Bassmaster
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Edwin Evers: Matching Hooks and Line Size
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Edwin Evers give a quick tip on matching hook size to line size.
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Evers Finds Fishing Tougher, Maintains BASSfest Lead
PARIS, Tenn. — After catching two limits of bass that weighed 24 pounds or better the first two days of Zippo BASSfest at Kentucky Lake presented by A.R.E. Truck Caps, Oklahoma angler Edwin Evers had high expectations for Saturday. Things didn’t go as well as he’d hoped, but he still managed a five-bass limit that weighed 21 pounds, 2 ounces and maintained his lead with a three-day total of 72-4.
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Anglers Compete In First High School All-American Tournament
As part of the Zippo Bassmaster BASSfest presented by A.R.E. Truck Caps, the 12 Bassmaster All-Americans were paired with 12 Bassmaster Elite Series pros and earned a chance to fish with the pros on Lake Barkley. Zeke Gossett, an Alabama angler representing Pell City High School, won the one-day event with his Elite Series partner, Cliff Crochet. The pair caught 14 pounds, 2 ounces
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Second Chance At BASSfest
Randy Howell of Springville, Ala., takes the lead at the Second Chance tournament on Lake Barkley — part of the five-day Zippo Bassmaster BASSfest presented by A.R.E. Truck Caps competition — with a weight of 18 pounds, 1 ounce and earns one of 10 spots back in the competition Saturday.
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Win Elite Series Pro Greg Vinson's 2015 Phoenix Boat
Bassmaster Elite Series professional angler Greg Vinson, from Wetumpka, Ala. and Outdoor Friends Forever, have partnered to provide an opportunity for the public to donate to the organization, and win a 2015 Phoenix / Mercury tour rig.
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Surprise Cull Springs Tennessean DeFoe Into Lead On Kentucky Lake for BASSfest
Ott DeFoe of Knoxville, Tenn.., takes the lead on the first day of the Zippo Bassmaster BASSfest presented by A.R.E. Truck Caps at Kentucky Lake, bringing 26 pounds, 7 ounces to the scales on Wednesday.
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B.A.S.S. Nation Championship Returns To Louisiana’s Ouachita River
The Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation Championship returns to Louisiana's Ouachita River, Nov. 5-7. It was at this event last year that Connecticut angler Paul Mueller earned the Bryan V. Kerchal Memorial trophy and a berth in the 2015 Bassmaster Elite Series.
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B.A.S.S. Announces Official Launch Of Bass Anglers For Saltwater Conservation
A new online advocacy system — Bass Anglers for Saltwater Conservation — provides opportunities for recreational anglers nationwide to contact their legislators about important issues concerning both fresh and saltwater angling
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Berkley Experience Trailer Headed to Paris, Tennessee
Each year, the Berkley Experience trailer sets across the country looking to promote fishing while giving families a fun, interactive experience. The Berkley Trailer is scheduled in Paris, Tenn., at the B.A.S.S.
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High Water, Wide Range of Choices Await BASSfest Anglers At Kentucky Lake
With half of the 2015 Bassmaster Elite Series season in the history books, the schedule now makes a major shift back to the Eastern United States for the Zippo BASSfest at Kentucky Lake presented by A.R.E. Truck Caps, June 3-7.
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Northern Michigan University Wins Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Regional
Justin Brown (left) and Brandon Bissell of Northern Michigan University weighed in 15 pounds, 8 ounces to take home the trophy Saturday during the 2015 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Midwestern Regional presented by Bass Pro Shops held on Mississippi River out of La Crosse, Wis.
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Winona State Anglers Take Over Lead Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Regional Tournament
Wyatt Stout (left) and Cade Laufenberg of Winona State University weighed in 15 pounds, 1 ounces on Day 2 to take the lead Friday in the 2015 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Midwestern Regional presented by Bass Pro Shops held on the Mississippi River out of La Crosse, Wis.
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Western Illinois Takes Early Lead In Carhartt College Series
Kit Benson (left) and Wes Lashmett of Western Illinois University take the Day 1 lead on the Mississippi River with 14 pounds, 15 ounces in the 2015 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Midwestern Regional presented by Bass Pro Shops.
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Huk Performance Fishing Becomes Title Sponsor of Bassmaster Elite Event
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Huk, the new performance fishing apparel company, selected what promises to be the hottest Bassmaster Elite Series event of the year — the Aug. 13-16 tournament out of Cecil County, Md. — as the showcase for its coolest clothing for hot weather. The Huk Performance Fishing Bassmaster Elite at Chesapeake Bay is the seventh of nine events in 2015 in the prestigious Elite Series.
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Family-Friendly Fun Is In Store At BASSfest In Northwest Tennessee
PARIS, Tenn. — When the second annual BASSfest celebration gets underway June 3, 124 of America's best bass anglers will be focused on one goal — winning the lion's share of the $850,000 prize purse. Fans attending the event June 3-7 will have a multitude of options to keep them entertained for days, however. The Zippo Bassmaster BASSfest at Kentucky Lake presented by A.R.E. Truck Caps will feature an outdoors expo, a carnival for kids, an arts and crafts show and more. On Friday, June 5, Bassmaster University will offer must-attend seminars taught by Bassmaster Elite Series pros and B.A.S.S. staff.
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Throw An Ice-fishing Lure For Summer Bass
This summer, a winter walleye bait might be your best bet for bass. So say Bassmaster pros Brandon Palaniuk and Jacob Wheeler.
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Zippo Becomes Title Sponsor Of BASSfest
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The inaugural BASSfest held last year was a hit with anglers and fans, and the unique competition returns next month with a new title sponsor. The Zippo BASSfest at Kentucky Lake presented by A.R.E. Truck Caps will be June 3-7 in Paris, Tenn. The B.A.S.S. partnership allows Zippo to align its outdoor brands with the popular Bassmaster Elite Series event as a title sponsor.
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Martens Uses Zany Bird Pattern For Comeback Win At Lake Havasu
LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – Aaron Martens heard the chuckles from the crowd when he explained the primary pattern he used during the Bassmaster Elite at Lake Havasu presented by Dick Cepek Tires & Wheels.
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Westernbass Magazine, Spring 2015
Hi All, With the spawning season upon us, it is an exciting time in the bass fishing world. We wait for big limits, double-digit fish and the spring issue of WesternBass.com, which is now here for your enjoyment. We have many events ahead to look forward to including the long-awaited, much-anticipated western swing of the Bassmaster Elite Series, the 2nd stop of the FLW Rayovac Western Division on the California Delta, California, the 3rd annual WON Bass California Open on the famed big bass fishery of Clear Lake and one of the biggest draws on our tidal waters - the Yamamoto Big Bass Challenge. Stay tuned to WesternBass as we bring updates from these and other events. Our site is made possible by many great sponsors, please consider them when making your fishing related purchases. See you on the water, Wayne
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Bassmaster Elite Series® Pro Brandon Lester Signs with Mustad®
Mustad, the world’s leading hook manufacturer since 1877, is pleased to announce the signing of Bassmaster Elite Series Angler and 2015 Bassmaster Classic qualifier Brandon Lester.
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