Ortega takes over lead at Grand Lake
GROVE, Okla. — Two months ago Andy Ortega was competing in a high school world finals championship. Today, he is leading the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open finale at...
Efficient fish management and culling
I don’t have to tell you how tough the competition is on the Bassmaster Elites and what a huge difference an ounce or two can make in the standings of...
Open: Hartsell leads Day 1
GROVE, Okla. — Toby Hartsell relied on his home-waters advantage at Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees to take the lead in the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open finale. The...
Iaconelli’s last chance
GROVE, Okla. — After twice missing the cut, Michael Iaconelli has one final shot at qualifying for the 2018 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods. He hopes the...
Daily Limit: Connell relishes ROY
Finding “true north” might be among the most overlooked successes of Dustin Connell’s rookie Elite season, but it’s among his proudest. His win on Ross Barnett was huge, as was...
Anderson Media becomes majority owner of B.A.S.S.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Anderson Media Corp., a 100-year-old family business founded in Alabama, has acquired a majority interest in B.A.S.S., LLC, the world’s largest fishing organization, the company announced today. Anderson...
Conservation News
Did hurricanes damage fisheries?
DUNNELLON, Fla. – Thus far, resource managers are breathing a sigh of relief in the wake of powerful Hurricanes Harvey and Irma that hammered east Texas and the entire Florida...
Man, I love Minnesota
It has been about a week since I returned from a great trip to Minnesota. As I was reflecting on the trip, I recalled arriving in the Pokegama Golf Course...
Rookie season lessons
I believe that life is a constant learning opportunity, and I definitely learned some valuable lessons during my rookie season on the Bassmaster Elite Series. The first lesson I learned...
