To fizz or not to fizz
During the recent Bassmaster Elite Series Northern Swing, there was a lot of talk during the Bassmaster LIVE coverage regarding “fizzing” – the technique of venting the excess gas from a...
Champlain’s southern smallmouth surprise
Each time the Bassmaster Elite Series visits Lake Champlain, a common question persists: Will “Ti” play? Ti’s short for Ticonderoga — the area best known for the namesake fort, originally...
Champlain doing just fine without gobies
Careful with easy assumptions — their bitter realities often bite much deeper than we’d imagine. Case in point: Gobies in Lake Champlain. Hold on, quick clarification: Shawn Good, Fisheries Scientist...
Controversy on the Coosa?
Some Alabama anglers fear for the future of bass fisheries on Neely Henry, Lay Lake and other Coosa River impoundments. The Bassmaster Elite Series Tournament May 11-14 was reflective of...
The Big O’s water woes
One of the common themes we’ve heard during the Elite season-opener on Lake Okeechobee has bemoaned the diminished playing field.
Students receive financial assistance from Bass Fishing HOF to further fisheries and natural resource studies
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – 8/1/23 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Supporting those whose future career paths will focus on healthy fisheries, essential access, and clean rivers, lakes and reservoirs, the Bass Fishing...
From sink to swim: Sport fish restoration dollars help fund world-class boating facility
Lanier Clegg, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service The Bass Anglers Sportsman Society’s (B.A.S.S.) Bassmaster Classic is to professional bass fishing as the Super Bowl is to professional football. Large cheering...
Mayfly marvels: much more than fish food
You have to believe that a male mayfly has the best pickup lines of any living creature. I mean, the dude has, like, a day — two max — to...
AFTCO awards 2023 B.A.S.S. Nation Conservation Grant recipients
SANTA ANA, Calif. – AFTCO continues its strong conservation heritage by providing support for five Conservation Grants to B.A.S.S. Nation Clubs in 2023. The contribution for this year amounts to $25,000...
