Messer makes move into lead at Harris Chain
LEESBURG, Fla. — Most folks love it when a plan comes together. But Matt Messer is actually pretty stoked that his did not initially work. As much as it pained Messer to...
Shedd inducted into the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame
AFTCO’s Bill Shedd was inducted into the 2023 IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame for his significant contributions to fishing conservation and pioneering innovations in fishing tackle and fishing apparel. Bill is the first child...
B.A.S.S. creates committee and institutes technology reviews for 2024 Elite Series season
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — As the use of electronics in fishing rapidly evolves and its impact on the competitive landscape grows, B.A.S.S. is creating a committee to continuously monitor the use...
There has to be a boss
Working in outdoors media for more than three decades, I’ve met tournament directors, ranging from the top levels of competitive bass fishing to weekly Tuesday-night pot tournaments with $25 entry...
EQ contenders express wide ranging emotions ahead of final event at Harris Chain
Even though the humidity ramped up after a round of severe storms exited the Leesburg, Fla. area during the mid-morning on Thursday, the storms that forced the cancellation of the...
Shallow-water consistency lifts Snyders to Bassmaster Kayak Series AOY title
Rus Snyders of Pegram, Tenn., has won the Dakota Lithium Bassmaster Kayak Series Angler of the Year title.
Gear Review: AFTCO Forge Insulated Jacket
WHAT IS IT? AFTCO Forge Insulated Jacket WHAT SETS IT APART? AFTCO’s latest addition to its cold-weather lineup features two key attributes: insulation and durability. You get both with 100% nylon...
Struggles up north
I went into the 2023 Bassmaster Elite Series Northern Swing like a dog next to the dinner table, drooling as I waited for a prime rib. I’ve had a lot...
Untangling a messy setup for the Open at Harris Chain
Let’s travel back in time for a moment to the end of October during the year 2020. The Bassmaster College Series National Championship visited the Harris Chain of Lakes for...
Open: Day 1 at Harris Chain postponed
B.A.S.S. officials are postponing Day 1 competition at the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Harris Chain of Lakes due to forecasted severe weather, which includes lightning and winds gusting to 35 mph.
