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Neal Hopes To Keep Momentum Rolling

Friday, January 30, 2015

By Todd Ceisner
BassFan Editor

Michael Neal remembers what it was like being a rookie on the pro side of the FLW Tour in 2012.

“I got it handed to me,” he says with a chuckle as he recalls his mixed bag of finishes and struggles more

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Daniels Determined To Make His Own Way Now
Thursday, January 29, 2015
By John Johnson BassFan Senior Editor Welcome to the real world, Mark Daniels Jr. Daniels had a free ride on last year's FLW Tour via the "Living more
Browne Finds Himself In Limbo For '15
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
By John Johnson BassFan Senior Editor Glenn Browne's transition from the FLW Tour to the Bassmaster Elite Series wasn't nearly as smooth as those more
Osinski’s Call To Go South Paid Off
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
By Todd Ceisner BassFan Editor Val Osinski has fished plenty of tournaments, big and small, at Lake Okeechobee in the past. Recently, though, he’d more
For Lefebre, Ice Fishing's A Passion And Escape
Monday, January 26, 2015
By Todd Ceisner BassFan Editor The scene inside Dave Lefebre’s house early last Thursday morning wasn’t all that different from the manic mornings more
Martens Set For 16th Run At Elusive Classic Crown
Friday, January 23, 2015
By John Johnson BassFan Senior Editor Aaron Martens doesn't hesitate when asked whether he'd rather win the Bassmaster Classic or the Elite Series more
With Wife Healthy, Biffle Ready To Return
Thursday, January 22, 2015
By John Johnson BassFan Senior Editor Tommy Biffle was on his typical late-season role last summer when his world came screeching to a halt. In March, more
Arey’s Confidence Soared After Beaver Win
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
By Todd Ceisner BassFan Editor While many of his fellow bass pros were heading south (or were already there) for warmer weather and a chance to wet more
Morgenthaler Knew How To Adjust To Cold Front
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
By Todd Ceisner BassFan Editor Entering the final day of competition at the Lake Toho Southern Open, Chad Morgenthaler said he was worried about being more
Monroe Charged With Battery After Toho Incident
Friday, January 16, 2015
By John Johnson BassFan Senior Editor Veteran two-tour pro Ish Monroe has been charged with battery in Florida following an altercation with fellow more
Shaw Ready To Go After 5-Year Tour Hiatus
Friday, January 16, 2015
By Todd Ceisner BassFan Editor (Editor's note: BassFan will observe Monday's Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, so a new First Cast story will not appear more
California Anglers Hit Mother Lode At Lake Perris
Thursday, January 15, 2015
By John Johnson BassFan Senior Editor How ridiculous was the day that Chip Gilbert and a buddy had last weekend at California's Lake Perris? Well, more
Cold Front Will Change Everything
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
By Steve Boyd Special to BassFan Last year I predicted anglers would find it difficult to get away from playing the numbers game to focus on big limits more
Hackney's Confidence Is High For Hartwell
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
By John Johnson BassFan Senior Editor Becoming the first angler to win professional bass fishing's career "Grand Slam" would be a neat deal more
Attitude Adjustment Was Key For Stewart
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
By Todd Ceisner BassFan Editor Forty-six hours. That’s how long it took Kevin Stewart to drive from his home in Elk Grove, Calif., to where he’s more
Ponds Makes Tough Call To Decline Elite Bid
Monday, January 12, 2015
By Todd Ceisner BassFan Editor When B.A.S.S. circulated the requalification criteria for Elite Series anglers last fall, it took Pete Ponds a little more
Ike's Goal To Help Get More Kids Hooked
Friday, January 09, 2015
By John Johnson BassFan Senior Editor It's been quite awhile since Mike Iaconelli brought his non-traditional style to the ultra-conservative realm more
As Usual, All Eyes On Weather At Hartwell
Thursday, January 08, 2015
By BassFan Staff Randall Tharp has started a new tradition for himself – bass fishing on Christmas Day. In 2013, he spent part of the day at Lake Guntersville, more
Jones' Attention Will Be Divided This Year
Wednesday, January 07, 2015
By John Johnson BassFan Senior Editor Alton Jones' competitive focus for 2015 will be confined to the Bassmaster Elite Series as he attempts to more
Coulter Rode Mid-Season Rally To Elite Series
Tuesday, January 06, 2015
By Todd Ceisner BassFan Editor Brandon Coulter’s nature is to always be seeking out new challenges and opportunities. He formerly launched and ran more
Favorable Schedule Has Martin Thinking Big
Monday, January 05, 2015
By Todd Ceisner BassFan Editor Don’t expect to see Scott Martin’s name on the growing list of FLW Tour anglers who are making their way to the Bassmaster more