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T-H Marine founder Huntley dies at 89
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Rapala's long run in Finland to end
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Iconic lure manufacturer Rapala announced this week that it'll be moving production out of Finland after more than 80 years and transferring it to a facility ...
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Arey assists Eagle Scout with habitat project
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
(Editor's note: This feature comes from Alan McGuckin at Dynamic Sponsorships.)
Not unlike the success rate of all who aspire to be prosperous full-time ...
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Two lures Ike is forever thankful for
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
(Editor's note: This short feature comes from Alan McGuckin at Dynamic Sponsorships.)
On the eve of Thanksgiving, Mike Iaconelli will be the first ...
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Honeycutt's memoir details a life spent outdoors
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Rhodney Honeycutt’s memoir, Long Guns and Great Fishing Runs, delves into Honeycutt’s life in the woods and on the water with his parents, grandparents ...
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Florida's TrophyCatch will give away 10th boat
Monday, November 21, 2022
For the 10th consecutive year, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission's TrophyCatch program will give away a new bass boat. The winner will be chosen ...
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Interested in painting your own crankbaits?
Monday, November 21, 2022Have you ever thought it would be cool to paint your own crankbaits and jerkbaits, but figured you lacked the artistic ability to pull it off? A new video ...
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Chalk Talk: Gluszek on improvement
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Elite rookie Gaston gets deal with Crusher Lures
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Crusher Lures announced that it's signed Bassmaster Elite Series rookie David Gaston of Alabama to a sponsorship deal. Gaston joins fellow Elite Series ...
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Balog: Achieving separation
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Joe Balog recently interviewed several top tour pros and asked their opinion as to why the majority of anglers who set out to make a career in the sport ...
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MLF adjusts Western Toyota, College, H.S. dates
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Due to California Department of Fish and Wildlife permit availability following the Annual Black Bass Permit Draw, Major League Fishing (MLF) has adjusted ...
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Production wraps for 3rd Team Series event
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Major League Fishing (MLF) wrapped production last weekend at the third and final General Tire Team Series qualifying event of the year in College Station, ...
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Sonar: Major changes upcoming
Monday, November 14, 2022
Miles Burghoff has some big changes coming his way in 2023. He'll become a father for the first time and will go on a quest to fulfill his longtime dream ...
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Chalk Talk: How Palaniuk combines jerkbaits, FFS
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B.A.S.S. marshal registration starts Nov. 29
Friday, November 11, 2022
Bass fishing enthusiasts who want to learn from top-level anglers can register for the Bassmaster Marshal Program starting Nov. 29. Not only will marshals ...
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Initial leader still in command at Nation
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Wil Dieffenbauch wasted no time Thursday cementing his lead in the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship at Pickwick Lake in Alabama.
Unlike Wednesday, when ...
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Balog: The double-digit giant from Erie
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Joe Balog discusses the 10-pound smallmouth that was recently caught at Lake Erie and gives a rundown of how the fishery came to be what it is today. ...
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MLF announces organizational changes
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today organizational changes along with multiple promotions in leadership and tournament staff to align the business ...
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WV angler leads Nation Championship
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Wil Dieffenbauch was the second-to-last boater to weigh in on Day 1 of the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship at Pickwick Lake, but he’s first on the leaderboard.
Dieffenbauch, ...
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A builder of Corollas and custom crankbaits
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
(Editor's note: Here's yet another quick feature from Alan McGucking at Dynamic Sponsorships.)
Mississippi angler Roy Byrd has never painted cars, ...
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Howell boat giveaway to take place Saturday
Monday, November 7, 2022
The 12th edition of MLF angler Randy Howell's boat giveaway to benefit Kings Home will take place on Saturday. This year's model is 2022 Triton 21-XRT ...
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Chalk Talk: Buck on glide baits
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WSJ column captures essence of fishing
Friday, November 4, 2022
Jason Gay, the son of a fisherman, hated fishing all his life. Then he got into it after someone else turned his young son onto it. Fortunately for us, ...
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MLF announces future REDCREST dates
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Major League Fishing announced today the dates for REDCREST V in 2024, REDCREST VI in 2025 and REDCREST VII in 2026. REDCREST, the annual Bass Pro Tour ...
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Lester on whitetails and brushpile crappie
Thursday, November 3, 2022
(Editor's note: Here's another short feature from Alan McGuckin at Dynamic Sponsorships.)
It’s fair to assume Brandon Lester might never want to put ...
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Bass among illegal haul in LA case
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Eighteen black bass were among the 133 gamefish that were allegedly netted by a trio of men who are now facing charges in Louisiana. The haul also included ...
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Balog: A fundraising plan and some BPT thoughts
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Joe Balog addresses two topics in this week's edition of Balog's Bass War – he offers a fundraising idea for young JT Borofka (the subject last week) ...
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Pro Team Journal back on Outdoor Channel
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Rather announced that the upcoming season of Pro Team Journal will air on Outdoor Channel and World Fishing Network. For the first time since 2019, the ...
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A new angle on lipless cranks for fall
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
(Editor's note: "Catching Bass with Dustin Wilks" airs at 6:30 a.m. on Sundays and at 3, 7 and 11 p.m. on Mondays on the World Fishing Network. ...
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Nixon will fish Elites on Legends exemption
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Bassmaster Classic champion and two-time Angler of the Year Larry Nixon will be among the Elite Series field when the 2023 season kicks off on Lake Okeechobee, ...
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