Dock Talk

Broaden your cranking scope

Fri, 3 Feb, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Crankbaits are often critical for locating fish, and Sebile offers two versions of its Crankster model to handle just about every type of cover situation. more

Layoffs at Tracker

Fri, 3 Feb, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> The Tulsa World reported today that Tracker Marine will lay off 112 of its 175 employees at its Miami, Okla. facility. To read the story, click more

Logan's team to get new ballpark

Thu, 2 Feb, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> The worlds of competitive bass fishing and minor league baseball collided today with the groundbreaking for the new Regions Field in downtown Birmingham. more

B.A.S.S. offers 'Favorite Lake' sweepstakes

Thu, 2 Feb, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> 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 more

Hall of Fame banquet tickets on sale

Wed, 1 Feb, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame announced that tickets for the 2012 induction ceremony, set for Feb. 24 at Sam's Town Resort and Casino in Shreveport, La., more

Berkley: Five for the Classic

Wed, 1 Feb, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Berkley announced that it'll launch five new soft-plastic baits more

FLW, Goodwill extend

Wed, 1 Feb, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> FLW announced today that it will continue its partnership with Goodwill Industries International for the 2012 season. Goodwill provides job training programs, more

BoatUS Collegiate sign-ups under way

Wed, 1 Feb, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> The Association of Collegiate Anglers has opened registration for the 2012 BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship, historically the nation's largest more

MLF's PPV plan revealed

Wed, 1 Feb, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Major League Fishing announced today that its first event, the Challenge Cup, will be offered on a 7-week, Internet-based pay-per-view plan beginning more

Sunline adds Swindle

Wed, 1 Feb, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Sunline announced today that it's added Bassmaster Elite Series more

Chapman signs with Bass Minder

Tue, 31 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Equipment-organization product manufacturer Bass Minder announced that it's added Bassmaster Elite Series angler Brent Chapman to its pro staff. "The more

Lew's launches school program

Tue, 31 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Lew's has announced a new program designed to assist high school and college fishing clubs and teams with their rod-and-reel needs. The company is also more

Berkley trailer is 'Bama-bound

Tue, 31 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> The Berkley Experience Trailer will kick off its 2012 tour this Friday through Sunday (Feb. 3-5) at the Bass Pro Shops in Leeds, Ala. The 60-foot trailer more

'Cat Hunt' a success

Tue, 31 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> The "Cat Hunt" is over - the sought-after 'Cat is in the bag. Springfield, Mo. resident Gerald Fleming is the current owner of the first more

Vision 110+1: A lot to like

Mon, 30 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> The Megabass Vision 110 jerkbait has proven that it can entice fish when most other offerings can't (witness last year's FLW Tour event at Beaver). Now more

Z-Man page is live

Mon, 30 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> The Z-Man Pro Page here at BassFan is now up and running. It consists of archived material featuring the company's products, along with interviews and more

Petition to ban A-Rig online

Mon, 30 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> An online petition to ban the Alabama Rig and other umbrella-style rigs in professional tournaments has been launched. The underlying premise is that more

A-Rig propels Harris to Shasta win

Sat, 28 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> K.C. Harris of Shasta Lake, Calif., weighed a five-bass limit totaling 11-01 Saturday to win the Shasta Western EverStart with a 3-day total of 42-02. "Usually more

Lane, Brown prevail at Toho with 64.64

Sat, 28 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> 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 more

Harris on top at Shasta

Fri, 27 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Local ace K.C. Harris caught a tournament best 18-01 stringer Friday to move into the lead at the Shasta Western EverStart in California. He has an advantage more

Lane, Brown take Toho lead

Fri, 27 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> The team of Bobby Lane and Gerald Brown brought a 10-pounder to the scale for the second straight day and took over the lead Friday at the PAA Tour Team more

Revo Premier spinning: 2 new sizes

Fri, 27 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> The spinning version of the Abu Garcia Revo Premier has been well-received since its introduction in 2010, and now there are twice as many models to choose more

KY Lake bridge hit by ship

Fri, 27 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> The Eggner Ferry Bridge at Kentucky Lake was struck by a ship carrying parts for a space rocket on Thursday night, destroying two spans. To read a report more

Landscape deal for Combs

Fri, 27 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Bassmaster Elite Series angler and Toyota Texas Bass Classic champion Keith Combs has signed a sponsorship deal with BLV Enterprises, a 30-year-old company more

Rapala, B.A.S.S. launch photo contest

Thu, 26 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> B.A.S.S. and Rapala are challenging anglers to "snap to it" and enter the more

Peterson on top at Shasta

Thu, 26 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Tony Peterson caught a 17-07 bag to take the day-1 lead at the Shasta Western EverStart in California. The resident of Livermore, Calif. has a lead of more

Morgenthaler, Browne lead at Toho

Thu, 26 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> The team of Chad Morgenthaler (pictured) and Glenn Browne combined to catch a 31.89-pound bag today to capture the early lead at the PAA Tour Team Challenge more

Sonar: Failure and redemption

Thu, 26 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Miles Burghoff weighed 12-pound sacks recently in one-day tournaments at Lake Okeechobee on back-to-back weekends. He was quite disappointed with the more

Megabass: Welcome to the Jungle

Thu, 26 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Japanese powerhouse Megabass has introduced new products in the rod, reel and bait categories for 2012. The company's new rod series, Destroyer Black more

Triton Gold registration under way

Wed, 25 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Triton Boats announced that registration for the 2012 Triton Gold contingency program is under way. The program pays up to $7,000 to qualifying Triton more

RMC joins FLW

Wed, 25 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> FLW announced today that RMC BoatWorks, best known for its Trol-Lok trolling-motor mount, has signed a sponsorship deal with the organization. "RMC more

A look at what's down there

Wed, 25 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Numa Optics pro-staffer Sean Alvarez created a YouTube video that graphically illustrates the benefits of high-quality, polarized glasses during a recent more

Kentucky classes set for Feb. 11-12

Wed, 25 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Mark Menendez (pictured), Bernie Schultz and Joe Thomas will conduct a series of classes at West Kentucky Community and Technical College on the weekend more

Luck "E" Strike bonuses available

Tue, 24 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> B.A.S.S. announced today that lure-maker Luck "E" Strike will be awarding bonuses to Bassmaster Elite Series and Bassmaster Open competitors more

Picasso adds Roumbanis

Tue, 24 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Picasso Lures announced the addition of Bassmaster Elite Series pro Fred Roumbanis to its pro staff. "Picasso is a company that has always more

FLW, Brunswick extend

Mon, 23 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> FLW announced today that it's signed a multi-year contract extension with Brunswick Corporation, parent company of Mercury, MotorGuide and Brunswick Zone. Mercury more

B.A.S.S. offers KVD sweepstakes

Mon, 23 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> A fishing outing with Kevin VanDam is a rare prize, but it's being offered in a sweepstakes happening now at Bassmaster.com. The Fish with a Pro sweepstakes more

Tony Bean dies

Mon, 23 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> BassFan learned today that smallmouth guru Tony Bean has died at age 63. The Tennessee resident (pictured with Ray Scot) was a popular seminar speaker more

Lane cruises to Open victory

Sat, 21 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Chris Lane captured the third Bassmaster Southern Open victory of his career Saturday, and this one came by a large margin. He caught a tournament-best more

Medlock: Two in a row at Big O

Sat, 21 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Brandon Medlock caught a 15-03 bag Saturday to win the Okeechobee Southeastern EverStart in Florida for the second year in a row with a 3-day total of more

Lane pulls ahead at Harris

Fri, 20 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Bassmaster Elite Series pro Chris Lane caught a 23-14 sack today to move into the lead at the Harris Chain Bassmaster Southern Open with a 2-day total more

Medlock in control at EverStart

Fri, 20 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Brandon Medlock appears headed toward his second straight Okeechobee Southeastern EverStart victory. The Lake Placid, Fla. angler boated a massive 35-07 more

FLW clarifies A-Rig stance

Fri, 20 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> The Alabama Rig, which was banned from use in the 2012 Bassmaster Classic and 2012 Elite Series this week, will be allowed in all FLW events this year. more

Get out in the cold

Fri, 20 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Although bass get lethargic in cold water, they still have to eat. They just won't move very far to do it. Bassmaster Elite Series pro Bradley Roy more

PAA fees dropped

Fri, 20 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> The Professional Anglers Association announced today that entry fees for the 2012 PAA Tournament Series will be reduced by $1,000. The organization stated more

Luck "E" Strike renews with FLW

Fri, 20 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> FLW announced today that lure-maker Luck "E" Strike U.S.A. has renewed its sponsorship agreement with the organization. Said Luck "E" more

McMillan in 2nd at Okeechobee

Thu, 19 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Fishing just 3 weeks after his father Jimmy was killed during a robbery attempt at their family-owned grocery store, Brandon McMillan caught a 19-12 limit more

Frederick grabs big lead at Open

Thu, 19 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> 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 more

Rapala, MarCum join forces

Thu, 19 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Rapala announced today that it's formed a strategic manufacturing and exclusive more

PowerTeam adds Fralick

Wed, 18 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> PowerTeam Lures announced that it's added South Dakota Bassmaster Elite Series angler Jami Fralick to its pro staff. "I was introduced to PowerTeam more

Clunn opens new market

Tue, 17 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Four-time Bassmaster Classic champion Rick Clunn recently returned from Italy, where he participated in a B.A.S.S. Federation Nation event and expanded more

A-Rig out for Classic, Elites

Tue, 17 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> B.A.S.S. has banned the Alabama Rig and other multi-lure rigs from use in the Bassmaster Classic and Bassmaster Elite Series. A press release issued by more

Washington facing proposed lead ban

Tue, 17 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Anglers in Washington state are rallying to oppose a bill supported by PETA, the Audubon Society and other organizations that would ban all lead fishing more

TTBC scheduled for Sept. 28-30

Tue, 17 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> The 2012 Toyota Texas Bass Classic will take place Sept. 28-30 at Lake Conroe. The tournament will again feature anglers from the Bassmaster Elite Series, more

BoatUS Angler sponsoring Opens

Tue, 17 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> B.A.S.S. announced today that BoatUS Angler has signed a sponsorship more

BPS boosts incentives

Tue, 17 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Bass Pro Shops has announced enhancements to its Tour Fishing Team Incentive program for 2012. New this year is the B.A.S.S. Elite Series Gold level more

Frabill aligns with FLW

Tue, 17 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> FLW announced today that fishing gear and apparel manufacturer Frabill will join the organization's sponsorship lineup for the 2012 season. "Frabill more

Bass Cat joins MLF

Tue, 17 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today that Bass Cat Boats has joined more

Twice the action

Fri, 13 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> What sets the Gary Klein-designed Berkley HAVOC Deuce apart from the numerous other twin-tail grubs on the market? Action and versatility. The Deuce's more

Sebile beefs up staff

Fri, 13 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Sebile has made several notable additions to its pro staff for 2012. On the B.A.S.S. side, Bobby Lane joins longtime staffers Jeff Kriet and Todd Faircloth. more

Rodgers with SW

Fri, 13 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Dearal Rodgers, a second-year FLW Tour pro from South Carolina, has signed a sponsorship deal with Utah-based outdoor gear retailer Sportsman's Warehouse. more

Glasses deal for Horton

Fri, 13 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Alabama's Jamie Horton, the 2011 Federation Nation national champion, has inked a sponsorship deal with Gone Fishing Polarized Optics. Horton will compete more

Tennessee A-Rig clarifications

Fri, 13 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> WRCB TV in Chattanooga, Tenn. recently produced a 9 1/2-minute segment with Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency fisheries chief Bobby Wilson that attempts more

Lowrance, FLW extend

Fri, 13 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> FLW announced today that it's agreed to a long-term sponsorship extension with marine electronics producer Lowrance. "Lowrance continues to lead the more

Pinnacle picks Card

Thu, 12 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Pinnacle announced today that it's signed Bassmaster Elite Series rooke Brandon Card to its pro staff. "I'm excited to be a part of the Pinnacle Pro more

Lane sporting Big Bite

Thu, 12 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Here's a photo of Russ Lane's boat and truck wrap for the 2012 season (click the photo to see a larger image). Both vehicles are adorned in the colors more

McMillan case: second arrest

Thu, 12 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> A second arrest has been made in the Jan. 2 murder of Florida businessman and angler Jimmy McMillan. To read the report, click more

PAA: A-Rig pros and cons

Thu, 12 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> A story launched on the PAA website today in which anglers and wildlife officials express their thoughts on the Alabama Rig and its future in pro bass more

Western history book on sale

Wed, 11 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Those interested in the long and storied history of Western tournament fishing now have the opportunity to purchase "A Gathering of Eagles - The History more

VRX inks McDonald

Wed, 11 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Rod Glove-maker VRX Fishing Products announced that it's signed FLW angler Billy McDonald to its pro staff. It's the company's second signing of the new more

'Bird, Lowrance settle out of court

Tue, 10 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Johnson Outdoors, parent company of Humminbird, announced in a press release today that it's reached a settlement in its suit against Navico involving more

Power-Pole renews with B.A.S.S.

Tue, 10 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> B.A.S.S. announced today that JL Marine Systems, supplier of Power-Pole shallow-water anchors, has renewed its sponsorship with the organization and will more

Mercury, MotorGuide with MLF

Tue, 10 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Engine-maker Mercury and trolling-motor manufacturer MotorGuide today announced their sponsorship of Major League Fishing (MLF). Mercury served as the more

Arrest made in McMillan case

Sun, 8 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> A 19-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in last week's shooting death of Florida angler and businessman Jimmy McMillan. more

Kids can fish like Ike

Fri, 6 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Looking for the ideal combo to get a young angler started off right? Take at look at the new Mike Iaconelli-designed Ike Dude Combo from Abu Garcia. It'll more

Walker chronicling trip to Japan, China

Fri, 6 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Bassmaster Elite Series angler and Koppers LiveTarget pro staffer David Walker is traveling to both Japan and China this week to aid in product development more

ANPAC joins FLW

Fri, 6 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> FLW announced today that insurance provider American National Property And Casualty Company (ANPAC) has joined the organization's list of sponsors. "We're more

Booyah back with B.A.S.S.

Thu, 5 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> B.A.S.S. announced today that Booyah Bait Company is back as a sponsor of the organization following a 2-year absence. The company will support the Bassmaster more

VRX grabs Horton

Thu, 5 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> VRX Fishing Products, maker of the Rod Glove, announced that it's signed 2011 B.A.S.S. Federation Nation national champion and 2012 Bassmaster Elite Series more

DeFoe joins Rugged Shark

Thu, 5 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Shoe manufacturer Rugged Shark announced that it's added Bassmaster Elite Series angler Ott DeFoe to its pro staff. "I'm extremely excited about more

Crews making soft baits

Thu, 5 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Virginia Bassmaster Elite Series angler John Crews announced today that he's launched a soft-bait company called Missile Baits. "This is a project more

Alan's show debuts tonight

Thu, 5 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Former B.A.S.S. emcee Keith Alan's Company, Ultimate Fishing Experience, has created a new show that will debut tonight on the NBC Sports Network (formerly more

Another MLF teaser

Wed, 4 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Major League Fishing (MLF) has produced a second teaser video in advance of the pay-per-view release of its inaugural event, held at Lake Amistad in November. more

2012 Elites: an even hundred

Wed, 4 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> B.A.S.S. today released the Bassmaster Elite Series roster for 2012, which consists of 100 anglers. The list includes 10 true rookies who qualified through more

Who's the real Chad Bickle?

Wed, 4 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Never heard of Mr. Bickle? He's a character on the ABC sitcom "Last Man Standing." Bickle, the "fastest-rising star on the bass pro circuit," more

McMillan service set

Wed, 4 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> A funeral service will take place Friday for Jimmy McMillan, the winner of the 2009 Okeechobee Eastern FLW Series and that year's Eastern Series points more

Weigh-to-Win again

Wed, 4 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> It's simple, it's affordable, it calms concerns about mechanical breakdowns and it pays tournament cash bonuses. For those four reasons alone, the hundreds more

Bass Edge is back

Wed, 4 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> The bass fishing podcast, "The Edge," is back on the air. After a year off, hosts Aaron Martin and Steve Brigman are talking bass fishing with the country's more

New Evinrude promo launched

Wed, 4 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> BRP has announced the "Experience More Sales Event" for its Evinrude outboard engine brand. During the retail promotion, U.S. consumers who purchase and more

FLW, Z-Man sign extension

Wed, 4 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> FLW Outdoors announced today that Z-Man has extended its sponsorship agreement with the organization. "Z-Man has established itself as a reputable more

'Exposed' launches today

Wed, 4 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> ProPatterns launches its "Exposed: Pros on Tour" video series today, featuring 21 of the top anglers in the sport. It's available on a pay-per-view more

Reward offered in McMillan case

Tue, 3 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> The Palm Beach County (Fla.) Sheriff's Office is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect in Monday's murder of more

Two deals for Evans

Tue, 3 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Former FLW Outdoors president and CEO Charlie Evans will fish the FLW Tour on the pro side this year, and he recently picked up a couple of sponsorship more

Velvick's City Limits debut Thursday

Tue, 3 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Bassmaster Elite Series pro Byron Velvick will make his debut as host of City Limits Fishing on the NBC Sports Network (formerly Versus) at 8 p.m. ET more

DUO comes to America

Tue, 3 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Japanese premium hardbait manufacturer DUO announced recently that it's entering the North American market. DUO North America will be headquartered in more

Optics contingencies offered

Tue, 3 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Typhoon Polarized Optics and Gone Fishing Polarized Optics will offer "Wear It to Win It" contingency programs during the 2012 tournament seasons. more

McDonald joins Numa

Tue, 3 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Numa Optics announced today that it's added Indiana FLW pro Billy McDonald to its expanding pro staff. "Billy is a first-class individual and a great more

Oakley schedule out

Tue, 3 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> The Oakley Big Bass Tour, which strives to give amateur anglers some big-time tournament experience on some of the nation's best fisheries, has released more

BU season starts this weekend

Tue, 3 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> The Bass University will conduct its first session of the 2012 season this weekend in Shreveport, La. The speaker list consists of George Cochran, Scott more

Quantum backing MLF

Tue, 3 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today that rod and reel manufacturer Quantum has come on board as a sponsor for 2012. Quantum counts seven pro-staff more

Jimmy McMillan killed in robbery

Mon, 2 Jan, 2012 12:00:00 AM

]]> Horrible news at the start of the new year - Lake Okeechobee stalwart Jimmy McMillan, winner of the 2009 Eastern FLW Series event at that venue, was killed more

Jones finds skeletal remains

Fri, 30 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM

]]> FoxNews.com reported today that Texas Bassmaster Elite Series pro Alton Jones discovered human skeletal remains while fishing at Falcon Lake recently. more

Okuma adds Martin

Tue, 27 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM

]]> Okuma announced that it's added 2011 Forrest Wood Cup champion Scott Martin to its pro staff. "Getting to know Scott, we quickly realized that more

PAA teams forming

Fri, 23 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM

]]> The format for next month's PAA Tour Team Challenge at Florida's Lake Toho is apparently attractive to a lot of top-name pros as some high-powered teams more

Poche now with Duckett

Fri, 23 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM

]]> Duckett fishing announced today that Alabama Bassmaster Elite Series angler Keith Poche has joined the company's pro staff. "Keith is a terrific young more

President gets tougher

Fri, 23 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM

]]> The Pflueger President spinning reel has a longstanding reputation as a solid reel at an affordable price, but now it's gotten even tougher. And what's more

Murski service set

Wed, 21 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM

]]> The funeral service for Strike King co-owner and Professional Bass Fishing Hall of Famer Ray Murski will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Christ The King Catholic more

KVD for President?

Wed, 21 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM

]]> (Editor's note: The following holiday-themed piece comes from Alan McGuckin of Dynamic Sponsorships, who's involved with marketing and communications more

Texas cracking down

Wed, 21 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM
]]> Anglers venturing to Falcon Lake or Lake Amistad might get a look at the Texas Department of Public Safety's newest tool for combating drug-smuggling more

BU adds HydroWave

Tue, 20 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM
]]> The Bass University announced that its added HydroWave to its list of 2012 sponsors. The company produces the electronic feeding stimulator that was used more

Ish trots out app

Tue, 20 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM
]]> California two-tour pro Ish Monroe now has an app available at the Android Market that can be purchased for 99 cents. It can be used to follow him on more

Dyer to fish Southern Opens

Tue, 20 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM
]]> B.A.S.S. reported today that Clay Dyer has registered to compete in the Bassmaster Southern Opens in 2012. The 33-year-old Alabamian, the subject of a more

Ray Murski dies in auto wreck

Tue, 20 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM
]]> Bass fishing has lost another legend - BassFan learned this evening that Strike King chairman and Professional Bass Fishing Hall-of-Famer Ray Murski was more

U.S. Open cheater pleads down, fined $1,000

Mon, 19 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM
]]> Western Outdoor News is reporting that Southern California angler Mike Hart, who was caught attempting to weigh in fish with lead weights in their stomachs more

$300K in gas

Mon, 19 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM
]]> The folks at Biobor EB, who sponsor Bassmaster Elite Series anglers Bradley Roy and Cliff Crochet, tracked those anglers' fuel usage during the 2011 season more

Geico makes MLF sponsorship official

Mon, 19 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM
]]> Insurance company Geico announced today that it's become an official sponsor of Major League Fishing. "Geico is extremely pleased to offer sponsorship more

'Cat Hunt' under way

Sun, 18 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM
]]> Bass Cat Boats owner Rick Pierce has been bitten by the nostalgia bug and he's willing to give away a new boat to acquire the cure for what's ailing him. more

Sneak peek: MLF Challenge Cup

Sat, 17 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM
]]> Major League Fishing has produced a teaser video for its inaugural event - the Challenge Cup, which took place last month at Lake Amistad in Texas. To more

FireLine gets hotter

Fri, 16 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM
]]> Berkley has come out with a new version of its popular FireLine. This one sports a blaze orange color that will allow subtle bites to be detected by the more

Woods with Denali

Fri, 16 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM
]]> Denali rods announced today that it's added FLW Tour angler Kenneth "Boo" Woods to its pro staff. "We are thrilled to have Boo join more

Rapala: free shipping today

Fri, 16 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM
]]> For today only, Rapala is offering free shipping on orders totaling $25 or more, and both the Rapala and Sufix brands are included and the promotion ends more

Elias' record jersey up for bid

Thu, 15 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM
]]> A jersey that Paul Elias wore en route to setting the 4-day weight record at the 2008 Falcon Bassmaster Elite Series highlights the final PAA Auction more

Sonar: The slowest month

Thu, 15 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM
]]> Some people view December as the most hectic month of the year, but not BassFan columnist Miles "Sonar" Burghoff. For him, the lack of tournaments more

Why not walleye?

Wed, 14 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM
]]> OutdoorsFirst.com published an article today chronicling how Idaho Bassmaster Elite Series pro Brandon Palaniuk keeps his skills sharp through the winter more

Wingate photo tribute

Wed, 14 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM
]]> Those who'd met Jack Wingate - or even heard of him - might be interested in seeing this photo more

Triton picks Blue Heron

Tue, 13 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM
]]> Triton Boats announced that it's formed a partnership with Blue Heron Communications, which will serve as the company's public relations agency of record more

Bass Cat buys Yar-Craft

Mon, 12 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM
]]> Bass Cat Boats announced today that its family is expanding to include Yar-Craft Boats. The two family-owned companies have entered into an agreement more

First A-Rig peacock?

Mon, 12 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM
]]> Longtime pro and popular Florida guide Sandy Melvin checked in today with a photo of what he believes might be the first peacock bass ever caught on an more

MLF welcomes BPS

Mon, 12 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM
]]> Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today that Bass Pro Shops has joined the organization's list of sponsors. The company provided Nitro Z-7 boats for more

Lane joins Bass Minder

Fri, 9 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM
]]> Bass Minder, a manufacturer of products aimed to help anglers maximize their fishing experience, revealed today the signing of Bassmaster Elite Series more

Jill Hibdon killed

Fri, 9 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM
]]> More sad news to report today: Jill Hibdon, the ex-wife of FLW Tour pro Dion Hibdon and the mother of FLW Tour angler Payden Hibdon, was killed in an more

Flicker Shad expansion

Fri, 9 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM
]]> Berkley has added two new sizes to its popular Flicker Shad crankbait line - 4-centimeter and 6-centimeter. Both come in 14 colors and feature Mustad more

Jack Wingate dies

Thu, 8 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM
]]> Ray Scott notified BassFan today that Jack Wingate, an integral figure in the early days of B.A.S.S., has died. He'd been battling stage 4 prostate cancer more

New tool for tough times

Thu, 8 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM
]]> Anglers are always on the lookout for baits that'll produce under the most difficult conditions, and the new Z-Man Finesse ShadZ fit into that category. more

BU adds Chicago dates

Wed, 7 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM
]]> The Bass University has added a Chicago stop to its 2012 schedule. It's set for Jan. 28-29 as part of the Chicago Outdoor Sportsmen Show at the Donald more

Dick's to sponsor Classic Expo again

Tue, 6 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM
]]> B.A.S.S. announced today that Dick's Sporting Goods will again be the presenting sponsor of the 2012 Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo. The Expo will run more

Deep Creek sold

Tue, 6 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM
]]> Captain Gary's Marine Care Products, the manufacturer of cleaning products for both fresh and saltwater boats, announced today that it's purchased fellow more

RotoTail revolution?

Tue, 6 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM
]]> According to a press release that BassFan received today, a "fishing pioneer" has invented a lure that, according to Chicago Daily Herald outdoor more

Jersey auction benefits TTS Foundation

Mon, 5 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM
]]> An online auction is currently under way featuring signed jerseys from more than a dozen professional anglers. Proceeds will benefit the Tackle the Storm more

Menendez joins Line Rite

Mon, 5 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM
]]> Kentucky Bassmaster Elite Series angler Mark Menendez has signed a sponsorship deal with Line Rite, the producer of color-coded tags that make rod and more

Meyer connects with Clone Fry

Mon, 5 Dec, 2011 12:00:00 AM
]]> California pro Cody Meyer, a rising star on the FLW Tour, demonstrates how to use the new Jackall Clone Fry in a just-posted YouTube video and, right more