Behind the lens of Gerald Crawford
Gerald Crawford never made a cast after nearly three decades of attending B.A.S.S. tournaments, around 430 in all, between 1981 through 2008. That’s a mind-boggling number when you include 27...
Making the Elites by planning ahead
What do you do when your lifelong dream is to qualify for the Bassmaster Elite Series, and you have to come up with near $50k in entry fees? The answer...
Jocumsen wins boxing match in Australia
Packed inside the suitcase of Carl Jocumsen for his annual trip home to Australia were two items with special meaning. Those were a pair of boxing gloves and his jersey...
Latest Industry News
Samantha Gay qualifies as first female on North Carolina state team
WALSTONBURG, N.C. — Samantha Gay experienced a season of firsts this year in B.A.S.S. Nation tournaments. The 34-year-old elementary school technology assistant fished as a co-angler in her first North...
Are there always bass shallow?
You bet there are, so long as you keep a working definition of shallow in mind. Let’s start at the beginning. I have a hard time believing that a bass...
St. Croix Bassmaster Opens
New Elite: Hartman sets sights on Elites
Unlike many other anglers who have qualified for the Elite Series through the Bassmaster Opens, Jamie Hartman didn’t get hooked on tournament fishing via a family member. His initial angling...
Always have a backup plan
No matter what size tournament you’re fishing – whether it’s a $100,000 event on the Bassmaster Elite Series or a fun, little weekend tournament on your hometown lake – you’ve...
Gear
Gear Review: 13 Fishing Concept A3
What is it? 13 Fishing Concept A What sets it apart? With impressive power packed into a low profile baitcasting platform, the A3 draws its strength from the H.A.M. gears...
Bass Cat founder dies at 81
A legend of the bass fishing industry, Ron Pierce, passed away on Sunday December 4, at the age of 81. He had suffered several strokes in recent years. Pierce was...
Conservation News
Volunteers help restore Claytor Lake habitat
DUBLIN, Va. — The Virginia B.A.S.S. Nation worked with Friends of Claytor Lake on a plant growing project this summer to improve habitat at Claytor Lake. Hydrilla choked out native...
