Ramada Worldwide will return in 2013 as an official supporting sponsor of the Bassmaster Elite Series. Ramada also signed on as the title sponsor of the ...
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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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Ramada renews deal with B.A.S.S.
Monday, February 18, 2013
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Berkley trailer heads to Classic
Monday, February 18, 2013
The Berkley Experience Trailer will be at the Bassmaster Classic Expo in Tulsa, Okla. this Friday through Sunday (Feb. 22-24). The 60-foot trailer provides ...
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iRod signs FLW pro Frazier
Monday, February 18, 2013
California-based rod manufacturer iRod Fishing has added FLW Tour angler Micah Frazier to its national pro staff, where he joins Fred Roumbanis and Marty ...
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Duckett Fishing adds 3 Elites
Monday, February 18, 2013
Duckett Fishing Owner and CEO Boyd Duckett announced today that Bassmaster Elite Series anglers Kenyon Hill, J. Todd Tucker and Byron Haseotes have joined ...
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Kinami bags Blaylock
Monday, February 18, 2013
Kinami baits announced that it's added FLW Tour angler Stetson Blaylock to its pro staff.
"I've always fished Kinami and Yamamoto products – there's ...
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Elite event at Falcon gets title sponsor
Monday, February 18, 2013
Rigid Industries, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of high performance LED lighting products, will be the title sponsor of the second event ...
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Elite Tungsten picks up Pace
Monday, February 18, 2013
Elite Tungsten announced today that it's signed Bassmaster Elite Series angler Cliff Pace of Mississippi to a sponsorship agreement.
“I am very excited ...
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Livingston brings Rago into fold
Monday, February 18, 2013
Livingston Lures continues to make waves in the fishing industry. Recently, they inked Jeff Kriet, Randy Howell and reigning Bassmaster Elite Series Angler ...
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Brauer wins at T-Bend
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Semi-retirement seems to be suiting Denny Brauer pretty well.
The 17-time B.A.S.S. winner, who stepped away from Elite Series competition following ...
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Get rigged up
Friday, February 15, 2013The umbrella-rig market has become absolutely flooded over the past year and it can be difficult to distinguish a high-quality rig from one that was cobbled ...
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Abu, Spiderwire pro staffs announced
Friday, February 15, 2013
The 2013 pro staffs for Abu Garcia and Spiderwire were released today. The combined lists appear below.
“The Abu Garcia pro team is our face to the ...
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Gene Larew schedules open house
Friday, February 15, 2013
Tulsa, Okla.-based Gene Larew Lures is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its famous Salt Craw soft-plastic bait with an open house and several other ...
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Berkley to give away Trilene boat
Friday, February 15, 2013
Berkley announced that it will give away its lake-ready Trilene Tour Boat in a contest that begins Feb. 22 and runs through Nov. 1. The boat is a 2012 ...
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Card lands Suzuki deal
Friday, February 15, 2013
Brandon Card, the 2012 Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie of the Year, will become the first Elite angler to run a Suzuki motor. Suzuki will share space on ...
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Scanlon's truck to feature missing kids
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Bassmaster Elite Series angler Casey Scanlon has teamed up with the Morgan Nick Foundation and its "Picture Them Home" campaign. His Toyota ...
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Triton to host Classic kick-off party
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Triton Boats will host a Bassmaster Classic kick-off party that's open to the public from 3 to 6 p.m. next Thursday at Nichols Marine in Tulsa, Okla.
"This ...
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VanDam Classic giveaway
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Feeling lucky? Head on over to our Facebook page and enter our new gear giveaway contest. G. Loomis and Shimano are giving BassFans the opportunity to ...
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Evers to plug gear-retrieval device
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Louisiana-based Bell Outfitters announced today that Oklahoma Bassmaster Elite Series pro Edwin Evers will endorse the company's H20 Gear Pro –a lightweight ...
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CastAway lands Lane
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
CastAway Graphite Rods announced today it has added Bassmaster Elite Series angler Russ Lane to its pro staff for 2013.
"We've been very impressed ...
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Crews' new 'Cat
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Here's a picture of Bassmaster Elite Series angler and Classic qualifier John Crews' new Missile Baits/Spro-wrapped Bass Cat Eyra and Toyota Tundra. ...
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Palaniuk signs with Simms
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Brandon Palaniuk has garnered a sponsorship deal with a company from his home region – the Idaho Bassmaster Elite Series angler has joined the pro staff ...
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Berkley trailer to OK City
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
The Berkley Experience Trailer will be at the Oklahoma City this Thursday through Saturday (Feb. 15-17) for the second stop on its 2013 tour. The 60-foot ...
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Petition targets Maine's soft-plastics bill
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Keep America Fishing has launched a petition drive to combat legislation recently introduced in Maine that would ban soft-plastic baits in that state. ...
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Lucas joins Tightlines staff
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
FLW Tour pro Justin Lucas has signed a primary sponsorship deal with Tightlines UV.
"Last year I nearly won the FLW Tour event at the Potomac ...
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Triton adds year to contingency program
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Triton announced today that it's added a year to its Triton Gold contingency program, making owners of 2011 models eligible. The program offers up to ...
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Picasso picks up Morehead
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
FLW Tour pro Dan Morehead has added Picasso Lures to his sponsorship portfolio.
“I’m a jig and spinnerbait man, everyone knows that,” he said. "Back ...
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Lane gets tow-shield sponsorship
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Alabama Bassmaster Elite Series angler Russ Lane has signed a sponsorship deal with Towtector. The company (www.Towtector.com) produces a protective shield ...
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Berkley announces 2013 pro team
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Berkley today announced is 31-member pro staff for 2013, which includes anglers competing on the Bassmaster Elite Series, Bassmaster Opens, FLW Tour and ...
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Sonar: Lesson learned
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
After a disappointing day on Lake Guntersville during a recent BFL event, Sonar Sound-Off Columnist Miles Burghoff opted not to take the two measly fish ...
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Big Bite Lookback – Big "O"
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Chris Baumgardner thinks the open-mind approach is the best way to go in competition, especially at a lake he’s been to several times in the past. Take ...
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Wheeler aligns with Frabill, Plano
Monday, February 11, 2013
Jacob Wheeler, the 22-year-old reigning Forrest Wood Cup champion from Indiana, has signed a sponsorship agreement with foul-weather apparel and net manufacturer ...
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B.A.S.S. announces free weather app
Monday, February 11, 2013
Bassmaster Magazine and Bassmaster.com have joined forces with www.scoutlookweather.com to release a new fishing-specific weather app for Android and ...
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Chapman the new Rankings king
Monday, February 11, 2013
Reigning B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year Brent Chapman has moved to the top of the BassFan World Rankings for the first time in his career. Both Chapman and ...
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BassFan's new look
Monday, February 11, 2013If you’re clicking on BassFan.com for the first time today or for the first time in a while, you might notice a new look to site.
Don’t be alarmed. ...
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A look at baits that ruled the Classic
Monday, February 11, 2013OutdoorLife.com published a feature today by B.A.S.S.' Ken Duke that details many of the baits that've been responsible for Classic victories over the ...
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Dance to chair NHF Day
Monday, February 11, 2013
Bass fishing legend Bill Dance has been selected to serve as honorary chairman for this year's National Hunting and Fishing Day, which will take place ...
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Lew's adds Murray, Murphy
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Sunline Strong Performer – Big "O"
Monday, February 11, 2013
Randall Tharp did not get off to the start that he, or many observers, thought he would at the Lake Okeechobee FLW Tour last week. His 10-07 day-1 weight ...
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Lee's Classic ride
Friday, February 8, 2013
Last year's College Classic Bracket winner Matt Lee passed along this photo of his new wrapped boat which he'll use to compete at the Bassmaster Classic ...
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Adams shows off Cashion wrap
Friday, February 8, 2013
Here's a picture of Bassmaster Classic qualifier Tracy Adams of North Carolina and the wrap he'll be sporting later this month at Oklahoma's Grand Lake. ...
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Big "O" not kind to Classic qualifiers
Friday, February 8, 2013
Oklahoma's Grand Lake won't fish anything like Florida's Lake Okeechobee did this week when it hosts the 2013 Bassmaster Classic later this month. The ...
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Revo goes Xtreme
Friday, February 8, 2013
Abu Garcia will unveil the newest model in the Revo line later this month at the Bassmaster Classic. The high-end MGXtreme comes in at less than 5 ounces, ...
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Vicious joins MLF sponsor ranks
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Major League Fishing announced today that Alabama-based Vicious Fishing has come aboard as a sponsor.
“We are pleased that some of the top companies ...
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Yamaha tabs five Elite Series pros
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Yamaha Marine Group announced today that it's added five Bassmaster Elite Series anglers to its pro staff. The quintet consists of Jeff Kriet, Jeremy ...
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BU releases agenda for Philly session
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
The Bass University today announced the list of speakers and topics for its Philadelphia session, to be held Feb. 16-17 at the Greater Philadelphia Convention ...
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Sunline adds Lintner
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Sunline America announced today that California Bassmaster Elite ...
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Berkley trailer starts tour in 'Bama
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
The Berkley Experience Trailer will be at the Gander Mountain store in Opelika, Ala. this Thursday through Saturday (Feb. 8-10) to begin its 2013 tour. ...
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Summit Cup finale Saturday on NBC
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
The championship round of the Summit Cup, Major League Fishing's second event, will be broadcast at 1 p.m. ET Saturday on NBC. The event was filmed late ...
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New FLW app offered
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
FLW announced today that it's produced a new iPhone, iPad and Android app to bring users the latest news, video and live tournament coverage from the ...
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Browning launches new website
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Promising to deliver a great deal of insider information in a "Notes From The Boat" section, Arkansas Bassmaster Elite Series pro Stephen Browning ...
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Chat with Dudley today
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Reigning FLW Tour Angler of the Year David Dudley will join us for a BassFan Pro Chat today at 6 p.m. EST on our Facebook page.
Ask him about how practice ...
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Newberry breaks BFL weight mark
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Houston resident Dicky Newberry broke the weight record for a single-day BFL event Saturday when he caught a 36-05 bag en route to winning a Cowboy Division ...
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DeFoe's wrap revealed
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Here's a shot of Bassmaster Elite Series pro Ott DeFoe's new wrap with the boat Power-Poled down on a bank of the Tennessee River near downtwon Knoxville. ...
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T-H Marine aligns with FLW
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
FLW announced today that boat parts and accessories manufacturer T-H Marine has signed on as an associate sponsor of the organization for the 2013 season. ...
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Hawk picks up Picasso
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Kevin Hawk, the 2010 Forrest Wood Cup champion who'll fish his first Bassmaster Elite Series campaign this year, has been added to the Picasso Lures pro ...
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Another busy year on tap for Lane
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
It’s no secret Chris Lane has been a busy guy over the past year. Winning the Bassmaster Classic tends to eat away at an angler’s free time. Looking ahead, ...
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Missouri schools to vote on fishing
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Missouri schools will have the opportunity this spring to decide whether bass fishing should become a school activity sanctioned by the Missouri State ...
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Blaukat signs 5-year deal with Bridgford Foods
Monday, February 4, 2013
Bridgford Foods Corporation announced today it has entered into a long-term partnership with professional bass angler Randy Blaukat.
Bridgford Foods, ...
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New TroKar wrap for Chapman
Monday, February 4, 2013
Reigning Bassmaster Elite Series Angler of the Year Brent Chapman's boat will be sporting a new look this season.
Lazer TroKar will be his primary ...
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Megabass adds Evers
Monday, February 4, 2013
Megabass of America announced today that it will sponsor veteran Bassmaster Elite Series pro Edwin Evers for the 2013 season. He’ll join fellow Elite ...
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Canterbury signs with HALO
Monday, February 4, 2013
HALO Fishing has announced the addition of FLW Tour angler Scott Canterbury to Team HALO.
The former FLW Tour Rookie of the Year and runner-up in ...
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Howes wins Kissimmee tiebreaker
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Rich Howes caught four bass that weighed a combined 9-10 on Sunday to win a 5-hour fish-off against Daniel Lanier Jr. and claim the crown at the Kissimmee ...
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Big chill at the Big O
Sunday, February 3, 2013Cool temperatures and a stiff north wind today made it tough to put much together as practice for the Lake Okeechobee FLW Tour season opener got under ...
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Fish-off required at Kissimmee Open
Sunday, February 3, 2013
The Kissimmee Bassmaster Southern Open will go to a Sunday fish-off after Floridians Daniel Lanier, the day-1 leader, and Richard Howes, who topped the ...
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Surman, Dudley help out at kids tourney
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Instead of kicking back and relaxing on the eve of the first official practice of the FLW Tour season, pros Mike Surman and David Dudley spent part of ...
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Howes catapults into Kissimmee lead
Friday, February 1, 2013
Richard Howes, who began the day in 29th place, caught a 20-02 sack on day 2 of the Kissimmee Chain Bassmaster Southern Open and rocketed into the lead ...
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Okuma deal for Starks
Friday, February 1, 2013
Okuma Fishing Tackle announced today it has added Bassmaster Elite Series angler Jeremy Starks to its pro staff.
The West Virginia native, who's preparing ...
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Frabill lands Rose
Friday, February 1, 2013
Frabill, a top manufacturer of raingear and landing nets, has added FLW Tour veteran Mark Rose to its pro staff. Rose has long been affiliated with Plano, ...
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Smoothness defined
Friday, February 1, 2013
Lots of spinning reels on the market will suit the needs of the casual angler – that guy or gal isn't making hundreds of casts during a day on the water. ...
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Gluszek moves to Bass Cat
Friday, February 1, 2013
More than 16 years ago, back when high-level B.A.S.S. events featured two pros paired up in each boat, Pete Gluszek and Rick Pierce were drawn to fish ...
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Sumrall Sacks 28 1/2 On Day 1 At St. Johns
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PALATKA, Fla. — A little bit of water can make big things happen. Leveraging that logic, Caleb Sumrall sacked up a massive
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St. Johns Will Have A Postspawn Flavor This Time
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PALATKA, Fla. — John Cox grew up on Florida’s east coast, so he is intimately familiar with nearly every section of the
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