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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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NPFL enters 2-year deal with Bass Cat
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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Head to lead Bass Tank sales, marketing
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The Bass Tank, the nation’s leader in fishing electronics and equipment installation services, has hired industry veteran Bryan Head as director of sales ...
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B.A.S.S. mourns death of WKU competitor
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. – B.A.S.S. confirmed that one of the anglers involved in a boat accident last week during practice for a Bassmaster College Series event ...
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AFTCO x B.A.S.S. grants available
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
The AFTCO x B.A.S.S. Nation Conservation Grant Program continues in 2024 to support conservation initiatives throughout the country. The Conservation ...
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TW to title-sponsor EQs, Champlain Elite
Monday, January 29, 2024
Tackle Warehouse will become the title sponsor of the Elite Qualifiers division (EQs) within the Bassmaster Opens, B.A.S.S. announced today.
Last ...
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Mizell gets 6th MLF victory at Okeechobee
Sunday, January 28, 2024
CLEWISTON, Fla. – Jessie Mizell of Myakka City, Florida, was absolutely untouchable on his home pond.
Weighing 24 pounds each of the first two days ...
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Early bites carry Montevallo at Lake Murray
Saturday, January 27, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Throughout Day 2 of the Bassmaster College Series at Lake Murray, Peyton Harris and Dalton Head thought they were one fish away from ...
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Duke to host NPFL's Round Table show
Friday, January 26, 2024
The National Professional Fishing League announced that longtime bass-fishing media personality and historian Ken Duke will host the organization's Round ...
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Wilks: Moving with the annual migration
Friday, January 26, 2024
(Editor's note: "Catching Bass with Dustin Wilks" airs four times per week on the Sportsman Channel – 6 a.m. Tuesday, 11 a.m. Wednesday, 10 ...
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BPS becomes title sponsor of Bassmaster Classic
Thursday, January 25, 2024
B.A.S.S. announced today that outdoor retailer Bass Pro Shops will be the title sponsor of the 2024 Bassmaster Classic. The event will be held March 22-24, ...
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Fishing Clash to award MLF's AOY winners
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Major League Fishing announced today a new title sponsor for the Angler of the Year (AOY) awards in its four top circuits. Ten Square Games will showcase ...
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Country music stars to revive Field & Stream
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Country music artists Eric Church and Morgan Wallen, along with a group of experienced brand builders, announce today the acquisition and relaunch of ...
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Balog: Dissecting Ebare's decision
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Dakota Ebare, one of the brightest young stars in the game, recently decided to forego his spot on the MLF Bass Pro Tour to fish the Bassmaster Opens ...
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Okeechobee high for Toyota Series opener
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
CLEWISTON, Fla. – The Major League Fishing Toyota Series is set to visit Lake Okeechobee this week for the first event of 2024. Competition days are Thursday ...
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SEVIIN is new presenting sponsor of Opens
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
B.A.S.S. announced today that SEVIIN, a manufacturer of baitcasting and spinning reels, will be the supporting sponsor of the nine-event Bassmaster Opens ...
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Hall of Fame adds trio of board members
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame has added three members to its Board of Directors to begin serving a three-year term, bringing their unique talents and ...
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St. Croix renews title sponsorship of Opens
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
St. Croix Rods has renewed its title sponsorship of the Bassmaster Opens series for 2024, B.A.S.S. announced today. The organizations have partnered to ...
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Lucas Oil renews its deal with MLF
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Lucas Oil Products announced that it has extended its sponsorship deal with Major League Fishing for a ninth season.
“Major League Fishing is an incredible ...
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WON Bass Opens start next week at Shasta
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
The season-opening event of the 2024 WON Bass Open Series will take place at Lake Shasta in Northern California. The winner will receive a Ranger/Mercury ...
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Florida's Strickland wins BFL at Harris Chain
Monday, January 22, 2024
LEESBURG, Fla. –Laramy Strickland of Bushnell, Florida, caught a five-bass limit weighing 20 pounds, 1 ounce Saturday to win a Gator Division BFL event ...
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Wilks: A good day on the water with Bentz
Friday, January 19, 2024
(Editor's note: "Catching Bass with Dustin Wilks" airs four times per week on the Sportsman Channel – 6 a.m. Tuesday, 11 a.m. Wednesday, 10 ...
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BeatDown Outdoors announces staff signings
Thursday, January 18, 2024
BeatDown Outdoors announced the signing of anglers Scott Martin, Hilary Martin, Cody Huff, Pat Schlapper and Jeremy Lawyer, who will joint Mike McClelland ...
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Two teams DQd from College Championship
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Major League Fishing (MLF) announced updated results from the 2024 College Fishing National Championship at Lake Toho after two teams were disqualified. ...
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Balog: What to throw when you're in Florida
Thursday, January 18, 2024
In the second installment of his Florida bass fishing primer, Joe Balog goes over the baits that are most productive in the Sunshine State. One key tip: ...
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Lowen enters sponsorship deal with Ark Fishing
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Bassmaster Elite Series veteran has added ARK Fishing to his sponsorship portfolio. He'll promote the company's rods, reels, tungsten and hard baits.
“I ...
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Ebare drops out of BPT; Gallelli to replace him
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Major League Fishing announced today that Texan Dakota Ebare has relinquished his spot on the 2024 MLF Bass Pro Tour and will be replaced by Italy's Jacopo ...
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ABW acquires remaining Freedom Tackle Shares
Saturday, January 13, 2024
American Baitworks announced that it's acquired the remaining ownership shares of Freedom Tackle from company founders Michael and Nick Tamburro. The ...
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New video on evolution of the square-bill
Thursday, January 11, 2024Terry Battisti of the Bass Fishing Archives has created a new video that goes in-depth on the contributions to square-bill crankbait evolution made by ...
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Ike to Berkley for hard baits, terminal tackle
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Berkley announced that Mike Iaconelli, a member of the company's soft-bait team for many years, has joined the Berkley hard-bait and terminal tackle team ...
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Balog: A primer for fishing in Florida
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Thinking about making a bass-fishing excursion to Florida this winter? Joe Balog, who's resided in the Sunshine State for the past several years, uses ...
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Montevallo bolts to lead at College Championship
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – After strong winds and inclement weather forced the cancelation of the first day of competition on Tuesday, the University of Montevallo ...
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GSM Outdoors to present Classic Outdoors Expo
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
B.A.S.S. announced this week that GSM Outdoors will be partnering with the organization to present the 2024 Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo to be held ...
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Connell joins Rapala staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Rapala announced that it's added MLF Bass Pro Tour star Dustin Connell to its pro staff. Connell will represent Rapala hard baits and tools, Crush City ...
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Toho set to host College National Championship
Monday, January 8, 2024
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – The best college fishing teams from across the nation will visit Kissimmee, Florida and Lake Toho this week for the 2024 College Fishing ...
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Arey gives daughters a Swifty Christmas
Monday, January 8, 2024
(Editor's note: Here's the first quick feature of 2024 from Alan McGuckin of Dynamic Sponsorships.)
Three weeks after Christmas, Team Toyota’s Matt ...
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Lufkin's Heck catches 29-3 for Rayburn BFL victory
Monday, January 8, 2024
BROOKELAND, Texas – Boater Hayden Heck of Lufkin, Texas, caught a five-bass limit weighing 29 pounds, 3 ounces, Saturday to win a BFL eventon Sam Rayburn ...
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VMC continues its partnership with B.A.S.S.
Monday, January 8, 2024
B.A.S.S. announced recently that it has extended its relationship with VMC for another three years, through 2026.
VMC is known for making award-winning ...
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North Alabama brother duo wins at Harris Chain
Monday, January 8, 2024
LEESBURG, Fla. – The University of North Alabama duo of Dylan Nutt and Carter Nutt, both sophomores from Nashville, Tennessee, won the MLF College Fishing ...
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WON Bass adds partnerships, prizes for '24
Monday, January 8, 2024
WON Bass has announced a new prize-boat partnership for the 2024 WON Bass Western Opens Series of events, and a new partner for the WON Bass Angler of ...
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Rapala extends premier sponsorship with B.A.S.S.
Monday, January 8, 2024
Lure manufacturer Rapala has extended its premier sponsorship of B.A.S.S., signing a new three-year deal through 2026.
In addition to continuing to ...
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NPFL releases its 2024 roster
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
The National Professional Fishing League has released its angler roster for the 2024 season.
“We’re thrilled to welcome 127 anglers to the NPFL family ...
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BFHOF continues scholarship program
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame (BFHOF) has announced the second year of its Fishery Management Scholarship Program. Recognizing the critical role of fishery ...
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B.A.S.S. enters deal with Mercury, Lowrance
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
B.A.S.S. recently announced a multiyear sponsorship with Brunswick brands Mercury Marine and Lowrance. Mercury Marine continues long-standing relationship ...
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Wheeler Caps Year With 10th BPT Win
By MLF Communications
BAY CITY, Mich. – Jacob Wheeler couldn’t help himself. Time had already run out in Saginaw Bay Bass Pro Tour with Wheeler
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McKinney Pulls Away For Second Elite Series Win
By B.A.S.S. Communications
MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. — The Lake St. Clair Elite Series certainly wasn’t difficult for Trey McKinney, but after three days
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Hatfield Claims KO Round Win
By MLF Communications
BAY CITY, Mich. – The Saginaw Bay Bass Pro Tour evolved into a full-fledged power fishing slugfest during Saturday’s Knockout
