The growing threat of hypocrisy in bass fishing
In a wonderful piece published last month on Bassmaster.com, B.A.S.S. Conservation Director Gene Gilliland detailed what he believes are the five biggest threats to the future of bass fishing. Being...
Robertson hops on the Scum Frog team
OCEAN SPRINGS, MISSISSIPPI – American Baitworks is excited to announce the addition of Bassmaster Elite Series angler Matt Robertson to our pro fishing team representing Scum Frog. Robertson joins American...
Walters kicks off 2022 season joining American Baitworks
OCEAN SPRINGS, MISSISSIPPI – American Baitworks is excited to announce the addition of Bassmaster Elite Series angler Patrick Walters to our pro fishing team. Walters will represent American Baitworks brand BaitFuel...
Kuphall Joins St. Croix Pro Team
PARK FALLS, WISC. – Wisconsin-based tournament angler, Caleb Kuphall, has earned ample acclaim over the past three years. Of the 23 Bassmaster events the Mukwonago, Wisconsin angler has entered, he’s...
Conservation News
Interior Department announces over $1.5 billion to support state wildlife conservation, outdoor recreation
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced a record $1.5 billion in annual funding through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration (WSFR) Program to support state and local...
Latest Industry News
Bass Fishing Hall of Fame adds to Board of Directors
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Eight new members have stepped in to assist with the efforts of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Board of Directors, volunteering their time and talent to help celebrate,...
Crews crushes Day 1
PALATKA, Fla. — Looking past current conditions and considering the forthcoming weather patterns, John Crews of Salem, Va., employed a two-stage strategy and sacked up a Day 1 limit of 28 pounds...
Falcon Rods signs on as new Bassmaster Rookie of the Year sponsor
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Falcon Rods, which has designed and built specialty rods since 1990, will serve as the title sponsor for the hotly contested Bassmaster Rookie of the Year award. “We’re excited that Falcon...
Elite Analysis – Day 1 in Palatka
“Why don’t we just dive into this thing?” Tommy Sanders asked in his dulcet-toned voice at the beginning of Bassmaster LIVE. “We have waited long enough.” And with that we...
Rodman Reservoir’s history of big bass and controversy
As past Bassmaster Elite events have shown, anglers find competitive fish throughout most of the St. Johns River’s 310 miles — at least, those open to tournament competitors. However, B.A.S.S....
