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Oregon State Wins College Fishing Event on Shasta

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:14:00 -0500

REDDING, CA- The Oregon State University team of Zach MacDonald, of Willits, California and William Sparks, of Corvallis, Oregon won the National Guard FLW College Fishing West Conference event on Lake Shasta Saturday with five bass weighing 9 pounds, 4 ounces. The victory earned the team $5,000. The win also helped them advance to the West Conference Regional Championship.

Trip To America's Best Bass Lake Is Prize In New Sweepstakes

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:55:26 -0500

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Not everyone gets the opportunity to fish in America's best bass lake on a guided trip, but one lucky person and a guest will have that chance in the My Favorite Bass Lake sweepstakes, now on B.A.S.S.'s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/bass.

This Week In Walmart BFL Competition

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:52:45 -0500

WHAT: The 2012 Walmart BFL season continues with two tournaments Saturday, Feb. 11. The Choo Choo division opens its season on Lake Guntersville and the Savannah River division opens on Lake Keowee. Up to 400 boaters and co-anglers will be competing in each event for top awards up to $8,000 and $3,000 respectively.

Bassmaster Classic 2012: Most Likely To Succeed

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:51:59 -0500

SHREVEPORT/BOSSIER CITY, La. - Every year on Feb. 2, Punxsutawney Phil might or might not cast his groundhog shadow. But it's a sure bet that by Groundhog Day, the pundits will be casting their predictions for the winner of the world championship of bass fishing, this year Feb. 24-26 on the Red River out of Shreveport-Bossier City, La.

Lewisville To Launch 2012 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:47:53 -0500

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.

FLW, Goodwill® Announce Forrest L. Wood Sportsmanship And Community Leadership Award

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:36:34 -0500

MINNEAPOLIS - To celebrate their five-year partnership, FLW and Goodwill® have created the Forrest L. Wood Sportsmanship and Community Leadership Award that will be presented to the FLW Tour pro who best displays an overall commitment of sportsmanship and community leadership during the 2012 season.

Ashmore's New Rig Gets "Glowing" Reports

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:34:32 -0500

Ashmore's new rig gets glowing reports: In his new boat wrap, Scott Ashmore might run at 90 mph, but he sure can't hide.

As in other years, the Bassmaster Elite Series pro's wrap is an eye-catching green-on-black motif for title sponsor Kershaw Knives. But the latest edition goes one better: a light system makes the green accents appear to glow when the boat is on its trailer.

Crappie USA Returns to Alabama's Weiss Lake

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:00:26 -0500

Crappie USA Inc., "America's Premier National Crappie Fishing Tournament Organization" will return to Alabama's Weiss Lake "The Crappie Capital of the World" March 3, 2012. Anglers will be fishing for a 7-fish limit of crappie, which could net them a check along with the opportunity to advance to the Cabela's Crappie USA Classic, the most prestigious event in crappie fishing today. This year's classic will be held October 24th-27th, 2012 on the Barkley/Kentucky Lakes at Cadiz, Kentucky.

Toho Primed for PAA Tour Team Challenge

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:56:56 -0500

KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Fishing in central Florida can be like riding a roller coaster.

One day, life is good. You're cruising along, enjoying the scenery and catching fish.

The next day, it's like that coaster plunge when you're wide-eyed wondering if you're going to make it. A cold front has blown in - even a mild one - and water temperatures dropped just enough to make those bass finicky. Testy. Aggravating.

Luck-E-Strike Renews FLW Sponsorship

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:56:09 -0500

Luck-E-Strike Renews FLW Sponsorship
MINNEAPOLIS, MN- FLW announced today that Luck-E-Strike U.S.A., a mainstay in the fishing industry for more than 45 years, has renewed its sponsorship agreement with the world's premier tournament-fishing organization for the upcoming 2012 season. Luck-E-Strike recently expanded its offerings with the creation of the Luck-E-Strike RC2 line of crankbaits, the American Original lines of hard baits and a new walleye line, Walleye Fever.

Indian River SC Wins SE Division Event

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:48:28 -0500

OKEECHOBEE, FL - The Indian River State College (IRSC) team of Mike Cornell and Kyle Monti, both of Okeechobee, Florida, won the National Guard FLW College Fishing Southeast Division event on Lake Okeechobee Saturday with five bass weighing 15 pounds, 7 ounces. The victory earned the team $5,000. The win also helped them advance to the Southeast Division Regional Championship.

Fred Roumbanis Joins Picasso Lures Pro Staff

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:42:15 -0500

JOSEPHINE, Penn. - Picasso Lures is proud to announce the addition of Bassmaster Elite Series pro Fred Roumbanis to their pro staff.

Roumbanis, a 33-year-old pro from Bixby, Okla., has become one of the most popular anglers on the Bassmaster Elite Series since its inception in 2006. That's not to say that Roumbanis is all show and no go, Roumbanis has compiled a set of career statistics that would make any pro with 86 Bassmaster tournament entries jealous.

Lane shakes the monkey off his back

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:31:08 -0500

In a 2007 tournament on Clarks Hill Lake, Chris Lane led by an even 5 pounds going into the final day. But he made mistakes, and watched his lead wither and die as Mike McClelland claimed the $100,000 Bassmaster Elite Series win.

Vega State Park Hosts Ice Fishing Tournament

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:27:11 -0500

COLLBRAN, CO. - Attention ice anglers: Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Collbran Lions Club will be hosting a one-day Ice Fishing Tournament at Vega State Park on Feb. 11.

The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with check-in either Friday night at Vega Lodge from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. or on Saturday beginning at 6 a.m. at the Vega State Park entrance. Prizes will be awarded for largest fish caught. For adults 18 and older, there are cash prizes for the top five lengths. The first place prize is $750. Non-cash prizes will be awarded to the first five places for youths between ages 11-17 and also for kids ages 10 and under.

RMC Boatworks Signs On As New FLW Partner

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:25:46 -0500

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - FLW, the world's leading tournament-fishing organization, has announced it has reached an agreement with RMC BoatWorksTM to become the newest sponsor of FLW for the 2012 season. RMC BoatWorks will be given exposure across all platforms of FLW, including its tournaments, expos, multiple websites, and magazines.