Bill Lewis Introduces Mini Hammer Trap
Irving, TX – Nobody does lipless crankbaits like Bill Lewis. A downsized brother to the popular Hammer Trap, the brand
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Hayden Marbut wins 2024 Toyota Series Championship Presented by Bass Boat Technologies on Wheeler Lake
Standout collegiate angler for Auburn University reels in $235K with three-day total of 57 pounds, 12 ounces November 9, 2024
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Keith Poche takes lead after Day 2 of Toyota Series Championship Presented by Bass Boat Technologies on Wheeler Lake
Alabama pro leads by 1-pound, 13-ounce margin, Top 25 set for final-day in competition for up to $235,000 November 8,
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Birmingham pro Hayden Marbut leads Day 1 of the Toyota Series Championship Presented by Bass Boat Technologies on Wheeler Lake
Former Auburn College Fishing angler leads by 1-pound, 9-ounce margin after opening day of competition November 8, 2024 • MLF
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Roberts and Greenberg Catch 21.79 lbs. and win $25,000 in the Alabama Bass Trail 100 Tournament on Wheeler Lake
By Jason Duran The ABT 100 concluded the 2024 season at Wheeler Lake, where 100 of the best teams in
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Setting up the Toyota Series Championship on Wheeler Lake
The Toyota Series Championship is a highlight of fall. Photo by Cobi Pellerito. OCTOBER 17, 2024 • JODY WHITE • TOYOTA
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Tennessee’s Suratt posts fifth career win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament at Wheeler Lake
Georgia’s Hill tops Strike King co-angler division ROGERSVILLE, Ala. – Boater Trent Suratt of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, caught a two-day total of 10
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Alabama Bass Trail Announces another successful registration for the upcoming 2025 season, celebrating it’s 12th year of competitive fishing
Decatur, Alabama – The Alabama Bass Trail (ABT) is thrilled to announce that registration for the highly anticipated 2025 season
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The KAGE Family Grows
DAIWA’s new multispecies KAGE LT engineered to be the lightest spinning reel in its class. FOOTHILL RANCH, CA (July 24, 2024)
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Rebel Maximizes Natural Attraction with Soft Plastic Bait Series
Rebel Lures has a long tradition producing lures with natural shapes and color patterns to match gamefish forage species. Iconic
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Great Lakes Finesse Adds Matte Finesse Jig
Great Lakes Finesse is taking jig fishing finesse to a new level with the release of the Matte Finesse Jig.
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Phenix Introduces M1 Walleye Series
Irving, TX – Phenix Rods has expanded their M1 series of rods with the brand new M1 Walleye series. Designed
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BOOYAH Flash Point Redefines Jerkbait Fishing
Forward facing sonar has forever changed the way many bass anglers fish, and BOOYAH is changing jerkbait fishing with the
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MADE IN THE USA – Virtus Series by Phenix Rods
Irving, TX – Phenix Rods is excited to announce their new Virtus series of rods, featuring American-made craftmanship and attention
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THE LAST WORD IN 36V TROLLING MOTOR RIGGING
Today’s Powerful, New 36-Volt Direct-Drive & Lithium-Powered Trolling motors require special, high-performance connections… which 6 Gauge Wire configured Connect-Ease® 36V PRO
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Logan junk-fishes for the win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League event at Neely Henry
Huntsville’s McBride tops Strike King co-angler division JULY 15, 2024 • MLF • PRESS RELEASES GADSDEN, Ala. – Boater Wes Logan of Springville,
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Heddon Lures Delivers Spin’n Image Topwater Lure
Heddon Lures is bubbling with excitement over the newest member of the Spit’n Image Family of lures. The new Heddon
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Ultra-Versatile Dual Voltage Marine Batteries for Today’s Trolling Motors & Sonar
The new line of Norsk Lithium® 36+28V 60Ah batteries boast two sets of terminals, offering dual voltage functionality within a single
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Best Cold Weather Raingear Ever Designed
Whitewater Fishing’s new Great Lakes Pro Insulated Rainsuit is the ultimate outerwear for fishing the coldest and wettest freshwater and
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Great Lakes Finesse Adds Irresistible Twist for Tough Smallmouth Bass
Jig-minnow fishing or Cindy rigging has become so popular for big smallmouth bass that the fish are starting to get
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Z-Man® Develops Groundbreaking Shad Style Swimbait
New Shadtron™ LT merges realism & durability with cutting-edge line-through hook system Ladson, SC (July 15, 2024) – A golden age of angling now
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Destined to Prevail
Whitewater Fishing’s new Prevail Pant fuses functionality, fit, and freedom of movement. MUSKEGON, Mich. (July 9, 2024) – There’s a reason
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Rays Against Sunrays
Whitewater Fishing’s new Rays Performance Hoodie keeps sunrays and perspiration out, while delivering unmatched performance and comfort on the water.
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Your Own Pet Rat
Ever Green’s new Combat Rat elevates wakebait fishing for giant bass. FOOTHILL RANCH, CA (July 12, 2024) – You might associate
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ICAST 2024 Press Releases and News
We will be adding Press releases and News from ICAST 2024 as they are available. Please check back often for
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Fisher and Ryan Anaya 26.34 win ABT Lake Guntersville
By Jason DuranThe North Division of The Alabama Bass Trail made stop number five at LakeGuntersville. Lake Guntersville is the
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Gossett and King Win $25,000 in the Alabama Bass Trail 100 Tournament on Weiss Lake with 18.75 lbs.
By Jason Duran The second stop of the Alabama Bass Trail 100 took place at Weiss Lake. Weiss Lake is
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McAvoy and Butts win the Alabama Bass Trail Tournament on Neely Henry with 18.43 lbs.
By Jason Duran Neely Henry Lake was the fourth stop of the Alabama Bass Trail North Division, with a top
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Gill Fishing Empowers Sun Protection: The Power of Clothing
Buford, GA – As the sun’s rays become stronger and summer approaches, safeguarding your skin against harmful UV radiation is
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Butler completes wire-to-wire win in Bassmaster Open at Logan Martin Lake
Alabama’s Josh Butler completes a wire-to-wire victory at the 2024 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Logan Martin Lake presented by SEVIIN with a three-day
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GSM Outdoors Acquires Dobyns Rods
Irving, TX – Dobyns Rods is now part of the GSM Outdoors Family. Created in 2009 by longtime angler Gary
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2025 Alabama Bass Trail Tournament Dates and Locations Set
Decatur, Ala. (May 3, 2024) – The Alabama Bass Trail Tournament Series will enter its twelfth season next year as
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Phillip Harrell and Clint Gilbertson Win ABT 24.28
By Jason Duran The Alabama Bass Trail North Division hosted its third stop at Wheeler Lake, where 225 teams competed
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A full Logan Martin will offer many options for Bassmaster Opens Field
Alabama’s Logan Martin Lake will host the 2024 St. Croix Bassmaster Open presented by SEVIIN May 2-4. Photo by James Overstreet/B.A.S.S LINCOLN, Ala. — The
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Section’s Atkins posts second career win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League event at Lake Guntersville
Boaz’s Ramsey tops Strike King co-angler division APRIL 15, 2024 • MLF SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – Boater Jason Atkins of Section, Alabama, caught
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Josh Chapple and Paul Davis Win ABT Logan Martin Lake
By Jason Duran Logan Martin Lake hosted the third stop of the ABT South Division. A total of 225 teams
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Top 10 baits from Smith Lake
A wide range of baits played at Smith Lake, but bigger offerings helped produce the top two finishes. Photo by
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Cooper eclipses 20 pounds on final day to top massive field at Smith Lake
APRIL 6, 2024 • JUSTIN ONSLOW CULLMAN, Ala. – A 20-plus-pound limit at Smith Lake isn’t unheard of, but it
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Swindle targets spawning spots for Day 2 lead at Smith
Two 15-pound bags added up to a Day 2 lead for Austin Swindle at Smith Lake. Photo by Rob Matsuura.
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Howell rides largemouth to Day 1 lead at Smith
Laker Howell took the lead on Day 1 with five bass weighing 16 pounds, 10 ounces. Photo by Rob Matsuura.
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Packed field takes on Smith Lake
Sunny skies and clear water welcomed the anglers for Day 1 on Smith Lake. Photo by Rob Matsuura. APRIL 4,
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Cullman, Alabama set to host Toyota Series at Smith Lake
MARCH 26, 2024 • MLF CULLMAN, Ala. – The Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats is set to visit Cullman, Alabama, next
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Killen’s Beck catches 28-7 limit of smallmouth to win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League event at Pickwick Lake
Bell, of Starkville, Mississippi, tops Strike King co-angler division MARCH 25, 2024 • MLF • PHOENIX BASS FISHING LEAGUE FLORENCE, Ala. –
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Grubbs and Ferguson weigh 20.26 lbs. to win the Alabama Bass Trail Tournament on Smith Lake
By Jason Duran The second stop of the Alabama Bass Trail North Division recently took place at Lewis Smith Lake.
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28.18-pounds of Pickwick Bass for Tracy and Dustin Robinson wins ABT North
By Jason Duran The North Division of The Alabama Bass Trail began the 2024 season at Pickwick Lake. 225 teams
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Top 10 baits from Lake Guntersville
A wide variety of baits worked for the Top 10 pros in the Central Division opener on G-ville. Photo by
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Auburn University angler Hayden Marbut wins $100K at Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats at Lake Guntersville
FEBRUARY 16, 2024 SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – Less than a week removed from 21-year-old phenom Drew Gill’s Tackle Warehouse Invitationals win at Sam Rayburn, 20-year-old
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O’Connell surges into lead with 27-6 at Guntersville
Matt O’Connell leads on Lake Guntersville thanks to a 27-6 bag on Thursday for a two-day total of 10 bass
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Knight weighs in 28-6, grabs early lead at Guntersville
Clint Knight is off to a strong start on Guntersville with a 28-6 for Day 1. Photo by Jody White.
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Tennessee’s Murphy catches 31-6 limit to win Phoenix Bass Fishing League event at Lake Guntersville
Illinois’ Holsapple tops Strike King co-angler division FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • MLF SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – Boater Charlie Murphy of Columbia, Tennessee, caught
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Lake Guntersville readies to host Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats Central Division opener
FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • MLF SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – The Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats is set to return to Scottsboro, Alabama, next
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Jed Lamb and Andrew Loberg with 17.52 win ABT 100 Logan Martin Lake
By Jason Duran The first stop for the Alabama Bass Trail 100 was held at Logan Martin Lake and Lincoln’s
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How to Master Layering: A Step-by-Step Guide to Staying Warm on the Water
When it comes to staying warm, layering is a key strategy. Here are some tips on how to layer effectively
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Jesse and Jordan Wiggins Win ABT 100 on Smith Lake
By Jason Duran The third and final stop for the ABT 100 was on Lewis Smith Lake where 100 of
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California transplant Phillip Dutra earns victory at two-day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament on Lake Guntersville
Huntsville’s Davenport wins Strike King co-angler division SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • MLF • PRESS RELEASES SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – Boater Phillip Dutra of
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B.A.S.S. announces 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series schedule with nine events in six states
The 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series schedule features nine events across six states Photo by Seigo Saito / B.A.S.S. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — For the first time since 2018,
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HARDY MARKSMAN Z FLY ROD WINS TOP HONOR AT ICAST
Beating out stiff competition, the Hardy Marksman Z captures prestigious Best in Category Win for Fly Fishing Rod at ICAST
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Berkley Nessie Earns ICAST 2023 New Product Showcase Award for Best Freshwater Soft Bait
ORLANDO, Fla (July 12, 2023) – Entering a challenging market with stiff competition, the Berkley PowerBait Nessie shines brightest to win
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Abu Garcia Zata Casting Combo Claims ICAST 2023 Best in Category for Rod and Reel Combo
ORLANDO, Fla (July 12, 2023) – Taking the crown for 2023 ICAST’s Best of Category for Rod and Reel Combo, the Abu
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Allen Hayes and Danny Bishop win ABT Wheeler Lake with 23.23
By Jason Duran The final stop of the ABT 2023 regular season was held at Wheeler Lake in Decatur. 225
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Introducing the Tsuka 2 from American Tackle
Redefining Fishing Rod Handles, Again! Oviedo, Fl, June 28th , 2023 – Today marks the launch of the Tsuka 2,
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Fin-Nor Eyewear Adds Rx Program to 25 Sunglass Models
Fin-Nor joins the prescription market with their angler-built eyewear technology Columbia, SC (June 28, 2023) – Fin-Nor, leader of angler innovation
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Body Piercings & Plastics Surgery
New Z-Man® Rattle-Snaker® wires ElaZtech® and all soft plastics with fish-attracting sound Ladson, SC (June 28, 2023) – Among all
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PLANO EDGE 3700 JERKBAIT BOX
The newest Plano EDGE box is designed with the same performance features that consumers have come to enjoy made specifically
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Introducing the New Ultrex QUEST: a Trolling Motor Built for the Harshest Environments
Ultrex QUEST gives anglers everything they love about Ultrex with an updated brushless design to tackle the most punishing conditions.
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Amazing Performance, Shocking Price
WHITEWATER Fishing’s Lightweight Tech Hoodie and Long Sleeve Tech Shirt wear and fish like comparable tops twice their price. By
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Oxford’s McCaig claims victory at Phoenix Bass Fishing League event at Neely Henry Lake Presented by Southern Petroleum Services
Robertsdale’s Macks wins Strike King co-angler Division JUNE 26, 2023 • MLF • PHOENIX BASS FISHING LEAGUE GADSDEN, Ala. – Boater Mark McCaig
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Nightwave Marine Digital Night Vision Camera is True Boating Innovation
SIONYX Brings Dark Room Experience to ICAST 2023 Beverly, MASS. (June 27, 2023). The SIONYX Nightwave marine digital night vision camera
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Abu Garcia Zata Reels and Combos Return With All New Look and Upgraded Performance
Elevate Your Fishing Experience with the Latest Zata Low Profile/Spinning Reels and Combos from Abu Garcia COLUMBIA, S.C. (June 27,
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Minn Kota Announces New and Upgraded Line of Trolling Motors to Fit Every Angler
Minn Kota’s trusted line of bow-mount trolling motors have been re-designed to help anglers get more out of their time
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Tournament Kayak Anglers Talk Today’s Best Lithium Battery Solutions
Tournament sticks Elvis Lee and Amy Hansen rely on NORSK Lithium for full-days on-the-water New Hope, Minn. (June 22, 2023)
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Mid-Depth Assassin – the Berkley Dime
Berkley’s newest hard bait weapon that bass cannot resist COLUMBIA, S.C. (Feb 7, 2023) – Berkley understands what balsa crankbaits can
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Abu Garcia Introduces the Zenon X Spinning Reel
The Ultimate Tool for Freshwater Anglers Who Want to Fish to Win COLUMBIA, S.C. (June 20, 2023) – Building on the original
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Foster (Chip) Bradley and Nick Harris Win ABT Logan Martin Lake
By Jason Duran The fourth stop of the Alabama Bass Trail South Division was held on Logan Martin Lake. The
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Wheeler Earns Win at MLF Bass Pro Tour Toro Stage Four on Lake Guntersville Presented by Bass Cat Boats
Harrison, Tennessee, Pro Catches Limit Weighing 54-15 to Win by 9-Pound 7-Ounce Margin and Earn $100,000 Top Prize GUNTERSVILLE, Ala.
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Wheeler Leads Going into Final Day at MLF Bass Pro Tour Toro Stage Four on Lake Guntersville Presented by Bass Cat Boats
Tennessee Pro Catches Five Largemouth Weighing 29 Pounds, 9 Ounces to Pace Knockout Round Field, Final 10 Anglers Set for
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Huge morning rally lifts Rasmussen to Bassmaster Open win at Wheeler Lake
Adam Rasmussen of Sturgeon Bay, Wis., has won the 2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Wheeler Lake with a three-day total
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George overcomes hardship to lead Bassmaster Open at Wheeler Lake
Sam George of Athens, Ala., is leading after Day 2 of the 2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Wheeler Lake with a
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Becker Wins Group B Qualifying Round at MLF Bass Pro TourToro Stage Four on Lake Guntersville Presented by Bass Cat Boats
Tennessee Rookie Tops Group B Qualifying Round, Field of 40 Set for Saturday’s Knockout Round GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. (May 19, 2023)
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Rookie Jacob Wall Coasts to Qualifying Round Win at MLF Bass Pro Tour Toro Stage Four on Lake Guntersville
New Hope, Alabama Pro Catches Two-Day Total of 10 Bass Weighing 47-13 to Win Group A Qualifying Round, Top 20
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McKinney hunts down the lead at Bassmaster Open on Wheeler Lake
Trey McKinney of Carbondale, Ill., is leading after Day 1 of the 2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Wheeler Lake with
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Matt Becker Smacks 30½-Pound Limit to Lead Group B at MLF Bass Pro Tour Toro Stage Four on Lake Guntersville
Ten Mile, Tennessee Pro Catches 30-9 To Lead Big Early for Group B, Group A Anglers to Wrap Qualifying Round
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Local Favorite Jacob Wall Takes Day 1 Lead at MLF Bass Pro Tour Toro Stage Four on Lake Guntersville
New Hope, Alabama Rookie Catches 26-8 To Lead Early for Group A, 40 Anglers in Group B to Begin Competition
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BUBBA™ Introduces Revolutionary Smart Fish Scale, Pro Series, Mobile App
Game-Changing Product Line-up Delivers Speed, Accuracy for Tournament & Recreational Anglers (Columbia, MO) May 15th, 2023 – BUBBA™, a brand known
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Bassmaster College Championship heads to Pickwick Lake
The country’s top college teams will compete on Pickwick Lake in Counce, Tenn., August 10-12 at the 2023 Strike King Bassmaster College
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Primarily postspawn scenario should show off Wheeler’s potential during Bassmaster Open
DECATUR, Ala. — Bass fishing on Wheeler Lake is hardly a secret, but Kyle Welcher said the lake’s probably fishing
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Bass Pro Tour Toro Stage Four Presented by Bass Cat Boats set for Lake Guntersville
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – Major League Fishing and the Bass Pro Tour, showcasing the top anglers in the sport of professional bass
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Tennessee’s Suratt claims fourth BFL victory at Phoenix Bass Fishing League event at Pickwick Lake
Jasper’s Stephenson wins Strike King co-angler Division MAY 9, 2023 • MLF • PHOENIX BASS FISHING LEAGUE FLORENCE, Ala. – Boater Trent
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Dakota Lithium signs on as new Bassmaster Rookie of the Year sponsor
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Dakota Lithium, a U.S. battery manufacturer founded in 2008 and the Official Lithium Battery of Bassmaster, has
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Indiana’s Way claims victory by 1 ounce at Phoenix Bass Fishing League event at Lake Guntersville
MARCH 29, 2023 • MLF • PHOENIX BASS FISHING LEAGUE SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – Boater Joe Way of Bedford, Indiana, caught a five-bass limit
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Grant’s Patterson finds feeding fish, tops field at Phoenix Bass Fishing League event on Lake Guntersville
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • MLF • PHOENIX BASS FISHING LEAGUE SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – Boater Johnny Patterson of Grant, Alabama, caught a five-bass limit
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Top 10 baits from the Toyota Series on Lake Guntersville
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • SEAN OSTRUSZKA, COBI PELLERITO • TOYOTA SERIES SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – You know a lake is one of the best
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Heffington hammers 52-5 for two-day Guntersville victory, umbrella rig and LiveScope does the trick
Photo by Cobi Pellerito FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • SEAN OSTRUSZKA • TOYOTA SERIES SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – They say when it’s your time,
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Heffington catches 27-9 to start things off on Guntersville, 11 pros cross the 20-pound mark
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • SEAN OSTRUSZKA • TOYOTA SERIES Photos by Cobi Pellerito SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – Maybe 10 minutes – that’s how
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Day 1 on Guntersville canceled due to weather
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • SEAN OSTRUSZKA • TOYOTA SERIES SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – Big winds can be bad out on the water.
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Lake Guntersville readies for Toyota Series Central Division opener
FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • MLF • PRESS RELEASES SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – The Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats is set to visit Lake Guntersville
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Jasper’s Calvert tops field to win Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event on Lewis Smith Lake
Idaho’s Fernandez Claims Strike King Co-Angler Division JANUARY 30, 2023 • MLF • PHOENIX BASS FISHING LEAGUE JASPER, Ala. – Boater Roman
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AMERICAN BAITWORKS INTRODUCES NEW SPEED FREAK SPINNERBAIT
OCEAN SPRINGS, MISSISSIPPI – January 6, 2023. Anglers, are you tired of spinnerbaits that wash out at the surface and
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Explore Fishing From a Youth Perspective
Crazy For Crappies video captures imagination of young anglers with its peer-to-peer format. Forestville, WI (January 9, 2023) – Designed
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Tennessee’s Lee earns victory at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Wild Card on Wheeler Lake
Tennessee’s Eden Tops Strike King Co-Angler Division NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • MLF • PHOENIX BASS FISHING LEAGUE DECATUR, Ala. – Boater Jake
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