Hamilton thriving in aluminum boat

MUSKOGEE, Okla. — Skylar Hamilton brought his aluminum boat to the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open for the wrong reason. But it now looks like a great decision. In...

Putting the spotlight on BASSfest

It’s time to go back to work. I’ve enjoyed a festive week, celebrating Memorial Day weekend with family and friends, attended my sons’ high school graduation, sat in on their...

An AOY battle for the ages

One of the nice things about professional bass fishing is that there’s not necessarily a ticking clock threatening the expiration of an angler’s career. Unlike baseball, where eventually your arm...

Open: McGehee leads Day 1

Muskogee, Okla. — While several contenders made long runs and played the lock game, Scott McGehee stayed close to take the lead today in the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central...

College: Murray State leads Day 1

CLINTON, Illinois— Lance Freeman and Chandler Christian of Murray State University lead Day 1 of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Midwestern Regional on Clinton Lake with 19 pounds, 4 ounces....

Justin McClelland moves up front

Justin McClelland fondly recalls doing school homework assignments from the backseat of his dad’s boat. Standing on the front deck was Mike McClelland. He was doing his own homework, most...

High School All-American

2016 High School All-American: Hunter Penney

BOAZ, Ala. — You could probably not keep Hunter Penney of Alabama indoors if you tried. The 18-year-old is either on the water fishing a tournament, in the woods hunting,...

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