Virginia B.A.S.S Nation’s Blankenship receives conservationist award
Joan Blankenship has been awarded the John L. Morris Citizen Conservationist Award by the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (AFWA). Joan has actively engaged with the Virginia B.A.S.S. Nation,...
Shedd inducted into the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame
AFTCO’s Bill Shedd was inducted into the 2023 IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame for his significant contributions to fishing conservation and pioneering innovations in fishing tackle and fishing apparel. Bill is the first child...
Two Michigan collegiate anglers win 2023 Helen Sevier Pioneer Scholarships
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. and Shimano have partnered to award the second annual Helen Sevier Pioneer Scholarships to Central Michigan University angler Alina Krasinski of Mount Pleasant, Mich., and Southwestern Michigan College competitor Delaney Platt...
Aquatic vegetation key to Seminole’s powerhouse reputation
“Big bass and aquatic vegetation — that pretty much sums up Seminole in a nutshell.”
Yamaha Rightwaters broadens reach through new website, social media channels
Kennesaw, GA — Yamaha Rightwaters strengthens the reach of its conservation messages through the launch of a new website (yamaharightwaters.com) in addition to Instagram. Through site updates and social media posts, Yamaha Rightwaters’...
Fish care done the right way
I saw something at the Berkley Bassmaster Elite at the St. Lawrence River presented by Black Velvet that was inspiring. The fishing was pretty darn good; Micah Frazier’s come-from-behind victory...
To fizz or not to fizz
During the recent Bassmaster Elite Series Northern Swing, there was a lot of talk during the Bassmaster LIVE coverage regarding “fizzing” – the technique of venting the excess gas from a...
Champlain’s southern smallmouth surprise
Each time the Bassmaster Elite Series visits Lake Champlain, a common question persists: Will “Ti” play? Ti’s short for Ticonderoga — the area best known for the namesake fort, originally...
Champlain doing just fine without gobies
Careful with easy assumptions — their bitter realities often bite much deeper than we’d imagine. Case in point: Gobies in Lake Champlain. Hold on, quick clarification: Shawn Good, Fisheries Scientist...
Controversy on the Coosa?
Some Alabama anglers fear for the future of bass fisheries on Neely Henry, Lay Lake and other Coosa River impoundments. The Bassmaster Elite Series Tournament May 11-14 was reflective of...
