New Hampshire lead ban defeated

On May 9, members of the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted to halt discussions on implementing a statewide lead ban. Much of the credit goes to the state B.A.S.S. Federation Nation conservation director, Dan Dufour.

A great Steve Kennedy story

Steve Kennedy's crazy weekend, and what makes me think he's one of the best not just in our sport, but in life.

400 pounds of weeds removed

The Northern Illinois Crankin' Bass club helped remove 400 pounds of invasive plants to improve access on Waterford Lake.

Have you hugged an angler today?

A Colorado Wildlife Council ad campaign recommends hugging it out with sportsmen to thank them for protecting state resources.

Alabama dam relicensing

Jim Howard represented the Alabama B.A.S.S. Federation Nation during the relicensing of nine dams on the Coosa and Tallapoosa rivers.

Grandpa Bill and his Horse

My Grandpa Bill figured if it wasn't broke, don't fix it; that sums up perfectly why he fished exclusively with a Smithwick Devil's Horse in a silver shiner finish.

Latest Industry News

Elite highs and lows

The Elite Series is full of highs and lows. Here are the highest highs and lowest lows of performance in the Elites.

Palaniuk’s ‘sweet’ homecoming

Brandon Palaniuk arrived home from Bull Shoals, Ark., just in time for Mother's Day, and his mom surprised him with this "sweet" sign congratulating him on his first Elite Series win.

Gear

ONOS Matagorda Sunglasses

Eye protection is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. These sunglasses meet that necessity in a stylish, well-built frame that’ll stand up to serious outdoor activities.

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