Pro Circuit: Rookie regains the No. 1 position
Saturday, February 13, 2021
Rookie Jim Neece Jr. moved back to the top of the standings on day 3 of the Lake Okeechobee FLW Pro Circuit, but four anglers (including Skeet Reese and Chris Lane) are within 1 1/2 pounds with one day to go.
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By B.A.S.S. Communications Staff Greg Hackney has had plenty of opportunities to familiarize himself with the Sabine River, but in terms of current events,
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BassFan Senior Editor Following is some pattern and gear information for the anglers who finish in the 2nd through 5th positions at the
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 he s relied on through the first two days may be running out of fish.
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By MLF Communications Staff Major League Fishing will visit Raleigh, N.C. this week for its 2nd annual Heavy Hitters event. Hosted by the Greater Raleigh
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BassFan Senior Editor Evan Barnes had a breakout season on the MLF Pro Circuit in 2020. After three years of finishing well below 100th
Chalk Talk: DeFoe on rocks, boulders, riprap and gravel
Friday, February 12, 2021 (
Editor s note: The following is the latest installment in a series of fishing tips presented by
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While many professional anglers grew up fishing mostly wood or grass cover, 2019 Bassmaster Classic champion Ott DeFoes upbringing on the lakes of east Tennessee made him a huge fan of the really hard stuff.
Weve got rocks of all shapes and sizes, he said. They are a key form of bass-holding cover.
Accordingly hes learned to seek them out on many lakes around the country. Even on vegetation-filled fisheries like Guntersville rocks like riprap can play a key role, as proven during the last two Bassmaster Classics held there. While those tournament wins were spot-specific, DeFoe believes that one great thing about rockier lakes is that they tend not to be spot-oriented. Instead, they can be patterned. Once you dial in
Fair trade: Ham croissants for hooks
Friday, February 12, 2021 (Editor s note: Here s 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 Ive known him, Ive 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 yourself in the presence of Darold and wife Randi, who has earned 10 pink Cadillacs as a Mary Kay cosmetics consultant.
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 whats 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 brands 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 and ideal for any angler.
Im a regular guy working my way from the bottom to the top, and I did it using the working mans gear. To be the first Ugly Stik Pro, to represent all the working people out there and be on the Bassmaster Elite Series using the working mans rod, its an honor, Robertson said. After the excitement that Ugly Stik has brought me and millions of anglers, Im here to prove that an Ugly Stik can not only be your first rod, it can be your last, too.