DAYTON, Tenn. — You know you’re doing something right when you’re throwing back 4-pounders. Such was the case for Gage King and Banks Shaw of University of North Alabama, who tallied a two-day total of 54 pounds, 10 ounces to win the Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Chickamauga Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops. Both juniors majoring […]
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Largemouth lift Snyders to Day 1 lead at Lake Tenkiller
COOKSON, Okla. — Rus Snyders used his shallow water prowess to perfection on Day 1 of the Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series at Lake Tenkiller presented By Native Watercraft, catching a limit measuring 92.5 inches to take the Day 1 lead at the eastern Oklahoma impoundment. Nebraska native Kristine Fischer is second with a limit measuring 90.5 inches followed by Ryan […]
Mega bag lands DeFelice and Ludlow atop Bassmaster College Series leaderboard at Chickamauga
DAYTON, Tenn. — Dalton DeFelice and Evan Ludlow felt confident with their Day 1 game plan, but after nearly doubling their projection with a five-bass limit of 29 pounds, 7 ounces, the University of Montevallo teammates lead the Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Chickamauga Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops. Heading into the second of two competition […]
B.A.S.S., Daiwa announce three-year renewal as supporting sponsor
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. announced today that Daiwa, a worldwide leader in fishing gear, has signed a three-year renewal as supporting sponsor. As part of the agreement, Daiwa will be featured on-site at Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series events showcasing and selling products to fishing enthusiasts across the country. “Daiwa is pleased to renew our sponsorship with B.A.S.S. for another […]
B.A.S.S., Yamaha Marine announce four-year renewal of premier sponsorship, title sponsorship of Redfish Cup Championship
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. announced today that Yamaha Marine, a worldwide leader in outboard marine products, has signed a four-year renewal as a premier sponsor as well as the title sponsorship for the Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship. B.A.S.S. and Yamaha have a long partnership history that dates back to the mid-2000s. “Yamaha’s sponsorship of the annual Redfish Cup reinforces our […]
Smallmouth, largemouth will both play at Kayak Series event at Tenkiller
COOKSON, Okla. — After hosting last year’s Bassmaster Kayak Series National Championship, Lake Tenkiller will welcome anglers from across the country for the Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series presented by Native Watercraft, a tournament that will likely be determined by postspawn and early summer patterns. “You’ll see good limits come from the dam all the way up the river,” 2024 […]
Chickamauga could be ‘wide open’ for Bassmaster College Series finale
DAYTON, Tenn. — Big bass will be the name of the game at Chickamauga Lake for the final stop of the 2025 Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops. Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series pro Cole Sands says plenty of options will be available to achieve big limits. “It is going to be a great time of year, […]
Registration set to open for 2025 Bassmaster High School Combine
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — One hundred young anglers will have the opportunity to showcase their on-the-water skills and network with 25 of the best colleges in the country when the fifth-annual Bassmaster High School Combine presented by Skeeter returns to Wheeler Lake in Decatur, Ala., Sept. 5-7. The weekend will feature multiple skills challenges and recruiting visits with college […]
Late-day kicker keeps Schlapper in the lead at the Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River
ORANGE, Texas — Pat Schlapper felt the moment slipping away, but he patiently persevered and found a late-day kicker that kept him in the lead of the MAXAM Tire Bassmaster Elite at the Sabine River. The Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series pro from Eleva, Wis., took the early lead with a Day 1 limit of 12 pounds, 2 ounces and then remained […]
Adjustments keep Schlapper atop Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River
ORANGE, Texas — Pat Schlapper knew he had to return to the scene of his first-round success, but knowing when and how to adjust enabled him to maintain his lead on Day 2 of the MAXAM Tire Bassmaster Elite at the Sabine River. Schlapper took the top spot on Day 1 with a limit of 12 pounds, 2 […]