Falardeau Wins ABA East TN Opener on Chickamauga
ATHENS, Ala. – Dillon Falardeau of Hixson, Tennessee, won the Bass Pro Shops Open Series East Tennessee event held on Lake Chickamauga on 2/16/19. Running out of the Dayton Boat Dock access area in Dayton, TN, Falardeau weighed in a five bass limit totaling 23.83-pounds. His limit was anchored by a bass weighing 7.11-pounds which was the biggest bass weighed in by a boater. For the win and big…
Mason and Walker Weigh over 33-pound Limit to Win new Triton boat in ABA Team Series on Guntersville
Saturday, February 9, 2019 the Bass Pro Shops Team Tour operated by American Bass Anglers held its first tournament of the regular season that launched from Goosepond Bait and Tackle on Guntersville Lake located in Scottsboro, Alabama. Ninety-three teams went to battle in cold weather conditions to try and win the 2019 Triton 17TX powered by a 60HP Mercury four-stroke with Garmin Echo-map plus…
Matthew Wieteha Wins $5500 in ABA Open Win on Lake Okeechobee
ATHENS, Ala. – Matthew Wieteha of Miami, FL won the Bass Pro Shops Open Series Florida South tournament, held February 9th on the Lake Okeechobee. Running out of Scott Driver Park in Okeechobee, FL Matthew caught five bass weighing 29.40-pounds. For the Boater Division victory, Wieteha took home a check for $5500 for his win.
“I was fishing on the south end of the lake throwing a Gambler…
Carroll Wins ABA Alabama South Open Series Event on Lake Eufaula with over 23 pounds!
ATHENS, Ala. – Kenny Carroll of Opelika, AL won the Bass Pro Shops Open Series Alabama South Division tournament, held January 26th on the Lake Eufaula. Running out of Lakepoint Resort State Park in Eufaula, AL Kenny caught five bass weighing 23.45-pounds. For the Boater Division victory, Carroll took home a check for $5500 for his win.
“I was fishing the mid-lake area out on the river and…
Hunter Harwell Wins ABA Open Series North Carolina Opener
ATHENS, Ala. – Hunter Harwell of Hickory, North Carolina won the Bass Pro Shops Open Series North Carolina event held on Lake Norman on 2/1/19. Running out of the Pinnacle Wildlife access in Mooresville North Carolina, Harwell weighed in a five bass limit totaling 12.46-pounds. His limit was anchored by a bass weighing 3.18-pounds. Harwell took home a check for $2600.00 for the win.
“I made…
2019: Big Year for the Spinnerbait?
By Vance McCullough
The spinnerbait has been less prominent in recent years on major tournament trails due to a number of factors, most having nothing to do with its continued effectiveness.
Swimbaits have come into favor during the spring-loaded Tour schedules have put that style of lure in the spotlight. Ditto for the bladed jig, a genre that has experienced a huge revival with the…
Scott Locklear drops over 22 pounds on the scales to win ABA Eufaula Open
ATHENS, Ala. – Scott Locklear of Atlanta, GA won the Bass Pro Shops Open Series Georgia Division tournament, held January 26th on the Lake Eufaula. Running out of Lakepoint Resort State Park in Eufaula, AL Scott caught five-bass weighing 22.24-pounds. For the Boater Division victory, Locklear took home a check for $5000 for his win.
“I only had seven bites today, one of which was a jack-fish.…
Ross Burns Claims ABA Open Title on Santee Cooper with over 20 Pounds!!
ATHENS, Ala. – Ross Burns of Columbia, South Carolina won the Bass Pro Shops Open Series South Carolina event held on Santee Cooper on 1/26/2019. Running out of John C Land Boating Facility in Manning, South Carolina, Burns weighed in a five bass limit totaling 20.48-pounds. For the boater division victory, Burns took home a check for $2200.00.
“I caught my fish today fishing eel grass in the…
With New Tours and Changes – Bass Rankings Needed a refresher as well
Courtesy of BassRankings.com / Sean Ostruzka
The creation of the Bass Pro Tour and the subsequent shifting of anglers between the now three major-level tours was something that shook up the entire sport. Everyone has needed to evolve and adapt, Bass Rankings included.
The three-major-level-tours landscape has added a new dynamic to statistically and unbiasedly comparing anglers from one tour…
Abu Garcia, Berkley Expand MLF Support to Include Bass Pro Tour
TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 24, 2019) - Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today that well-known fishing brands Abu Garcia and Berkley will sponsor the 2019 MLF Bass Pro Tour that begins its eight-event tournament series January 29 on Florida's Kissimmee Chain of Lakes.
"Abu Garcia rods and reels and Berkley baits and fishing line need no introduction ... they've long had a presence in fishing and…
Jai Hunter Sr. Wins ABA Open Series on Okeechobee with over 18 pounds for the win and $5500
Courtesy of ABA
ATHENS, Ala. – Jai Hunter Sr. of Deland, FL won the Bass Pro Shops Open Series Florida Central tournament, held January 19th on the Lake Okeechobee. Running out of Roland Martin Marina & Resort in Clewiston, FL the Jai Sr. caught five-bass weighing 18.10-pounds. For the Boater Division victory, Hunter Sr. took home a check for $5500 for his win.
“I was fishing…
‘Big Bass. Big Stage. Big Dreams.’
Jan. 14, 2019
Courtesy of BASS Communications
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — It’s T-minus 24 days and counting to the launch of one of the most momentous seasons in the history of professional bass fishing. With the biggest bass on the biggest stage in the sport, the 2019 Bassmaster Elite Series is making dreams reality.
“I’m really excited,” said Elite angler Bill Lowen of Brookville, Ind.…
Zieska & Eddings Win Best Bass Opener on Lake McClure with over 14 pounds!
Courtesy of Best Bass Tournament Trails
https://youtu.be/RFT0t58Oxsk
Place
Angler
Angler
Total Fish
Big Fish
Total Weight
Winnings
1
Brent Zieska
Jeff Eddings
5
5.19
14.29
$2,525.00
2
Kevin Nunes
Scott Taylor
5
3.32
13.23
$1,380.00
3
Kirk R Marshall
Will Wyman
5
2.71
11.75
$765.00
4
Richard A Hamilton
Jacob A Vigna
5
0.00…
Eric & Dustin Blevins win Joe Bass team Trail Bull Shoals event with over 24 pounds!
Courtesy of Joebassteamtrail.com
37 teams launched from beautiful Buck Creek Marina in search of the first victory of 2019 and qualifying points for the Joe Bass Team Trails Championship at Truman Lake in October.
Lapping the field was Eric and Dustin Blevins. On what both described as a tough day with the change of weather, their five fish limit pushed the scales to 24.45…
Howell takes ABA Win on Lake Seminole with over 27 pounds
Courtesy of American Bass Anglers
David Howell from Bainbridge, Ga. is one step closer to the Bass Pro Shops American Fishing Tour National Championship with a first place win in the Seminole Division 114 bass tournament held on Lake Seminole January 6, 2019. David’s limit weighed in at 27.85-pounds. Big Bass was awarded to Andrew Whitaker for catching a 7.71-lb largemouth.
These anglers…
MLF Bass Pro Tour taps Raleigh, N.C., lakes for March 2019 destination
TULSA, Okla. (Dec. 20, 2018) - Major League Fishing today announced that Raleigh, N.C., is the third destination for the 2019 Bass Pro Tour, and that three prolific nearby lakes will be used over the course of the event's March 26-31 competition dates.
Falls Lake, Shearon Harris Reservoir and Jordan Lake are the waters to share in the prestige of hosting bass fishing's newest and highest…
MLF Bass Pro Tour Names Texas’ Lake Conroe Its Second Destination
TULSA, Okla. (Dec. 12, 2018) - Major League Fishing announces the venue for the second stop on its new eight-event Bass Pro Tour is Lake Conroe, a popular recreational lake in Texas located about 40 miles north of Houston. The news follows only a few days after the league announced its series opener is scheduled for Florida's Kissimmee Chain of Lakes in late January.
Many of the Bass Pro…
Final Bassmaster Classic Berth On The Line At Team Championship On Harris Chain
November 28, 2018
LEESBURG, Fla. — The 2018 B.A.S.S. tournament schedule that began in January and crisscrossed the country through 17 states over 10 months will reach its conclusion with the Bassmaster Team Championship on Dec. 5-8 at Florida’s Harris Chain of Lakes.
The event will determine the final berth for the 2019 Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods, which is…
Bass Fishing Pro Brent Chapman Joins KastKing
Brent Chapman signs with KastKing as pro staff to compete in the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Series with KastKing pro tournament level fishing tackle.
(For Immediate Release - Thursday, November 15, 2018 - Garden City, Long Island NY) KastKing, (www.kastking.com) a brand of Eposeidon, Inc. in Garden City, New York, has added renowned veteran professional angler…
“Negative Ghostrider, The Calendar is Full!”
Jason Duran
This time of year, you are probably looking at your calendar and trying to find some time off to spend with family over the holidays.
You may be looking to try to join a Black Friday tournament or just sneak off in the woods for a little hunting.
If you are anything like me, you have other people always adding things to your calendar that you have to attend.
If you…
MLF Bass Pro Tour anglers vote no entry fees for 2019
TULSA, Okla. (Oct. 30, 2018) - The professional bass anglers who comprise the 80-man field in Major League Fishing's (MLF) new Bass Pro Tour have voted no to required entry fees for their participation in the 2019 tournament competitions.
The no-fee decision is the first of its kind for a high stakes professional bass fishing series and reveals the kind of autonomous authority the Bass Pro…
Carters Lake Proves Demanding During Semifinals Of Bassmaster Classic Bracket
Fred Roumbanis of Russellville, Ark., and Gerald Swindle of Guntersville, Ala., caught the most weight, 6 pounds, 13 ounces, on the second day of the Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster Classic Bracket on Carters Lake out of Elijay, Ga.
Photo by B.A.S.S.
October 24, 2018
ELIJAY, Ga. — Twelve anglers took part in six head-to-head matchups during Wednesday’s semifinal…
Bud Pruitt & Kevin Mason crowned 2018 Skeeter Bass Champs CHAMPIONS
By: Patty Lenderman
It has been an incredible season for four regions of Skeeter Bass Champs. On October 13-14, 2018 the two day championship was held for the first time on Lake Texoma with a record 275 teams competing for the crown. Rainy conditions, rising water and tough teams were but some of the challenges each angler faced. Not only was the title up for grabs, but two Skeeter…
Major League Fishing Announces 80 Anglers Set for New Bass Pro Tour
Several Major League Fishing anglers were present during league planning activities held this week at Big Cedar Lodge in Missouri, at which the 80-angler field for the new MLF Bass Pro Tour was announced. (Back row, left to right) Dean Rojas, James Watson, Wesley Strader, Scott Suggs, Fred Roumbanis, Mark Davis, Gary Klein, Skeet Reese, Kevin VanDam and Boyd Duckett. (Front) Mark Rose, Mike…
WONDERS OF WILDLIFE MUSEUM TO HOST BASS FISHING HALL OF FAME INDUCTION FESTIVITIES
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Icons and luminaries of the sport of bass fishing will gather at Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium September 27 to celebrate the newest members of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame.
The event marks the 16th induction ceremony of the Hall of Fame and the second at Wonders of Wildlife, which also houses the new Bass Fishing Hall of Fame museum. The…
FLW & WHITE RIVER MARINE GROUP ANNOUNCE EXPANSION OF GLOBAL BOAT PARTNERSHIP
MINNEAPOLIS (Aug. 29, 2018) – In a move unprecedented in Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) history, the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization announced today that White River Marine Group, the world’s largest manufacturer of fishing and recreational boats – including longtime FLW partner Ranger Boats plus Nitro and Triton Boats – has extended and expanded its exclusive boat sponsorship…
Labelle Leapfrogs Lane With Back-To-Back 21-Plus Limits
Bryan Labelle of Hinesburg, Vt., takes the lead on the second day of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Eastern Open No. 3 held on Lake Champlain with a two-day total weight of 43 pounds, 2 ounces.
Photo by James Overstreet/B.A.S.S.
Aug. 3, 2018
PLATTSBURG, N.Y. — Round 2 of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Eastern Open No. 3 on Lake Champlain was all about the…
New Tackle Storage from ICAST – Perfect for the Boat or Kayak
Vance McCullough
Having the latest lures and hardware to make your day on the water a success is one thing. Keeping them close at hand and, yet, protected from harsh environmental effects is quite another.
Nowhere is the struggle more real than on a kayak where “dry” is a fantasy and space is at a premium. Sometimes it’s hard to even reach the things you need, which brings about a crisis when…
Drew Benton Takes Over Lead At Bassmaster Texas Fest At Lake Travis
Drew Benton of Panama City, Fla., takes the lead on the third day of the 2018 Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest benefiting Texas Parks and Wildlife Department out of Jonestown, Texas, with a three-day total weight of 51 pounds.
Photo by Seigo Saito/B.A.S.S.
May 19, 2018
JONESTOWN, Texas — Drew Benton of Panama City, Fla., caught an impressive…
Ranger Boats Pro Wesley Strader Strides Into Kentucky Lake Lead
Wesley Strader of Spring City, Tenn., takes the lead on the third day of the 2018 Berkley Bassmaster Elite at Kentucky Lake presented by Abu Garcia out of Paris, Tenn., with a three-day total weight of 59 pounds, 9 ounces.
Photo by Seigo Saito/B.A.S.S.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 6, 2018Strader Strides Into Kentucky Lake Lead
PARIS, Tenn.…
Bassmaster Team Championship To Be Held On Florida’s Harris Chain For The First Time
Competitors in the 2018 Bassmaster Team Championship will fish the Harris Chain of Lakes out of Leesburg, Fla., Dec. 5-8. Up for grabs is the national team title and a berth in the 2019 Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods.
Photo by Ronnie Moore/B.A.S.S.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 2, 2018
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Steeped in…
Seeing What Your Not Looking For
As April grows small in the rearview mirror and we head into May, many people stop sight-fishing. They figure the spawn has wound down and, in many cases, they’re right but ‘sight-fishing’ need not be confused with ‘bed-fishing’. There’s still a lot to see . . . and catch.
My son and I stood on the dock at our lake and talked over the bass that came and went, including a true giant that busted…
April: Month of the Somewhat Forgotten Lizard
Story & Photos Courtesy of Alan McGuckin
In my little universe, April is as much about soft plastic lizards as the Easter Bunny and the Masters at Augusta National. In fact, while the Chinese Zodiac calendar spotlights 2018 as the “Year of the Dog” -- I’d like to go ahead an officially nominate April as forever being bass fishing’s “Month of the Lizard.”
Like my Carhartt raingear, I don’t…
Horton Hammers 24-13, Leads by an Ounce! 20 Pound Limits Abound in FLW Tour Event on Harris Chain!
February 22, 2018
They say you should make hay while the sun shines, and apparently the FLW Tour’s best pros already knew that. They steamed back to Florida’s Harris Chain for the second event of the season, which is presented by Lowrance, and enjoyed a sunny, breezy, all-around beautiful first day that resulted in 11 limits of more than 20 pounds. Their co-angler partners added four more…
B.A.S.S. Announces College, High School National Championship Locations
Feb. 13, 2018
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The national championship locations and dates for the 2018 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops and the Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Series presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods have been released, B.A.S.S. announced today.
The Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops will be held…
Marks & Reneau Drop 37 Pounds on the Scales to Dominate Texas Team Trail Event on Rayburn
By David A. Brown / Texas Team Trail Communications
BROOKELAND, Texas (Feb. 10, 2018) - Nearly surgical precision and disciplined patience proved to be the winning formula for Phil Marks and Tim Reneau, who won the second event of the 2018 Texas Team Trail, presented by Cabela's, at a Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Sacking up a massive 5-fish limit of 37.04 pounds, the Texas duo won by nearly a…
Bethel University Moves into First in the ACA School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia Race
Adrian College now in 2nd and LSU-Shreveport moves up to 3rd
With just over seven (7) months and over twenty events now completed, Bethel University has taken over the lead in the season long quest to be crowned the best fishing team in the nation. The bass team from Adrian College drops down into second place, while Louisiana State University-Shreveport moves into the third place position.…
71-Year-Old Angler Takes The Lead For Final Bassmaster Classic Berth
Robert Dodson Sr. of the Joe Bass team trail leads the Toyota Bonus Bucks Bassmaster Team Championship Classic Fish-Off with 6 pounds, 6 ounces heading into the final day.
Photo by Ronnie Moore/B.A.S.S.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dec. 8, 2017
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — Given the 15-degree temperatures on Norfork Lake Friday morning, it sounds ridiculous that five of the six remaining anglers in…
Brett and Beau Govreau Win BASSmaster Team Championship in Lake Norfork. Top 3 Teams now vie for Classic Birth!
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. – Freezing temperatures made catching bass extremely difficult Thursday during the Toyota Bonus Bucks Bassmaster Team Championship.
But brothers Brett and Beau Govreau of St. Louis, Missouri stayed hot on the second and final day of team competition on Norfork Lake. Entering Day 2 in second place with a five-bass limit of 14 pounds, 5 ounces, they followed on Thursday with…
Father & Son Team Lead Bassmaster Team Championship after Day 1 with over 15 pounds!
Sean Mulkey holds up his Day 1 catch. He and his father David took the lead Day 1 of the Toyota Bonus Bucks Team Championship on Norfork Lake with 15 pounds, 3 ounces.
Andrew Canulette - From BASS
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. – Some anglers like to run and gun, and others like to methodically work a spot looking for the right bites.
David…
Anglers Compete For Classic Berth In Upcoming Toyota Bonus Bucks Bassmaster Team Championship
Competitors will take on Norfork Lake during the Toyota Bonus Bucks Bassmaster Team Championship held out of Mountain Home, Ark., Dec. 6-9.
Photo by B.A.S.S.
Nov. 30, 2017MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — Many anglers got their start in competitive fishing by teaming with a partner in local weekend events on their home lakes.
Team tournaments have always been known to…
Topwater Follow-up’s, How to Capitalize on Missed Opportunities
A floating worm has always been a good follow-up to a missed topwater strike. And the floating worm technique makes a good follow-up to a waning topwater season.
As water cools and days shorten, bait and bass will gravitate to remaining grass clumps and any hard cover available. They may have a slightly smaller appetite and a slower reaction time. All of those factors make the old weightless…
Emory & Lasher win PBC Cashion Rods Championship on Jordan Lake in NC.
Story & photos Courtesy of PBC Cashion Rods Team Trail
What a great Championship! The bass we biting pretty good and the weather was great with air temps around 46
degrees in the am on up to 72 at the 3pm weighin. Water temps averaged about 68 degrees. The wind was light and
variable all day long. 30 teams turned out to vie for the 1st place Championship honors. Right many bass in the 4…
Final Berth Remains For 2018 Bassmaster Classic On Lake Hartwell
The 2018 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods, to be held on South Carolina’s Lake Hartwell March 16-18, will feature 13 former Classic champions. Casey Ashley of Donalds, S.C., won the Classic on Lake Hartwell, his home waters, in 2015.
Photo by Seigo Saito/B.A.S.S.
Oct. 24, 2017
GREENVILLE/ANDERSON, S.C. — A star-studded field of 51…
“Sweet Home Alabama” – Why the “Bama” Boys are so Dang Good!
Drivers traveling to Alabama are greeted by a sign at the state line that reads, “Welcome to Sweet Home Alabama.” There is great meaning behind the sign and the reference to the Lynyrd Skynyrd song Sweet Home Alabama. This song has long been the anthem of many Alabamians. Numerous people travel to the state for various reasons, and in recent years anglers have moved to Alabama to sharpen their…
Classic Bracket Starts Strong On Pokegama Lake
Jacob Powroznik of Port Haywood, Va., caught the most weight — a 13 pound, 7 ounce limit of bass — on the first day of the Bassmaster Classic Bracket held on Pokegama Lake. The quarterfinals will continue Sept. 20 with Match Three (VanDam vs. Monroe) and Match Four (Iaconelli vs. Avena) fishing in the morning and Match One (Kennedy vs. Powroznik) and Match Two (Jaye vs. Lefebre) moving to the…
Last Minute Big Fish Helps Palanuik Hold On To Lead In AOY Race At Mille Lacs
With one day of competition left in the 2017 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship held on Mille Lacs Lake out of Onamia, Minn., Brandon Palaniuk of Hayden, Idaho, holds on to first place in AOY points.
Photo by Seigo Saito/B.A.S.S.
September 15, 2017
ONAMIA, Minn. — After two days of the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship, Brandon Palaniuk is still clinging to…
T-H MARINE ADDS GENE EISENMANN AS MARKETING DIRECTOR
Huntsville, AL – August 23, 2017 – T-H Marine Supplies, Inc., of Huntsville, Alabama, announces that Gene Eisenmann has joined the company as Marketing Director. Gene will lead the company's marketing efforts, including event sponsorships, pro staff management, product promotions, advertising strategy, and more.
T-H Marine’s President and CEO, Jeff Huntley, said, “Gene is an…
Mossy Oak Joins the ACA and Cabela’s Collegiate Bass Fishing Series as the Official Pattern Sponsor
WEST POINT, MS – Mossy Oak has partnered with Cabela’s Collegiate Bass Fishing to become the official pattern of its sanctioned tournaments and televised episodes of the Series. Mossy Oak is also the supporting sponsor of Cabela’s School of the Year program managed by the Association of College Anglers (ACA).
The Cabela’s Collegiate Bass Fishing Tournament Series is the largest…
RANGER BOATS EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH FLW
MINNEAPOLIS (Aug. 10, 2017) – Fishing League Worldwide (FLW), the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, and Ranger Boats, America’s most iconic boat brand, announced Thursday that Ranger has signed an extension of its exclusive boat sponsorship of FLW and its premier tournament trails, highlighting a lengthy relationship that continues to emphasize the rewards of fishing while opening…
Pescitelli – Kickin Their Bass on the Water and in the Classroom!
By Vance McCullough
Collegiate Angler Noah Pescitelli had an outstanding freshman season on the water. He also took care of business in the classroom where earned a spot on the Dean’s List at Savanah College of Art and Design.
With a 3rd place showing at a Bassmaster Southern Regional Collegiate event Pescitelli proved he’s an avid angler. He also enjoys the academic experience at SCAD. “I…
