20, 2022
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Twelve of the top high school anglers in the country have been selected as new members of the notable Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors.…
Females In Fisheries Scholarship Application Deadline May 1
April 19, 2022
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Applications are being accepted until May 1 for the 2022 Noreen Clough Memorial Scholarship for Females in Fisheries. The two scholarships will honor female graduate students with a demonstrated commitment to pursuing a career in fishery management and conservation. The women selected will best reflect Noreen’s passion and commitment to the profession and to…
Brian Stiffler and Wesley Gore catch 20.19 pounds in 24 minutes to claim victory
By Jason Duran
Prattville, Ala April 9 – The South Division reached the midway point at the Alabama River- Cooter’s Pond. The river system has seen an abundance in water and current from recent rains. The banks were overflowing with water and pushed many fish into the back water areas and to areas normally not reachable by boat. Anglers made long runs and found non-typical areas to…
Bass Pro Shops Grows Partnership With Bassmaster Tournament Trail
March 29, 2022
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Longtime B.A.S.S. partner Bass Pro Shops will expand its sponsorship of the Bassmaster Tournament Trail for 2022, officials announced today. As part of a new multiyear agreement, Bass Pro Shops has stepped up to be a premier sponsor for the B.A.S.S. Tournament Trail, including the Bassmaster Elite Series and the iconic Bassmaster Classic, has taken over title…
Rob Lee and Steve Winslett win $10,750 on Logan Martin Lake
By Jason Duran
Lincoln, Ala. Feb. 26- The Alabama Bass Trail South Division began the 2022 season from Logan Martin Lake, a lake well known for its spotted bass. 211 of 225 teams weighed at least one fish and the majority of those teams weighed in a 5 bass limit. Teams found this tournament to be very competitive as the weights were very tight among the field. The team of Rob Lee and Steve…
Compete + Conserve Adds New Events for 2022
Costa Sunglasses’ popular contingency program Compete + Conserve adds 226 bass fishing tournaments, including 13 new tournament trails, to its events / payout list for 2022. This expansion nearly triples the scope of this one-of-a-kind rewards program which benefits anglers and conservation efforts alike.
Compete + Conserve now supports over 300 bass fishing tournaments with cash…
Eighth-Annual MLF Abu Garcia College Fishing Open Returns to Lake Chickamauga
Competition Begins Next Week for Automatic Berth into the 2023 College Fishing National Championship and a $33,500 Prize Package
DAYTON, Tenn. (Feb. 16, 2022) – Major League Fishing, the world’s largest tournament fishing organization, returns to Lake Chickamauga, Feb. 24-25, for the eighth-annual Abu Garcia College Fishing Presented by YETI Open tournament. Hosted by Fish Dayton and the Rhea…
Michael Neal Clinches Win at Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Guaranteed Rate Stop 1 on Sam Rayburn Reservoir
Dayton, Tennessee Pro Grabs Second Consecutive Major Win of His Career, Takes Home Top Prize of $100,000
BROOKELAND, Texas (Jan. 30, 2022) – Continuing to roll his momentum from one year to the next, reigning 2021 Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Angler of the Year (AOY) Michael Neal of Dayton, Tennessee brought a five-bass-limit to the scale Sunday weighing 26 pounds, 5 ounces to win the MLF…
Letter of Thanks
Costa Compete + Conserve
In 2021, Costa Sunglasses expanded its longtime support of bass fishing with the introduction of Costa Compete + Conserve - a contingency program that not only awards the highest placing angler wearing Costa Sunglasses in select tournament trails, but it also donates to one of five conservation partners on the angler’s behalf.
An industry first, the…
X2Power Expands Pro Team Roster in 2022
X2Power Batteries expands their pro team and increases their support for popular bass fishing tournament trails.
HARTLAND, Wisc. (January 25, 2022) – Starting off 2022 in a positive direction, X2Power Batteries has expanded their pro team lineup to 19 members and has increased their support for popular bass fishing tournament trails around the country. New additions to the X2Power Pro Team…
Kevin VanDam partners with Costa Sunglasses
Professional bass fishing champion and Hall of Fame winner sets sights on industry leading eyewear brand for 2022
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 18, 2022) – Leading performance eyewear brand, Costa Sunglasses, welcomes one of bass fishing's most decorated anglers to its roster, Kevin VanDam. Heading into the 2022 season, VanDam will depend on Costa’s high-performance eyewear for his continued…
Strike King Signs On As Bassmaster College Title And Supporting Trail Sponsor
January 5, 2022
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — South Carolina-based lure company Strike King, part of Rather Outdoors, has signed on as the 2022 title sponsor for the Bassmaster College Series and will also serve as a new supporting sponsor for the entire Bassmaster Tournament Trail, B.A.S.S. officials announced today.
“This season the Bassmaster College Series enjoyed unprecedented coverage and…
Alabamian Powell Wins Classic Fish-Off On Lake Eufaula, Earns Berth In Bassmaster Classic
The Alabama Bass Trail's Shane Powell of Dothan, Ala., has won the 2021 Bassmaster Classic Fish-Off on Alabama's Lake Eufaula with a two-day total of 23 pounds, 5 ounces, earning a spot in the 2022 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk.
Photo by Dalton Tumblin/B.A.S.S.
December 11, 2021
EUFAULA, Ala. — Shane Powell saw the Bassmaster Team Championship and the…
Yamaha Marine’s Power Pay® Program Expands, Offers Payouts for 506 Tournaments in 2022
Kennesaw, Ga. - Dec. 9, 2021 – Yamaha Marine will expand its Power Pay contingency program in 2022 to include 506 tournaments, including 14 new trails. Power Pay, which recently surpassed 1,000 members, rewards anglers with cash payouts for running eligible Yamaha outboards in sanctioned tournaments.
New Power Pay tournaments for 2022 include the National Professional Fishing League,…
Nichols, Young Take Early Lead In Bassmaster Team Championship On Lake Eufaula
William Nichols and Jake Young of the Coosa River Team Trail are leading after Day 1 of the 2021 Bassmaster Team Championship on Alabama's Lake Eufaula with 17 pounds, 10 ounces.
Photo by Dalton Tumblin/B.A.S.S.
December 8, 2021
EUFAULA, Ala. — William Nichols and Jake Young grew up together in the small town of Alexandria, Ala., but they shined on the national stage Wednesday during Day…
Final Classic Spot On The Line At Bassmaster Team Championship On Lake Eufaula
Alabama's Lake Eufaula will host anglers from around the country during the Bassmaster Team Championship Dec. 8-11.
Photo by Charles Beck/B.A.S.S.
December 2, 2021
EUFAULA, Ala. — The fall feed will likely be in full swing when anglers arrive in south Alabama for the 2021 Bassmaster Team Championship at Lake Eufaula Dec. 8-11, and Bassmaster Elite Series veteran Matt Herren of…
American Bass Anglers 2022 Open Series Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for the 2022 Open Series. The 2022 season offers 16 divisions, Alabama North, Alabama South, Florida Central, Florida South, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee Central, Tennessee East, Texas East, and Texas Southeast, and Virginia.
Each division offers four one-day qualifying events offering a boater/co-angler…
Brandon Lester’s special boat dock
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Team Toyota’s Brandon Lester has won a million bucks thus far in his short career. And as national touring pro, he’s seen as many boat docks as what his Tundra’s seen interstate exit signs.
But there’s one particular boat dock within sight of iconic Waterfront Grocery boat ramp on Lake Guntersville that means more to the easy-going…
B.A.S.S. Announces College, High School And Junior Schedules For 2022
The Bassmaster College, High School and Junior tournament trails offer young anglers an opportunity to compete on a range of fisheries during the 2022 season.
Photo by B.A.S.S.
November 1, 2021
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The 2022 B.A.S.S. tournament schedule continues to take shape as organization officials announced today the slates for its College, High School and Junior Series.
The events…
Lake Guntersville Selected to Host 2022 Toyota Series Championship
Nation’s Best Bass-Fishing Pros and Top International Anglers will Compete in Alabama for up to $235,000 Cash
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. (Oct. 27, 2021) – Major League Fishing (MLF), the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, announced today that Guntersville, Alabama has been selected to host the prestigious 2022 Toyota Series Championship, Nov. 3-5, 2022, on Lake Guntersville. The…
Bassmaster Opens Will Feature Nine Events In Nine States During The 2022 Season
The 2022 Bassmaster Opens Series will feature nine tournaments in three divisions covering nine states.
Photo by James Overstreet/B.A.S.S.
October 14, 2021
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. officials announced the slate for the 2022 Bassmaster Opens Series, with nine tournaments in three divisions covering nine states as the pathway to some of the most-coveted invitations in all of…
LeBrun Maintains Lead At Bassmaster Central Open On Lewis Smith Lake
Nick LeBrun, of Bossier City, La., is leading after Day 2 of the 2021 Basspro.com Bassmaster Central Open at Lewis Smith Lake with a two-day total of 27 pounds, 15 ounces.
Photo by Dalton Tumblin/B.A.S.S.
October 8, 2021
JASPER, Ala. — Nick…
Lamar State Anglers Pocket $5,000 of Yamaha Power Pay
KENNESAW, Ga. - August 18, 2021 – Yamaha Power Pay put $5K in the hands of two college bass anglers from Lamar State College at the 2021 Carhartt® Bassmaster® College Series Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops®. Jack Tindell and Brett Fregia didn’t even have to place first to reap the reward. Their 12thplace finish earned them the Power Pay bonus on top of their Bassmaster College Series…
Females In Fisheries Conservation Scholarships Awarded
August 18, 2021
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The American Fisheries Society Black Bass Conservation Committee and B.A.S.S. have awarded the fifth annual Noreen Clough Memorial Scholarships for Females in Fisheries to AnaSara Gillem, of Andalusia, Ala., a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, and Shaley Valentine, of Hudsonville, Mich., a doctoral student at Southern Illinois…
Akin Retiring As CEO Of B.A.S.S.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After 10 years serving as CEO of B.A.S.S., Bruce Akin will be retiring September 30, company officials announced today. B.A.S.S. Chairman Chase Anderson will be assuming responsibility for the organization’s day-to-day operations and serving as CEO.
Over the past year, Akin oversaw the beginning of a new multiyear television deal with FOX Sports, which ensured live…
Costa Compete + Conserve Provides Cash for Conservation
Costa Sunglasses’ new bass fishing contingency program, “Costa Compete + Conserve” benefits individual anglers directly by paying out bonus money to the highest finishing participant of a supported tournament; but the impact of this one of a kind rewards program doesn’t stop there for the angling and outdoor community.
For every angler payout, a corresponding cash donation is made to one of…
2021-22 Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia Pre Season Poll: Rankings 16th – 20th
Teams Ranked 16TH – 20TH are revealed as the Association of Collegiate Anglers provides the results from its first-ever pre-season poll
Published by: Kyle Curry
8:00 AM July 20, 2021
Association of Collegiate Anglers
San Antonio, TX (7/20/2021) – The Association of Collegiate Anglers, which operates the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year program presented by Abu Garcia, is excited to…
Canterbury Places 6th in Classic, Earns $20K Yamaha Power Pay Bonus
KENNESAW, Ga. - June 17, 2021 - While the Bassmaster Classic’s top prize of $300,000 is keenly on the minds of fans and pros alike, the rather astonishing $20,000 Yamaha Power Pay bonus offered to the highest-finishing eligible Yamaha pro also created a pretty exciting ‘side pot’ at bass fishing’s biggest event, June 11-13 in Fort Worth, Texas.
When the Classic scales stopped…
St. Lawrence Lands Bassmaster College National Championship
New York's scenic St. Lawrence River will host the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops August 12-14, 2021.
Photo by B.A.S.S.
May 28, 2021
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Just weeks after the world’s top professional anglers do battle for a Bassmaster Elite Series victory on the St. Lawrence River, the country’s best college teams will converge in…
