Front Deck News
Scott Martin Leads Day 1 FLW Tour Potomac NATIONAL hARBOR, Md. (May 17, 2012) – The Potomac River, described by several of the world’s best bass anglers in the country as one of the top-10 fisheries in the country, really showed her true colo [full story]
Stratos Launches Win a Seat with Skeet Stratos Boats is doing a new promotion for the public to have a chance to "Win a Seat with Skeet." Full Details are available by clicking the link below.[full story]
2000 Rods and Reels for Military Families ALEXANDRIA, VA - Military families across the United States are now eligible to receive more than 2,000 free rods and reels thanks to a national program for those interested in engaging in the sport o [full story]
Online Boating Safety Courses Those seeking a boating license can get certified by taking an online boater safety course on any device at the newly revamped boat-ed.com .[full story]
Mark Whitlock Passes Away Throughout the years, the name Mark Whitlock, and his Birmingham, Ala. outdoor retail store Mark's Outdoors, have become synonymous with excellence. Mark's Outdoors is one of the most highly respecte [full story]
B.A.S.S. to Reveal Mystery Lake May 24 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Since the 2012 Bassmaster Elite Series schedule was announced last summer, professional anglers have been kept in the dark about the seventh stop on the circuit — the Mystery Lake E [full story]
B.A.S.S. - Win a Fishing Trip with Chris Lane What word would you shout if you won a fishing trip with Bassmaster pro Chris Lane?[full story]
Ready Set Wear it Life Jacket Campaign COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio will kick off its observance of National Safe Boating Week May 19-25 with more than a dozen 'Ready, Set, Wear It!' life jacket safety awareness events, according to the Ohio Depart [full story]
SE Pond Management Fish Care for College Champs The Association of Collegiate Anglers has partnered with Southeastern Pond Management as the Official Fishcare Providers of the BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship, set for May 24-25 on Lake P [full story]
3 California Men Arrested for Sturgeon Poaching State game wardens have arrested three Olivehurst men on suspicion of sturgeon poaching on the Bear River. While serving search and arrest warrants at the suspects' homes on May 12, Department of Fish [full story]
Carhartt Signs on with Dynamic Sponsorships Dynamic Sponsorships is honored to be selected as a marketing partner for legendary premium outerwear brand Carhartt.[full story]
Swimways Safe Swimming and Boating Tips VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (May 15, 2012) - The Memorial Day holiday weekend has long been recognized as the traditional kick-off to the summer vacation season, meaning for many Americans the first return of [full story]
Berkley Experience Trailer in Nebraska 5/14/2012 - COLUMBIA, SC - The Berkley Experience Trailer is headed to the Scheels store in Omaha, Nebraska, to continue the 2012 tour on May 18th - 20th. The 60-foot trailer offers consumers fun, gre [full story]
Marty Stone Monthly Giveaways 5/14/2012 - FLW Tour pro Marty Stone continues to do monthly give away's on his website- www.martystone.com .[full story]
Kevin McQuoid wins FLW Walleye on Erie 5/14/2012 - PORT CLINTON, Ohio - Coming into the National Guard FLW Walleye Tour on Lake Erie presented by Dr. Pepper only two anglers could state that they had won three FLW Walleye Tour events - Wal [full story]
Meyer returns to roots: Video Cody Meyer returns to his roots of bank fishing. This time he's got a new weapon, The Jackall IOBEE Frog. We think you'll enjoy the video.
[full story] WFN Goes Xfinity in Five States DENVER, CO. - WFN: World Fishing Network, North America's only 24-hour fishing lifestyle network, announced today that it is being made available to Comcast's Xfinity TV customers in its Heartland Reg [full story]
Ranger Sponsors St Judes Event Minneapolis, Minn. - It wasn't just rain pouring down last weekend on pools four and five of the Mississippi River in Minnesota. Dollars from generous donors were also pouring in to the Dick Hiley St. [full story]
Plano A-Rig Storage Box Alabama and other umbrella-style bass fishing rigs have earned a permanent place among many bass fishermen's tackle arsenals, but the wire-frame contraptions have had a problem fitting into anglers' t [full story]
Family Fishing Workshop in Indiana Anglers interested in growing their sport can learn how at the Family Fishing Facilitator workshop, May 25, at Paynetown State Recreation Area.[full story]
Kevin Short Video Quick Slip - Easy TM Adjustments Bassmaster Elite Series pro Kevin Short has found the solution to an age old problem - adjusting the height of your trolling motor.[full story]
Welcome Home Brandon Brandon Palaniuk; Bassmaster Elite Series pro from Rathdrum, Idaho just took the chance to head home in the month long break between Elite Series events at Douglas Lake and Toledo Bend.[full story]
John Murray and Family Clean up the Trash 5/9/2012 - Bassmaster.com published a story by Senior Writer Louie Stout about Advanced Angler pro John Murray and his family taking some time after the Douglas lake event to do some trash patrol.[full story]
13th Annual Muzzy Classic Winners artersville, GA - Known as one of the top bowfishing tournaments in the country, the 13th Annual Muzzy Classic, held April 28-29, 2012, at Lake Guntersville in Guntersville, Ala., boasted a great turn [full story]
CA DFG and Orange County Prosecute Violation A Riverside County man was fined more than $20,000 and sentenced to a week in jail for poaching lobsters inside a marine protected area (MPA). This is the first resource crime conviction since the MPA [full story]
College Anglers to Vie for Central Super Regional Wagoner, Okla. - This week, Wagoner, Okla., will host its first college fishing event at Fort Gibson Lake with the 2012 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Central Super Regional, May 11-12.[full story]
Stetson Blaylock Joins True Image Promotions courtesy True Image Promotions[full story]
Howell Takes Bittersweet AOY Lead courtesy True Image Promotions[full story]
BFL Wylie Results Changed for Rules Infraction LAKE WYLIE, S.C. (May 7, 2012) – The final standings for the Walmart Bass Fishing League North Carolina Division event on Lake Wylie have been updated because of a disqualification.[full story]
Fish for Millions with Cabelas SIDNEY, NE - Cabela's Incorporated, the World's Foremost Outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, announced today the participating waters for Wanna Go Fishing for Millions?, a contest giving a [full story]
Morgenthaler Signs with SNAPPER Illinois bass pro Chad Morgenthaler has partnered with EPCO Products Inc., maker of the SNAPPER Remote Control Boat Latch, a device that allows virtually any boat and trailer combination to exercise t [full story]
Jeremy Starks Comes from Behind to win Douglas courtesy B.A.S.S. - photo by B.A.S.S. Gary Tramontina[full story]
Britt Myers Maintains Lead at Douglas DANDRIDGE, Tenn. — Fast and furious is Britt Myers’ nature. He showed that Saturday by fishing up to 50 different spots, quickly jumping from one to another, for the bass he needed to pin down the lea [full story]
Britt Myers Takes Lead at Douglas DANDRIDGE, Tenn. — Britt Myers swears that a smack across the face kicked-started him into the lead in the Douglas Lake Challenge.[full story]
Myers, Martens On Top at Douglas by True Image Promotions [full story] Martens Turns New Leaf at Douglas Douglas Lake, Tenn - Day one of the Douglas Lake Bassmaster Elite Series event kicked off today in Tennessee. Following the day one weigh-in former BASS Angler of the Year Aaron Martens leads with a [full story]
Britt Myers Starts Strong at Douglas Lake Douglas Lake, Tenn - Bass Cat, ATX pro Britt Myers caught 21 pounds, 1-ounce on day one to finish tied for third with three days remaining. "I had a great day. I knew after the practice days that if [full story]
Aaron Martens Grabs Day 1 Lead at Douglas DANDRIDGE, Tenn. — Aaron Martens began to pull himself out of his season slump Thursday by leading the Douglas Lake Challenge with 23 pounds, 14 ounces, an even 2 pounds ahead of Texan Matt Reed, his [full story]
Keith Combs Nervous About Douglas Keeps Hopes Up Douglas Lake, Tenn - When Bassmaster Elite Series angler Keith Combs first saw the 2012 Elite Series Schedule last Fall he highlighted the Douglas Lake event. He didn't highlight it because it was an [full story]
Oakley Big Bass has Big Turnouts The 2012 Oakley Big Bass Tour headed east to North Carolina and Virginia with stops on Lake Norman and Smith Mountain Lake in the month of April. Record numbers of anglers turned out to compete in bot [full story]
Indiana to Monitor Bass Tourneys The DNR will monitor bass fishing tournaments at 10 northern Indiana natural lakes this spring and summer as part of a two-year study of the effect of current fishing regulations on bass populations a [full story]
State & International Fish Art Winners BROOKLYN CENTER, MN - Wildlife Forever is proud to announce the winners of the 2012 State-Fish Art Contest powered by GenOn. A distinguished panel of fish artists and honorary judges selected 142 winn [full story]
Berkley Experience Trailer Continues in N.D. COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 1, 2012) - The Berkley Experience Trailer is headed to the Scheels store in Fargo, N.D., to continue the 2012 tour on May 3rd – 5th. The 60-foot trailer offers consumers fun, great [full story]
Medlock Double Guard Jigs Go National at MFT When the Bassmaster Elite Series left the Power Pole Slam at Lake Okeechobee, the name Medlock Double Guard Jig had become one of hottest lures in the country. [full story]
Chapman and Howell Working Together Douglas Lake, Tenn - As professional anglers Brent Chapman and Randy Howell set to fish the fourth event of the eight event Bassmaster Elite Series they sit in first and second in the angler of the ye [full story]
Typhoon Optics Joins FLW Sponsorship Team MINNEAPOLIS (April 30, 2012) – FLW, the world’s premier tournament-fishing organization, announced today that Typhoon® Polarized Optics has reached an agreement to become the latest corporation to joi [full story]
David Dudley Wins FLW Beaver Lake story courtesy FLW Outdoors - photo Tom Leogrande / True Image Promotions[full story]
Canterbury Takes Day 3 Lead at Beaver Lake ROGERS, Ark. (April 28, 2012) – Coming into day three at the Walmart FLW Tour Major on Beaver Lake presented by Straight Talk the largest stringer that had been weighed in for the tournament was a nic [full story]
Clausen Leads FLW Tour Beaver Lake Day 2 ROGERS, Ark. (April 27, 2012) – Chevy pro Luke Clausen of Spokane, Wash. has 14 top-10 finishes on the FLW Tour, but a strong finish at Beaver Lake has always seemed to elude him. Clausen took a big s [full story]
Casey Scanlon Wins Table Rock Central Open BRANSON, Mo. — Watching fellow Bassmaster Elite Series’ pro Brandon Palaniuk win the Elite Series event at Bull Shoals Lake gave Casey Scanlon an idea. He decided to replicate Palaniuk’s pattern this [full story]
Aaron Martens Relies on Sunline Leeds, Alabama - Elite Series veteran and thirteen time Bassmaster Classic qualifier Aaron Martens has utilized Sunline fishing line for most of his career. "Sunline has been a huge part of my career. [full story]
Randall Tharp Grabs Lead on Beaver Lake ROGERS, Ark. (April 26, 2012) – A full field of the best bass-fishing professionals from all across the United States, Canada, Spain and Japan opened the Walmart FLW Tour Major on Beaver Lake presente [full story]
Shin Fukae Joins Troll Perfect Team Perfect Outdoor Products manufacturers of the patented Troll Perfect trolling motor tension adjusting system www.trollperfect.com , is pleased [full story]
Ray Scott Joins ODU Magazine ODU Magazine is proud to announce that Ray Scott, founder of the Bass Anglers Sportsmen's Society, will be joining their staff as a contributing writer.[full story]
Yamaha Gets Behind National Hunting and Fishing SPRINGFIELD, MO -Motorsport Manufacturer icon Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., is sponsoring National Hunting and Fishing Day, the official federal commemoration of hunters, anglers and conservation since [full story]
Boat U.S. - Safety Tips for Spring ANNAPOLIS, Md.- In many parts of the country, people are asking when did winter end and spring begin? Anglers and boaters are taking advantage of the unusually warm weather, but some may be forgetting [full story]
Howell Surpasses Million Mark Springville, Alabama - With Randy Howell's second straight 14th place finish on the Bassmaster Elite Series and third consecutive top-20 he has now surpassed the $1 million earnings mark with BASS. T [full story]
Britt Myers - Highest Elite Finish at Bull Shoals Mountain Home, Ark. - South Carolina Pro Britt Myers rallied to finish second on Bull Shoals Lake in Arkansas. Myers' 14-pound 15-ounce day one kept him in contention, but had him in 28th place after [full story]
Keith Combs Signs with True Image Promotions NOVATO, CA: Professional Angler and reigning Toyota Bass Classic Champion Keith Combs has agreed to terms with True Image Promotions to represent him. [full story]
John Crews Missile Baits Bull Shoals Recap Elite Series Pro John Crews; the owner of Missile baits, has released his recap video of the Elite Series stop on Bull Shoals Reservoir. Crews talks about the health of the lake, his patterns, and h [full story]
Palaniuk Wins Bull Shoals Wire to Wire story by B.A.S.S. Communications - photo courtesy True Image Promotions[full story]
Palaniuk Holds Serve at Bull Shoals Day Three BULL SHOALS, Ark — Brandon Palaniuk has been relentless in his pursuit of a win during the Elite Series TroKar Quest on Bull Shoals Lake, and he isn’t holding anything back, even though he has almost [full story]
Palaniuk Extends Lead at Bull Shoals BULL SHOALS, Ark. — After taking the top spot on Day 1 of the Bassmaster Elite Series TroKar Quest, Brandon Palaniuk was determined not to relinquish his lead. Despite hooking his left pinky finger to [full story]
Brandon Palaniuk Takes Day One Lead at Bull Shoals B.A.S.S. Communications[full story]
Power Pole Fish with Ike Sweepstakes 4/18/2012 - Win a full day of fishing with Pro angler, Mike Iaconelli, including airfare to Lake Fork, Texas and hotel accommodations. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get to know 'ike and lea [full story]
Largemouth Stocked in Wolf Lake Mississippi JACKSON -The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) stocked 25,000 Florida-strain largemouth bass into Wolf Lake on Thursday, April 12th. The fingerlings were reared at the M [full story]
N.C. to Survey Anglers RALEIGH, N.C. - If you're one of more than 800,000 anglers in North Carolina who holds a current freshwater fishing license, you may have a chance to participate in a study designed to determine angle [full story]
Pringles Renews with FLW MINNEAPOLIS (April 16, 2012) – FLW, the world’s premier tournament-fishing organization, announced today that it will continue its partnership with Pringles® for the upcoming 2012 season.[full story]
Brent Chapman Signs with Bass Minder BIRMINGHAM, AL - Bass Minder TM, a fishing products company, has announced a sponsorship with Bassmaster Elite Series angler Brent Chapman.[full story]
Berkley Experience Trailer Minnesota Tour COLUMBIA, S.C. - The Berkley Experience Trailer is headed to the Cabela's store in Rogers, Minn., to continue the 2012 tour on April 20th - 22nd. The 60-foot trailer offers consumers fun, great deals [full story]
Sportsman Channel Attack of the Bass Continues New Berlin, WI - April 13, 2012 - Are you feeling bass fishing spring fever? Sportsman Channel certainly has, and we put together a non-stop, bass fishing mini-marathon for four Sundays in April from [full story]
Boat US College Registration Closing San Antonio, Texas (April 13, 2012) - Registration for the 2012 BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship is set to close on Monday, April 30 at 5 pm CST. Students interested in competing need to ha [full story]
Wave Fishing Joins Wounded Warriors Warriors on the Water is an annual military appreciation bass tournament to say “Welcome home” and "Thank you " to our men and women in uniform. Our military heroes will be paired with experienced bas [full story]
Kansas Trout Record Falls - Twice PRATT-On March 7, Tony Melkus of Topeka caught the biggest rainbow trout he'd ever laid eyes on. In fact, when he had it weighed on certified scales, Melkus knew his 14.28-pound trout would be listed [full story]
Industry Plans Memorial for Jose Wejebe s the family and friends of Capt. Jose Wejebe prepare for his Celebration of Life memorial this Sunday in South Florida, the outpouring from the boating and fishing communities continued for the popul [full story]
Secretaries Improving Fish Habitat Alexandria, VA - The sportfishing industry applauds the Secretaries of Interior, Agriculture and Commerce who signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote interagency collaboration on the imp [full story]
Bass Pro Shops Kid Challenge Weekend Springfield, MO ---Bass Pro Shops Kids' Challenge Weekend Event will include free activities, prizes and giveaways at 54 Bass Pro Shops locations.[full story]
Texas Team Trails Event Number 2 NORMAN, OK - The Texas Team Trail presented by Cabela's continued their 2012 season this past weekend on Lake Ray Roberts. Another successful tournament is now in the books as many more anglers took a [full story]
Alabama Record 120lb Blue Catfish John Nichols shattered the Alabama blue catfish record with a 120-pound, 4-ounce fish. Nichols, who lives in Tuscaloosa, caught the behemoth from Holt Reservoir on March 9, 2012. He used a chicken giz [full story]
Columbia Sportswear Kayak Fishing Classic JACKSONVILLE, FL - April 11, 2012 - JaxKayakFishing.com, Northeast Florida's online kayak fishing community and host of the 2012 Columbia Sportswear Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic on May 11-12 is [full story]
Free Sunline Giveaway SUNLINE, the maker of premium fishing lines is hosting a contest for the month of April to give away a year's supply of FC Sniper Fluorocarbon line to 10 people.[full story]
Mississippi Youth Fish Identification Program JACKSON -The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Park's Visitor Education Center (VEC) adjacent to Enid Lake will host a Kid's Fish Identification Program on Saturday, April 14th at 2:0 [full story]
NC Freshwater Striper Record 66 pounds RALEIGH, N.C. - When he launched his 17-foot Hydrosport on Hiwassee Reservoir on the morning of March 31, Tyler Shields expected he'd catch a few largemouth bass, maybe a smallmouth bass or two. What [full story]
NH Announces Trout and Fly Fishing Opener CONCORD, N.H. -- Fishing in New Hampshire's designated trout ponds and fly-fishing-only ponds opens this year on April 28, 2012 (the fourth Saturday in April), offering anglers the chance to experienc [full story]
CA DFG Strategic Vision Adopted SACRAMENTO - The California Fish and Wildlife Strategic Vision (CFWSV) Executive Committee has unanimously adopted a strategic vision and accompanying recommendations for California's fish and wildlif [full story]
Berkley Experience Trailer in Kansas BERKLEY EXPERIENCE TRAILER CONTINUES TOUR IN KANSAS Next Stop for Berkley Trailer is Gander Mountain in Wichita, Kansas [full story]
Niggemeyer Signs with Troll Perfect Perfect Outdoor Products- manufacturers of the patented Troll Perfect trolling motor tension adjusting system - is pleased to announce the addition of B.A.S.S. Elite Series angler James Niggemeyer to [full story]
Plano Offers Tribute to Jose Wejebe Plano Molding Co. officials join the many in the fishing industry mourning the loss of celebrity angler Jose Wejebe, who was killed Friday afternoon when a plane he was piloting crashed shortly after [full story]
Mercury Remembers Jose Wejebe FOND DU LAC, Wis. (April 7, 2012) - Members of the Mercury Marine family expressed sadness Friday regarding the death of television host and fishing legend Jose Wejebe, and offered condolences to the [full story]
Berkley Experience Trailer in Minnesota COLUMBIA, S.C. (April 9, 2012) - The Berkley Experience Trailer is headed to the Gander Mountain store in Forest Lake, Minn., to continue the 2012 tour on April 13th – 15th. The 60-foot trailer offers [full story]
John Murray Signs with Lucas Oil Phoenix, Ariz. – April 9, 2012 - Bassmaster Elite Series pro John Murray, from Phoenix, Ariz. has signed a deal to collaboratively promote Lucas Oil Marine Products as his primary sponsors in 2012. W [full story]
ODU Editor William Schwartz on Maine Committee Statement from the State of Maine: “The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife announced the formation of three public working groups designed to examine issues concerning brook trout, land [full story]
Arizona Quagga Mussel Op-Ed The below is an Op-Ed piece submitted by a scientist in the Salt River Project regarding Quagga Mussels.[full story]
13th Triton Owners Tournament on Kentucky Lake MURFREESBORO, TN. (April 6, 2012) – The 13th annual Triton Owners Tournament will be held on Kentucky Lake, June 1st – 2nd from Paris Landing State Park in Paris, TN. Triton owners are encouraged to [full story]
B.A.S.S. Southern Open Lake Norman Day One CORNELIUS, N.C. — Quality fish were hard to come by for everyone, except Tracy Adams, during the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open at Lake Norman.[full story]
FTR Continues Sponsorship of ICAST Showcase Fishing Tackle Retailer Magazine, voice of the sport fishing industry, will repeat its long-running sponsorship of the New Products Showcase at ICAST 2012 in Orlando, July 11-13.[full story]
Sebile on Field and Stream Encyclopedia of Baits COLUMBIA, S.C. - Patrick Sebile has always been an innovator that possessed a visionary's outlook for the future of fishing. His efforts have aided anglers worldwide and now he has been honored with i [full story]
New Luhr Jensen Laxee Spoon MINNETONKA, Minn. - When it comes to designing lures, Luhr-Jensen® knows that producing wild action equals big-fish results. This year is no exception with the introduction of the Laxee Spoon.[full story]
Maui Jim Fly Fishing Team Peoria, IL -- Maui Jim® Inc., the fastest growing manufacturer of premium polarized sunglasses, today announced that Team Freestone #2 will compete at The America Cup International Fly Fishing Tournam [full story]
150000 Florida Bass Stocked at Ross Barnett Res JACKSON - On Tuesday, March 27th, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) stocked 150,000 Florida-strain largemouth bass fingerlings into Ross Barnett Reservoir. The fish [full story]
Make Sure Florida Stockers are Legal It's that time of year again: spring. Landowners, homeowner associations and sportsmen look for private fish farms from which to buy Florida's favorite freshwater game fish, the largemouth bass, to st [full story]
Big Trout Await anglers in Washington Opening Day OLYMPIA - Anglers preparing for opening day of the 2012 lowland lakes season on April 28 can expect to reel in trout that are one-third bigger this year.[full story]
AZ Urges Boating Safety PHOENIX -- Temperatures are warming up, and that means more people will be taking to Arizona's waterways for boating fun in the sun.[full story]
River2Sea Congratulates Ish Monroe Richmond, CA - River2Sea USA would like to congratulate Elite Pro Team Member Ish Monroe for his recent victory in the Bassmaster Elite Series Power Pole Slam on Lake Okeechobee near Clewiston, Fla.[full story]
Louisiana Saltwater Series Sets Records A record number of anglers threw their hats into the ring at this weekend's first installment of the Louisiana Saltwater Series in Empire, Louisiana as fifty-nine teams turned out and tried to hook th [full story]
WFN Search for Ultimate Fishing Town DENVER, CO - Ask any angler the best place to fish and most will tell you about a hidden gem right in their own backyard. WFN: World Fishing Network, North America's only 24-hour fishing lifestyle net [full story]
Fishidy Launches Business and Waterways Pages MADISON , WI --Fishidy.com, a location-based online community that incorporates fishing and waterway maps, fishery information and social connections all in one place, has recently launched business a [full story]
License Free Saturday in Florida Freshwater The possibilities for taking advantage of the upcoming license-free fishing day, Saturday April 7, in Florida are almost endless. That's because people of all ages can cast their lines into 3 million [full story]
Ladies Lets Go Fishing University South Florida South Florida women will tackle fishing skills at the South Florida "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!" Women's Fishing University offered specifically for women. The weekend conservation-minded seminar, held [full story]
Missile Baits Okeechobee Wrap Up Video John Crews, Bassmaster Elite Series pro and owner of Missile Baits company has released a recap video of the Lake Okeechobee Bassmaster Elite Series Power Pole Slam; a tournament which was won by Miss [full story]
Sportsman Channel - Attack of the Bass New Berlin, WI - April 2, 2012 -Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman, announced the arrival the network's annual month-long bass fishing programming blitz. "Attack of [full story]
AZ Grants for Launcing Facilities PHOENIX - The Arizona Game and Fish Department is offering $660,000 in federal grant money to enhance and improve public boating facilities at Arizona lakes and waterways.[full story]
NC Licenses Online RALEIGH, NC- The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is making it easier for anglers bound for the beach for the upcoming Easter holiday and spring breaks to purchase their saltwater fishing licenses b [full story]
Lake Erie Fishing Outlook COLUMBUS, OH - Lake Erie anglers should enjoy a diversity of fishing opportunities in 2012, according to biologists with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.[full story]
Berkley Experience Trailer in Michigan COLUMBIA, SC - The Berkley Experience Trailer is headed to the D&R Sports Center store in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to continue the 2012 tour on April 6 - 8. The 60-foot trailer offers consumers fun, great [full story]
Win a Fishing Trip - Be on TV ALEXANDRIA, VA - A grand prize that includes a two-day guided fishing trip this summer in the famed fishing grounds around Venice, Louisiana, and a spot on the Cabela's Fisherman's Handbook TV Show ar [full story]
Brent Long Wins FLW Table Rock Courtesy FLW Outdoors[full story]
More Jerseys for St. Jude Imagine fishing the one of the best bass lakes in the country with a tour pro… that’s the dream-like experience offered by Kellogg’s Fishing Team pros to the winning bidder of their EBay jersey set au [full story]
Long Takes Over Day 3 Lead at FLW Table Rock BRANSON, Mo. (March 31, 2012) – Brent Long of Cornelius, N.C., has remained steady in his approach to fishing for three days against pros from all across the United States, Canada, Spain and Japan as [full story]
Welcher Takes Lead at FLW Table Rock BRANSON, Mo. (March 30, 2012) – The pressure mounted Friday at the Walmart FLW Tour Major on Table Rock Lake presented by Kellogg’s as a full field of pros from all across the United States, Canada, S [full story]
Brandon Card Joins Duo North America Guelph, Ont, Canada – Today DUO North America officially announced a sponsorship of first-year Bassmaster Elite Series angler Brandon Card. DUO North America recently announced the introduction of Re [full story]
Rippin Lips Catfish Scent Trail Chambersburg, Penn. – Ask science fiction to conjure a superhero with otherworldly senses of taste and smell and the resulting futuristic freak would likely resemble a catfish. In space age intelligen [full story]
N.Y. Trout and Salmon Season Opening Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today reminded New York anglers that the state's Trout and Salmon Fishing season will open this Sunday, April 1.[full story]
Ohio New Fileting Rules COLUMBUS, OH - With many Ohio anglers taking advantage of early fishing opportunities, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' (ODNR), Division of Wildlife would like to remind anglers of a new rule [full story]
TowBoatUS Florida New Owner BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.-- As the longtime operator of two busy TowBoatUS locations - Jupiter and Palm Beach Florida - Captain Chris Shaffner has been assisting boaters along Florida's Gold Coast for more [full story]
Administration Zoning Oceans - Refuses More Time WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-04) has received notice from the Obama Administration that they will not agree to his request for a 90-day extension of t [full story]
Blake Nick Leads FLW Table Rock courtesy FLW Outdoors[full story]
AZ Interative Fishing Map PHOENIX - Can a mouse help you catch fish? It can if it's a computer mouse.[full story]
Next Bite Joins Clam Outdoors Medina, Minn.- The Next Bite media has joined forces with Clam Outdoors and their winter-oriented brands: The Clam™ ice-fishing shelters and IceArmor™ cold-weather gear. Not only have Keith Kavajecz, [full story]
Time for Vermont Spring Trout Fishing Vermont's traditional trout fishing season opens Saturday, April 14 this year, and anglers are looking forward to spring fishing for brook, brown and rainbow trout in the Green Mountain State's lakes [full story]
Boat US - Tips for Surviving Ethanol ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Ever since E10 gasoline (gas containing 10% ethanol) became widely available several years ago, the nation's largest recreational boat owners group, BoatUS, has received hundreds of [full story]
Reese Leads Bassmaster AOY Bassmaster Elite Series pros have already made the first turn in the 2012 Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year race, and Skeet Reese of Auburn, Calif., is in the lead.[full story]
Cool New Sponsor for Dennis Tietje K2 Coolers, a Lafayette, Louisiana based company, has signed Elite Series pro Dennis Tietje to a sponsorship agreement for the 2012 and 2013 calendar years.[full story]
WFN Expands to ABC Sports Regional Centennial, CO, and New York - WFN: World Fishing Network, the only 24/7 television network dedicated to all segments of fishing, has selected ABC Regional Sports and Entertainment Sales (ABC RSES) as [full story]
Angler Skins Joins Texas Team Trail Sponsors NORMAN, OK- The list of sponsors for the Texas Team Trail presented by Cabela's® continues to grow with the recent addition of Angler Skins®. The addition of Angler Skins adds to a fast-growing bass t [full story]
College Anglers Looking to Move Up San Antonio, Texas (March 28, 2012) While their classmates worry about spring formals and graduation ceremonies, University of Central Florida students Miles "Sonar" Burghoff and Casey O'Donnell will [full story]
Crappie Biting in Mississippi Delta JACKSON - Above average temperatures the past few weeks have led to great crappie fishing in many Mississippi Delta lakes. "Crappie move into shallow water to spawn based on water temperatures, and ma [full story]
USFS Plans Regs for Habitat and Water WASHINGTON, D.C.-The planning regulations finalized last week by the U.S. Forest Service place an emphasis on the sustainability of water resources and fish and wildlife habitat, which can help suppor [full story]
Johnson-Rhoads win Walleye Masters Spring Valley, IL-Ohioans Dan Johnson and Larry Rhoads rocketed from 77th place on Day One into the winner's circle on Day Two at the Cabela's Masters Walleye Circuit's Spring Valley season opener on [full story]
McBeath Wins Musky Fly Fishing Championship ATLANTA - Team Jackson Kayak member James McBeath won the Inaugural Musky Fly Fishing World Championship in Tennessee this weekend; reeling in the winning 38-inch fish in a Coosa kayak. More than 50 a [full story]
New Ranger 175T FLIPPIN, Ark. - From its earliest days, Ranger Boats has created some of the most popular multi-species boats on the water. It's a strong heritage for innovation and total performance that continues t [full story]
Spring Bayou Hydrilla Battle Since hydrilla was first identified in Spring Bayou in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries biologists have continued to utilize all available control measures to fight the [full story]
Gulf Grouper Season Reopens The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council reminds anglers that the recreational harvest of shallow-water groupers - except for gag - reopens April 1 within the 200-mile limit of the Gulf of Mexico [full story]
Thousand Trails Go Fishing Winners CHICAGO - Encore and Thousand Trails announce the winners of their "Go Fishing" contest. Partnering with Pure Fishing, Encore and Thousand Trails kicked off the start of the spring fishing season this [full story]
Arkansas Tech Wins College Big Bass San Antonio, Texas (March 27, 2011) When collegiate anglers rolled into Allen, TX and nearby Lake Lavon last week, the fishery was a virtual unknown to just about all of them, but the Arkansas Tech te [full story]
South Sauty Public Ramp Reopened on Guntersville The South Sauty Public Boat Ramp located near Langston, Ala., in Jackson County has reopened after extensive renovations that began in July 2011. The renovations include a modern three lane tournament [full story]
Washington NC Boating Access Open WASHINGTON, N.C. - The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has completed renovations on the Haven's Garden Boating Access Area, and it is now open to the public.[full story]
MLF Webisode 7 - Behind the Patterns TULSA, Okla. (March 26, 2012) – The Major League Lessons webisode invites viewers to “climb inside the minds” of Major League Fishing anglers during and after their quest to capture the Challenge Cup [full story]
50 Kids Free at Orange Beach Bass University The Bass University is coming to[full story]
Sportsman Channel Q2 Lineup New Berlin, WI- Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman, announces a substantial second quarter lineup of new series and returning shows to debut Monday, March 26. The n [full story]
New Oklahoma Record Largemouth [full story] Fishing and Outdoor Radio Show High School Segment The Fishing and Outdoor Radio Show has a weekly segment dedicated to Illinois high school fishing. The segment is titled, Frabill's Illinois High Schools Fish Here.[full story]
Crappie Restocking in Kentucky KDFW to Remove Stunted Crappie[full story]
Berkley Experience Trailer in Illinois COLUMBIA, SC - The Berkley Experience Trailer is headed to the Scheels store in Springfield, Ill., to continue the 2012 tour on March 30th - April 1st. The 60-foot trailer offers consumers fun, great [full story]
Ish Monroe Wins Elite Series Okeechobee courtesy B.A.S.S. - photo courtesy B.A.S.S. / Gary Tramontina[full story]
Monroe Holds Lead - Lane Charging at Okeechobee OKEECHOBEE, Fla. — Nothing short of a heroic effort Saturday could have knocked Ish Monroe of Hughson, Calif., off his lead of 13 pounds, 11 ounces in the Bassmaster Elite Series Power-Pole Slam on La [full story]
Ish Monroe Extends Lead at Okeechobee Elite OKEECHOBEE, Fla. — Smashing a six-year-old Bassmaster Elite Series record and threatening others, Ish Monroe increased his lead Friday to 13 pounds, 11 ounces, in the Power-Pole Slam over his nearest [full story]
Anderson Leads LBAA Ray Hubbard (Garland, TX) - Leslie Anderson a veteran angler from St. Louis, Missouri coaxed a five bass limit weighing in at 13.72 pounds from Lake Ray Hubbard's murky waters to take the day one lead of the 2012 [full story]
Redfish Challenge in Slidell The CCA Louisiana Redfish Challenge returns again this year to Rigolet's Bait and Seafood on Saturday, April 14, in Slidell. In its inaugural tournament in 2007, there were 144 teams that participated [full story]
Anglers Fishing Less FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. - When it comes to finding time to fish, many anglers dream big at the beginning of each year. However, making all of their plans happen is a bit more of a challenge. That was t [full story]
New RBFF Champion ALEXANDRIA, VA (March 22, 2012) - The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced Michael Cassidy as the organization's new board chairman. Cassidy, who currently serves as group [full story]
Larysa Switlyk at World Catfish Classic Sarasota, Florida - Larysa Switlyk plans to attack the Ebro River in Spain this year at the World Catfish Classic in Chiprana, Spain, May 23 through the 25, 2012. Larysa fished the Ebro River with Gar [full story]
Ish Monroe Big Lead at Elite Okeechobee Day 1 OKEECHOBEE, Fla. — Ish Monroe of Hughson, Calif., had one of those magical days all pros dream about: hauling aboard lunker after lunker after lunker. The five best added up to 34 pounds, 5 ounces, gi [full story]
Florida Kids Fishing Event Teaching children a lifelong hobby, instilling appreciation for our marine environment and providing fun, family outings are the objectives for Saturday's Kids' Fishing Clinic in Daytona.[full story]
STP Joins FLW Partner Team MINNEAPOLIS - FLW, the world's leading tournament-fishing organization, announced today it has reached an agreement with STP® to become the official and exclusive fuel and oil additive of FLW. As a le [full story]
Lowrance Joins Texas Team Trail Sponsors NORMAN, OK - With nearly 300 participants in their first event, the new Texas Team Trail, presented by Cabela's, recently added Lowrance® to a rapidly growing list of sponsors for the highly acclaimed [full story]
Cabelas Collegiate Big Bass Starts Today San Antonio, Texas (March 22, 2011) - Collegiate anglers from across the country have their sights set on the Cabela's Collegiate Big Bass Bash, which is visiting Allen, Texas and nearby Lake Lavon th [full story]
FishPAA TV to Pursuit Channel LUVERNE, Ala., (March 22, 2012) – The Professional Anglers Association (PAA) television show, FishPAA TV, has announced an agreement with the Pursuit Channel that will see the organization’s high-ener [full story]
New Ocean Management Policy Draws Criticism Alexandria, VA – March 22, 2012 - Responding to the administration’s intention to establish a new national policy to manage the nation’s ocean territory and the Great Lakes, today the House Natural Re [full story]
License Free Days in Florida Grab your fishing rods and tackle box. It's almost time - April 7 - to take advantage of the first of four license-free fishing days scheduled for this summer in Florida, according to Gov. Rick Scott, [full story]
South Carolina High Schoool Champs Set PONCA CITY, Okla. (Mar. 20, 2012) - The Bass Federation (TBF), in partnership with FLW Outdoors, and the Greenwood Regional Tourism & Visitors Bureau announced it will host the 2012 Student Angler Fed [full story]
FTR in New Hands with Omni SEATTLE, WA-The official announcement is out: FTR Media LLC completed acquisition of Fishing Tackle Retailer magazine this last December 2011.[full story]
New Hampshire Hearing on Menhaden DURHAM, N.H. -- Atlantic coastal states from Maine through Georgia have scheduled their hearings to gather public comment on the Public Information Document (PID) for Amendment 2 to the Interstate Fis [full story]
Yamaha Pros Sweep First Elite event PALATKA, FL - Yamaha pros Alton Jones, Todd Faircloth, and Keith Combs swept the top three spots Sunday, March 18, in the season opener of the 2012 Bassmaster Elite Series tournament on the St. Johns [full story]
California DFG Stakeholder Advisory Meeting SACRAMENTO, CA - The California Fish and Wildlife Strategic Vision (CFWSV) Stakeholder Advisory Group (SAG) will meet on Wednesday, March 28, 2012. The stakeholder advisory group represents a diverse [full story]
New Nebraska Game and Parks Director LINCOLN, Neb. - The Nebraska Game and Parks Commissioners on March 16 hired James N. Douglas to become the agency's new director.[full story]
New St. Croix Pro Panfish Poles Park Falls, Wis. - Cast. Jig. Rig. Dabble. Drag. Whether you choose to use livebait or artificial incentives, to say there's an abundance of ploys for plundering panfish is an understatement. The afor [full story]
New Access to Taylorsville in Kentucky FRANKFORT, Ky. - Anglers have new access to the Taylorsville Lake headwaters in central Kentucky just in time for the popular white bass spawning run.[full story]
Trout Planted in Washington State OLYMPIA - Rainbow trout are being planted in lakes in Grays Harbor, Thurston, Pierce, Mason and Kitsap counties to offer spring-break fishing opportunities, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildl [full story]
Alton Jones wins Elite Series Opener at St Johns PALATKA, Fla. — Alton Jones’ Sunday victory on the St. Johns River was all the sweeter for the redemption sprinkled on top. [full story]
Alton Jones Extends Lead at St Johns courtesy B.A.S.S. - photo courtesy B.A.S.S. Seigo Saito[full story]
Alton Jones Grabs Day Two Lead at St Johns courtesy B.A.S.S. - photo courtesy B.A.S.S. Seigo Saito[full story]
Andrew Upshaw Goes to Wave Worms 2012 Bassmaster Classic qualifier, Andrew Upshaw, has signed with Wave Fishing. As a member of our pro staff he’ll be fishing the FLW Tour events as well as the Bassmaster Northern Opens.[full story]
Virginia Record Spot on A-Rig Richmond, VA - The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) State Record Fish Committee has certified a new state record, a spotted bass weighing in at 4 pounds, 7 ounces and measuring [full story]
Big Bass Taken at Texoma
[full story] Cabelas King Kat Returns to Pickwick-WIlson Coming up next weekend the Cabela's King Kat Tournament Trail will hit the waters of Pickwick/Wilson Lakes at Sheffield, Alabama on March 24, 2012. This is the opportunity for local catfish anglers to [full story]
BASS ZONE Wide Open 2012 Commences The start of the 2012 Bassmaster Elite Series means that the the professional fishing season is in full swing now that the Elites have joined the FLW Tour in opening their competitive seasons.[full story]
Marty Stone Teams with iRod Agoura Hills, CA – Professional Angler Marty Stone has agreed to terms with iRod Fishing, makers of the Genesis I, Genesis II and Air line of rods. Initially there are three Marty Stone designed rods [full story]
James Niggemeyer Joins New Pro Staff Teams VAN, Tex. – James Niggemeyer, a three-time BASS winner announces his newest sponsors for the 2012 Bassmaster Elite Series. The 39-year-old pro has reached agreements with two new sponsors, Cabela's [full story]
J. Todd Tucker Leads Elite Day 1 at St Johns courtesy B.A.S.S. - photo - B.A.S.S. Seigo Saito[full story]
Sunline Continues with Collegiate Anglers San Antonio, Texas (March 15, 2012) - The Association of Collegiate Anglers has announced that Sunline will continue support of the 2012 BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship Series and the stud [full story]
Keep America Fishing Castaway in Costa Rica Alexandria, VA -To celebrate its commitment to marine conservation, KeepAmericaFishing™ is offering anglers a chance to fish in what is arguably one of the best sportfishing spots in the world - Penín [full story]
Walleye Season Starts Early in Ohio COLUMBUS, OH - Warm weather and the appearance of migrating walleye in the Maumee and Sandusky rivers has triggered some early fishing opportunities, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resour [full story]
MLF Sudden Death 2 - Size Versus Numbers TULSA, Okla. (March 14, 2012) – Size versus numbers is the name of the game in Major League Fishing’s fifth Challenge Cup webisode.[full story]
New Rico Hammershad Color Lobina Lures has announced a new color of Rico and Rio Rico.[full story]
Biobor EB Contest - Fish with Crochet - Roy Houston, TX – Today Hammonds Fuel Additives, Inc. officially announced an expanded sponsorship of Bassmaster Elite Series anglers Bradley Roy and Cliff Crochet to promote Biobor EB, the Ethanol Buster [full story]
B.A.S.S. - Houston Angler Wins Day with KVD Birmingham, Ala. — Bass anglers everywhere can now officially be jealous of Matt Landry of Houston, Texas. Landry won B.A.S.S.’s “Fish With KVD” sweepstakes and will share a boat and fish with the sev [full story]
Brent Ehrler FLW Hartwell Win Details Anderson, SC – California based FLW Tour pro Brent Ehrler held off a field of over 150 anglers on Lake Hartwell for his seventh FLW victory. Ehrler used a variety of baits fishing from 2 feet to 50 f [full story]
LDWF Protects Resource at Bassmaster Classic Earlier this year, anglers from across the country converged in Shreveport, La., for the biggest event in tournament fishing, the Bassmaster Classic. The country's best anglers battled it out during t [full story]
Crappie USA Results from Columbus MS Sipes and Sipes Win Big on Roadrunner Heads and Southern Pro Jigs in Semi Pro Division of 2-Day Super Event[full story]
PAA Old Hickory Brings Country Music HENDERSONVILLE, TN - Sumner County may be the heartbeat of the country music world, home to the Grand Old Opry and stomping grounds for just about every country music legend, but for a week in May it [full story]
Crankbait Cover ups for A-Rig OMAHA, NEB., The CEO of Crankbait Cover-Ups, Pat Garvey, announced today that Crankbait Cover-Ups has launched their new web site. “I’m really excited about the new web site. Now anglers will be able [full story]
Ehrler Wins FLW Tour at Lake Hartwell story and image courtesy FLW Outdoors[full story]
Monsoor Takes Day 3 Lead at Lake Hartwell story and image courtesy FLW Outdoors[full story]
Morehead Continues Lead at Lake Hartwell story and image courtesy FLW Outdoors[full story]
BogaGrip Sponsorship of Major League Fishing BogaGrip Announces Sponsorship of Major League Fishing[full story]
Reserve Fishing Partners with Keep America Fishing Oak Point, Texas- ReserveFishing.com is proud to announce its new partnership with the American Sport Fishing Association (ASA) and its angler advocacy campaign KeepAmericaFishing™ as part of its long [full story]
Minn Kota Joins Texas Team Trail NORMAN, Okla. - The new Texas Team Trail, presented by Cabela's, continues to add to an impressive list of sponsors with the recent addition of Minn Kota®. Mnn Kota is the world's leading manufacturer [full story]
California High School Championship Dates PONCA CITY, OK - The Bass Federation (TBF), in partnership with FLW Outdoors, and the California Bass Federation announced it will host the 2012 Student Angler Federation (SAF) California High School [full story]
New Legislation Applauded Alexandria, VA - The American Sportfishing Association (ASA), along with the country's leading conservation and sportsmen's and women's organizations, applauds the Senate for passing the RESTORE the G [full story]
Roanoke River Open RALEIGH, N.C. (March 8, 2012) - Just in time for shad and striped bass spawning runs, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has completed renovations to the Gaston Boating Access Area in Northampton [full story]
Morehead Takes Day One Lead at FLW Hartwell copy and photo courtesy FLW Outdoors[full story]
Visibility Factors in Small Craft Collisions March 8, 2012 (MMD Newswire) -- Collisions between powered and non-powered personal watercraft (PWC) and sail or powered craft (SPC) are a serious concern for professional mariners and recreational bo [full story]
Alabama Bass Trail Teams with Bill Penney Toyota Decatur, Ala. – The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association is proud to announce that Bill Penney Toyota is the official vehicle sponsor of the Alabama Bass Trail, a new program featuring 11 premie [full story]
New Alabama Bass Trail Guntersville, AL – Governor Robert Bentley today announced the launch of the Alabama Bass Trail, a new statewide tourism, conservation, and education initiative. The Alabama Bass Trail, which features [full story]
Texas Team Trails 2012 Starts NORMAN, OK - The newest team tournament trail for anglers in and around the Lonestar State is scheduled to kick off Saturday March 10 on Sam Rayburn Lake. Registration for the event is already underwa [full story]
Zippo Joins Cabelas Walleye Circuit MARCH 6, 2012-Minnetonka, MN-Zippo Manufacturing Company, maker of the legendary lighter synonymous with surefire performance, has joined their Outdoor line of products with the Cabela's Masters Walle [full story]
Phoenix Boats Expands Phoenix Boats announced today that it purchased a new facility and will be expanding it in order to increase production. "Sales have continued to outpace our production capabilities," states Gary Clou [full story]
Shakespeare Partners with Take Me Fishing COLUMBIA, SC- Shakespeare® and Take Me Fishing™ have once again partnered to promote fishing among youth, adults and families. Anglers that purchase $40 or more of Shakespeare kits* or combos* and als [full story]
Trout Unlimited Green with Envy Program Who: Trout Unlimited and its partners in Sportsmen for the Green[full story]
Berkley Experience Trailer in Indiana COLUMBIA, S.C. (March 7, 2012) - The Berkley Experience Trailer is headed to the Bass Pro Shops store in Clarksville, Ind., to continue the 2012 tour on March 9th – 11th. The 60-foot trailer offers co [full story]
Angler Innovations Signs Palaniuk Orlando, FL Angler Innovations USA manufacturer of the Rod Jacket, the ultimate rod and reel cover, is excited to announce a partnership agreement with Brandon Palaniuk B.A.S.S. Elite angler. As a mem [full story]
Cody Meyer - Jackall Stregthen Partnership Grass Valley, CA – Professional angler Cody Meyer and Jackall Lures are happy to announce they have agreed to strengthen their partnership for 2012 and 2013. As part of the new stronger relationship b [full story]
Brandon Card Announces Elite Series Wrap Lake Wales, FL – Today Jethro Bait Manufacturing Company announced a major sponsorship of 2012 Bassmaster Elite Series qualifier Brandon Card. Jethro Baits is a provider of popular soft plastics and [full story]
BASS Ken Duke - Analyzing Classic Performance Ken Duke, Bassmaster's keeper of all thing historic and sacred has used his powerful, numbers crunching brain to come up with a way to rank anglers' performance in the the Bassmaster Classic.[full story]
Bass Talk Live Interview with Chris Lane Mark Jeffreys, Matt Pangrac and Dru Smith at Bass Talk Live had a great interview with 2012 Bassmaster Classic Champion Chris lane two days after he hoisted the trophy overhead.[full story]
Tony Stewart to Chair NHF Day Celebration Springfield, MO --Leading NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver/owner Tony Stewart knows a thing or two about winning championships. As the driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet in the NASCAR [full story]
Team Lambert/Mathews Win IFA Redfish LIZELLA, GA - Paul Lambert, of Punta Gorda, and Steve Mathews, of Tampa, Florida, weighed in a two-redfish limit that totaled 14.16 pounds to win the IFA Redfish Tour event at Punta Gorda, Florida, on [full story]
Ladies, Let's Go Fishing Sherman Oaks, CA - The highly acclaimed "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!" seminar series announces a partnership with Fishhound.com, the world's largest online fishing community and leading provider of real [full story]
Crushing Performance in MLF Semi Final TULSA, Okla. (March 5, 2012) – A “performance for the ages” is what viewers of the Major League Fishing Challenge Cup fourth webisode will see.[full story]
Alton Jones 9k Classic Bonus SHREVEPORT, LA -- Alton Jones had barely settled into his seat in front of a microphone at a post-Classic press conference when officials presented him with two giant cardboard bonus checks from BoatU [full story]
Crappie USA Back to Columbus, Missouri Coming up next weekend Crappie USA Inc., "America's Premier National Crappie Fishing Tournament Organization" will be holding a $10,000.00 Super Event at Columbus, Mississippi March 9 & 10, 2012. Angl [full story]
FLW Table Rock Everstart Updates WHAT: Due to the damage sustained from the severe weather that pushed through Missouri earlier this week, the marina and registration sites for the BFL Tournament at Table Rock Lake on Ma [full story]
FAB Grill Sponsors Oakley Big Bass The Woodlands, Texas - The Oakley Big Bass Tour is proud to announce its new partnership with FABgrills for the 2012 Tour season.[full story]
Massachusetts Trout Stocking Bay State anglers with their 2012 freshwater fishing license in hand can look forward to casting for over 522,100 feisty brook, brown, rainbow and tiger trout by mid-March. These are sizeable fish; mo [full story]
Keep America Fishing - Win Fishing Trip KeepAmericaFishing launches Cast Away in Costa Rica to highlight marine conservation and sustainable saltwater fishing[full story]
Inside Pro Bass John Crews - Not My Classic John Crews, Elite Series pro, bait designer and owner of Missile Baits wrote his latest blog on Inside Pro Bass about his week at The Bassmaster Classic. How the event went for him and what he used t [full story]
Classic TV Schedule - This Weekend BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Newly crowned Bassmaster Classic champ Chris Lane is headed to the car wash.[full story]
Everstart at Table Rock Cancelled due to Tornados KIMBERLING CITY, Mo. (Feb. 29, 2012) – Damage sustained from severe weather in the area has forced the cancellation of the EverStart Series tournament scheduled for March 1-3 and the FLW College Fishi [full story]
Lowrance Sponsors Major League Fishing TULSA, Okla. (February 28, 2012) – Lowrance, a world-leading brand in marine electronics, has been signed as a 2012 sponsor of Major League Fishing, adding to the league’s impressive list of companies [full story]
Sebile DandS Crank Selected Field and Stream Best COLUMBIA, S.C. (February 28, 2012) – The Sebile® D&S Crank was selected as Field & Stream’s Best Lure award for Fishing 2012. “Fishing Best of the Best” winners, along with other notable fishing gear, [full story]
Bass Talk Live - Classic Wrap Up The guys from Bass Talk Live are on the air discussing the 2012 Bassmaster Classic. Hear what Mark Jeffreys, Matt Pangrac and Dru Smith have to say about this year's world championship.[full story]
Angler SurveyTop Brands for 2011 FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. - Southwick Associates' AnglerSurvey.com announced the brands and products anglers purchased most frequently in 2011. This list has been compiled from the 29,495 internet-based [full story]
Skeet Reese Announces 2012 Wrap Partners AUBURN, Calif. (February 24, 2012) – Bassmaster Elite Series pro Skeet Reese; the 2007 Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year and 2009 Bassmaster Classic Champion today announced details of his [full story]
Kevin VanDam and Detroit Lions Form Fishing Event Kalamazoo, MI. February 23, 2012 – KVD Outdoors today announced a partnership between the Detroit[full story]
Kevin VanDam Joins Mission Athletecare NEW YORK, February 23, 2012 – Today, MISSION Athletecare™, the world’s first and only line of Athlete-[full story]
The Bass University Heads to Sufferin NY The Bass University is coming to[full story]
Chris Lane Wins 2012 Bassmaster Classic SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY, La. — “Go, Chris Lane!”[full story]
Chris Lane Grabs Day To Lead at 2012 Classic Chris Lane says he’s got a sort of inner clock that starts to tick when everything is in sync and working for him. If ever he’s heard that wonderful sound, it was Saturday at the Bassmaster Classic on [full story]
Keith Poche Grabs Day One Lead at Classic SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY, La. — After Keith Poche stepped off the Bassmaster Classic stage, he did not fully realize he had just taken the lead from Greg Vinson by 1 ounce. Someone backstage helped dri [full story]
Special Video - Hospital for Children Tour On the eve of the first day of the 2012 Bassmaster Classic, Mark Fisher; Director of Outdoor Sales for Wiley X Eyewear and Advanced Angler's Dan O'Sullivan and Jason Duran made a visit to the hospital [full story]
Cabelas Sponsors Texas Team Trails NORMAN, Okla. (February 22, 2012) — With the recent addition of Cabela’s, the World’s Foremost Outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, as title sponsor of the Texas Team Trail, excitement is g [full story]
New Director of Marketing for WFN DENVER, CO - WFN: World Fishing Network, North America's only 24-hour fishing lifestyle network today announced the appointment of Pam Stinson to the position of Senior Director of Marketing. In her n [full story]
EverStart Series Central Division To Table Rock KIMBERLING CITY, Mo. - The EverStart Series is headed to Table Rock Lake March 1-3 when as many as 300 pros and co-anglers take to the water for the first of four stops in the Central Division.[full story]
Jimmy Houston And HI-SEAS Tie The Knot COATESVILLE, PA - AFW / HI-SEAS is proud to announce a partnership with legendary angler, Jimmy Houston and Jimmy Houston Outdoors on NBC Sports. Well-known angler, author, and television host, Jimmy [full story]
Video Special - Ike Hooks Up Mike Iaconelli loves to laugh, and he rarely misses an opportunity to play around, or play a practical joke when he's not on the water. [full story]
Chance to ask the Pros Your Question Here is your chance to ask the pros.[full story]
Two Elite Series Anglers Step Up for Charity Two Elite Series Anglers Step Up for Charity[full story]
New Shoes for Mark Rose - Zeko Partnership Indianapolis, IN –Mark Rose, a Marion, AR native and FLW Champion and Zeko shoes, an Indianapolis, Indiana based shoe company that produces “An All-Terrain Vehicle for Your Feet.” Are excited to annou [full story]
Take Me Fishing Launches New PSA Campaign ALEXANDRIA, VA - Why should boaters and anglers actually want to purchase a fishing license and register their boat? The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) answers this question in its r [full story]
New Swimmers from Gene Larew
[full story] Whac-A-Mussel Launches at BASSMASTER Classic It's no fun when invasive species like zebra mussels, Eurasian water milfoil, or Asian Carp show up in a new body of water. But beating them back is a blast with the new game, "Whac-A-Mussel," which l [full story]
FLW Fantasy Fishing Set to Kick Off 2012 Season MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FLW, the world's premier tournament-fishing organization, announced the opening of registration for the 2012 FLW Fantasy Fishing season. FLW Fantasy Fishing changed the era of fantas [full story]
New Facilities in Carolina CHICAGO - South Carolina's famed Lake Hartwell will host the Wal-Mart FLW Fishing Tour's second tournament of the 2012 season. Beginning March 8, this four-day tournament features some of America's be [full story]
Humminbird Major Product Announcement Tomorrow Humminbird, a leader in the marine electronics industry, will make a major new product announcement at the 2012 Bassmaster Classic in Shreveport, Louisiana. A brief news conference will be held at app [full story]
Seaguar Expands Pro Staff With Elite Series Angler New York, NY (February 2012) - Seaguar®, the inventor and world leader in fluorocarbon fishing line and new Kanzen™ braid and Senshi™ monofilament, has added Bassmaster® Elite Series anglers Keith Com [full story]
Luke Clausen and Megabass Deal for 201
Luke Clausen and Megabass Agree to Expand Deal for 2012
Feb 21, 2012
Spokane, Washington - Japan¹s premier fishing tackle manufacturer, Megabass,
agreed to an expanded partnership wit [full story]
Cabelas Sponsors BASS Federation Events BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -Cabela's, the World's Foremost Outfitter of hunting,[full story]
HOMETOWN ANGLER NETS BIG BAG IN MEXICO HOMETOWN ANGLER NETS BIG BAG IN MEXICO[full story]
More Jerseys for St Jude - Classic Week It’s Bassmaster Classic Week for the 2nd Annual Jerseys for St. Jude fundraising drive! This week’s series of EBay auctions, featuring several 2012 Bassmaster Classic contender’s jerseys, will run th [full story]
GPS Changes Good for Boaters ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Recreational boaters who rely on global positioning devices to keep them safely on course can breathe a sigh of relief since the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced pla [full story]
Nebraska Outdoor Program for Women Workshop LINCOLN, Neb. - The Beyond Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program is hosting a trout fishing workshop March 17 at Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area.[full story]
Pure Fishing Recognizes Youth Fishing Programs COLUMBIA, S.C.- Fishing Industry leader, Pure Fishing recognizes two of the top youth fishing programs with $1500 checks to further the goals and objectives of each organization. Friends of the Sportf [full story]
Kevin Short 2012 Wraps Kevin Short has released photos of his truck and boat wrap for the 2012 Bassmaster Elite Series season.[full story]
New Talon Pete Ponds Finesse Swim Jig It took a little while to get it dialed in, but Talon Lures; a founding promotional partner of Advanced Angler has introduced a new Swim Jig by Elite Series pro Pete Ponds.[full story]
Chapman to Appear at Shreveport Petco KANSAS CITY, MO, February 16, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Deemed the "Grandaddy of Them All", the 2012 Bassmaster Classic is set to take place on the Red River in Shreveport, LA, February 24th-26th, 20 [full story]
Lowen Boat Wraps and Facebook Contest Courtesy of Pro Fishing Management, Bill Lowen has released an image of his new 2012 wraps on his truck and boat,see them below,[full story]
Mark Davis to Lews SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Feb. 16, 2012) - Two well-known names in bass fishing - Mark Davis and Lew's - have teamed in a new relationship. [full story]
Top Pros at Berkley Booth at Classic COLUMBIA, S.C. (FEBRUARY 16, 2012) – Bassmaster Classic Expo attendees have a chance to meet the best bass fishing anglers at the Berkley booth February 24th – 26th. Many of the pros will be signing [full story]
Triton Hosts Events at Classic MURFREESBORO, TENN. (February 16, 2012) – Triton Boats, boat sponsor of the 2012 Bassmaster Classic, is offering Classic attendees the opportunity to win a fishing trip with Triton pro Gerald Swindle. [full story]
OPTIMA Partners with MLF TULSA, Okla. – OPTIMA Batteries®, a leading high-performance automotive and marine battery company, today announced its sponsorship of Major League Fishing, a professional angling league that produces [full story]
New Hampshire Faces Expanded Lead Ban A bill (SB 224) has been introduced in the New Hampshire State Senate to expand current restrictions on the use of lead sinkers and jigs in state waters by banning the use of any lead jig weighing one [full story]
Fishing Partners for Going Ike Wanted Ike Is Looking For Fishing Partners For His New TV Show![full story]
Tharp Leads Wire-to-Wire: Lake Okeechobee CLEWISTON, Fla. (Feb. 12, 2012) - EverStart pro Randall Tharp of Gardendale, Alabama, had endured three days of tough weather and wind and managed to lead the first three days of competition at the Wa [full story]
Invasive Species: Wanted DEAD, not alive Brooklyn Center, MN - They are unified, coordinated, and proving to be very powerful in a united front in the battle against invasive species. From coast to coast, anti-invasive species partners are s [full story]
ABA Airs Every Monday Night on WFN DENVER, CO-- WFN: World Fishing Network, North America's only 24/7 fishing lifestyle network is offering weekend amateur anglers who compete in the American Bass Anglers (ABA) fishing tournaments -- t [full story]
Berkley Experience Continues Tour in Louisiana COLUMBIA, SC - The Berkley Experience Trailer is headed to the Bass Pro Shops store in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to continue the 2012 tour on February 17th - 19th. The 60-foot trailer offers consumers f [full story]
Bass Fishing Hall of Fame SHREVEPORT, LA- The bass fishing world will be honoring the newest members of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, and tickets and tables are now available for the dinner and induction ceremony taking place [full story]
Bass Pro Shops and Collegiate Bass Fishing Springfield, MO --Bass Pro Shops® continues their support of Collegiate Bass Fishing by continuing an incentive program for College anglers who compete in the 2012 Mercury College B.A.S.S. Series, the [full story]
Rapala Acquires StrikeMaster MINNETONKA, Minn. (February 10, 2012) ⎯ The sound you are hearing is ice-expanding...not to mention the ice fishing marketplace growing. That other sound, the musical machine clearing a path to the [full story]
Jerseys for St. Jude The 2nd Annual fundraising drive called Jerseys for St. Jude officially started on Sunday, February 12 to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The effort includes a series of tournament jers [full story]
Strike King Sexy Dawg Topwater Collierville, TN (February 10, 2012) – Strike King Lure Company, is proud to introduce the new KVD Sexy Dawg! BASS Elite Series Angler, Kevin VanDam, designed the KVD Sexy Dawg to be an easy to walk, [full story]
Champan Wins Fishoff at Lewisville LEWISVILLE, Texas – Fittingly for stingy Lewisville Lake, the fish-off Sunday came down to one bite. Brent Chapman got it, Josh Bertrand never did.[full story]
Tharp Wins Okeechobee Going Away CLEWISTON, Fla. (Feb. 12, 2012) – EverStart pro Randall Tharp of Gardendale, Ala., had endured three days of tough weather and wind and managed to lead the first three days of competition at the Walma [full story]
Chapman and Bertrand Tie - Fish Off Sunday LEWISVILLE, Texas – The leader blanked and two challengers ended up in a tie for first place, forcing a fish-off in the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open at Lewisville Lake. [full story]
Tharp Holds Lead at Okeechobee CLEWISTON, Fla. (Feb. 11, 2012) – Weather continued to play a factor for anglers on Lake Okeechobee on Saturday. A front blew through and brought with it cooler temperatures, cloudy skies and winds th [full story]
Tharp Continues to Dominate Okeechobee CLEWISTON, Fla. (Feb. 10, 2012) – The wind wasn’t a factor today like it was Thursday, but fishing pressure might have been as Lake Okeechobee seemed reluctant to give up large limits of bass at the W [full story]
Hallman Grabs Lead at Lewisville For related images, click here. [full story]
Tharp Leads at FLW Tour Open Okeechobee CLEWISTON, Fla. (Feb. 9, 2012) – Does home-lake advantage play a role when 320 of the world’s best anglers gather to see who can find the heaviest four-day stringer of bass for a first-place cash priz [full story]
Lankford Leads Tough Open at Lewisville LEWISVILLE, Texas — Beginner’s luck seemed to be the best way to beat the tough fishing conditions during the opening round of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open on Lewisville Lake.[full story]
Encore - Thousand Trails - Pure Fishing - Go Fish CHICAGO- To kick off the beginning of the 2012 fishing season, Encore and Thousand Trails RV Resorts announces its Go Fishing contest, which entails three fishing package giveaways. Through February 2 [full story]
Boat U.S. Safety Inspections ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The US Coast Guard and US Power Squadrons expect to complete over 200,000 voluntary Vessel Safety Checks this year. The no-cost, no-risk courtesy inspections, done at boat ramps, mar [full story]
Abu Garcia Team Grows COLUMBIA, S.C. (February 9, 2012) – Abu Garcia® is one of the biggest names when it comes to catching more fish. The 2012 Abu Garcia pro team recently added some of the best rookies on this year’s 201 [full story]
Advantage Bait Company Partners with MLF TULSA, Okla. (February 9, 2012) – Advantage Bait Company officials say they were immediately intrigued when they heard Major League Fishing’s motto: New Game, New Rules, No Limits. [full story]
State Fish Art Contest for Kids BROOKLYN CENTER, MN - Wildlife Forever is proud to call for entries in the 2012 STATE-FISH ART™ Contest which will now include a "Mighty Minnows" category for children in kindergarten through 3rd Grad [full story]
CA DFG to Sue Army Corp over Levee Trees The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) today issued notice of its intent to sue the United States Army Corps of Engineers (Corps).[full story]
A-Rig Stars in MLF Advance Cast Number 1 TULSA, Okla. – February 7, 2012 – One Major League Fishing angler caught nearly 60 pounds of bass on the first day of competition using the Alabama rig. His performance with the popular, yet somewhat [full story]
Palaniuk and Burghoff A-Rig Fun Brandon Palaniuk and Miles "Sonar" Burghoff (The son of Gary Burghoff - Radar from M.A.S.H.) star in a new video on Palaniuk's YouTube channel.[full story]
Berkley Experience Trailer Continues Bama Run COLUMBIA, S.C. (February 7, 2012) - The Berkley Experience Trailer is headed to the Van’s Sporting Goods store in Cullman, Ala., to continue the 2012 tour on February 10th – 12th. The 60-foot trailer [full story]
Bassmaster and Shimano Form Partnership BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Today B.A.S.S. LLC launched www.Bassmaster.com/Shimano , a new breed of fishing information website that educates angl [full story]
New Berkley Conservation Institute Partners COLUMBIA, SC - Mr. Ken Haddad and Dr. Ian Cowx have joined the Berkley Conservation Institute's (BCI) Conservation Leaders Advisory Team (CLAT). These highly respected fishery scientists join Dr. Bill [full story]
Boat US Says Butanol Better For Boats ALEXANDRIA, Va.-- With its ability to attract moisture and clog fuel filters, it's no wonder America's boaters have not been thrilled with ethanol in gasoline, which today is most commonly found as a [full story]
Professional Edge Fishing - New Hire Professional Edge Fishing Inc. Hires New Sales Manager![full story]
Berkley Adds Elite Rookies for 2012 COLUMBIA, S.C. (February 6, 2012) – Berkley® is known for creating the tackle, baits and lines that make anglers better. The 2012 Berkley pro team added some of the best rookies on this year’s 2012 El [full story]
PAA Registration Begins BENTON, KY - Priority registration for the Pro Division begins Monday, Feb. 6, for the 2012 Bass Pro Shops PAA Tournament Series, which features reduced entry fees and the addition of a Co-Angler Divi [full story]
Getting Schooled with JP DeRose premier Feb 8 DENVER, CO. - FEBRUARY 6, 2012 - Anglers looking to learn about the latest fishing gear, need look no further than Getting School'd with JP DeRose, on WFN: World Fishing Network. The fourth season of [full story]
3M Renews with FLW Outdoors MINNEAPOLIS (Feb. 6, 2012) – FLW, the world’s leading tournament-fishing organization, announced today that it has reached an agreement with 3M, extending their partnership for the 2012 season. 3M wil [full story]
Washington State Lead Ban Bill Defeated Legislation (HB 2241) in Washington state to ban popular lead fishing tackle statewide was quickly defeated in the House Environment Committee and has been removed from the committee’s agenda for the [full story]
FTR Under New Ownership Fishing Tackle Retailer LLC has a new ownership team led by Brian Thurston, President of FTR Media LLC. The new team is dedicated to making the publication a continued leader in the B2B industry. Addi [full story]
CA DFG - No Delta Sriper Eradication The California Fish and Game Commission today took final action to reject proposed changes to striped bass regulations.[full story]
TPW Digital Magazine AUSTIN - Just in time for the annual white bass run, Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine is launching its first-ever online-only extra, "Texas Fishing 2012."[full story]
Win a Trip with B.A.S.S. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Not everyone gets the opportunity to fish in America’s best bass lake on a guided trip, but one lucky person and a guest will have that chance in the My Favorite Bass Lake sweepstak [full story]
B.A.S.S. Owner Breaks Ground on Baseball Stadium BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The worlds of competitive bass fishing and minor league baseball collided today with the groundbreaking for the new Regions Field in downtown Birmingham. The ballpark will be the ne [full story]
Bassmaster Classic Returns to La. he world's premier fishing event will return to Sportsman's Paradise this February, as Louisiana is poised to host its third Bassmaster Classic in four years. This tournament is the BASS organization' [full story]
Sportsmen Behind New Forest Service Plans WASHINGTON, D.C.-Hunters and anglers support a new rule that allows the U.S. Forest Service to plan for the future based on a number of important factors vital to health of the agency's 193 million ac [full story]
Vermont Let's Go Fishing Training BARRE, Vt -- If you love to fish and want to pass on the fishing tradition to children and their families, consider becoming a Vermont "Let's Go Fishing" Volunteer Instructor.[full story]
New Berkley Baits at Classic COLUMBIA, S.C. (February 1, 2012) – Berkley continues to produce the best soft plastic baits for anglers that want to catch more fish. This year isn’t any different. Berkley® PowerBait® and Berkley HA [full story]
FLW - Goodwill Forrest Wood Sportsmanship Award MINNEAPOLIS (Feb. 1, 2012) – To celebrate their five-year partnership, FLW and Goodwill® have created the Forrest L. Wood Sportsmanship and Community Leadership Award that will be presented to the FLW [full story]
Goodwill Renews with FLW MINNEAPOLIS (Feb. 1, 2012) – FLW, the world’s premier tournament-fishing organization, announced today that it will continue its partnership with Goodwill Industries International for the upcoming 201 [full story]
Collegiate Bass Champs Reg Open San Antonio, Texas (February 1, 2012) - The Association of Collegiate Anglers has opened registration for the 2012 BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship, historically the nation's largest colleg [full story]
Atlantic City Boat Show Seminars The Atlantic City Boat Show cruises into the Atlantic City Convention Center this week from February 1-5, 2012 - and back by popular demand are a series of first-rate fishing seminars presented by not [full story]
Ike on Bass Edge Podcast Mike Iaconelli visits hosts Aaron Martin and Steve Brigman on February's episode of the popular podcast, "The Edge" presented by KeelGuard. Ike shares his insights on fishing rivers as he prepares to [full story]
Gerald Swindle Goes Sunline For Immediate Release Feb 1, 2012 Gardena, CA Sunline America is proud to announce that it has signed Gerald Swindle to its’ pro staff. Gerald will join some of the best anglers in the world that make [full story]
Major League Fishing Advance Cast Details TULSA, Okla. – February 1, 2012 – Major League Fishing announced today that its first event, the Challenge Cup, will be offered on a seven-week, Internet-based Pay-Per-View plan beginning February 13, [full story]
Lews Steps up for High School and College Fishing SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Jan. 31, 2012) - Lew's® has announced a new program designed to assist high school and college fishing clubs and teams with their rods and reels needs. The company is also helping th [full story]
New Catfish Hunters Book CHAROLETTE, N.C. - Catfishing is anything but an old man's sport - and one professional freshwater fisherman can prove it.[full story]
Trigger - X Introduces New Aggression Baits Minnetonka, Minn. - This year, Trigger X® Aggression sets the soft bait market on fire with a barrage of new product introductions, rounding out an angler's arsenal for any application.[full story]
Rapala and Marcum Partner Minneapolis, Minn. - When the world-famous lure artists at Rapala recently announced a partnership with its Minneapolis, Minnesota neighbors MarCum Technologies, the angling universe raised their coll [full story]
Berkley Experience Trailer Headed to Birmingham COLUMBIA, S.C. (January 31, 2012) - The Berkley Experience Trailer is headed to the Bass Pro Shops store in Leeds, Ala., to kick off the 2012 tour on February 3rd – 5th. The 60-foot trailer offers con [full story]
Menendez Speaks to High School Bass Club Bassmaster Elite Series pro Mark Menendez recently spoke to a high school bass club near his home in Paducah, Kent. The experience reminded him of his youth and how someone invested in his love of fi [full story]
CA Fish and Wildlife Strategic Vision Meet Feb 6 SACRAMENTO - The California Fish and Wildlife Strategic Vision Blue Ribbon Citizen Commission (BRCC) will meet on Monday, February 6. The BRCC will review and discuss suggested revisions to the draft [full story]
Alabama State Lakes Reopen Wednesday February 1 marks the return of the fishing season schedule for 18 of Alabama's 23 state-owned public fishing lakes. Commonly known as state lakes or county lakes, these waters are noted for their qual [full story]
CA DFG Busts Abalone Poachers California game wardens have arrested three northern California women on on charges of buying and selling abalone harvested under the authority of a sport fishing license.[full story]
Year Two for LBAA Set to Begin The inaugural year is behind the Lady Bass Anglers Association (LBAA) and it is now time for a new year, a new tournament schedule, signing returning sponsors, and introducing new sponsors.[full story]
Database of Florida Boat Ramps The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) introduced a new feature on its website this week. Users can now view and search a database of Florida boat ramps.[full story]
Thompson and Newman Shasta Everstat 2nd and 4th Berkley pro Zack Thompson and iRod pro and company founder Matt Newman finished second and fourth in last week's FLW Everstart Series Western Division opener at Shasta Lake.[full story]
Lane and Brown Win PAA Team Win at Toho KISSIMMEE,Fla.– Spiderwire pro Bobby Lane has a pretty good memory for where fish are in a lake, where a specific piece of cover or structure may have a wrinkle and what to do to catch a fish based on [full story]
Lane and Brown Take Day 2 Lead at PAA Teams KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Spiderwire pro Bobby Lane of Florida and Gene Larew pro Gerald Brown of Oklahoma weighed 23.20 pounds Friday to jump into the lead of the Bass Pro Shops PAA Tour Team Challenge on La [full story]
Morgenthaler and Brown Take PAA Teams Lead KISSIMMEE, Fla. – The area on Lake Toho exceeded the expectations of Evinrude pro Glenn Browne of Florida and Jasper Engines pro Chad Morgenthaler of Illinois.[full story]
Strike King Offers New Fishing Log App Collierville, TN – Strike King Lures announced today the release of the Strike King Fishing Log App, which is now available at iTunes for download. This app will change the way you capture data, log [full story]
Bassmaster and Rapala Snap To It Contest BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. member Adam Tucker did it. Now B.A.S.S. LLC and Rapala are challenging other anglers to “snap to it” and enter the 2012 Rapala Photo Contest.[full story]
RMC BoatWorks Partners with FLW MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Jan. 25, 2012) – FLW, the world’s leading tournament-fishing organization, has announced it has reached an agreement with RMC BoatWorksTM to become the newest sponsor of FLW for th [full story]
Alabama Art Contest for Grades 1 to 3 Each year the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources teams up with Wildlife Forever to conduct the national State Fish Art Contest. Students depict a state fish and write a one-page [full story]
Bass Weekend Classes in Kentucky PADUCAH, KY (January 18, 2012) –Three of the top bass fishing anglers will present Bass Weekend at West Kentucky Community and Technical College on February 11-12.[full story]
Jeff Kriet Signs with TroKar Lazer TroKar is thrilled to announce the expansion of their pro staff, by adding Jeff Kriet. He will join Skeet Reese, Shaw Grigsby, Brent Chapman, Gerald Swindle, Scott Martin, Jason Williamson, Jon [full story]
Mercury Racing Receives Environmental Award FOND DU LAC, Wis. (Jan. 24, 2012) – Mercury Racing, a division of Mercury Marine, has been awarded the 2011 Environmental Award for Economic Feasibility and Sustainability by the Union International M [full story]
Luck-E-Strike Bonus Award for B.A.S.S. 1/24/2012 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Luck “E” Strike USA, continuing in 2012 as an Official Supporting Sponsor of the Bassmaster Elite Series and the three-division Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens, is doing [full story]
Roumbanis Joins Picasso Lures Team JOSEPHINE, Penn. – Picasso Lures is proud to announce the addition of Bassmaster Elite Series pro Fred Roumbanis to their pro staff. [full story]
Brunswick Renews with FLW MINNEAPOLIS (Jan. 23, 2012) – FLW, the world’s leading tournament-fishing organization, announced today it has signed a multiyear contract extension with Brunswick Corporation. The agreement will ensu [full story]
Andy Montgomery Joins Strike King courtesy Strike King Lure Company[full story]
Bassmaster.com -Win a Trip with KVD BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A fishing outing with Kevin VanDam is a rare prize, but it’s being offered in a sweepstakes happening now at Bassmaster.com.[full story]
Chris Lane Wins B.A.S.S. So. Open on Harris Chain Story and photo courtesy of B.A.S.S.[full story]
FLW Clarifies Position on A-Rig As per the FLWOutdoors.com website; FLW Outdoors president, Kathy Fennel has posted a statement clarifying the FLW Outdoors position on allowing the use of the Alabama Rig in competition.[full story]
Lane Grabs Lead at Harris Chain So. Open TAVARES, Fla. – It was a day of regulars and records on the Harris Chain of Lakes at the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open. The regulars were local anglers like Chris Lane and Tim Frederick, who [full story]
The Bassmasters Wins Golden Moose Award LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Moose and bass don’t normally go together, but according to viewers of The Outdoor Channel, The Bassmasters television show is worthy of the industry’s highest praise — a Golden Moos [full story]
More Talon Custom Painted Hardbaits Talon Series Custom Lures; a partner of Advanced Angler, has released more of their custom painted hardbaits. Using the skills that produced their popular Shibui Series of spinnerbaits and their Yana [full story]
PAA Lowers Entry Fees BENTON, Ky. (Jan. 20, 2012) – Entry fees will be reduced for the 2012 Bass Pro Shops PAA Tournament Series which begins in May on Old Hickory Lake in Tennessee.[full story]
Luck-E-Strike Renews with FLW MINNEAPOLIS (Jan. 20, 2012) – FLW announced today that Luck-E-Strike U.S.A., a mainstay in the fishing industry for more than 45 years, has renewed its sponsorship agreement with the world’s premier t [full story]
Frederick Opens with Big Lead at Southern Open Tavares, Fla. — The talk all week was that a cold front would slow the fishing and anglers would be lucky to bring 15 or 16 pounds to scales at the Harris Chain of Lakes in the first Bass Pro Shops So [full story]
Lower Price for Fish Guardian As the new year begins and anglers are starting to get their new or existing boats rigged up and prepared for the fishing season, FISH GUARDIAN has reduced their price to encourage anglers to protect [full story]
Keith Combs Joins BioBor EB Team Houston TX – January19, 2012 – Biobor® Fuel Additives is proud to announce its sponsorship of professional bass angler Keith Combs for the 2012 season. Combs will be fishing again in the FLW and Bassm [full story]
Costa Donates Sunglass Art Daytona Beach, FL Costa Sunglasses made a splash when it unveiled images of one-of-a-kind, hand built fish sculptures of a tarpon, blue marlin and bass built entirely out of its own sunglass parts in [full story]
New from Reel Fun Enterprises Baton Rouge, LA - Reel Fun Enterprises today announced the release of two new products, the Catcher's MittTM and the TipsterTM. The Catcher's Mitt is a mitt that eases the pain of lipping and handling [full story]
BASS ZONE on Alabama Rig Mark Jeffreys, Matt Pangrac and the guys at BASS ZONE.com have been able to get to the core of the Alabama rig discussion with many of the pros who are involved in the discussion about the rig's use i [full story]
Terry Brown Interview with Rick Clunn Terry Brown of Wired2Fish has a great interview with Bass Fishing Legend Rick Clunn. Terry and Rick spend a great deal of time talking about the Outdoor Industry, the Alabama Rig and his history with [full story]
Wright Bacon Back with FLW MINNEAPOLIS (Jan. 18, 2012) – FLW, the world’s leading tournament-fishing organization, has announced that Wright® Brand Bacon will be back for a second season as an FLW sponsor. It will retain exposu [full story]
Cabelas Collegiate Big Bass Reg. Open San Antonio, Texas - The Association of Collegiate Anglers has opened registration for the 2012 Cabela's Collegiate Big Bass Bash. Students may now register at:[full story]
TTBC Scheduled CONROE, TX -Dates for the highly-anticipated return of the Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC), the world championship of professional bass fishing and country music festival, were announced today with a [full story]
PAA Teams Hit Toho KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Mention Lake Toho to just about any diehard bass angler and thoughts of giant largemouth, sunny skies and memorable trips easily come to mind.[full story]
Nebraska Requires Boater Safety Course LINCOLN, Neb. - Boaters should be aware of a new legal requirement that became effective Jan. 1, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.[full story]
B.A.S.S. - No Bama Rig in Classic, Elites BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S., upon the recommendation of its Bassmaster Elite Series Rules Committee, has amended its tournament rules to limit anglers competing in the Bassmaster Classic and Bassmaste [full story]
Boat US Covers Bassmaster BPS Opens ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Traveling thousands of miles each year on the road and making it to the weigh-in at the end of a tournament day are “givens” for today’s successful pro angler. But roadside breakdown [full story]
Bass Cat Sponsors MLF TULSA, Okla. – January 16, 2012 – Bass fishing fans are about to see a production – the Major League Fishing Challenge Cup - that offers viewers a “totally new angle” of the sport, Bass Cat owner Rick [full story]
Pivothead Video Recording Eyewear Enters Fishing MANDEVILLE, La., January 15, 2012 – Today, Pivothead Video Recording Eyewear announced their official sponsorship of the Redline Fishing Team.[full story]
Frabill Joins FLW MINNEAPOLIS (Jan. 16, 2012) – FLW, the world’s leading tournament-fishing organization, announced today that Frabill will join the sponsorship lineup for the 2012 season. Frabill will showcase their l [full story]
Video - WON Bass Shasta Champ - Ken Mah Advanced Angler's Jody Only was at Shasta Lake for the WON Bass Pro-Am over the weekend. she managed to catch up to the winner, Ken Mah, a Western Pro out of Northern California.[full story]
Sebile Pro Team Grows COLUMBIA, S.C. (January 13, 2012) – Sebile® is one of the best names when it comes to catching fish. The 2012 Sebile pro team members are very similar. Each of them are at the top of their game at the [full story]
Lowrance Extends Partnership with FLW MINNEAPOLIS (Jan. 13, 2012) – FLW, the world’s leading tournament-fishing organization, announced that Lowrance®, a world-leading brand in marine electronics since 1957 and GPS navigational systems si [full story]
Gone Fishing Optics Adds Jamie Horton “Gone Fishing Polarized Optics is excited to announce the addition of Jamie Horton to its Pro Staff,” says Tim Sitterding. Jamie will be representing Gone Fishing Polarized Optics during the 2012 Bas [full story]
Pinnacle Adds Elite Rookie Brandon Card Jan 12, 2012 Irvine, CA - Pinnacle is proud to announce it has signed first year Elite Angler Brandon Card to its Pro Staff. Brandon has had a successful career in the college ranks winning the 2007 U [full story]
Fishhound Signs with Bass University SHERMAN OAKS, Calif., Jan. 12, 2012 – Fishhound.com, the world’s leading provider of real-time fishing reports, announced its new promotional partnership with Bass University – an organization offeri [full story]
Bass Pro Shops Pro Tour Payouts Springfield, MO --- Bass Pro Shops is excited to announce improvements to their Bass Pro Shops Pro Tour Fishing Team Incentive program for 2012.[full story]
Red River Waterway Comm. Sponsors Classic Launch SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY, La. - Everything starts with a "launch" of some kind, and the 2012 Bassmaster Classic is no exception. When 49 of the best bass anglers in the world prepare to take off from R [full story]
Rugged Shark Re-Signs Bradley Roy Rugged Shark is proud to continue their sponsorship with tournament bass fishing prodigy Bradley Roy, the youngest angler to have entered the professional ranks of the Bassmaster Elite Tournament Seri [full story]
Justin Kerr - Evergreen Shower Blows Video Evergreen pro Justin Kerr, from Lake Havasu, Ariz spent some time showcasing the Shower Blows; a topwater bait from Evergreen Japan.
