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(Jan 17, 2017 - Clewiston, FL)
As many as 500 pros and co-anglers are expected to compete in the 2017 season-opening Costa FLW Series at Lake Okeechobee, Jan. 26-28. The tournament, presented by Power-Pole, is the first of three regular-season events scheduled in the Southeastern Division. Pros will be competing for a top award of up to $60,000 in cash and a new Ranger Z518C boat with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard.
(Jan 17, 2017 - New Smyrana Beach, FL)
T-H Marine, a leading manufacturer of boat parts and marine accessories, has re-signed with the Texas Team Trail (TXTT) as an official sponsor for the 2017 and 2018 seasons. The renewed partnership was finalized as the TXTT prepares for the upcoming season, which is set to kick off Jan. 28 on Sam Rayburn.
(Jan 17, 2017 - San Antonio, TX)
The Association of Collegiate Anglers has announced that Sunline will continue its partnership support of the 2017 Cabela's Collegiate Bass Fishing Series and collegiate anglers nationwide. In addition to extensive promotion of the complete lineup of Sunline products, the 2017 sponsorship includes special discounted Sunline pricing offered solely to anglers competing in any of the Cabela's Collegiate Bass Fishing Series events during 2017.
(Jan 17, 2017 - Lake Sam Rayburn, TX)
January 14, 2017 marked the season kick-off for Bass Champs, and a record field of 397 teams ponied up to win a portion of the $106,900 paid back to the top 56 teams. Sixteen sacks breached the 20 pound mark, with John Iles and Brian Shook topping them all with a 30.75 pound limit to take home the guaranteed $20,000 1st place check plus even more with sponsor bonuses!
Philosophies borrowed from the boat prove highly effective on the ice
(Jan 17, 2017 - St Louis Park, MN)
Open water anglers have long recognized the importance of a two-pronged approach to mobility. First, we burn untold gallons of gasoline motoring around the lake in search of active fish. Then, once we find evidence of our quarry, we churn the water to a fine froth with both vertical and horizontal presentations.
(Jan 17, 2017 - BAINBRIDGE, Ga.)
The University of Alabama team of Anderson Aldag of Birmingham, Alabama, and Lee Mattox of Bremen, Alabama, won the YETI College Fishing Southeastern Conference opener on Lake Seminole Saturday with five bass weighing 21 pounds, 15 ounces.
Chadwick tops co-angler field
(Jan 17, 2017 - Clewiston, FL.)
Robert Beatty of Clermont, Florida, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 27 pounds, 10 ounces, Saturday to win the first T-H Marine Bass Fishing League (BFL) Gator Division tournament of 2017 on Lake Okeechobee presented by Navionics. For his victory, Beatty took home $8,200.
(Jan 13, 2017 - Seattle, WA)
Emerald Marine Products announces the release of the ALERT418™ Man-Overboard Transmitter. Made in the USA, the enhanced unit is based on the company's proven ALERT2 Transmitter, and is compatible with its MOB alarm system receiver and portable direction finder.
(Jan 11, 2017 - San Antonio, TX)
Cabela's is one of college bass fishing's largest supporters and has been supporting college fishing since the very first major event held on Lake Lewisville in 2006.
(Jan 11, 2017 - Minneapolis, MN)
Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) announced today the complete professional angler roster of 165 for the upcoming 2017 FLW Tour season, the 22nd season of the FLW Tour. The 2017 FLW Tour will feature seven regular-season tournaments with competition kicking off Feb. 2-5 at Lake Guntersville in Guntersville, Alabama.
Anglers Quest Rayburn Team #1
(Jan 10, 2017 - Lake Sam Rayburn, TX)
Burrrrrr..... It was a cold cold day in January, but a total of 56 amazing fishermen came out to brave the weather, the cold, the ice, and fished the first of eight Anglers Quest Team Events on Sam Rayburn.
AQ Individual #1 Rayburn
(Jan 10, 2017 - Lake Sam Rayburn, TX)
Eighteen individuals came out to fish the First of eight Rayburn Individual Tournaments on Big Sam Rayburn. It was a little chilly, but the fish were biting for some.
(Jan 10, 2017 - New Smyrana Beach, FL)
T-H Marine, a leading manufacturer of boat parts and marine accessories, has re-signed with the Cabela's National Walleye Tour (NWT) as an official sponsor for the 2017 and 2018 seasons. The agreement was finalized as the NWT prepares for the upcoming season, scheduled to kick-off April 12 on Lake Erie.
Top Ice Fishing Tournaments
(Jan 6, 2017 - Crosslake, MN)
It’s easily the most underrated region in the ice fishing belt. But this territory’s crystalline waters, scenic terrain and underwater monsters have nothing to do with the Canadian Shield, the Dakotas or Northern Minnesota.
The Inside Story Behind Custom Jigs & Spins’ Classic Ratfinkee
(Jan 4, 2017 - Coralville, IA)
Funny thing about the best fishing lures ever created. They’re often the least extravagant, most humble baits in the bunch. But like actual works of art, they have a way of transcending the space-time continuum. Not just in the sense that these classic lures “hold up” across many seasons, but that they’re virtually immune to the dreaded fishing-pressure factor; that fish never really turn wise to these all-time greats.
(Jan 4, 2017 - BAINBRIDGE, Ga.)
The 2017 YETI FLW College Fishing tournament season will kick off Jan. 14 at Lake Seminole for the first of three regular-season stops in the Southeastern Conference. A full field of college teams will be competing for a top award of $2,000 and a berth into the 2018 College Fishing National Championship.
(Jan 4, 2017 - Houston, TX)
Last year, Bassmaster Elite Series pro Edwin Evers of Talala, Okla., won the GEICO Bassmaster Classic on Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees in Oklahoma, becoming the third angler in a row to win a Classic in his home state.
Hardcore “Kayak Kevin” Whitley to paddle from Florida Keys to Chesapeake Bay
(Jan 2, 2017 - Old Town, ME)
The state motto “Virginia is for lovers” fits Norfolk resident and Ocean Kayak pro Kayak Kevin Whitley to a T. He’s a man of many passions—in his early life, skateboarding, snowboarding, and playing guitar in several hardcore bands—and for the past decade and a half, kayak fishing.
The No Yelling School of Fishing
(Dec 29, 2016 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL)
The popular "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!" University returns to the Gulf Coast March 11-12 at the Greater Pine Island Elks Lodge. Hosted by the nonprofit Ladies, Let's Go Fishing Foundation, the event offers classroom instruction, hands-on fishing activities, conservation and networking with other anglers on Saturday, followed by fishing opportunities on Sunday, March 12 out of Matlacha.
The incentive program expands to more trails in 2017
(Dec 29, 2016 - Springfield, MO)
Lew's announces that Ohio angler Brett Warrick is the Lew's Speed Fishing Awards (SFA) Angler of the Year, and that the incentive program responsible for the distinction is expanding to include more tournaments in 2017.
Legendary Ranger quality with unmatched features
(Dec 22, 2016 - Flippin, AR)
Ranger Boats, the nation's largest manufacturer of premium fiberglass fishing boats, announces an all-new line of pontoon boats for 2017-Reata® by Ranger®. The line pulls inspiration from Ranger's acclaimed Reata series of fish-and-play designs and features the same quality and unmatched features that consumers have come to expect from a Ranger boat.
A living slice of fishing Americana, Dan Johnston embraces new title at St. Croix Rod
(Dec 22, 2016 - Park Falls, WI)
He’s been designated a franchise player and bestowed a new title – making him essentially unrecruitable to the competition. St. Croix Rod road-warrior Dan Johnston’s rank has been raised to National Accounts Manager, and the position fits him like a rod in a travel sleeve.
Premium Cooler and Drinkware Brand Agrees To Multi-Year Deal, Becomes Title Sponsor of FLW College Fishing
(Dec 22, 2016 - Minneapolis, MN)
Fishing League Worldwide (FLW), the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, and YETI®, a leading premium cooler and drinkware brand, announced today a multi-year sponsorship agreement, including title sponsorship of the FLW College Fishing series. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Award Winning Trapper Hooks Arrive in Time for the Holidays
(Dec 22, 2016 - Palm Beach Gardens, FL)
Following back-to-back Best in Show awards in terminal tackle at ICAST and the Pitman Creek Fall Dealer Show, the anticipated Trapper Hooks are now available at designated sporting goods retailers across the U.S. and Canada.
(Dec 22, 2016 - Birmingham, AL)
The United States Senate recently passed a comprehensive new water infrastructure bill, containing language that will likely be alarming to be many bass anglers — especially those who value the incredible fishery on the California Delta.
(Dec 13, 2016 - San Antonio, TX)
The Association of Collegiate Anglers has released the first rankings of the 2017 Cabela's Collegiate Bass
(Dec 13, 2016 - Tulsa, OK)
Bobby Garland Crappie Baits is the first official sponsor of Crappie University, as the second-year continuing education program with three schools participating in 2016 grows to 15 colleges and universities in 10 states for 2017.
(Dec 13, 2016 - ALEXANDRIA. VA)
Over the weekend, the U.S. Senate passed a comprehensive maritime infrastructure bill that drew a mixed reaction from the recreational fishing industry. By a 78-21 vote, the Senate passed the “Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN),”
Berkley Dredger ready to find deep fish
(Dec 7, 2016 - Columbia, SC)
Legendary pro angler David Fritts knows a thing or two about what makes a deep diving crankbait so effective. Combining the technology and innovation of Berkley with the expertise of Fritts and the Dredger was born. The Dredger is a smaller profile bait that dives deeper, faster than any other bait on the market.
(Dec 7, 2016 - Paris, TN)
Saturday’s wintry weather, combined with a slack bite and a hard charge by his closest competitor, threatened what only a day earlier appeared to be Scott Clift’s imminent victory in the Toyota Bonus Bucks Bassmaster Team Championship Classic Fish-Off.
Another Fishing Legend Lost
(Dec 7, 2016 - Mountain Home, AR)
Ron Pierce, the founder of Bass Cat Boats, died Sunday, of natural causes. He was 81.
Pierce, who'd suffered several strokes in recent years, leaves behind a legacy of innovation and a devoted legion of Bass Cat owners that he lovingly referred to as family.
(Dec 2, 2016 - Paris, TN)
Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase, “It’s not how you start, but how you finish that really counts.”
Advanced optics endow HD700i with spectacular low light vision
(Dec 1, 2016 - Crosslake, MN)
What was once dark and mysterious within a water body’s inky depths has recently taken a turn toward the light.
St. Croix young gun is making his tournament bass-fishing mark
(Dec 1, 2016 - Park Falls, WI)
Test time… Are you smarter than a college student? Start by answering the following question:
(Dec 1, 2016 - )
Torqeedo, leader in the growing electric marine propulsion market, worked with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) to power its natural history documentary team's boat on the Amazon River.
(Dec 1, 2016 - NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL.)
The Cabela's National Walleye Tour (NWT) recently announced the 2017 schedule, which includes three regular-season events and a championship, all nationally televised and taking place on some of the country's premier walleye fisheries.
(Dec 1, 2016 - Atlanta, GA)
"If you could only hunt or fish one day of the month for a short period of time, wouldn't you want to go during a time when you could predict success?" asks John Lehman, President of DataSport, Inc.
(Dec 1, 2016 - Paris, TN)
Ty Faber and John Gardner expected to be deer hunting in Wisconsin by Friday.
There’s been a change of plans.
(Dec 1, 2016 - Birmingham, AL)
The 2017 Bassmaster Elite Series roster has been set at 111 and will include at least 13 newcomers to the prestigious bass fishing circuit, B.A.S.S. announced today. The new tournament year, which begins in February, also marks the return of legendary angler David Fritts of Lexington, N.C., to B.A.S.S. competition.
(Dec 1, 2016 - Paris, TN)
When soaking rains and cold temperatures moved across western Tennessee earlier this week, people wondered how the changing weather would affect fishing in the Toyota Bonus Bucks Bassmaster Team Championship on Kentucky Lake.
(Nov 29, 2016 - Paris, TN)
As a Bassmaster Elite Series angler, Mark Menendez fishes all over the United States, crisscrossing the continent in search of winning limits of bass.
(Nov 22, 2016 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL)
Crevalle Boats recently launched its 26 Open Bay Boat at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS). The innovative, new boat features Webasto Thermo & Comfort North America's ground-breaking BlueSky electric sliding hatch.
(Nov 22, 2016 - Birmingham, AL)
The 2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic in Houston next March will feature a star-studded field of professional anglers, including nine former Classic champions and six Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year title holders.
FAN High School Fishing Series
(Nov 20, 2016 - Jonestown, TX)
The City of Jonestown TX and Jones Brothers Park hosted the second FAN HSF qualifier on Lake Travis October 29th. We were blessed with a beautiful fall day with morning tempatures in the mid 60's and mid 80's for the afternoon weigh in.
(Nov 20, 2016 - Conroe. TX)
Ryan Lavigne of Gonzales, La., pulled off a major upset at the 2016 Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Sunday on Lake Conroe.
(Nov 19, 2016 - CONROE, TX)
Because of high winds and unsafe conditions, the final day of the 2016 Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan has been postponed until Sunday, Nov. 20.
(Nov 18, 2016 - Conroe. TX)
As a nonboater, Ryan Lavigne of Gonzales, La., was not expecting to be leading the entire tournament at the end of the second day at the 2016 Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan on Lake Conroe. But when he brought in a 22-pound, 5-ounce five-bass limit on Friday, that’s exactly what happened.
(Nov 18, 2016 - Park Falls, WI)
Cast. Crank. Hook. Set…. Shake, rattle and roll…and then the story can go one of two ways. One ends in utter disappointment. The other plays like the highlight reel of a Super Bowl win. In slow motion, the crowd cheers, you are the champion and lift your flopping trophy from the landing net!
Frabill's All-new U.S. Coast Guard approved I-Float suit hits store racks just in time for first ice.
(Nov 17, 2016 - {Plano, IL)
As November’s temperatures dip and ice begins to spread southward from America’s Northern expanses, ice fishing aficionados are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to get their seasons started. First ice provides some of the best angling of the hard water season, but it can be tricky business – and potentially life threatening. So how does one whet their appetite for early ice without actually getting wet?
Purveyors of the original sit-on-top fishing kayak bring anglers myriad new features
(Nov 16, 2016 - Old Town, ME)
Ocean Kayak, makers of the original sit-on-top fishing kayak, is proud to introduce an entirely revamped Trident Series, already the choice of serious saltwater anglers around the globe.
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