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On This Date: December 31
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Wonders of Wildlife nominated for honor
Saturday, December 30, 2017The all new not-for-profit Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium, the home of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, is one of the nominees ...
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On This Date: December 27
Wednesday, December 27, 2017Here's some of the news we covered on Dec. 27 from 10 and 15 years ago:
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On This Date: December 23
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Clausen gets deal with Phenix Rods
Friday, December 22, 2017
Phenix Rods has announced the addition of former Bassmaster Classic and Forrest Wood Cup champion Luke Clausen to its pro-staff. Clausen will fish the ...
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Silver carp getting thick in Pickwick
Friday, December 22, 2017
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources published a press release this week detailing the threat that Asian carp pose to Tennessee ...
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Ex-Elite angler Sphar harvests big bear
Friday, December 22, 2017
Matt Sphar, who competed on the Bassmaster Elite Series from 2007-09, recently bagged a large black bear at Letchworth State Park near his home in western ...
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Chalk Talk: More flipping tips from Lane
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Prep standout bags big buck
Thursday, December 21, 2017A high school senior who helped his team become the first Chicago-area school to capture the Illinois state bass fishing championship earned "Buck ...
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Balog: A dip into the legislative swamp
Thursday, December 21, 2017
Joe Balog recently spent some time researching new legislation that could have significant impacts for sportsmen and he even read one bill in its entirety ...
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On This Date: December 21
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Shimano adds career seminar to Varsity program
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Shimano introduced a key component to its Varsity Program with its inaugural career seminar held last weekend in Anderson, S.C.. More than 300 high school-age ...
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Mercury hits mainstream mags
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
The marine industry publication Soundings Trade Only reported today on how a summertime media event that engine manufacturer Mercury held in New York ...
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Two 'hawg factories' to host Nation regionals
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Bass club anglers qualifying for three B.A.S.S. Nation Regional tournaments in 2018 will have an unusual opportunity at the host fisheries – they might ...
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On This Date: December 20
Wednesday, December 20, 2017Here's some of the news we covered on Dec. 20 from 5, 10 and 15 years ago:
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On This Date: December 19
Tuesday, December 19, 2017Here's some of the news we covered on Dec. 19 from 5, 10 and 15 years ago:
> Dec. 19, 2002: Sappington ...
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On This Date: December 17
Sunday, December 17, 2017Here's some of the news we covered on Dec. 17 from 5, 10 and 15 years ago:
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On This Date: December 16
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Ashley on board with Greenfish Tackle
Friday, December 15, 2017
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Casey Ashley, the 2015 Classic champion, has inked a sponsorship deal with Georgia-based Greenfish Tackle.
"I love ...
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Chalk Talk: Lane discusses flipping tackle
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Roumbanis gets new sunglasses deal
Friday, December 15, 2017
Blue Otter Polarized has added Fred Roumbanis to its pro staff.
“Our entire team at Blue Otter loves the outdoors and partnering with Fred was a simple ...
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On This Date: December 15
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Mosley signs with Tricked Out Marine
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Elite Series angler Brock Mosley has added Tricked Out Marine as a sponsor for the 2018 season.
Tricked Out is a family-owned business based in Frisco, ...
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Balog: The ethanol nightmare
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Ethanol, the country's primary fuel additive, is a disaster for small engines (such as the ones that power recreational fishing boats) due to the sludgy ...
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On This Date: December 13
Wednesday, December 13, 2017Here's some of the news we covered on Dec. 13 from 5, 10 and 15 years ago:
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FLW to start with 187 pros
Tuesday, December 12, 2017FLW released its 2018 Tour roster today and it consists of 187 pros – 22 more than last year. Competition gets under way Jan. 25 at Florida's Lake Okeechobee ...
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Elite Series roster tops out at 111 for 2018
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
B.A.S.S. announced today the field for the 2018 Elite Series will be 111 anglers when the season opens in February at Lake Martin in Alabama.
The ...
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Garmin named to Forbes’ Just 100 list
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
When it comes to being a “just” company, Garmin made the cut at No. 41 on Forbes Magazine’s Just 100 list for 2018, which is featured in the magazine’s ...
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FLW Tour field will be 180-plus
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
According to the Facebook page of FLW Tour tournament director Bill Taylor, the field size for the 2018 FLW Tour will be 186 boats.
While FLW hasn’t ...
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On This Date: December 12
Tuesday, December 12, 2017Here's some of the news we covered on Dec. 12 from 5, 10 and 15 years ago:
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Wheeler aligns with Realtree
Monday, December 11, 2017
Realtree Fishing announced today a partnership with Bassmaster Elite Series pro Jacob Wheeler.
"When you think of the name Realtree, you think ...
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On This Date: December 11
Monday, December 11, 2017Here's some of the news we covered on Dec. 11 from 5, 10 and 15 years ago:
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2018 Classic field is set
Sunday, December 10, 2017With the conclusion of the Bassmaster Team Championship Fish-Off on Saturday, the field for the 2018 Bassmaster Classic at Lake Hartwell is complete. ...
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Missourian secures final Classic spot
Saturday, December 9, 2017
Ryan Butler said on Friday that he was sore from casting so many times during that round of the Bassmaster Team Championship Classic Fish-Off.
And ...
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On This Date: December 9
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Chalk Talk: Klein on becoming a great angler
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On This Date: December 8
Friday, December 8, 2017Here's some of the news we covered on Dec. 8 from 5 years ago:
> Dec. 8, 2012: Stubbornness ...
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Brother tandem takes B.A.S.S. team title
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Freezing temperatures made catching bass extremely difficult Thursday during the Toyota Bonus Bucks Bassmaster Team Championship, but brothers Brett and ...
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Bass University instructors announced
Thursday, December 7, 2017
The Bass University recently released the list of instructors for its first three events in 2018.
Mike Iaconelli, Mark Zona and Scott Suggs will present ...
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St. Croix hires Northeast account manager
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Alex Smay joins the St. Croix Rod family, taking on the role of Northeast regional account manager. He brings nearly 10 years of experience in outdoor ...
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Balog: The artificial epiphany
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Introduced to fishing by a sustenance-minded father, Joe Balog was strictly a live-bait angler during his early years. In the newest edition of Balog's ...
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On This Date: December 7
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Pringles partners with Bohannan
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
A familiar snack food brand will return to the bass fishing world in 2018.
Pringles has announced a partnership with Arkansas pro and veteran FLW ...
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On This Date: December 6
Wednesday, December 6, 2017Here's some of the news we covered on Dec. 6 from 5, 10 and 15 years ago:
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ALX Rods lands Elite Series rookie Whitaker
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
ALX Rods, headquartered in Aiken, S.C., has announced the addition of Fairview, N.C., angler Jake Whitaker to its national pro staff. The 2018 season ...
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Phoenix adds sales rep for OH, IN
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Phoenix Boats announced today that Curt McGuire will join the company as a Regional Sales Representative for Ohio and Indiana.
McGuire has a strong ...
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On This Date: December 5
Tuesday, December 5, 2017Here's some of the news we covered on Dec. 5 from 5, 10 and 15 years ago:
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On This Date: December 4
Monday, December 4, 2017Here's some of the news we covered on Dec. 4 from 5, 10 and 15 years ago:
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Cherry gets deal with Grundéns
Monday, December 4, 2017
Foul-weather gear manufacturer Grundéns announced that it's added Bassmaster Elite Series competitor and four-time Classic qualifier Hank Cherry to its ...
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On This Date: December 3
Sunday, December 3, 2017Here's some of the news we covered on Dec. 3 from 5, 10 and 15 years ago:
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World Championships video recap: Final Day
Saturday, December 2, 2017In October, a team of eight professional anglers from the United States traveled to South Africa to compete in the Black Bass World Championships. The ...
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Chalk Talk: How Jocumsen overcomes adversity
Friday, December 1, 2017
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