MANY, La. – In the days leading up to the Southwestern Division stop on Toledo Bend Reservoir, Tater Reynolds had a pretty good feeling about his chances ...
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Welcome to BassFan's Dock Talk section, where you will see brief, newsworthy items that for one reason or another can't be made into full-blown news articles. Despite the name, and in keeping with BassFan's editorial policy, every effort will be made to avoid publishing outright rumors.
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Toledo Bend guide dominates Toyota event
Friday, March 29, 2024
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Deadline for AFTCO grants approaches
Thursday, March 28, 2024
As the deadline of March 31 draws near, B.A.S.S. Nation Clubs are reminded to submit their applications for the AFTCO x B.A.S.S. Nation Conservation Grant ...
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Big-money event with no 'Scoping next week
Thursday, March 28, 2024
The Touring Anglers Association is set to conduct its debut event next week at Lake Lanier in Georgia. With a $5,000 entry fee and a top prize of up to ...
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Rankings: Hamner makes debut among Top 20
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Newly crowned Bassmaster Classic champion Justin Hamner has moved into the Top 20 of the BassFan World Rankings for the first time as his victory at Grand ...
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Balog: Connell's efficiency something to behold
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Because of his longstanding ties to the venue, many people expected Dustin Connell to win the recent REDCREST Championship. He did just that, but it wasn't ...
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Hamner collects $20K Power Pay Bonus
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
As you might imagine, most Bassmaster Classic press conferences involve a small room in the basement of an arena, filled with working media members all ...
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MLF Team Series Qualifier will air on Saturday
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
LONGVIEW, Texas – The General Tire Team Series Qualifier is set to premiere Saturday (March 30) at 2 p.m. ET on Outdoor Channel. The event, filmed last ...
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Two Toyota Series anglers get suspensions
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
MLF announced today that two Toyota Series competitors have been suspended from the organization's events for at least a year. The ruling stems from a ...
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An in-depth look at St. Croix's PHYSYX rods
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
PARK FALLS, Wis. – The physical aspects of fishing are what allow anglers to execute their mental game plan. Making the intended cast; presenting the ...
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ASA rallies against Georgia restrictive access bill
Monday, March 25, 2024
The American Sportfishing Association is opposing a bill being considered by the state Senate in Georgia that would restrict the places where the public ...
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Montevallo duo wins College Classic on Keystone
Sunday, March 24, 2024
SAND SPRINGS, Okla. – With a team from the University of Montevallo in the lead and only one other team (also from Montevallo) yet to weigh in, the Falcons ...
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Gregory takes kayak victory at Tenkiller
Friday, March 22, 2024
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Drew Gregory won the Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship scored on Thursday, but he had to wait a full day, and a few additional hours ...
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Keyso gets long-awaited Toyota Series win
Friday, March 22, 2024
LEESBURG, Fla. – The final day of the Toyota Series at Harris Chain of Lakes event was stressful for everyone in the hunt. On the run back to the ramp, ...
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Jocumsen, Huff will stay shallow at Grand
Friday, March 22, 2024
(Here's another short feature from Alan McGuckin at Dynamic Sponsorships.)
There’s good news for Bassmaster Classic fans who haven’t jumped on board ...
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Special Jitterbugs will honor Arbogast's HOF election
Friday, March 22, 2024
The Jitterbug was among Fred Arbogast’s signature creations and now a few iconic anglers are putting their signature on the Jitterbug as part of a collaborative ...
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Balog: Obscurity could be key to Classic
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Will forward-facing sonar play a big role in this year's Bassmaster Classic? Almost certainly. It's Joe Balog's belief, however, that the key to winning ...
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Arey sets sights on elusive Grand vicory
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
(Editor's note: Alan McGuckin of Dynamic Sponsorships submitted this short feature.)
If Matt Arey’s boat number at this year’s Bassmaster Classic is ...
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Wilks gets deal with swimbait manufacturer
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Former Bassmaster Elite Series pro Dustin Wilks, host of the “Catching Bass With Dustin Wilks“ TV show and a frequent BassFan contributor, has entered ...
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Auburn beats Bama in fishing's 'Iron Bowl'
Sunday, March 17, 2024
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Two Alabama staples are bass fishing and college football. While REDCREST was taking place Saturday on Lay Lake, a friendly in-state ...
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Celebrity Pro-Am to kick off Classic proceedings
Friday, March 15, 2024
B.A.S.S. and Progressive Insurance have announced the Bassmaster Classic Progressive Celebrity Pro-Am Tournament presented by Bass Pro Shops to kick off ...
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Toad talk brought perspective to MDJ
Friday, March 15, 2024
(Editor's note: Here's another quick feature from Alan McGuckin of Dynamic Sponsorships.)
Team Toyota’s Mark Daniels Jr. did not have a great start ...
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Ouachita River will be site of Team Championship
Thursday, March 14, 2024
B.A.S.S. announced that the 2024 Bassmaster Team Championship will be held on the Ouachita River in Monroe, La., Dec. 4-7, with the winner filling the ...
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VanDam's boat to be given away in contest
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Humminbird and Minn Kota have launched a contest to give away the boat that Kevin VanDam used during his final season on the MLF Bass Pro Tour.
The ...
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KVD TV show set to debut next year
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Kevin VanDam, the most accomplished professional bass angler in history, will share his extensive outdoor experience with viewers across the world with ...
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B.A.S.S. Nation Championship set for Grand
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
B.A.S.S. officials announced today that Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees in Grove, Okla., will be the site of this year’s B.A.S.S. Nation Championship.
The ...
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Balog: It's time for action on the St. Johns
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Joe Balog is spearheading a movement designed to reverse the decline of the bass fishery on the fabled St. Johns River in his adopted home state of Florida. ...
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Wisconsin DNR taking input on FFS
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Wisconsin Conservation Commission have included a question regarding the use of forward-facing sonar ...
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Perkins prevails in NPFL Championship
Sunday, March 10, 2024
Tennessee angler Brandon Perkins led after each of the three rounds of the inaugural National Professional Fishing League Championship at Lake Amistand ...
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Lawrence wins another one on Kentucky Lake
Saturday, March 9, 2024
CALVERT CITY, Ky. – For the third time in his career, Jake Lawrence put the bow on a dominating win on Kentucky Lake, leading wire-to-wire the Toyota ...
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Mah wins Toyota Series event at Clear Lake
Saturday, March 9, 2024
LAKEPORT, Calif. – In his 18th season fishing the Toyota Series Western Division, Elk Grove, California’s Ken Mah has finished 11 times in the Top 10. ...
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Chickamauga to host H.S., junior championships
Friday, March 8, 2024B.A.S.S. officials announced that the Bassmaster Junior National Championship will be held July 26-27 on Chickamauga Lake, followed by the High School ...
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Schedule announced for '25 ABT 100 series
Friday, March 8, 2024
The Alabama Bass Trail has announced dates and locations of the 2025 ABT 100 tournament series. Returning for the fifth season, the series is held on ...
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B.A.S.S. college final headed to Hartwell
Friday, March 8, 2024
B.A.S.S. officials announced this week that the 2024 national championship for the Bassmaster College Series will be played out on the waters of Lake ...
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Balog: A look at the field for REDCREST
Thursday, March 7, 2024
REDCREST 2024 will take place on Alabama's Lay Lake, a venue that's steeped in bass fishing history but one that tends to fish small. Joe Balog assesses ...
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Lots of variables in play for Open at Santee
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Bryan New is certain there will be plenty of bass to catch during the Bassmaster Open at Santee Cooper Lakes. The Saluda, ...
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Barkley a viable option for KY Lake event
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The MLF Toyota Series returns to Kentucky and Barkley lakes this week to open the 2024 Plains Division. Competition days are Thursday through Saturday.
“This ...
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U.S. Air Force renews deal with MLF
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Major League Fishing and the United States Air Force announced today a renewal of their partnership through the 2024 season.
USAF will continue as ...
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Yokohama to sponsor Classic Tailgate
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Bassmaster Classic fans can experience an outdoor tailgate party all three days of the event featuring activities and displays for the entire family. ...
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Finding groups will be key at Clear Lake
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
The MLF Toyota Series visits Lakeport, California for the 2024 Western Division season opener at Clear Lake. Competition days are Wednesday through Friday.
“I ...
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Rankings: Wheeler's lead continues to grow
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
With a win and a 4th-place finish in the first two Bass Pro Tour events of the season, Jacob Wheeler's has strengthened his indomitable hold on the top ...
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Late cull lifts Stewart to West Point win
Sunday, March 3, 2024
LAGRANGE, Ga. – The final day of the Invitational on West Point Lake was as dramatic as anticipated. With the clock ticking down, none of the leaders ...
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New West Point leader climbs 31 places
Saturday, March 2, 2024
LAGRANGE, Ga. – With 18 pounds, 15 ounces on Day 2, Todd Walters of Kernersville, North Carolina rocketed up from 32nd place to take the lead Saturday ...
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Stewart breaks out on top at Invitational
Friday, March 1, 2024
LAGRANGE, Ga. – According to the locals, Day 1 of the MLF Invitational on West Point Lake went about as planned. For Dubach, Louisiana, pro Tyler Stewart, ...
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All 4 Kissimmee Chain Lakes Should Play
By MLF Communications Staff
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – One lucky angler is going to catch one bass on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes next week and walk away $100,000
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Race Was Never A Roadblock For Williams
By Charity Muehlenweg MLF Communications
It’s early summer 1953, and Saturdays can’t come fast enough for Alfred Williams. Every Saturday morning, 6-year-old
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Walters Slams The Door With Giant Bag
By B.A.S.S. Communications Staff
PROSPERITY, S.C. — Despite the gloomy weather, Monday brought bright prospects for Patrick Walters, who leveraged the
