Day on the Lake: Taku Ito
The Bassmaster Elite Series motto is “Big Bass. Big Stage. Big Dreams.” In my view, no angler exemplifies these three ideals better than Takumi “Taku” Ito. Big bass? Ito has...
The Big O’s water woes
One of the common themes we’ve heard during the Elite season-opener on Lake Okeechobee has bemoaned the diminished playing field.
Hackney shoots straight on St. Clair and Bonus Bucks
Along with being one of the best bass anglers on the face of the planet, Greg Hackney is renowned for his matter-of-fact nature. The Hack Attack is a straight shooter on...
Getting the Northern Swing started the right way
The Northern Swing is always an exciting part of the Bassmaster Elite Series season, and I was really happy to start these final three tournaments by making the Top 50...
From co-angling to catching a world-record bass
Lea Anne Powell’s first-hand account of landing a new IGFA-certified world-record bass in Texas. On Feb. 28, 2023, Lea Anne Powell walked past a pair of faded blue campground fuel...
Students receive financial assistance from Bass Fishing HOF to further fisheries and natural resource studies
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – 8/1/23 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Supporting those whose future career paths will focus on healthy fisheries, essential access, and clean rivers, lakes and reservoirs, the Bass Fishing...
Gear Review: SEVIIN GF Baitcaster
WHAT IS IT? SEVIIN GF Baitcasting Reel WHAT SETS IT APART? The first release in the new SEVIIN lineup of baitcasting and spinning reels is the GF Series. The baitcasters...
Alabama Angler puts Yamaha Power Pay Bonuses over $1 Million
KENNESAW, Ga. – August 1, 2023 – Anthony Vintson of northern Alabama helped put Yamaha Power Pay contingency payouts over the $1 million mark with his recent 7th place finish...
Mangrove Snapper — the most user-friendly saltwater sport fish
It’s a tricky question: “What’s your favorite saltwater fish?” I mean, do you go with a species you’ve caught most often, one you consider your personal best or possibly a...
Cifuentes captures second Elite Series title in 2023
MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. — A sure sign Joey Cifuentes III was in line to win his second blue trophy came when a 5-pound smallmouth jumped into his boat midway through Championship Sunday...
