As he does annually, Lake Toho guide Steve Boyd has checked in with a preview of the first Bassmaster Open of the season on his home waters. It's his ...
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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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Toho winner might need 75 pounds
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
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Happy birthday, indeed!
Wednesday, January 31, 2018What are the odds that a guy who'd caught one bass in his 73 years on earth could go trout fishing on his birthday, using ultra-light spinning tackle ...
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Pure Fishing companies on the block?
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Newell Brands, the parent company of Pure Fishing, recently announced a restructuring plan that will involve selling off approximately half of its smaller ...
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Butler will fish for Catch-A-Dream
Monday, January 29, 2018
Ryan Butler, the 2017 Bassmaster Team Championship Classic Fish-Off winner from Blue Eye, Mo., will use his appearance in the upcoming Classic to raise ...
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KVD moves to Minn Kota
Monday, January 29, 2018Kevin VanDam has joined the Minn Kota pro staff and will run an Ultrex trolling motor and Talon shallow-water anchors in 2018.
“I appreciate all the ...
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Eufaula bass statue named after Mann
Monday, January 29, 2018The city of Eufaula, Ala. recently unveiled a 10-foot bass statue, furthering its attempt to capitalize on its self-proclaimed title of "Big Bass ...
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Schultz recalls terrible day on the Hudson
Monday, January 29, 2018
In the wake of the tragic death of Nik Kayler earlier this month at the Lake Okeechobee FLW Series, Bassmaster Elite Series veteran Bernie Schultz has ...
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FLW to aid Pan-Am Championship
Monday, January 29, 2018
FLW announced today that it will assist USA Bass in its efforts to showcase the first ever Pan-American Bass Fishing Championship Feb. 4-9 at Lake Okeechobee ...
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McMillan had eventful opener
Monday, January 29, 2018The FLW Tour season opener at Lake Okeechobee was a full-contact affair for Brandon McMillan.
After needing five stitches to close a gash on his chin ...
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MLF: High water at Hamilton
Friday, January 26, 2018
This weekend's episode of Major League Fishing features Sudden Death Round 1 of the 2018 Summit Select from Hot Springs, Ark. For this day of competition, ...
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Chalk Talk: Lane on frog-fishing
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Open: Expect plenty of casting and winding
Friday, January 26, 2018
> What: Bassmaster Southern Open
> Where: Kissimmee Chain of Lakes (Kissimmee, Fla.)
> When: Thursday through Saturday (Feb. 1-3)
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Elam joins Molix
Friday, January 26, 2018
Bassmaster Elite Series angler James Elam is the newest edition to the pro staff of Italian bait-maker Molix.
“This young and talented guy from Oklahoma ...
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ZPI enters U.S. fray with Martens, Connell
Friday, January 26, 2018
ZPI, Inc., a Japanese maker of high-end, tuning parts for fishing reels has announced it will be sponsoring Elite Series anglers Aaron Martens and Dustin ...
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Weidler adds two new deals
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Bill Weidler, who’s ready to embark on his rookie season on the Elite Series next month, has signed with FXtreme Custom Rods and Kast King.
FXtreme ...
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No FLW staffers' kids hurt in shooting
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Numerous children of FLW staff members attend Marshall County High School in Benton, Ky., the site of the organizations' headquarters, but none were injured ...
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AFTCO Boot Camp deadline nears
Thursday, January 25, 2018
To celebrate its entry into the bass apparel market after 60 years on the saltwater scent, AFTCO is seeking a Bassmaster Opens Series angler to document ...
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Balog: PLBs can help
Thursday, January 25, 2018
In the wake of this month's tragedy at Lake Okeechobee, Joe Balog has been researching personal locator beacons (PLBs) in a quest to determine whether ...
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Riot, Gambler settle over patent infringement
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Riot Baits today issued a release detailing a settlement agreement it had reached with Global Anglers, LLC (dba Gambler Lures) over a case of patent infringement ...
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Report: Tacoronte to miss '18 Elite Series season
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
A report on Bassmaster.com this morning says that Florida angler Jesse Tacoronte will miss the 2018 Elite Series season, but plans to use a medical hardship ...
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Scanlon signs with insurance company
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
FLW Tour angler Casey Scanlon has entered into a sponsorship agreement with Boater’s Insurance Agency, California-based firm that operates on a nationwide ...
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Rose gets deal with camo-maker Realtree
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
FLW Tour stalwart Mark Rose has entered into a sponsorship agreement with camouflage clothing manufacturer Realtree.
"The outdoors is my lifestyle," ...
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Ike signs deal with RAM Mounts
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
RAM Mounts is the latest company to join Mike Iaconelli's extensive sponsorship portfolio. The company will also support the Ike Foundation, Iaconelli’s ...
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Lintner makes move to Ranger
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
After 10 years competing a Skeeter/Yamaha rig, veteran Elite Series angler Jared Lintner will fish out of a Ranger powered by a Mercury this year.
“It ...
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Spohrer lands new title sponsor
Monday, January 22, 2018
Gerald Spohrer has partnered with a Louisiana industrial welding company on a new sponsorship for the 2018 Elite Series season.
SWAT, which stands ...
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Lowen links up with Drake
Monday, January 22, 2018
Bassmaster Elite Series veteran Bill Lowen has entered into a sponsorship deal with hunting apparel manufacturer Drake.
"Drake is extremely honored ...
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Howell joins Prym1 Camo
Monday, January 22, 2018
Prym1 Camo announced recently the addition of Elite Series and Major League Fishing competitor Randy Howell to its Elite Pro fishing team.
Howell's ...
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Gator Guards adds five to pro team
Friday, January 19, 2018
Gator Guards, an American manufacturer of marine protection accessories, announced today FLW Tour anglers Matt Arey, Brian Latimer and Casey Scanlon, ...
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Lucas added to Molix team
Friday, January 19, 2018
Professional Edge Fishing, Inc., the brand and angler representation company owned by Elite Series angler Mike Iaconelli, announced today it will serve ...
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Fukae aligns with SPRO
Friday, January 19, 2018
Shinichi Fukae, who'll make his debut on the Bassmaster Elite Series this year after a 14-year stint on the FLW Tour, has entered into a sponsorship deal ...
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Chalk Talk: More from Feider on jerkbaits
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Spain joins FLW's foreign contingent
Thursday, January 18, 2018
FLW announced today that Spain has signed an exclusive licensing agreement and will begin offering anglers the opportunity to compete in FLW-sanctioned ...
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Thrift, Atkins among Abu/Berkley signings
Thursday, January 18, 2018
Pure Fishing brands Berkley and Abu Garcia announced a bunch of new additions to their pro staffs today, including 2017 FLW Tour Angler of the Year Bryan ...
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Balog: Where do we go from here?
Thursday, January 18, 2018
In this week's edition of Balog's Bass War, Joe Balog continues the discussion of the boating accident that claimed the life of co-angler Nik Kayler at ...
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Allen's still got it
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Even at 72 years old, Harold Allen is still a threat to win any tournament he enters in the Texas/Louisiana region. The 15-time Classic qualifier proved ...
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FLW, Evinrude fight childhood cancer
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
FLW announced today that the FLW Foundation, the company’s 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to connecting youth to their natural resources and ...
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Frazier gets deal with War Eagle, YUM, Bandit
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
War Eagle Custom Lures, YUM and Bandit announced the signing of Bassmaster Elite Series angler Micah Frazier as the latest addition to its list of sponsored ...
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Haynes signs with Garmin, HI-SEAS
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Randy Haynes is returning to the FLW Tour this season and he has two new sponsors coming with him – Garmin and HI-SEAS.
Haynes, who is considered ...
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Rojas welcomes changes; recharged for new season
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
It’d have been easy for Dean Rojas to sulk and whine about how things didn’t go his way last year.
He endured wrist surgery, which led to struggles ...
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Scene shifted quickly for Sumrall
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
(Editor's note: Longtime industry rep Alan McGuckin provided this feature on a 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series rookie.)
Leveraged by the magical fate ...
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Mercury back with FLW as sponsor
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) announced Monday it has finalized a sponsorship agreement with Mercury Marine that will cover all FLW tournament circuits. ...
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Falcon adds F195 to offering
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
South Carolina-based bass boat company Falcon Boats has added a 19-foot model to its lineup, giving anglers a tournament-ready rig in a slightly smaller ...
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Avena, Rojas, Spohrer will join Suzuki team
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. has announced three Elite Series anglers – Adrian Avena, Dean Rojas and Gerald Spohrer – have been added to its pro staff ... -
FLW: Okeechobee Tour event will go on as planned
Friday, January 12, 2018
FLW provided the following statements to BassFan on Friday regarding the timeline of events on day 1 of the FLW Series tournament at Lake Okeechobee on ...
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Odom out at Rayjus
Friday, January 12, 2018A letter posted today on the Facebook page of Rayjus Outdoors states that co-owner Ray Odom has left the company in the wake of backlash from an appearance ...
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FLW Tour: Three added, three dropped
Friday, January 12, 2018Jimmy Brewer, Wade Curtiss and Jordan Osborne have been added to the 2018 FLW Tour roster while Craig Livesay, Terry Segraves and Chris Whitson have been ...
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Crochet added to Santone staff
Friday, January 12, 2018
Bassmaster Elite Series angler Cliff Crochet has entered into a sponsorship agreement with Texas-based Santone Lures.
"(Owners) Kathy and Jerrod ...
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Chalk Talk: Feider discusses cold-water jerkbaits
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FWC: Investigation likely to last six weeks or more
Friday, January 12, 2018The investigation into the boating accident that led to the death of Nicolas Kayler at Lake Okeechobee will take “a minimum of six weeks,” according to ...
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Classic boat order finalized
Friday, January 12, 2018
Earlier this week, B.A.S.S. officials held a random drawing at its headquarters to determine the boat order for the 2018 Bassmaster Classic at Lake Hartwell. ...
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McCall gets new title sponsor, adds others
Thursday, January 11, 2018
FLW Tour pro Chris McCall announced that he's added two new sponsors from his home state of Texas – Wildlife Outfitters, an apparel company in Silsbee; ...
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Berkley, Abu at B.A.S.S.' premier level
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Berkley and Abu Garcia have signed on as premier sponsors of the Bassmaster Classic and other bass fishing series and events, B.A.S.S. announced today.
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Sprague will run a Bass Cat
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Bass Cat Boats has announced the addition of FLW Tour angler Jeff Sprague to the company’s pro staff. The young Texas angler, a veteran of four Forrest ...
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Browne adds River2Sea
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Northern California-based lure manufacture River2Sea has announced FLW Tour pro Glenn Browne will join the River2Sea family in 2018.
“I am truly excited ...
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Lew's opens high school product grant program
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Lew's and the Future Fisherman Foundation (F3) have announced applications are now being accepted for the Lew's High School Product Grant Program.
Nearly ...
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Zaldains land with Santone Lures
Thursday, January 11, 2018
It's not often a tackle company has the opportunity to sign a husband and wife team to its pro staff, but that's exactly what Santone Lures has done with ...
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Bill Lewis Fishing lands Mosley
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Bill Lewis Fishing and Elite Series angler Brock Mosley have reached an agreement to partner in promoting the brands Rat-L-Trap, StutterStep and Echo ...
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Color those pinchers to get more bites
Thursday, January 11, 2018
(Editor's note: Longtime industry rep Alan McGuckin passed along this short feature).
Crayfish, mudbugs, yabbies, crawdads – call ‘em what you want. ...
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Update: Angler's body recovered at Center Hill Lake
Thursday, January 11, 2018
The body of 66-year-old Scott Northrup, of Silver Point, Tenn., was recovered Thursday morning at Center Hill Lake, not far from where his boat was found ...
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Balog: At a loss for words
Thursday, January 11, 2018
The unthinkable happened on the first day of the first high-level bass tournament of 2018 – a competitor was killed. In this week's edition of Balog's ...
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Palaniuk picks up Mossy Oak
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Brandon Palaniuk, the 2017 B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year and the top-ranked competitor in the BassFan World Rankings, has signed a sponsorship agreement ...
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Rayjus co-owner takes leave, loses radio gig
Wednesday, January 10, 2018The Herald-News in Joliet, Ill., reported today that Ray Odom, co-owner of Morris, Ill.-based apparel manufacturer Rayjus Outdoors, has taken a leave ...
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Body of missing angler recovered
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
The body of missing angler Nicolas Kayler was found Wednesday morning at Lake Okeechobee, BassFan has learned through multiple sources.
Jonathan ...
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AFTCO enters freshwater with strong pro staff
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
California-based clothing manufacturer AFTCO will enter the freshwater market for the first time in its 60th year of business in 2018. It's assembled ...
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Russell Marine Products adds Roumbanis
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Russell Marine Products, maker of marine equipment accessories, announced today the addition of Elite Series and Major League Fishing angler Fred Roumbanis ...
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Rapala/VMC adds Swindle to pro staff
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Gerald Swindle is no longer without a hardbait sponsor as the two-time B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year has joined the pro staff of Rapala VMC, the company ...
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Report: Kayler ejected after boat hit wave
Tuesday, January 9, 2018A report in the Palm Beach Post on Monday quoted the half brother of missing FLW Series angler Nik Kayler as saying he believes Kayler may still be alive ...
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Wonders of Wildlife picked best new attraction
Friday, January 5, 2018
Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium, the new home of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, has been voted as America’s Best New Attraction ...
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Chalk Talk: Kenney discusses jig strategy
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Sonar: A few resolutions
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Miles "Sonar" Burghoff has started 2108 with a renewed emphasis on high-level tournament competition and has made a few resolutions that he ...
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Ranger offering limited-time incentives
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Ranger Boats is providing additional incentives for potential boat buyers this year with the announcement of its 2018 retail sales promotions. With limited-time-only ...
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Weidler lands deal with Battle Born Batteries
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Bill Weidler, who will be a rookie this year on the Bassmaster Elite Series, has partnered with Battle Born Batteries on a title sponsorship deal for ...
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Clausen aligns with Yo-Zuri/Duel
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Duel Corporation, the parent company of Yo-Zuri America and Hardcore Bass Lures, announced the addition of Luke Clausen to their pro-staff. Clausen will ...
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Lowrance launches upgrade promo
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Fishing electronics manufacturer Lowrance is starting the new year by offering incentives on HDS Carbon fishfinder/chartplotters. Through April 30, consumers ...
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Garmin moves into title spot for Christie
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Garmin International, Inc. today announced it will be the title sponsor for Elite Series angler Jason Christie. A three-time winner on both the Elite ...
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Balog: One trick is sometimes enough
Thursday, January 4, 2018Joe Balog used to view professional anglers who relied primarily on a single technique or style of fishing as juvenile and self-defeating. He's come to ...
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Report: Ches. Bay Elite launch site up in the air
Wednesday, January 3, 2018The Upper Chesapeake Bay Elite Series, scheduled for July 26-29, 2018, will not launch from the Havre de Grace (Md.) City Yacht Basin after the Havre ...
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Evan Williams ends lengthy sponsorship run
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
According to a post on Elite Series angler John Crews’ social media pages Tuesday, Evan Williams Bourbon has decided to end its marketing program in professional ...
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McMillan predicts tough bite at Big O
Tuesday, January 2, 2018
> What: Southeastern FLW Series
> Where: Lake Okeechobee (Fla.)
> When: Thursday through Saturday (Jan. 4-6)
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Lowen will run an Xpress
Tuesday, January 2, 2018
Bill Lowen has joined the ranks of tour pros competing out of aluminum boats as he's signed on with Xpress for the 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series season. ...
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In Wheeler, KVD Sees Shades of His Past
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Jacob Wheeler has undeniably become the face of this era of professional bass fishing not by resisting changes,
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Schlapper Captures Second Win Of 2025
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LA CROSSE, Wis. — Pat Schlapper was surprised by his first Bassmaster Elite trophy, but not his second. The latter,
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Kuphall Stays The Course To Maintain Lead
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