Matt Lee believes bubble trails lead to topwater success

Alan McGuckin - Dynamic Sponsorships   Carhartt-Yamaha pro Matt Lee isn’t sure if the theory is pure folklore, some sort of urban legend, or a paragraph plucked from the Farmers’ Almanac – but the accomplished young pro absolutely believes in the bass fishing theory stating a pronounced bubble trail behind your topwater walking lure or buzzbait means you probably ought to throw it all…

Forrest Wood Cup Day 1 – Tharp Leads, Thrift Trails By An Ounce

Ray Scheide plays the crowd at Day 1 weigh in. Chevy Pro Bryan Thrift rocked the scale with a sack that weighed 18 pounds, 7 ounces. Randall Tharp followed that with 18-8 to take the slightest of leads in an event where ounces will be worth thousands of dollars - five-hundred thousand, to be exact. Tharp is doing something he suspects nobody else in the field is. and tomorrow he plans to…

Cherry And Partners Leading Carolina Coach Saturday And Sunday Trails On Lake Norman

Hank Cherry is lining up as the man to beat in both the Carolina Coach and Marine's Saturday and Sunday Winter Trails. With the third Sunday Winter Trail tournament scheduled this Sunday, Dec., 9, Cherry and Shane Lineberger are leading the points in the Sunday Trail. Cherry and Lineberger won the Nov. 11 tournament and placed third in the Nov. 18 tournament . After the second tournament…

Elk Grove pro Ken Mah Wins MLF Toyota Series Western Division Presented by Tackle Warehouse Season Opener at Clear Lake

LAKEPORT, Calif. (March 9, 2024) – In his 18th season fishing the Western Division Presented by Tackle Warehouse, Elk Grove, California’s Ken Mah has finished 11 times in the Top 10. He’s been close so many times before, and Friday at Clear Lake, he finally added the big No. 1 to his MLF résumé. Mah didn’t just eke by, either. The Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats veteran went…

Top young anglers will visit Chickamauga Lake for High School and Junior Championships

DAYTON, Tenn. — The eyes of the fishing world are on young anglers after 19-year-old Trey McKinney made history last week, becoming the youngest pro to win a Bassmaster Elite Series event. And this summer, hundreds of the top young anglers from across the country will descend on eastern Tennessee, with the next big star quite possibly among them.   B.A.S.S. officials announced today…

Toyota and B.A.S.S. extend partnership through 2026

February 28, 2024 Toyota and B.A.S.S. extend partnership through 2026 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — On the 20th anniversary of the partnership between B.A.S.S., the world’s largest fishing organization, and Toyota Motor North America, the long-standing official truck of bass fishing, the two organizations have announced the extension of their partnership through 2026. Toyota will remain the exclusive…

High Five! Bass Fishing Hall of Fame set to welcome Arbogast, McKinnis, Reese, Williams and Zona

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – For Immediate Release – Feb 23, 2023 – The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame will enshrine five new members in 2024, all of whom can be called pioneers in their own unique way. The quintet of Fred Arbogast, Mike McKinnis, Skeet Reese, Alfred Williams and Mark Zona were selected in balloting conducted by the Hall of Fame’s 30-member Selection Panel and living Hall of Fame inductees. The…

Big catches await anglers for Bassmaster Kayak Series event at Lake Murray

February 19, 2024 Big catches await anglers for Bassmaster Kayak Series event at Lake Murray COLUMBIA, S.C. — To kick off the 2024 season, the Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series scored by TourneyX will head to Lake Murray, one of the best bass lakes in the country. Just how good the lake will be depends on the weather, according to Bassmaster Kayak Series angler Barry Davis. “The…

MLF Bass Pro Tour Set to Visit Clarendon County, SC for Suzuki Stage Two at Santee Cooper Lakes

CLARENDON COUNTY, S.C. (Feb. 12, 2024) – The Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour is set to visit Clarendon County in South Carolina next week, Feb. 20-25, for the second event of the 2024 season – the Suzuki Stage Two at Santee Cooper Lakes. The six-day tournament, hosted by the Clarendon County Chamber of Commerce, will feature a field of 80 professional anglers, including superstars…

Catch the Anglers Channel Bass Wrap Up Show, Brought to you by Sportsman’s Warehouse, on the Pursuit Channel in 2024

Columbia, SC (January 2, 2024) - The Anglers Channel Bass Wrap Up show, brought to you by Sportsman's Warehouse, debuts this week on Pursuit with multiple airings per week, for both Q1 and Q2 2024. The Anglers Channel Bass Wrap Up show is an informative recap of professional, amateur, and grassroots-level bass fishing tournaments across the country. Bringing tournament trails of all sizes to the…

Yavorksy wins Bassmaster Team Championship Fish-Off, becomes youngest to qualify for Classic

Aaron Yavorsky of the Florida BASS Nation Team Trail has won the 2023 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Team Championship Classic Fish-Off with a total of 48 pounds, 4 ounces.  Photo by Dalton Tumblin/B.A.S.S. December 9, 2023 LEESBURG, Fla. — Aaron Yavorsky could have idled inside the Venetian Gardens Marina all day Saturday and still won the 2023 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Team Championship…

Huge bag lifts Yavorsky duo to victory at Bassmaster Team Championship; Fish-Off begins Friday

Rodney Yavorsky and Aaron Yavorsky of the Florida BASS Nation Team Trail won the Team Championship portion of the 2023 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Team Championship with a two-day total of 51 pounds, 9 ounces.  Photo by Dalton Tumblin/B.A.S.S. December 6, 2023   LEESBURG, Fla. — The father-son duo of Rodney and Aaron Yavorsky were among the final teams to weigh in Thursday on the…

Whitson and King surpass their expectations to take lead at Bassmaster Team Championship

Chris Whitson and Kevin King of the Morristown Marine Team Trail have taken the lead on Day 1 of the 2023 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Team Championship with a total of 24 pounds, 11 ounces.  Photo by Dalton Tumblin/B.A.S.S. December 6, 2023   LEESBURG, Fla. — Chris Whitson and Kevin King said they’d have been happy to weigh 12 pounds on Wednesday to start the 2023 Bass Pro Shops…

Rapala Named a Premier Sponsor of the 2024 Alabama Bass Trail Tournament Series and 100 Series

Decatur, Ala. (November 29, 2023) – Rapala, the world’s largest manufacturer of fishing lures and other fishing-related products, will join the Alabama Bass Trail (ABT) as a premier sponsor of the ABT Tournament Series and 100 Series in 2024.   RapalaVMC was unofficially founded in 1936 when Lauri Rapala invented the Rapala fishing lure. RapalaVMC has grown from humble beginnings to…

Anglers Channel Bass Wrap Up Show, Brought to you by Sportsman’s Warehouse, Premiers Saturday!

Columbia, SC (November 3, 2023) - The Angler’s Channel Bass Wrap Up show brought to you by Sportsman's Warehouse, entering its 14th Season, is set to premiere this Saturday, November 4, 2023 on the Discovery Network at 6:30 am EST. The Angler’s Channel Bass Wrap Up show is an informative recap of professional, amateur, and grassroots-level bass fishing tournaments across the country. Bringing…

Kyle Grover Leads Day One of 2023 WON BASS U.S. Open

Evan Barnes in Second, Quincy Lewis Leads AAA Division Laughlin, Nev. – October 16, 2023 – As the 183 pro and AAA partners headed out onto the waters of Lake Mohave for the 2023 Bass Cat / Mercury WON BASS U.S. Open presented by Laughlin Tourism Commission and Visit Laughlin, they were greeted with light winds and sunny skies.  What wasn’t known was the kind of welcome they would receive from…

Two Firsts at KVD’s Final Tournament

Courtesy of Luke Stoner - Dynamic Sponsorships While Minn Kota Stage Seven may have been the last regular-season event of Kevin VanDam’s unparalleled competitive career, the 33-year tournament veteran still experienced a couple of firsts during his swan song last month. KVD won his first $3,000 bonus from Costa’s popular Compete + Conserve contingency program and was the first angler to wear…

Rather Outdoors Appoints Marcus Parker to Senior Vice President of Sales – North America

Columbia, SC - August 7, 2023 – Rather Outdoors, a leader in fishing equipment and innovation, hires Marcus Parker to fulfill the role of Senior Vice President of Sales  - North America. Parker has a rich background within the fishing industry and has been a regional pro staff member for Strike King since 2010, accomplishing numerous top 10 finishes on various tournament trails. Before joining…

STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FURTHER THEIR STUDIES IN FISHERIES AND NATURAL RESOURCES FROM BASS FISHING HOF

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – 8/1/23 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Supporting those whose future career paths will focus on healthy fisheries, essential access, and clean rivers, lakes and reservoirs, the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame’s Board of Directors has announced the 10 recipients of the inaugural Fishery Management Scholarship program stipends. Each of the winners will receive a $2,500 stipend to assist…

Ebare On Conservation & Costas

Courtesy of Luke Stoner - Dynamic Sponsorships Pictures courtesy of Tyler Brinks / MLF and Blake McLane/Dynamic Sponsorships The 2023 tournament season has been quite the coming out party for Major League Fishing pro Dakota Ebare. Though Ebare has consistently knocked on the door of bass fishing superstardom throughout his young career, a ’major’ win eluded him until this year. After…

Kayak Bass Fishing – Honing In on the Right Kayak

By Danny Blandford In my research on kayak selection, I had the opportunity to catch up with another Old Town kayak pro, Casey Reed, of Virginia.  Casey, like me, had started kayak bass fishing in a sit-in fishing “style” kayak he picked up at big box store.  Also like in my experience, it left a lot to be desired.  The difference was Casey went to work on improving his setup with a DIY…

Anglers Channel Bass Wrap Up Show, Brought to you by Sportsman’s Warehouse, adds the Pursuit Channel

Columbia, SC (June 30, 2023) - The Anglers Channel Bass Wrap Up show, brought to you by Sportsman's Warehouse, continues to grow its distribution with the addition of the Pursuit Channel, starting January 2024.  The 14th season of the show will still debut on Discovery with Saturday airings in the fall of 2023 for the fifth consecutive year.  The program will then move to Pursuit for multiple…

FIU student wins Females in Fisheries conservation scholarship

Florida International University graduate student Shakira Trabelsi has won the seventh annual Noreen Clough Memorial Scholarship for Females in Fisheries.  Photo courtesy of Shakira Trabelsi June 23, 2023 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The seventh annual Noreen Clough Memorial Scholarship for Females in Fisheries has been awarded to Florida International University grad student Shakira Trabelsi, who…

Anglers Channel Bass Wrap Up Show, Brought to you by Sportsman’s Warehouse, Now Streaming

The AnglersChannel Bass Wrap Up show brought to you by Sportsman's Warehouse, entering its 14th Season, is now available on the Outdoor Action TV streaming network.  After four years of being featured on the Discovery Network, fishing enthusiasts can tune into the last three seasons anywhere anytime.  The AnglersChannel Bass Wrap Up show is an informative recap of professional, amateur, and…

2024 Texas Team Trail Schedule Announcement!

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (June 2, 2023) – With the 2023 Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's Texas Team Trail presented by Progressive season ending this weekend at Choke Canyon Reservoir, Texas Team Trail is already getting primed for another go-round as the 2024 schedule and locations was announced today. The schedule will once again feature four regular-season events with a healthy mix of some great bass…

Forced to Pre-Launch!

Tom Huynh describes his check-cashing “system” that matches Northland’s NEW Eye Candy™ Soft Plastics with Northland Tungsten Jigs  BEMIDJI, Minn. (June 2, 2023) – Recent exposure via tournament websites, social media, and TV has created a wildfire of interest in a brand-new line of walleye soft plastics from Northland Fishing Tackle. Aptly-named “Eye Candy™,” an extensive…

Harris Chain reels in 2023 Bassmaster Team Championship event

Florida's Harris Chain of Lakes will host the 2023 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Team Championship December 6-9.  Photo by James Overstreet/B.A.S.S. May 23, 2023 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The 2023 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Team Championship will be held on the Harris Chain of Lakes in Leesburg, Fla.,December 6-9, filling the last spot in the 2024 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic…

Garrett Omnipresent in Bassmaster® Opens Points Race

Courtesy of Luke Stoner - Dynamic Sponsorships **Photo provided by Dalton Tumblin / B.A.S.S. ** If you follow competitive bass fishing, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the name John Garrett. At only twenty-six yearsold, the Bassmaster Opens EQ competitor has an impressive tournament resume, which includes holding the leader positionof the 2023 St. Croix Opens EQ points standings. In…

2023 Texas Team Trail Headed to Choke Canyon Next Month!!!

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (May 11, 2023) –The 2023 Bass Pro Shops/ Cabela’sTexas Team Trail presented by Progressive is headed to Choke Canyon Reservoir for the 2023 Championship and to determine the winner of the 2023 Progressive Team of the Year race. There will be two boats, cash, a variety of prizes as well as several contingencies awards up for grabs at the event. The event will showcase the top 75…

2023 Bassmaster High School All-American Team names 12 new members

The Top 12 high school anglers in the country have been named to the 2023 Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. May 5, 2023 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. “For…

X2Power Batteries Introduces Seven Kayak Anglers to the 2023 Pro Team

X2Power Batteries adds seven members to their new kayak team for the 2023 season. With an established lineup of marine lithium batteries, X2Power is providing a trustworthy solution for all kayak anglers. HARTLAND, Wisc. (May 3, 2023) – New for 2023, X2Power Batteries has implemented a kayak pro team to their fleet of established anglers. Introducing seven new…

B.A.S.S. Nation Central Regional heads to Arkansas River

Muskogee, Okla., will host the 2023 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Central Regional May 3-5. Photo by James Overstreet/B.A.S.S. April 27, 2023     MUSKOGEE, Okla. — With two phases of the spawn likely in play, St. Croix Bassmaster Opens pro Harvey Horne believes there will be plenty of quality bass caught shallow during the 2023 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Central…

Lake Murray primed to shine as Bassmaster Elite Series visits for first time in 12 years

Bassmaster Elite Series champion Patrick Walters of nearby Summerville, S.C., will be among the field when the Bassmaster Elite Series heads to Columbia for the Marathon Bassmaster Elite at Lake Murray April 20-23.  Photo by Dalton Tumblin/B.A.S.S. April 14, 2023 Lake Murray primed to shine as Bassmaster Elite Series visits for first time in 12 years   COLUMBIA, S.C. — A Top…

BILL TO CAP UNFAIR TOURNAMENT FEES CLEARS FIRST HURDLE

Grassroots push and NPAA backing float bill to Senate with high hopes for approval. Forestville, WI (March 6, 2023) – The economic impact for a community hosting a major fishing tournament can be substantial. Local and regional tournaments generate commerce, too, and add to the vitality of a region. Student anglers become more engrained in conservation with every moment…

LOOKING AHEAD TO THE 2023 SEASON

The 2023 NPFL season is getting ready to blast off with Pickwick Lake first up March 15-17. Story by Justin Brouillard | Photos by Tanner & Travis Lyons As the 2023 season approaches and the anglers make their way to Pickwick Lake for Stop number 1 on March 15-17, the preparation and anticipation have begun, with the anglers looking forward to getting the season started. With lots of…

Wendlandt Wins an Extra $2,500 from Yamaha

Courtesy of Alan McGuckin - Dynamic Sponsorships Clark Wendlandt has been a pro angler for 30 years, so when he noticed intense fishing pressure among fellow Elite Series competitors in massive Lake Okeechobee’s northern waters, he opted to make a long run south to have productive waters largely to himself. The veteran’s move allowed the 2020 Bassmaster® Angler of the Year to land 83-pounds…

Toyota adds Mark Daniels Jr.

Courtesy of Alan McGuckin - Dynamic Sponsorships Texas-based Toyota Motor North America proudly announces the addition of Mark Daniels Jr. to their professional bass angling team.   Daniels, who holds a degree in environmental science from Tuskegee University, is a perennial championship qualifier and a long-time member of the Toyota Bonus Bucks program. “Not only does Mark have a long…

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

Courtesy of Luke Stoner - Dynamic Sponsorships 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

Courtesy of Luke Stoner - Dynamic Sponsorships 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…