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Shimano North America Fishing, Inc., a division of Shimano North America Holding, Inc. Announces a Leadership Change

President Dave Pfeiffer Steps Down After Nearly Four Decades of Service.

Peyton Sorrow & Dalton Head take the Day 1 lead at 2025 TNT Fireworks Bassmaster Team Championship

Bass Fishing Hall of Fame opens nomination season for the induction class of 2026

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.— For Immediate Release — November 17, 2025 — Fresh off an induction ceremony that celebrated three influential members of the bass fishing community, the Board of Directors of the Bass...

Fisher Anaya claims top spot in EQ AOY

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...

1994 Classic GOAT Finalist 1

After finishing dead last in his first Classic, Bryan Kerchal, a proud B.A.S.S. Nation angler, traveled to High Rock Lake and shocked the world by becoming the first Federation angler...

2008 Falcon Elite GOAT Finalist 3

Paul Elias shattered records at the 2008 Falcon Lake Elite with a 132 lb, 8 oz total, the heaviest four-day weight in Bassmaster history!

1984 Classic GOAT Finalist 5

Fishing the Arkansas River out of Pine Bluff, Rick Clunn hauled in the heaviest winning weight in Bassmaster Classic history at the time and captured his fourth Classic title.

2011 Classic GOAT Finalist 4

Kevin VanDam powered his way to victory with a massive three-day total of 69 lbs 11 oz, earning his fourth Classic title on the Louisiana Delta in 2011.

2014 Guntersville Classic GOAT Finalist 2

The 2014 Bassmaster Classic showcased Randy Howell’s determination and heart as he stormed to victory in storybook fashion on Lake Guntersville.