In recent months, multiple sources had indicated that B.A.S.S. was open to the idea of allowing a one-hook version of an umbrella rig in competition in ...
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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.
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Umbrellas still a no-go with Elites
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An answer for the bait-bag blues
Friday, November 30, 2012Ever have trouble locating a particular bag of plastic baits? If you claim that you don't, you're probably not telling the truth.
Berkley has come ...
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Griffin stepping away from Elites
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Chad Griffin has decided to step away from the Bassmaster Elite Series in 2013. The Texas pro, whose only tour-level victory came as a rookie in 2009 ...
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Scroggins fills in for VanDam in MLF
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Florida Bassmaster Elite Series pro Terry Scroggins fills in for the absent Kevin VanDam for the second Major League Fishing event, which will begin airing ...
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Evinrude re-ups, gets naming rights
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Evinrude announced today it's signed a multi-year deal to continue its sponsorship of FLW. For the first time in the 12-year history of the partnership, ...
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Corps considering plan to close TN tailwaters
Thursday, November 29, 2012According to a story posted Wednesday on Nooga.com, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Nashville District is considering a plan that would restrict recreational ...
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Snapcast: Sportsmen's Act must pass now
Thursday, November 29, 2012Many were surprised earlier this week when the U.S. Senate failed to pass the Sportsmen's Act of 2012. In hindsight, no one should've been. After all, ...
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Hauser steps up to FLW Tour
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
North Carolina's Wayne Hauser, a regular competitor on triple-A circuits over the past several years, will compete on the FLW Tour in 2013.
"It's ...
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Brody bags 'ghost buck'
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Ohio Bassmaster Elite Series angler Brent "Brody" Broderick had his heart set on bagging a specific whitetail buck this season, and he was recently ...
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Lucas Oil aligns with Ranger
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Lucas Oil, which has dramatically increased the size of its footprint within the fishing industry over the past couple of years, has entered into a partnership ...
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J.M. Smucker Co. renews with FLW
Tuesday, November 27, 2012FLW announced today that The J.M. Smucker Company will return as a sponsor for the 2013 season. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
As ...
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HALO Fishing lands Avena
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
HALO Fishing announced today it has signed FLW Tour pro Adrian Avena to its pro staff.
“Making the decision to bring Adrian onboard was an easy one,” ...
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Fenwick HMX: Affordable durability
Friday, November 23, 2012
Fenwick's venerable HMX rod series has been updated for 2013. The new features include a cross-scrim construction that enhances strength and action.
To ...
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Parrish going back to FLW
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Texan Russell Parrish, who's competed on the Bassmaster Elite Series the past 2 years, told BassFan today that he'll forego that circuit in 2013 and return ...
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Sonar settles in at Guntersville
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
BassFan columnist Miles "Sonar" Burghoff has settled into the house at Lake Guntersville he's sharing with 2010 Forrest Wood Cup champion Kevin ...
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Butcher steps down from Elites
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
OutdoorsFirst.com reported today that Terry Butcher will step down from Elite Series competition in 2013. The Oklahoman, who fished at B.A.S.S.' top level ...
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BassFan's Holiday Gift Guides
Wednesday, November 21, 2012Have an avid angler on your shopping list this holiday season? Trying to come up with your own answers to those "What do you want for Christmas" ...
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Horton's new show debuts in January
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Bassmaster Elite Series veteran Tim Horton will host a new show that will debut in January on both the World Fishing Network (WFN) and the Pursuit Channel. ...
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BU offers Thanksgiving discount
Monday, November 19, 2012
The Bass University is offering a 15 percent discount on 2013 seminars for those who enroll from Thanksgiving Day through "cyber Monday" (Nov. ...
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Fed Nation Divisional schedule released
Monday, November 19, 2012
B.A.S.S. today released the schedule for the 2013 Federation Nation Divisionals. Here's a look at the slate:
> Western -- April 8-12 -- Clear Lake ...
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Rayovac, FLW partner up again
Monday, November 19, 2012FLW announced today that battery maker Rayovac will return as a sponsor in 2013 and remain the official dry cell battery of FLW. Financial terms of the ...
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Martens breaks 4 hours in first marathon
Monday, November 19, 2012
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Aaron Martens competed in the Philadelphia Marathon on Sunday, finishing below his target time of 4 hours. This year’s All-Star ...
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Sportsman Channel, IMO, Outdoor Channel merge
Friday, November 16, 2012It was announced this morning that Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. has approved a merger agreement with InterMedia Outdoors, Inc., and The Sportsman Channel, ...
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Last chance to win Howell's boat
Friday, November 16, 2012For the second straight year, Bassmaster Elite Series angler Randy Howell is giving away his tournament boat, with proceeds going to King's Home for abused, ...
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Win a trip to ’13 Classic
Friday, November 16, 2012With the field now set for the 2013 Bassmaster Classic in Tulsa, Okla., B.A.S.S. is offering up the chance for fans to win a trip to enjoy the event in ...
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Grand ramp work under way
Thursday, November 15, 2012In today’s Tulsa World, outdoors scribe Kelly Bostian provided an update on the construction that’s being done at Wolf Creek Park, which will serve as ...
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Sandy did a number on boats
Thursday, November 15, 2012According to a report in today’s Fishing Wire, more than 65,000 recreational boats suffered damage or were lost as a result of Hurricane Sandy.
The ...
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MLF TV schedule set
Thursday, November 15, 2012
The television schedule for the second Jack Link’s Major League Fishing event has been finalized.
The General Tire Summit Cup, held at Chautauqua ...
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Scroggins the spin doctor?
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
(Editor's note: Industry rep Alan McGuckin recently quizzed Elite Series pro Terry Scroggins about what led to his success in 2012. You might be surprised ...
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Martin to the front in 2013
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
With three co-angler tournament victories over the past two FLW Tour seasons, Casey Martin will make the move to the front of the boat in 2013 when he’ll ...
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Bass-A-Thon in SoCal this weekend
Wednesday, November 14, 2012Bassmaster Elite Series standouts Brent Chapman, Edwin Evers and David Walker will join the legendary Al Lindner as featured speakers this weekend at ...
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Kellogg's returns as FLW sponsor
Monday, November 12, 2012FLW announced today that the Kellogg Company has renewed its sponsorship under a multi-year deal. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
As ...
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LMB virus detected in Lake Pleasant
Monday, November 12, 2012According to a report in Today's News-Herald out of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., Arizona Game and Fish Department officials have confirmed the presence of ...
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Classic field set
Monday, November 12, 2012
Now that the Bassmaster Weekend Series (BWS) Championship is in the books, the field for the 2013 Bassmaster Classic is set.
A total of 53 anglers ...
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Chat with Howell on Tuesday
Monday, November 12, 2012
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Randy Howell is coming off another strong season that saw him pull down six Top-15 finishes and place 5th in the Angler of ...
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Collins wins BWS, clinches Classic berth
Saturday, November 10, 2012Clifford “Albert” Collins carried a lead of more than 10 pounds into the final day of the Bassmaster Weekend Series Championship at Sam Rayburn Reservoir. ...
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Light and rugged
Friday, November 9, 2012
The newest version of the Pflueger Purist spinning reel employs both aluminum and graphite components to make the real both lightweight and durable. The ...
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Strike King, FLW renew partnership
Friday, November 9, 2012FLW announced today that Strike King Lure Company has re-signed as an associate sponsor of FLW for the 2013 season. Financial terms of the deal were not ...
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Amphibia, Sealy Outdoors align
Thursday, November 8, 2012Amphibia Sports Sunglasses has signed on to be a sponsorship partner of Sealy Outdoors and the Big Bass Splash presented by Sealy Outdoors and B.A.S.S. ...
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Shimano expanding Calif. facility
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Shimano American Corporation broke ground today on an expansion to the distribution center at its Irvine, Calif., headquarters.
“This investment, combined ...
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China offered Martin different view
Thursday, November 8, 2012
FLW Tour pro Scott Martin was impressed with the passion and accommodating nature of the Chinese people during a recent 10-day trip to Asia. While there, ...
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Missile lands at Cabela's
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Missile Baits, the soft-plastic bait company founded by Bassmaster Elite Series pro John Crews, will now be available through Cabela's website and will ...
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Report: 2014 Classic to Birmingham
Thursday, November 8, 2012A brief report in today's Birmingham (Ala.) News says that Birmingham will serve as the host city for 2014 Bassmaster Classic, confirming previous speculation ...
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Report: Scientists monitor Chesapeake Bay
Thursday, November 8, 2012Fishing Tackle Retailer has an interesting piece today about the immediate impact and potential long-term effects Hurricane Sandy has had and will have ...
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Miyazaki's focus was sharp
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Yusuke Miyazaki has family, friends and fans on two continents who are pumped about his upcoming appearance in the Bassmaster Classic, which will be the ...
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Igloo back with FLW
Wednesday, November 7, 2012FLW announced today that Igloo Products Corp., the nation’s largest cooler manufacturer, has extended its associate sponsorship of FLW for the 2013 season. ...
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Cherry will fish Elites in 2013
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Hank Cherry remembers skipping a day of high school back in 1992 to go watch the weigh-ins for the North Carolina Bassmaster Top 100 at Lake Norman in ...
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2014 Classic: Guntersville?
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Several sources have confirmed that B.A.S.S. is scheduled to make a major announcement Thursday in Alabama. The consensus opinion is that the organization ...
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Reese launches auction for Sandy victims
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Skeet Reese has launched an online auction to raise funds for people on the East Coast who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. It gets under way today and ...
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3M re-ups with FLW
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
FLW announced that adhesives giant 3M, a long-term sponsor of the organization, will return in that role in 2013. Financial terms of the deal were not ...
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ABA adds Biobor as sponsor
Monday, November 5, 2012
Biobor, an Alabama-based manufacturer or fuel additives, has signed on as a major sponsor of the American Bass Anglers (ABA).
As part of the multi-year ...
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Kreiger wins 2nd ES Championship
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Koby Kreiger became the first two-time winner of the EverStart Championship on Sunday as he caught a 9-05 bag from the Ouachita River out of Monroe, La. ...
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Kreiger maintains Ouachita lead
Sunday, November 4, 2012
A 7-09 sack today kept Koby Kreiger atop the leaderboard at the EverStart Championship on the Ouachita River out of Monroe, La. He'll carry a half-pound ...
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Kreiger climbs to the top
Friday, November 2, 2012
Florida's Koby Kreiger moved into the lead today at the EverStart Championship on the Ouachita River with a 9-02 sack that game him a 2-day total of 21-07. ...
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Subtle and versatile
Friday, November 2, 2012
Berkley's newest offering in the finesse category is the Twitchtail Minnow, a 3-inch bait that's effective on both bass and walleye. It's best feature ...
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New site geared toward HS, college fishing
Friday, November 2, 2012Pittsburgh-based journalist Craig Buddo has launched VarsityBass.com, a website that will focus on high school and college fishing. The site features ...
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Stricklin leads at Ouachita
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Texan James Stricklin Jr. caught a 12-13 sack on day 1 of the EverStart Championship at the Ouachita River out of Monroe, La. to grab a half-pound lead ...
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Booyah deal for Dudley
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Booyah Bait Company announced today that it's signed David Dudley, the two-time reigning FLW Tour Angler of the Year and the No. 1 angler in the BassFan ...
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Gustafson to fish FLW Tour in 2013
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Canadian angler Jeff Gustafson announced today he will fish the entire FLW Tour schedule in 2013, according to a news item posted on the FLW Outdoors ...
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Pickens Plan drops FLW team deal
Thursday, November 1, 2012
The Pickens Plan will not underwrite an FLW Tour team wrap deal next year, leaving longtime pro Randy Blaukat without a main sponsor for the second time ...
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Snapcast: Parents should stay away
Thursday, November 1, 2012Competitive bass fishing at the high school level is taking root all over the country, and here's one neat thing about the sport that many might not ...
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Surman, 64, Making A Run At Elite Qualification
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
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Take Full Advantage Of The Baitfish Spawns
By Dustin Wilks Special to BassFan
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Johnston Wins By A Bunch At St. Johns
By B.A.S.S. Communications Staff
PALATKA, Fla. — Cory Johnston fished a full tournament. But with all due respect to nine other competitors, he could’ve
