Fantasy Fishing: Big Bass Specialists will excel at Okeechobee
After a solid start to my season at Cherokee — 94th percentile — I’d really like to keep the momentum rolling in an upward direction. But, the minute I start...
Gear
C-Map Insight chart options now available for Lowrance electronics
Global cartography leader C-Map announce today its new series of map products for American boaters is now available for purchase. These new mapping products — C-Map Insight Pro and C-Map...
Gear
Gear Review: Bison Tumbler
What is it? Bison Tumbler 20-ounce What sets it apart? It’s a great time to get ahead of your Mother’s Day shopping and get her a pink tumbler that she...
Alabama angler Kyle Mabrey killed in auto accident
Kyle Mabrey, a regular competitor on the FLW Tour and veteran of 33 B.A.S.S. events, was killed Sunday night in a traffic accident in his home state of Alabama. Authorities...
Conservation News
Pitch It campaign provides incentives for B.A.S.S. Nation chapters
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — To help encourage the proper disposal and possible recycling of worn out or used soft plastic lures, Keep America Fishing is partnering with B.A.S.S. Nation chapters to...
Record audience numbers recorded for Bassmaster Elite Series season opener
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Whether it was cabin fever among bass fishing fans, pent-up anticipation of the new Bassmaster Elite Series season or simply continued growth in popularity, audience sizes for...
Okeechobee vs. Everglades: Can both win?
Debate rages about what to do with excess water from Lake Okeechobee. Laden with nutrients, it feeds algae blooms and kills fish when discharged by the Corps of Engineers into...
Florida – why I love it
I’m really looking forward to fishing Lake Okeechobee next week. Florida’s always been special to me. It started way back when I was a kid. I’d read Bassmaster cover to...
Fantasy Fishing: Consistency is key in Florida
After starting the year with a solid showing at Cherokee Lake, it’s time to turn our focus to the Sunshine State and Lake Okeechobee. I managed to grab two anglers...
Industry updates economic contributions of recreational fishing by U.S. Congressional districts
Alexandria, Va. – Recreational fishing brings a myriad of economic benefits to communities throughout the U.S. The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) and Southwick Associates have released the 2017 update of Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing: U.S....
