ICAST week for me
On Monday, I got to do something I’ve never done — I fished offshore in 160 feet of water. I caught grouper, red snapper and amberjack. While it was a...
Conservation News
AFTCO and B.A.S.S. Nation Conservation Grant winners selected
ORLANDO, Fla. – AFTCO and B.A.S.S Nation are proud to announce the four chapters selected for the AFTCO and B.A.S.S. Nation Conservation Grant Program. The winning grants were presented at...
ICAST 2018 features some true game changers
One of the great perks/privileges of my job — which isn’t available, by the way — is that I often get my hands on new lures and tackle for testing...
Gear
Daily Limit: British invasion at ICAST
ORLANDO, Fla. – In the 1960s, rock ‘n’ roll bands like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones created a British Invasion. At ICAST, the Brits invaded about 10 years ago in...
Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops
Pure Fishing helps college angler recoup fire losses
St. Peters, Mo. — When Tyler Smith’s fishing tackle went up in flames, Pure Fishing came to the rescue. The Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) senior was living off-campus at...
My pre-ICAST picks
Each year, the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) hosts the fishing industry’s largest trade show. It’s called ICAST, and it attracts manufacturers, sales reps, buyers and dealers who have a common...
Gear
Daily Limit: Your show of shows
ICAST is upon us, your show of shows where only those in the industry can go. Well, and media types like myself. Some 1,000 media members attend the International Convention...
Bro Series: Ashley and Robinson
One got his nickname after break dancing on the stage of bass fishing’s world championship. The other won the title. Both can sing, play guitar and are always smiling. Meet...
Conservation News
Your voice was heard on H.R. 200
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 200, a bipartisan bill that includes the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2017 (Modern Fish Act). This historic...
Conservation News
Forty Creek funds conservation projects in partnership with B.A.S.S.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Forty Creek®, an award-winning Canadian whisky distiller based in Ontario, has signed on as a Conservation Partner of B.A.S.S. and sponsor of former Bassmaster Classic champion Casey...
