Aaron Martens, Jason Christie and Gerald Swindle will be the featured speakers at the 27th annual Bass-A-Thon, set for Nov. 23-24 at Anglers Marine in ...
Welcome to BassFan's Dock Talk section, where you will see brief, newsworthy items that for one reason or another can't be made into full-blown news articles. Despite the name, and in keeping with BassFan's editorial policy, every effort will be made to avoid publishing outright rumors.
Aaron Martens, Jason Christie and Gerald Swindle will be the featured speakers at the 27th annual Bass-A-Thon, set for Nov. 23-24 at Anglers Marine in ...
Jason Christie, the winner of two FLW Tour events and a Bassmaster Elite Series tournament this year, will begin the 2014 campaign with a lead of nearly ...
The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame (BFHOF) board of directors announced the receipt of a cash donation from fishing tackle manufacturer PRADCO-Fishing. The ...
Joe Balog had hoped that debate about umbrella-style rigs in top-level events had been put to rest with FLW's announcement earlier this year that the ...
Pro anglers Luke Clausen and Chris Zaldain will be appearing at Hi's Tackle Box store in South San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 2 as part of the ...
The Bass University announced today it's offering a 20 percent discount on all 2014 class registrations through Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013.
In addition, ...
Two spots remain up for grabs for the 2014 Bassmaster Classic after six berths were doled out last weekend to the division winners at the B.A.S.S. Nation ...
Arizona Bassmaster Elite Series pro Josh Bertrand has added online survival supplier OffTheGrid.com to his sponsorship portfolio.
"I am beyond ...
(Editor's note: This short feature was passed along by longtime industry rep Alan McGuckin of Dynamic Sponsorships.)
Along with the intense ...
Randy Blaukat has some strong thoughts on the lasting impact of climate change, based upon the findings of government scientists. The longtime tour pro ...
Last year, Lew's resurrected the BB-1 Speed Spool casting reel and received rave reviews across the board for the reel's casting distance, no matter what ...
Jeff Lugar of McGaheysville, Va., only wanted for his sons to be able to say that their dad made it to the Bassmaster Classic. And now, after Lugar’s ...
Major League Fishing is in the midst of filming its fifth event this week on the lakes around the city of Denton, Texas. The Challenge Cup is being sponsored ...
Livingston Lures is running a giveaway and the top prize will be the rod Hank Cherry used to win the recent Bassmaster All-Star event in Michigan. Cherry ...
In this week's installment of Balog's Bass War, Joe looks at the contrasting styles and paths both Andy Morgan and Aaron Martens took this year to win ...
Editor's note: Bassmaster Elite Series analyst Mark Zona couldn't help but be impressed by the performance of Auburn University's Jordan Lee at last ...
Editor's note: Industry rep Alan McGuckin passed along this piece on what Elite Series angler Mike McClelland reaches for when the leaves start to ...
Troy Hollowell, brother of current FLW Tour angler Todd Hollowell, will step up to fish the pro side of the FLW Tour in 2014.
The moves comes on the ...
Have you ever wanted to see the Bassmaster Classic up close? How about Lake Guntersville? Now's your chance.
The Bassmaster Classic VIP Sweepstakes ...
Tackle dealers around North America this week will start receiving shipments of Shimano's Antares and Metanium casting reels, which had previously only ...
Randall Tharp was the epitome of consistency at the Ross Barnett Reservoir Bassmaster Central Open. After catching 13-pound-plus limits the first 2 days ...
Reigning Forrest Wood Cup champion Randall Tharp moved one step closer to achieving his goals for the Ross Barnett Reservoir Bassmaster Central Open on ...
The new Berkley HAVOC Back Slide, designed by Mike Iaconelli, introduces a new concept in soft-plastic baits. It's considerably more dense at one end ...
The Tennessee Valley Authority has conducted an investigation into the fatal accident last June on the Tennessee River and has concluded that no human ...
Iron Cross Automotive, producer aftermarket truck components and accessories, will sponsor Bassmaster Elite Series pro Fred Roumbanis for the 2014 season.
"What's ...
Randall Tharp didn't let some morning motor trouble derail his quest for a points title or, more importantly, a berth in next year's Bassmaster Classic ...
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Dean Rojas said today that Tennessee resident Jim McQueen had won Rojas' 2013 competition boat in the Gander Mountain "Fish ...
In this week's edition of Balog's Bass War, Joe Balog examines the changes to the payout structure made by both the Bassmaster Elite Series and the FLW ...
FLW Tour angler Michael Neal, who's coming off a Top-10 finish at the Forrest Wood Cup this year, told BassFan today he will fish out of a Bullet boat ...
According to media reports out of Jackson, Miss., today, a teenage male has confessed to the shooting death of James "Jimmy" Johnson.
Jackson ...
Missile Baits, the maker of soft plastic baits owned by Bassmaster Elite Series angler John Crews, has launched an app that will allow mobile device users ...
Let's hope Aaron Perrault has a favorite rod and some new line to go with the Lew's Speed Spool BB-1 reel he just won as part of our Fan Appreciation ...
Bassmaster Elite Series angler Grant Goldbeck and Tim Cook, the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation conservation director, have organized a rally called Anglers for ...
News reports out of Jackson, Miss., say a 56-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday evening while at a Motel 6 off Interstate 55 in Jackson. BassFan ...
Jody Jordan of Vacaville, Calif., weighed a 28-10 bag Saturday to win the Clear Lake Western EverStart with a 3-day total of 81-01. He finished 2 ounces ...
A 10 1/2-pound brute highlighted Jason Borofka's day-2 stringer at the Clear Lake Western EverStart as the Salinas, Calif. resident moved into the lead ...
The Bass Federation (TBF) announced recently that Oklahoma's Grand Lake will host the TBF Federation National Championship for the second straight year ...
If you see Shane Doughtie walking down the street in a new Rogue Fleece Hoody from Simms Fishing Products, it's probably because he won it as part of ...
The Lew's name is synonymous with quality and durability. Many years ago, the BB-1 reel was the company's cornerstone product. Good news! It's back and ...
The Abu Garcia Veracity series is comprised of technique-specific rods that are light and sensitive, but have plenty of backbone to take on the big 'uns. ...
FLW pro James Watson will be the keynote speaker at the 5th annual Fishing For Freedom banquet at the Warsaw (Mo.) Community Center. The Fishing For Freedom ...
Chris Costello caught a 28-06 sack to grab the early lead at the Clear Lake Western EverStart in California.
Twenty-four anglers brought at least 20 ...
We're happy to announce that Mick Maples has been selected as the winner of the Salt Life Sport Optics Captiva polarized sunglasses as part of our Fan ...
Joe Balog poked around in a few places this week in a quest to become more familiar with the workings of the Toyota Texas Bass Classic, and what he learned ...
The leaves are starting to turn, the days are getting shorter, the air's getting a little crisper. Before you know it, we'll be hanging mistletoe and ...
Based on your response to our day 2 giveaway of SPRO and Sunline products, it appears you agree that they're at the top of their fields in terms of quality ...
Got the hump day blues? No worries, we've got you covered. Actually, we have your eyes covered.
With a pair of Captiva sunglasses from ...
Skeet Reese is switching boat brands for 2014, as the former Bassmaster Classic champion and B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year announced that he'll move from ...
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Brandon Card will fish Uncle Josh Pork and Kalin's soft-plastics in 2014.
“Brandon is a young gun in the ever-growing bass ...
We had an overwhelming response to the first day of our Fan Appreciation Week! We can't thank you enough for taking part.
As in fishing, however, ...
Uncle Josh announced today that it's acquired Acme Tackle Company, the producer of Kastmaster and Little Cleo spoons.
"This will be a big year ...
Louisiana Sportsman produced an article today on how tough it is to catch bass at Lake Cataouatche right now. Cataouatche, of course, is the place winner ...
Jason Wells caught an 18-03 stringer today to close out the victory at the Sam Rayburn Reservoir Texas EverStart. He finished the 3-day event with 57-14, ...
We hit the 10,000-fan milestone on Facebook not too long ago!
First of all, thank you all for your support. Your loyalty over the years hasn't gone ...
American Bass Anglers announced today the details of the new Weekend Bass Series that will debut in 2014. The series will take the place of the Weekend ...
The Bass Federation (TBF) has entered into an agreement with the Faculty of Fishing to give members of TBF's Student Angler Federation access to an array ...
Mark Rose weighed in several hours early today on day 1 of the Toyota Texas Bass Classic at Lake Conroe and will get on the water several hours late on ...
The Pflueger Patriarch low-profile baitcasting reel has undergone a redesign. It's dropped some weight, but gained strength in the process.
To learn ...
Lew's today announced the official launch of its American Hero Speed Stick rod series, which includes both casting and spinning models. A portion of the ...
The Bass University announced today that it's added a session in Worcester, Mass. to its 2014 schedule. The session will take place Feb. 8-9 in conjunction ...
Joe Balog isn't familiar with the decision-making processes at FLW, but after years of competing in the organization's events, he thinks he's got a read ...
The Forrest Wood Cup at the Red River generated a $5 million boost to the local economy of Shreveport-Bossier City, La., according to figures released ...
Vicious Fishing has added FLW Tour angler Todd Hollowell to its pro staff for 2014. He will be using all of the Vicious line products and assist in developing ...
The Bass Federation (TBF) announced today that's it's hired industry veteran Tammy Cox as its director of business development. She'll also fulfill that ...
In his latest blog entry at FieldandStream.com, former tour pro Dave Wolak discusses the importance of wearing the proper shoes for a long day on the ...
Simms Fishing will be offering a pink wading belt during the month of October with all of the profits going to Casting for Recovery, an organization that ...
Fenwick announced today it has launched the Earn Your Wings program that will cater to college anglers.
Fenwick has teamed up with the Collegiate ...
By MLF Communications Staff
EUFAULA, Okla. – If anglers thought they knew what to expect when Lake Eufaula made its MLF Bass Pro Tour debut, Mother Nature
By MLF Communications Staff
EUFAULA, Okla. – The MLF Bass Pro Tour is set to visit Lake Eufaula in Eufaula, Okla. this week for the fourth event of the
By John Johnson BassFan Senior Editor
A look at the ages of the anglers who comprise the current Top 10 on the Bassmaster Opens Elite Qualifiers Division