Conservation News

Maryland DNR to recognize black bass conservation efforts

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces a new award to help promote black bass conservation. The Director’s Black Bass Conservation Award will recognize bass fishing tournament directors who exemplify conservation with special recognition...

Conservation News

Call to action: Anglers in Cali need to speak up

California Assembly member Bill Quirk has introduced state legislation (AB 2787) that will make it impossible to purchase lead fishing weights and sinkers that are less than 1-3/4 ounces which includes...

Reflection and anticipation

This week is a time of reflection and anticipation, as we’re moving farther away from the Bassmaster Classic and advancing toward the upcoming Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Elite at Sabine...

Elite on Sabine River delayed

Update: The event has been postponed until a later date. You can read more here.  Due to weather conditions in and around Orange, Texas, B.A.S.S. has decided to delay the...

Sportfishing leaders converge on Washington

Alexandria, VA –  During its annual spring meeting, the American Sportfishing Association’s (ASA) Government Affairs committee discussed a variety of sportfishing policy positions and outlined its agenda for the coming months. Over the...

Prespawn plastics

The prespawn will be in full swing over the next couple of weeks in large parts of our country. There’s no doubt that this is the time to catch the...

St. Croix Bassmaster Opens

Opens profile: Whatley starts strong

Brad Whatley of Bivins, Texas, claimed third place at the first Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open of 2018 on Mississippi’s Ross Barnett Reservoir. It was his best finish in...

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