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Humbled And Disappointed
Ike's Emotions Mixed Heading Into Autumn

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

By John Johnson
BassFan Senior Editor

This fall is a bittersweet time for Mike Iaconelli. On one hand, he's just a week away from being inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. On the other, he's still stewing from a miserable more

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Bertrand Endured A Season Full Of Frustration
Monday, September 18, 2023
By John Johnson BassFan Senior Editor
There was no reason to think that Josh Bertrand wouldn't have a fourth straight solid season on the MLF Bass Pro more
Jig Delivers For Williams At Watts Bar
Saturday, September 16, 2023
By B.A.S.S. Communications Staff
KINGSTON, Tenn. — Tyler Williams makes no bones about his narrowly focused bait preference, but he’s no one-trick pony. more
Maine Angler Takes Over Lead At Watts Bar
Friday, September 15, 2023
By B.A.S.S. Communications Staff
KINGSTON, Tenn. — After limping his way through Day 1, Tyler Williams enjoyed full use of his equipment Friday and tallied more
Lane Grabs Early Lead At Watts Bar Open
Thursday, September 14, 2023
By B.A.S.S. Communications Staff
KINGSTON, Tenn. — Bobby Lane didn’t want to overstay his welcome, but protecting a special spot allowed the Lakeland, more
Hunter's Maturation Led To Good First BPT Season
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
By John Johnson BassFan Senior Editor
John Hunter failed to advance to the Knockout Round in four of the seven events during his initial campaign the more
Welcher Didn't Change – Only The Results Did
Monday, September 11, 2023
By John Johnson BassFan Senior Editor
Kyle Welcher says there wasn't much – if anything – that was different between his Angler of the Year-winning 2023 more
Lane Still Awaiting 'Big Opportunity' In Opens
Thursday, September 7, 2023
By John Johnson BassFan Senior Editor
With two-thirds of the Bassmaster Opens season in the books, Bobby Lane isn't where he'd hoped he'd be in the points more
Casting Distance, Fighting Power Are The Big Keys
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
By David A. Brown Special to BassFan
Competitive fishing is hard on the body, but it’s harder between the ears. Bassmaster Opens competitor Matt Pangrac more
Blaylock's Good Season Could've Been Better
Friday, September 1, 2023
By John Johnson BassFan Senior Editor
(Editor's note: In observance of the Labor Day holiday, a new First Cast feature story will not appear until Tuesday, more
Walters Has Slowly Become A Smallmouth Aficionado
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
By John Johnson BassFan Senior Editor
Patrick Walters had very little knowledge of smallmouth bass when he came to the Bassmaster Elite Series in 2019. more
Walters Wins With Record Total Of 105 Pounds
Sunday, August 27, 2023
By B.A.S.S. Communications Staff
CLAYTON, N.Y. – Safe to say, Patrick Walters now loves northern smallmouth bass. Overcoming what he had previously more
Welcher Showed Great Consistency In 4th Pro Season
Saturday, August 26, 2023
By B.A.S.S. Communications Staff
CLAYTON, N.Y. — After a season of incredible consistency, Kyle Welcher saved his best for last. Welcher is currently more
Walters Climbs To Top With 28-05 Stringer
Saturday, August 26, 2023
By B.A.S.S. Communications Staff
CLAYTON, N.Y. – Patrick Walters had a solid game plan, but calling a Day-1 audible ultimately allowed him to reach the more
Welcher Leads, Closes In On AOY
Friday, August 25, 2023
By B.A.S.S. Communications Staff
CLAYTON, N.Y. — If you’re going to have a superlative moment, do it when there’s a lot on the line. Following that more
Rookie Smith Sets Early Pace With 29-05 Haul
Thursday, August 24, 2023
By B.A.S.S. Communications Staff
CLAYTON, N.Y. – Momentum matters, and three days after notching the second Top 10 of his career, Bryant Smith kept his more
Giant Brown Bags Should Be Abundant Again
Thursday, August 24, 2023
By B.A.S.S. Communications Staff
CLAYTON, N.Y. – The very thing that makes the St. Lawrence River/Lake Ontario fishery one of the nation’s premier destinations more
Becker Will Have A Hard Time Topping 1st BPT Campaign
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
By John Johnson BassFan Senior Editor
After concluding his initial season on the MLF Bass Pro Tour in movie-script fashion at Saginaw Bay early this more