B.A.S.S. Reporter’s Notebook
The very interesting rookie year of Ott DeFoe; Elite Series pros scout first fisheries; Big bass stories; Charlie Hartley's 10-10; Combs debuts wrap; Crochet adds sponsors; and ... Trevor's triplets
G-Man wins big in Florida
Gerald Swindle is bass fishing's funniest man. After 167 B.A.S.S. tournament tries without a win, the 2004 Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year can smile victoriously after leading wire-to-wire to win the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open.
Ima to introduce Square Bill
After 18 months of collaboration between three-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier Bill Lowen and the engineers at IMA Lures in Japan, will release the Square Bill at the upcoming Bassmaster Classic in New Orleans, where Lowen will compete.
Top bass anglers join Team Lew’s
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. While many fishing tackle companies have been trimming their pro staffs, the Lew's team continues to get stronger. Lew's, a great tradition in American bass fishing equipment, has been busily assembling a group of high-profile anglers to help launch their new lineup of baitcast and spinning reels and rods for 2011.
Ram Truck to sponsor Said
Auburn Hills, Mich. The Ram Truck Brand today announced that it has reached an agreement in principle to sponsor professional tournament bass angler Ryan Said.
Tim Horton’s Fishing For Kids
Elite Series pro angler Tim Horton's Fishing For Kids charity let's the kids have All the FUN.
Kevin Short signs with Lew’s
Lew's announced today the signing of two-time Elite Series champion and Bassmaster Classic qualifier Kevin Short. Short will use the Lew's Speed Spool and Speed Spin line of reels during competition on the Bassmaster Elite Series, Bassmaster Opens, and FLW EverStart Series during 2011.
Kriet signs with Uncle Ray’s
Uncle Ray's Potato Chips are proud to announce Bassmaster Elite Series professional angler Jeff Kriet has signed on as the spokesperson of the company. Kriet will display Uncle Ray's branding as the primary image on his boat wrap for the 2011 Bassmaster Elite Series. This relationship marks Uncle Ray's first foray into the sport of bass fishing.
Ashmore’s Kershaw truck wrap
In time for his second season as a Bassmaster Elite Series pro Scott Ashmore of Broken Arrow, Okla., penned an agreement with Kershaw Knives
Palaniuk signs with Berkley
Berkley and Abu Garcia have signed Brandon Palaniuk, the young champ of the 2010 B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Championship who exercised his option to join the 2011 Elite Series.
