Hoover stepping down as Louisiana Nation youth director

Hoover stepping down as Louisiana Nation youth director

When a friend suggested 10 years ago that Gene Hoover consider taking the job of youth director with the Louisiana B.A.S.S. Nation, it seemed like a good fit. After all,...

Ready for takeoff

Cody Abbott and Stephen Harris await takeoff. Photo and update by Tommy Abbott

Are they ready for the next level?

by Tommy Abbott I have many opportunities to talk to a vast number of high school bass fishing captains and parents. Lately, the theme has often revolved around one subject:...

Why Junior Bassmaster is vital to high school, college anglers

by Tommy Abbott High school and college bass fishing are growing exponentially each year. In fact, it’s one of the fastest growing sports in the world.  With anything that grows...

High school anglers: Never give up

by Tommy Abbott In one of the most memorable quotes from Mike Iaconelli, he made a profound statement at a moment when it was appropriate: “Never give up!” He knows...

High School Bassmaster team motivation

by Tommy Abbott Having the blessing of working with Louisiana High School B.A.S.S. Nation tournaments is something I cherish. I also cherish the opportunity to speak with so many parents...

Classic couples at Night of Champions

Being a high school captain, part 1

by Tommy Abbott As my son enters a new chapter in his life after graduating from high school, I’m reflecting back on the last three years and the blessing that...

Being a high school captain, part 4

by Tommy Abbott The high school team as a team This is where it gets ugly and opinions hit the fan. I left this out of my original Facebook post...

Being a high school captain, part 5

by Tommy Abbott Staying humble If you don’t know already you will soon learn that most families and anglers of high school teams are a special breed of people with...

Being a high school captain, part 2

by Tommy Abbott Multisport athletes In my honest opinion there is absolutely nothing wrong with playing multiple sports, and I even encourage it. But understand that fishing goes from football,...

2023 Strike King Bassmaster High School Series at Harris Chain presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors – Results

Place Name TotalFish / Weight Day 1Fish / Weight 1 Caden Branch – Connor Beach — Liberty County High School – FL 5 / 24 – 3 5 / 24 – 3 2 Parker...