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Clouse boosts lead to more than 6 pounds Friday, February 12, 2021    Gary Clouse caught a 19-05 stringer on day 2 of the St. Johns River Bassmaster Elite Series to stretch his advantage over 2nd-place Derek Hudnall to more than 6 pounds. However, Clouse fears the area hes relied on through the first two days may be running out of fish. For more, Latest News By MLF Communications Staff Major League Fishing will visit Raleigh, N.C. this week for its 2nd annual Heavy Hitters event. Hos...

Chalk Talk: DeFoe on rocks, boulders, riprap and gravel Friday, February 12, 2021 ( Editors note: The following is the latest installment in a series of fishing tips presented by The Bass University. Check back each Friday for a new tip.) While many professional anglers grew up fishing mostly wood or grass cover, 2019 Bassmaster Classic champion Ott DeFoe’s upbringing on the lakes of east Tennessee made him a huge fan of the really hard stuff. “We’ve got rocks of all shapes and sizes...

Fair trade: Ham croissants for hooks Friday, February 12, 2021 (Editors note: Heres another short feature from Alan McGuckin at Dynamic Sponsorships.) Bassmaster Elite Series rookie Darold Gleason is a combination of mature fishing talent, a big heart, hard work and endlessly hilarious one-liners. In the 15 years I’ve known him, I’ve never seen him in a sour mood. In fact, if you need a little boost for your spirit, or inspiration for what a great relationship should look like, put yo...

Robertson becomes first Ugly Stik pro-staffer Wednesday, February 10, 2021    Already the choice of anglers everywhere who just want to have fun regardless of what’s biting, Ugly Stik is taking its legacy for durability and accessibility to the 2021 Bassmaster Elite Series with the addition of Matt Robertson as the brand’s first pro-staff member. The self-proclaimed “working man” said he feels right at home being the first pro to represent the brand known for being tough as nails a...

4 Lures Lester says will shine at St. Johns Wednesday, February 10, 2021 (Editors note: Alan McGuckin at Dynamic Sponsorships provided this short feature.) Perhaps the coolest thing about asking Brandon Lester to share four lures with fans that he thinks will be major players at the St. Johns River Bassmaster Elite Series is that he currently has no soft-plastic or crankbait sponsor. So, what you’re getting here is unbiased authenticity in its purest form. Plus, Lester has fished severa...

By Joe Balog I hadn’t thrown a topwater in a while and it was good to be back. This time of year, Florida’s mild winter starts to lose its grip, giving glimpses of things to come as bass prowl the shallows. A prop bait is again a top lure in my box. It’s best to wait a few seconds after the cast. Let things settle down a bit; allow the rings to disappear, as the old-timers say. During that brief interval it’s nearly impossible not to imagine a lunker easing up to the unknown intruder no...

Darker, Less Grassy St. Johns To Host Elite Opener Thursday, February 11, 2021 Photo: MLF/Charles Waldorf Floridian John Cox says that the St. Johns River looks a lot different these days without all the eelgrass that formerly inundated the system. By B.A.S.S. Communications Staff John Cox wishes he could experience temporary amnesia during this weeks Bassmaster Elite Series event at the St. Johns River. That’s because much of what the Florida pro has learned over the past two decades of f...

The Bass University offering Zoom classes Tuesday, February 9, 2021    The Bass University, the leading source of educational materials and opportunities for bass anglers, is launching a new series of live online video training sessions using Zoom technology to allow for the real-time transfer of information between students and top pros. Mike Iaconelli and Pete Gluszek crafted the Bass University teaching model, which incorporates top professional anglers who educate students on seaso...

Pro Circuit Set For 22nd Stop At Big O Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Photo: MLF Brandon McMillan compiled 106-10 after four days in 2011 to set the MLF Pro Circuit record for the top cumulative weight at Lake Okeechobee. By MLF Communications Staff Major League Fishing (MLF) will kick off the 2021 Pro Circuit season this week at Lake Okeechobee. In its 26th season, the circuit formerly known as the FLW Tour will feature 163 professionals competing across six regular-season events, each with ...

B.A.S.S., Yamaha reach new agreement Wednesday, February 10, 2021    B.A.S.S. and Yamaha have inked a new agreement expanding their longstanding partnership for four more years. Yamaha’s sponsorship of the Bassmaster Tournament Trail and Bassmaster Classic will continue through 2024. “We’re thrilled to continue working alongside the team at Yamaha to support boaters at all levels,” said Bruce Akin, B.A.S.S. CEO. “As we reach new audiences and outdoor enthusiasts, it is great to ha...