Texas Fishing News

Lewisville To Launch 2012 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open
LEWISVILLE, Texas - Bassmaster Elite Series pro Mike McClelland's feelings toward the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open on Lewisville Lake may well resonate with the majority of the field.

ATHENS—Lake Austin gave up the third Toyota ShareLunker of the season to Austin angler Brett Ketchum January 29.

The 13.0-pound bass is the thirteenth ShareLunker to come from the urban lake. Ketchum caught the fish on a jerkbait in 10 feet of 56-degree water while fishing in an Austin Bass Club of the Deaf tournament. He won big bass and placed second overall.

ATHENS—You have until February 29 to nominate an individual or organization that has made a lasting contribution to freshwater fishing in Texas to the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame.

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AUSTIN – Just in time for the annual white bass run, Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine is launching its first-ever online-only extra, “Texas Fishing 2012.”

The 40-page digital publication, available at http://www.tpwmagazine.com/fishing2012 features a 2012 fishing forecast by TPWD staffer and long-time outdoor writer Steve Lightfoot as well as a figurative tackle box full of topical articles aimed at making your next fishing trip enjoyable and productive.

DEL RIO, Texas- National Guard FLW College Fishing is headed to Lake Amistad Feb. 4 for the first of four stops in the South Conference. Forty college teams will be competing for a top award of $5,000 and a berth in the South Regional Championship tournament.

DEL RIO, Texas - The EverStart Series is headed to Lake Amistad Feb. 2-4 when as many as 300 pros and co-anglers take to the water for the first of four stops in the Texas Division.

"They are definitely catching fish right now on Amistad and the fishing has been very good," said FLW Tour pro Keith Combs of Huntington, Texas. "This is going to be a better than average tournament. With what I've seen lately, I think it's going to take 70 pounds to win this tournament.

Toyota Texas Bass Classic Crowns World Champion
CONROE, TX - The thrilling conclusion of this year's Toyota Texas Bass Classic will air nationally in over 75 million homes this Saturday at 1 p.m. Eastern (Noon Central) on Versus, a member of the NBC Sports Group. Following two days of fierce competition, an exciting finale awaits the national viewing audience as the final weigh-in promises a finish unlike any in tournament history.

COLUMBIA, S.C. - The 6th Annual Berkley Big Bass Challenge on Lake Fork hosted by BassChamps took place on October 15th - 16th, 2011 at Lake Fork Marina. The event was wildly successful with over 700 anglers competing for over $120,000 in cash, boats and prizes being awarded.

COLUMBIA, S.C. - The 6th Annual Berkley/Sebile Big Bass Challenge on Lake Fork is set for October 15th - 16th at Lake Fork Marina. The event has grown every year and 2011 is shaping up to do the same.