Bassmaster
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Westernbass Magazine, Spring 2023
Hi All, As we kick off 2023, it is already the beginning of an exciting season! The big rains, while not perfect for all have resulted in water levels in our fisheries that we so desperately needed and should make for some awesome fishing this year. And, as we’ve seen there have already been some big, big bass, like the double-digit caught by our cover angler on this issue – Alex Niapas. Also making history was the APEX Pro Tour championship winner Luke Johns for his victory at Folsom Lake. Congratulations to both! Looking ahead on the national scene we are only days away from the REDCREST and the Bassmaster Classic events. I always look forward to seeing who comes out on top in the highest levels of fishing across the U.S. As for the best in the West, we are closing in on the debut of the Western Bass Shootout right here on the California Delta and what an event that will be! We can’t wait to see you there! Once again, on behalf of WesternBass, I want to thank all of the site’s advertisers and ask that all of you help support those that help support us and allow us to bring you the WesternBass site and magazine. Thank you! Wayne
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Winds force cancellation of Friday's competition at Bassmaster Open on Lake Eufaula
B.A.S.S. officials have canceled Friday's competition at the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake Eufaula due to inclement weather and predicted high winds that are expected to make conditions unsafe for boating and related tournament activities.
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2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Opens Series Kicks Off This Week
Current forecasts for Eufaula call for water temperatures in the low 60’s by tournament time, which should play well for a strong pre-spawn / spawn shallow-water pattern and heavy bags.
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Dakota Lithium inks multiyear deal to sponsor Bassmaster Kayak Angler of the Year
Dakota Lithium, a U.S. battery manufacturer founded in 2008
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Grundéns Ambassador Wins Bassmaster Elite Series
We’re super stoked for Grundéns Ambassador Joey Cifuentes III
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First Bassmaster Elite Series win for Rookie Joey Cifuentes III on Seminole
Despite enduring several painful losses, Arkansas rookie Joey Cifuentes III held on to sack up a final-round limit of 18 pounds, 7 ounces and win the Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at Lake Seminole with a four-day total of 85-2.
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2023 class of Bassmaster High School All-Americans
B.A.S.S. is seeking nominations for the best and brightest high school bass anglers in the country.
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Bed fishing leads Branch and Beach to win on Harris Chain
Caden Branch and Connor Beach of Florida's Liberty County High School have won the 2023 Strike King Bassmaster High School Series at Harris Chain of Lakes presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors with 24 pounds, 3 ounces.
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Collin Smith Wins Bassmaster Classic Fish-Off On Lake Hartwell
Collin Smith has spent much of his life honing his skills on the waters of fabled Lake Hartwell
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Final Classic Spot On The Line At Bassmaster Team Championship
Late fall/early winter is a fun time to fish Lake Hartwell, according to Bassmaster Elite Series pro Todd Auten of Lake Wylie, S.C.
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Bassmaster 2023 College Schedule
College anglers looking to challenge themselves on the same fisheries as the pros can start making their plans now
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B.A.S.S. Announces 2023 Bassmaster Opens Schedule With New Format For Elite Qualification
B.A.S.S. Announces 2023 Bassmaster Opens Schedule With New Format For Elite Qualification BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The St. Croix Bassmaster Opens presented by Mossy Oak Fishing have grown exponentially in popularity over the past few years. But the buzz has never been louder than it’s been since the announcement of the new Opens EQ (Elite Qualifiers) format in July — and now B.A.S.S. has officially announced where all of the excitement will take place in 2023.
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Eugene Kim Earns Co-Angler Win at St. Croix Bassmaster Open
I have fished St. Croix rods exclusively for my entire eight-year tournament career and throughout 25 years of fun fishing before I began fishing competitively
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Bassmaster College National Title Claimed by Coastal Carolina
Andrew Vereen and his Coastal Carolina partner Connor Cartmell knew they had to qualify for the prestigious tournament.
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Brandon Palaniuk Wins Second Bassmaster Angler Of The Year Title
Brandon Palaniuk of Rathdrum, Idaho, has claimed the 2022 Progressive Insurance Bassmaster Angler of the Year title.
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Big Bites Key for Final Bassmaster Elite Series Event
“Big” will be a relative term, but the season-ending Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at Mississippi River promises plenty of angling intrigue, as 90 pro anglers square off against one of the nation’s most storied waterways.