Costa announces bass fishing contingency program
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Costa Sunglasses is excited to announce Costa Compete + Conserve, a new contingency program for bass anglers who wear Costa sunglasses and compete in select tournament...
Weldon, Gilliland, Lucas inducted in BFHOF 2021 class
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – As part of its mission to celebrate those who have made major contributions to the sport, the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Board of Directors has announced...
Contest seeks new ideas for recycling line, soft baits
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – You’ve likely seen the fishing line recycling bins in many marinas and boatyards, but what really happens after that line is collected? Recycling it into new products...
The 30×30 Initiative – Protecting 30% of land and water by 2030 – but at what cost?
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Fishing industry leaders say angler activism is vital in the wake of an executive order from President Joe Biden that calls for recommendations on how to conserve...
Reservoir Fisheries Habitat Partnership announces fiscal year 2022 large grant availability
The Reservoir Fisheries Habitat Partnership (RFHP) and the National Fish Habitat Partnership (NFHP) announced that applications for the large grant program to enhance reservoir fisheries habitat is now open. Changes to the program will...
The war on bass continues
In the Pacific Northwest, bass anglers can relate to comedian Rodney Dangerfield, who often lamented, “I don’t get no respect.” For years, fisheries managers and officials in Oregon and Washington...
HOF board focuses on conservation mission
SPRINGFIELD, Missouri – The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame will once again provide financial support to clubs, high school and college fishing teams affiliated with The Bass Federation and B.A.S.S...
Yamaha Rightwaters powers redfish study at University of Florida
KENNESAW, Ga.– Yamaha Rightwaters is teaming up with Skeeter Boats to provide a SX2250 center console boat with a 250-horsepower Yamaha V MAX SHO® outboard to the University of Florida. Scientists...
Back to a warm Classic
Earlier this year, B.A.S.S. officials announced that the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk, originally scheduled for March 19-21, will be held instead on June 11-13. The...
Sportfishing industry puts support behind bipartisan mine restoration bills
Alexandria, Va. – The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) today announced its support for two bipartisan bills to help restore land and water surrounding abandoned mines that would otherwise threaten fisheries and nearby communities. The Surface...
