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Bass Pro Shops Holding Honoring Our Heroes Labor Day Event

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:33:47 -0400

Springfield, Missouri- Labor Day Weekend typically signals the last hurrah of summer as families finish vacations and kids get ready to head back to school. It's also a great time to recognize the everyday heroes around us, the achievements of those in the workplace and our military personnel. That's why Bass Pro Shops retail locations** across the U.S. will host the Honoring Our Heroes Event during Labor Day weekend September 3rd -4th and again September 10th -11th.

Lower Portion of the Missouri River in the Area of Dakota Dunes Declared “No Wake Zone”

Thu, 26 May 2011 14:47:54 -0400

To protect the public and limit further damage to homes and private property along the Missouri River, Governor Dennis Daugaard has declared a 15 mile portion of the lower reach of the Missouri River in South Dakota, beginning at the confluence of Big Sioux River (River Mile Marker 734) then upstream to the Rosenbaum Boat Landing (River Mile Marker 749) as a No Wake Zone, effective at 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2011.

Stockton Lake Will Host BFL Ozark Division Anglers

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:38:12 -0400

STOCKTON, Mo. - The Walmart Bass Fishing League is headed to Stockton Lake April 30 for the third of five stops in the Ozark Division. As many as 400 boaters and co-anglers will be competing for top awards of up to $9,500 and $3,000, respectively.

Walmart FLW Tour To Visit Table Rock Lake

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 11:48:24 -0400

BRANSON, Mo. - The Walmart FLW Tour on Table Rock Lake presented by AMP Energy visits Branson, Mo., May 5-8 for the fifth stop of the season. Hosted by Branson/Lakes Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, the tournament will feature as many as 300 top bass anglers casting for top awards up to $125,000 cash in the Pro Division and up to $25,000 cash in the Co-angler Division.

Ryan Wins EverStart Series Central Event

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:33:26 -0400

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (March 12, 2011) - David Ryan of Levasy, Missouri, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 17 pounds, 10 ounces Saturday to win the EverStart Series Central Division event on Lake of the Ozarks with a three-day total of 15 bass weighing 52 pounds, 7 ounces. For his victory, Ryan earned $32,917.

Everstart Central Division Opens March 10

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:37:17 -0500

OSAGE BEACH, MISSOURI - The EverStart Series is headed to Lake of the Ozarks March 10-12 for the first of four stops in the Central Division. The tournament will feature as many as 300 pros and co-anglers competing for top awards up to $35,000 plus a Ranger boat with an Evinrude or Mercury outboard for the pro and a Ranger boat with an Evinrude or Mercury outboard plus $5,000 for the co-angler.

Dual Purpose Odorless Lip Balms that Moisturize & Protect

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:18:21 -0500

Pleasant Valley, MO - Dead Down Wind®, the industry leader in scent prevention introduces a unique Dual Purpose Odorless Lip Balm package that features an exclusive moisturizing and prevention combination for every situation. Great products for year round use whether you are hunting or on the water at the lake.

Burks Wins Ozark Division Event on Table Rock

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:57:43 -0500

WHAT: Boater David Burks of Fordland, Missouri, caught a five-bass limit weighing 16 pounds, 5 ounces Feb. 19 to win $3,842 in the BFL Ozark Division tournament on Table Rock Lake. He was fishing near Indian Point in 80 feet of water using grubs and jerkbaits to haul in his limit.

VanDam's $75,000 Amateur Big Bass Classic returns to Table Rock Lake

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:35:45 -0500

SPRINGFIELD, MO., January 18, 2011 -- The Oakley Big Bass Tour presents the 2nd Annual Kevin VanDam Big Bass Classic, March 26th and 27th, 2011 at Big Cedar Lodge and Bent Hook Marina on Table Rock Lake. This open big bass tournament will offer amateur anglers the chance to compete for over $75,000 in cash and prizes during the 2-day event. The angler with the largest overall big bass of the tournament will take home a 2011 Nitro® Z9 powered by a Mercury® 250 horsepower motor and equipped with a Power Pole™ -- a high-performance bass chasing package valued at $45,000.

Tim Horton picks Lew's® for reels

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:01:51 -0500

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.- Lew's® proudly announces that Bassmaster Elite Series angler and former BASS Angler of the Year Tim Horton has picked Lew's for his choice of reels, starting immediately. The popular Muscle Shoals, Ala., angler's decision to join Team Lew's® places him among other high profile anglers who have recently signed with the brand that is turning heads in the fishing industry.

Jewel Signs Bassmaster Elite Angler Casey Ashley

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 12:36:58 -0500

BAKERSFIELD, Missouri - Jewel Bait Co. announces the signing of Bassmaster Elite Series angler Casey Ashley to its pro staff.

Ashley enters 2011 as his sixth season of fishing the BASS tournament trail. Over the course of the 54 events he's fished to date, the Donalds, S.C. angler has had nine Top 10 finishes, including a win on Virginia's Smith Mountain Lake. The earnings during his young professional bass fishing career have already neared the half million dollars mark.

Table Rock Lake Awaits PAA Tournament Series Pros

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 02:59:20 -0400

BRANSON, MISSOURI- Rain isn't something anglers often ask for, but a bit of it could help at Table Rock Lake during the final event of the 2010 PAA Bass Pro Shops Tournament Series presented by Carrot Stix.

Educating the Public About Hunting, Fishing, Conservation

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:49:35 -0400

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-For 38 years, National Hunting and Fishing Day has been celebrated from the smallest hometowns to the highest offices in our nation's capital. An official public reminder that conservation in America depends on leadership and funding from hunters and anglers, NHF Day now aims to deliver its message year round through a free and newly updated variety of educational resources.

Missouri River Safety Day Set for May 20

Mon, 10 May 2010 10:10:18 -0400

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department, Cumulus Broadcasting and Gate City Banks are again sponsoring the Missouri River SPLASH – a recreation and boating safety event for everyone who enjoys the Missouri River.

Ozark Division of BFL on Lake of the Ozarks

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:19:00 -0400

OSAGE BEACH, MISSOURI- The FLW Bass Fishing League is headed to Lake of the Ozarks May 1 for the second of five stops in the Ozark Division series. As many as 400 boaters and co-anglers will be competing for top awards of up to $8,000 and $3,000, respectively.