For the smallmouth
Frabill Partners with Mille Lacs Smallmouth Alliance. The Mille Lacs Smallmouth Alliance (MLSA) has received a significant donation from Frabill, makers of trusted fishing gear since 1938. MSLA will use...
Martens’ Champlain surprise
Nobody thought it was possible, Aaron Martens least of all. But on the final day of competition at the Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain presented by Dick Cepek Tires &...
B.A.S.S. Nation
Mike Coleman and Jay Williams earn spots on 2018 State Team
OAKLEY, Calif. — Mike Coleman of Pioneer won the 2017 California B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier 3 on the California Delta, July 8-9, by more than 2 pounds. “I wanted to make...
Tough fishing expected for James River Open
RICHMOND, Va. — Ed Loughran doesn’t necessarily consider himself a “cerebral” angler. He says he’s more of a “grinder” whose work ethic has helped him collect a check in 13...
Fantasy Fishing: You should have picked Aaron Martens at Champlain
PLATTSBURG, N.Y. — After a very impressive output, and a record-breaking come-from-behind victory, Aaron Martens put together a 23-pound, 5-ounce limit of bass on the final day to claim his...
Gear
Gear Review: Bomber Lures Jointed Wake Minnow
What is it? Bomber Lures Jointed Wake Minnow What sets it apart? Combining two proven fish-tempting visuals — waking and jointed segments — this new design from Bomber Lures is...
Conservation News
B.A.S.S. Nation volunteers help improve habitat in aging West Texas reservoirs
Proctor Lake is no stranger to the drought-flood cycles that affect West Texas reservoirs. Reservoir aging has also degraded available fish habitat by siltation, loss of vegetation and breakdown of...
Bass Fishing Hall of Fame announces 2017 inductees
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – While all 62 current Bass Fishing Hall of Fame members have waited for a place where others could honor them, the class of 2017 Hall inductees are...
Feider has a sweet spot
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — When less than two pounds separates the top 13 anglers going into the final day of a tournament, picking a favorite to win has long odds. But...
Spool your reels correctly
I’ve been thinking about something lately. It’s not the biggest thing in the world but it is important, and it comes up often enough that I think we should talk...
