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AFTCO and B.A.S.S. renew partnership with expanded conservation and program support
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. has announced the renewal and expansion of its partnership with AFTCO (American Fishing Tackle Company), reinforcing a multi-year commitment that includes broad support across youth, conservation and competitive...
An unexpected crossroads: Sportfishing’s national recruitment efforts stalled
A symbiotic circle of anglers, state agencies and healthy fisheries faces an uncertain future.
Application window open for Bass Fishing Hall of Fame scholarships and conservation grants
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — True to its mission of celebrating, promoting and preserving the sport of bass fishing, the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame is once again committing $65,000 this year...
2026 AFTCO x B.A.S.S. Conservation Grants
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The AFTCO x B.A.S.S. Nation Conservation Grant Program continues in 2026 to support conservation initiatives throughout the country. The Conservation Grant Program was created in 2018...
Applications open for 2026 scholarships honoring former B.A.S.S. Conservation Director Noreen Clough
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Noreen Clough Memorial Scholarship for Females in Fisheries. In memory of the late Noreen Clough, the long-time U.S. Fish &...
Yamaha, B.A.S.S. extend partnership focused on competition and conservation
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. has announced that Yamaha Marine has extended its premier partnership with B.A.S.S. through 2028, continuing a long-standing relationship that spans decades and plays a significant role across competitive...
Daily Limit: Big start for Arkansas’ big bass program
Like father, like son. The Rineys of Jonesboro, Ark., will long remember they caught two of the first three fish entered in the state’s new Legacy Lunker Program. On Jan....
AFTCO and the Shedd family’s 10% Pledge: 20 years of conservation impact
The 10% Pledge sits at the core of AFTCO. It’s a pledge made by our family, but one that starts and ends with the passionate anglers who purchase AFTCO and make it...
Bass Fishing Hall of Fame awards grants to fund 6 more projects
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — As part of its mission to celebrate, promote and preserve the sport of bass fishing, the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame’s Board of Directors is again providing financial...
Rodman Reservoir saved from death row
The last-minute battle to save Florida’s Rodman Reservoir.
Legacy Lunker Program poised to grow trophy bass potential in Arkansas
by Randy Zellers LONOKE – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission announced this week the upcoming launch of its Legacy Lunker Program, an angler-based initiative set to celebrate and significantly enhance the...
Bassmaster’s The Lake Y Project: Episode 16
In Episode 16 of the Lake Y Project, James Hall provides a vlog-style update on the current efforts to stock 100% Florida genetic strain bass into Lake Y.
