Elam’s win sends Iaconelli to Classic

GROVE, Okla. — Bassmaster Elite Series pro James Elam captured his second victory on Oklahoma waters by winning the season-ending Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open at Grand Lake O’...

Protect your Instinct

As a pro angler, I often approach an upcoming tournament by over-thinking things. It’s hard not to. It’s the anxiousness and excitement of an event that I greatly look forward...

Gear

Gear Review: Mustad TitanX Wacky/Neko Hook

What is it? Mustad TitanX Wacky/Neko Hook What sets it apart? A fine wire UltraPoint wide gap hook, Mustad’s Number 60403NP-TX features a sproat bend, which comes off the shank...

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Aurora Bassmasters fish for pike

BOLSOVER, Ontario, Canada — High wind warnings and high water caused the Aurora Bassmasters to change the date and location of the club’s annual pike tournament. The tournament originally scheduled for...

ASA names new President

Alexandria, VA – The American Sportfishing Association’s (ASA) board of directors is pleased to announce that Glenn Hughes, ASA’s Vice President for Industry Relations, has been hired to take on the role of...

Classic bound Iaconelli

GROVE, Okla. — Michael Iaconelli will compete in his 17th consecutive world championship, thanks to the win by James Elam at the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open on Grand...

Conservation News

False River restoration continues

NEW ROADS, La. – Following five years of restoration work, False River hasn’t yet returned to the quality that earned it designation as one of Louisiana’s first two trophy fisheries...

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...

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