Tommy Stiles dies in plane crash

Tommy Stiles, a former Bassmaster touring pro and Bassmaster Classic qualifier, has passed away in a plane crash. Stiles was 49 years of age. Stiles competed in B.A.S.S. events from...

Hall of Fame 2017: Shaw Grigsby

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Shaw Grigsby stands tied at fourth on the active list of B.A.S.S. winners, he’s among a select group to top $2 million in Bassmaster earnings and he,...

Alabama Nation director recovering from burn injuries

Auburn, Ala. — Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation members are rallying around their High School Director Darrel High to help him recover from burn injuries. High suffered third-degree burns on 40 percent...

Scholarships awarded to two students

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Two Alabama students were each awarded a $5,000 scholarship from B.A.S.S. and Alabama Power, the companies announced today. Branson Linder of Grove Hill and Marlee Ellis of Brundidge...

Coulter targets non-endemics for sponsorship

Brandon Coulter’s two passions in life are driving him to success in the Bassmaster Elite Series. His first passion for fishing has led to a successful transition from the FLW...

Learning from lost fish

Every bass angler loses fish at times, and when it’s a big bass at a critical moment those losses can be painful. We’ve been taught that the best way to...

Claytor Lake project continues in Virginia

ROANOKE, Va. – Since 2013, Virginia’s Claytor Lake has seen massive and ongoing improvements in fish habitat, thanks to a broad alliance that includes the Virginia B.A.S.S. Nation (VBN) and Friends...

Crochet lands DUCE Rods

LAFAYETTE, La.  – Lafayette, Louisiana based premium rod manufacturer DUCE Rods announces the addition of Pierre Part, La. Bassmaster Elite Series pro Cliff Crochet to their National Pro Staff. Already...

Bassmaster Radio: Elite Series rookies

Baitcasting made easy

“I never could get the hang of how to use a baitcaster,” one man said. “How do you make it look so easy?”