MLF Toyota Series angler Todd Kline of San Clemente, Calif., didn’t just earn a heavy trophy and a giant cardboard check earlier this year after winning ...
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Havasu winner Kline honored by L.A. Clippers
Thursday, March 30, 2023
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Maryland man wins Humanitarian Award
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Sportfishing’s biggest stage was used to recognize the incredible philanthropic work done by anglers around the country when B.A.S.S. honored the winner ...
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Balog: Gussy the pioneer
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Jeff Gustafson won a Bassmaster Elite Series event at the Tennessee River 2 years ago in a manner that few would've predicted, then won last week's Classic ...
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Finding clear water will be key at Big O
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Major League Fishing (MLF) Toyota Series is set to visit Lake Okeechobee in Clewiston, Fla. this week (Thursday through Saturday) for the second event ...
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Auburn team takes College Classic title
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
KINGSTON, Tenn. – Representing Auburn University, Tucker Smith and Logan Parks found redemption on Watts Bar Reservoir, catching 16 pounds, 3 ounces of ...
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Walleye cheaters plead guilty before trial
Monday, March 27, 2023
Two Ohio men who were facing multiple cheating charges stemming from a major walleye tournament at Lake Erie last fall pled guilty in court today before ...
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Florida team wins High School Classic
Saturday, March 25, 2023
KINGSTON, Tenn. — Where Bryce Balentine and Dalton Loos are accustomed to fishing, rock is hardly ever a prominent piece of cover to target for a winning ...
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Tennessean captures Kayak Series Championship
Saturday, March 25, 2023
DAYTON, Tenn. – Rus Snyders has spent 10 years in the state of Tennessee, and in that time he has become one of the most dominant anglers in the state.
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Details of monstrous Louisiana HS bag revealed
Saturday, March 25, 2023
The Louisiana Sportsman published an article recently with detail of the monstrous 37.13-pound bag caught recently in a high school tournament at Caney ...
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Jordan Wiggins triumphs at Lewis Smith
Friday, March 24, 2023
Jordan Wiggins of Cullman, Ala. crossed the stage with a five-bass limit Thursday weighing 14 pounds, 8 ounces to win the Toyota Series event at Lewis ...
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Three pros pick Classic go-to lures
Thursday, March 23, 2023
(Editor's note: This submission comes from Alan McGuckin at Dynamc Sponsorships.)
Imagine you had to pick one lure – just one – to be your go-to bait ...
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Balog: Keep an eye on the Brandons
Thursday, March 23, 2023
There are three anglers named Brandon competing in this week's Bassmaster Classic and it's Joe Balog's belief that any of them are capable of winning ...
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3 tons of trash removed at Classic site
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
(Editor's note: This submission comes from Alan McGuckin at Dynamic Sponsorships.)
A group of good-hearted volunteers, under the direction of Keep ...
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Marathon Petroleum expands B.A.S.S. deal
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
B.A.S.S. and Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC), which operates the nation’s largest refining system and supplies fuel to thousands of retail locations ...
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Dance enters sponsorship with KastKing
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
KastKing announced today that Bill Dance has joined the manufacturer's pro staff and will represent a variety of the company's premium fishing lines.
"One ...
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Details about the Berkley CullShad revealed
Tuesday, March 21, 2023For BassFans who tuned in to the action during the Lake Norman REDCREST, they likely saw or heard the excitement surrounding the Berkley CullShad, a new ...
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Preview, Super Six show added for Classic
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Fans will have additional opportunities to catch Bassmaster Classic action online and on TV this year.
Before anglers take to the Tennessee River for ...
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Hall of Fame's Classic auction is under way
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
With its mission of celebrating, promoting, and preserving the sport of bass fishing, the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame (BFHOF) invites bass anglers both ...
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U.S. Army will title-sponsor Classic Expo
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
The U.S. Army’s Outdoor Team will be spotlighted to avid fishing fans from around the country as part of the Bassmaster Classic. The Classic Outdoors ...
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BU: Thrift talks practice strategy
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Biggest bass in Classic history discussed
Monday, March 20, 2023
In the latest episode of The Big Bass Podcast, hosts Ken Duke and Terry Battisti go in-depth on the largest fish ever caught in the Bassmaster Classic ...
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Learn about all of the boat brand contingencies
Monday, March 20, 2023
Will contingency programs be a factor in your next boat purchase? There are a lot of them out there and it can be hard to keep up with which company is ...
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Capps rallies for victory at Grand Lake
Sunday, March 19, 2023
GROVE, Okla. – Starting the final day in fourth place, nearly 4 pounds behind tournament leader Chad Warren, Blake Capps knew he needed to have a big ...
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Salvucci goes wire-to-wire for Cal Delta win
Sunday, March 19, 2023
BETHEL ISLAND, Calif. – Pro Nick Salvucci of Atascadero, Calif., brought a five-bass limit to the scale Friday weighing 15 pounds, 13 ounces to win the ...
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Perkins dominates NPFL at Pickwick
Saturday, March 18, 2023
With a 9-pound lead going in, Brandon Perkins caught 24 pounds, 4 ounces on the final day to secure the second NPFL victory of his career, both on Pickwick ...
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Smith shares his side of Eufaula Open incident
Thursday, March 16, 2023Tucker Smith shared his side of the story regarding the incident that resulted in his disqualification at the recent Bassmaster Open at Lake Eufaula in ...
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Start times pushed back for BPT event
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Major League Fishing officials have adjusted the start times for the Bass Pro Tour event that starts this weekend on Douglas and Cherokee lakes, March. ...
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VanDam's three tips for tackle prep
Thursday, March 16, 2023
(Editor's note: Here's another short feature from Alan McGuckin at Dynamic Sponsorships.)
While bass anglers in the South fish nearly year-round, March ...
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Kayak championship to be decided at Chickamauga
Thursday, March 16, 2023
A prespawn bonanza is on tap for the 2023 Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship at Chickamauga Lak, and while the lake can be tough, Tennessee native Jordan ...
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Catching prespawners will be key at Grand
Thursday, March 16, 2023
The Major League Fishing Toyota Series is in Grove, Okla. this week for the Plains Division opener. Competition will be conducted today through Saturday.
“Things ...
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Balog: Thrift's plan, execution were flawless
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Everything about REDCREST 2023 played right into Bryan Thrift's wheelhouse and the home-lake angler fulfilled the predictions of many prognosticators ...
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Dirty water prevalent for Cal Delta tournament
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
The MLF Toyota Series will be at the California Delta this week (Wednesday through Friday) for the second of three regular-season events in the Western ...
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Swimbait Universe sets event at Lake Fork
Monday, March 13, 2023
Swimbait Universe has announced that it will hold a Gathering at Lake Fork Marina & Motel on April 15. Following on the heels of four such annual events ...
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Schedule announced for 2024 ABT 100 series
Monday, March 13, 2023
The Alabama Bass Trail has announced dates and locations for the 2024 ABT 100 tournament series, which includes a payout of $300,000 for all three tournaments. ...
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Chalk Talk: Swimbaits with Roumbanis
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MLF starts new subscription box program
Friday, March 10, 2023
Major League Fishing and MONSTERBASS, the provider of fishing tackle subscription boxes, announced a partnership to relaunch the MLF Champions Club subscription ...
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Balog: Some preliminary REDCREST thoughts
Thursday, March 9, 2023
REDCREST 2023 got under way on Wednesday and Joe Balog shares some thoughts on how he thinks the event will turn out in this week's edition of Balog's ...
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How Daniels will find fish on Norman
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
(Editor's note: Here's another submission for Alan McGuckin at Dynamic Sponsorships.)
When Team Toyota’s Mark Daniels Jr. competes in his third REDCREST ...
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Alabama will get next two REDCREST events
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
On the eve of REDCREST 2023, Major League Fishing announced the destinations for REDCREST 2024 and REDCREST 2025. Birmingham, Alabama, and Lay Lake will ...
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Three lures KVD will count on at REDCREST
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
(Editor's note: This feature was submitted by Alan McGuckin at Dynamic Sponsorships.)
In New Orleans 22 years ago, it was a black and blue jig that ...
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Elam added to LiveTarget pro staff
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Lure manufacturer LiveTarget as announced the addition of Major League Fishing competitor James Elam to its pro staff.
“We see James as one of the ...
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Wilks: Keep winding it when conditions are hottest
Monday, March 6, 2023
(Editor's note: "Catching Bass with Dustin Wilks" airs five times per week on the Sportsman Channel – 2 p.m. ET Sunday, 4:30 a.m. Monday, 6 ...
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Elite angler DiPalma wins Kayak Series event
Monday, March 6, 2023
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — Greg DiPalma has spent four days total fishing out of his Old Town Sportsman Autopilot 136 kayak. That did not stop the Bassmaster ...
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MLF announces extended deal with Bass Pro Shops
Monday, March 6, 2023
Major League Fishing (MLF) and Bass Pro Shops have announced an agreement that extends and expands their sponsorship deal. Bass Pro Shops will become ...
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Chalk Talk: In-depth punching with LeBrun
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Home-lake angler grabs lead at Eufaula
Thursday, March 2, 2023
EUFAULA, Ala. — Justin Barnes works as a lineman for Georgia Power, so he’s used to being in high-pressure situations.
But he was surprisingly calm ...
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Shore Lunch renews, expands its MLF deal
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Major League Fishing announced today that Shore Lunch, a leading provider of premium soup, breading and batter mixes created by Great Lakes fishing guides, ...
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Balog: Meticulous record-keeping pays off
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Joe Balog has always been meticulous about keeping logs of his fishing excursions, and referring to them has paid off time and again. If that's not something ...
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Brushpiles could dominate in Open at Eufaula
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
When you’re the mayor of Eufaula, Ala., it makes sense that you have a firm understanding of your city’s top attraction – the 45,000-acre reservoir with ...
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