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Lawrence Proving That He's Ready Now

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

By John Johnson
BassFan Senior Editor

When he got out of college a little over a decade ago, Jake Lawrence didn't consider himself ready for the rigors of a tour-level fishing career. He figured he might be close on the fish-catching more

Still One More Step To Go For Patrick
Thursday, September 28, 2023
By John Johnson BassFan Senior Editor
Kyle Patrick has secured a berth in next year's Bassmaster Classic and his bank account is much healthier than more
Learn How To Score In The 'Green Zone'
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
By David A. Brown Special To BassFan
Football fans recognize the term “red zone” as a reference to the 20-yard distance from the goal line. In northern more
Patrick Catches 18-06 To Secure Ozarks Open Win
Sunday, September 24, 2023
By B.A.S.S. Communications Staff
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. – No one was surprised that Kyle Patrick won the Bassmaster Open at Lake of the Ozarks. Except for more
Why Is Fishing Tough On An East Wind?
Friday, September 22, 2023
By Jonathan Manteuffel Special to BassFan
When the wind is from the east, that's when fishing is the least. When the wind is from the north, do not more
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 more
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