Veteran Bassmaster Elite Series angler John Crews has partnered with FGX International for the development of a signature line of polarized sunglasses ...
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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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Crews gets eyewear deal
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
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Abu, Berkley back with FLW
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Pure Fishing brands Abu Garcia and Berkley have rejoined the ranks of FLW sponsors, according to an FLW press release issued today. The companies were ...
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Grigsby lands apparel deal
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
FLW Tour angler Chad Grigsby has added been added to the team of brand ambassadors for Blackfish, a Minnesota-based maker of foul weather gear and technical ...
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Davis will fish with fractured wrist
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
FLW Tour pro Clent Davis is a right-hander, but he'll be fishing left-handed at this week's Ross Barnett Reservoir Bassmaster Central Open due to an injury ...
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Reports: Waddington gets aid for Elite event
Tuesday, February 27, 2018Separate recent reports in the Watertown (N.Y.) Daily Times have detailed how the village of Waddington is seeking assistance from other municipalities ...
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Open: Mississippi Slugfest?
Monday, February 26, 2018
> What: Bassmaster Central Open
> Where: Ross Barnett Reservoir
> When: Thursday through Saturday (March 1-3)
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Series: Expect mixed bags at Seminole
Monday, February 26, 2018
> What: Southeastern FLW Series
> Where: Lake Seminole
> When: Thursday through Saturday (March 1-3)
> At stake: Top prize ... -
Chalk Talk: Lane on swimming frogs
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Balog: A different mindset
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Joe Balog has been doing some saltwater fishing lately and keeping some of his catch for the dinner table. As the son and grandson of dedicated "meat ...
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Schmitt signs with Missile
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Missile Baits announced today it has added FLW Tour angler Bryan Schmitt, of Deale, Md,, to its pro staff.
Schmitt is a 10-time event winner with ...
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Tip: Ike's go-to winter combo
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
When Mike Iaconelli encounters water temperatures hovering around 50 degrees or lower, he opts to simplify his lure choices. He favors two options that ...
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TAG contingency program offers big payout potential
Monday, February 19, 2018
A new contingency program for tournament anglers launched last week that has no stipulations in terms of specific product use.
The Tournament Anglers ...
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Lasyone wins shortened Series event
Sunday, February 18, 2018
A dense fog on Sam Rayburn Reservoir forced the cancellation of the final day of competition Saturday at the FLW Series Southwestern Division opener on ...
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Clear Lake record worth $10K
Friday, February 16, 2018If someone catches the next Clear Lake record largemouth in an upcoming team tournament, it'll be worth an extra $10,000.
According to a ...
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Chalk Talk: Feider discusses split-ring alternative
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Balog: The truly revolutionary stuff
Thursday, February 15, 2018
In the newest installment of Balog's Bass War, Joe Balog lists the innovations that he believes have done the most to advance the sport of bass fishing. ...
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Rankings: Christie back on top
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Jason Christie's finish (36th) in last week's Bassmaster Elite Series season opener at Lake Martin wasn't spectacular, but it was enough to move the Oklahoman ...
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Simms partners with Mille Lacs Smallmouth Alliance
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
The Mille Lacs Smallmouth Alliance (MLSA) and apparel maker Simms Fishing Products are partnering to step up the conservation efforts of the world-class ...
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Christie cracks $1M with B.A.S.S., joins select club
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
With his 36th-place finish at the Lake Martin Elite Series last week, Jason Christie collected $10,000 and pushed his career earnings with B.A.S.S. past ...
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Tharp will throw Sufix
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Elite Series competitor Randall Tharp has added Sufix fishing line to his stable of sponsors hailing from under the Rapala VMC umbrella.
“Your line ...
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Report: Waddington looks to share cost of Elite Series
Tuesday, February 13, 2018Officials in Waddington, N.Y., are looking to share the costs of bringing the Bassmaster Elite Series to the small village again this summer with neighboring ...
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BFHOF elects new officers
Monday, February 12, 2018
To lead its efforts in honoring key contributors to the sport of bass fishing, the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Board of Directors voted in new officers ...
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Edwards looks to raise funds for first responders
Monday, February 12, 2018
Former Bassmaster Tour and Elite Series competitor and current television personality Jarrett Edwards has embarked on a nationwide project to raise awareness ...
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Chamblee, 84, six-time Classic qualifier, passes
Monday, February 12, 2018Six-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier Paul Chamblee passed away last Wednesday in Raleigh, N.C., BassFan has learned. He was 84.
A native of Raleigh, ...
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Series: Potential fireworks at Rayburn
Monday, February 12, 2018> What: Southwestern FLW Series
> Where: Sam Rayburn Reservoir
> When: Thursday through Saturday (Feb. 15-17)
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Local triumphs at Havasu
Sunday, February 11, 2018
Local angler Shaun Bailey weighed weighed a 15-06 stringer on Saturday to win the FLW Series Western Division opener at Lake Havasu. Bailey’s three-day ...
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Tip: Meyer's spotted bass arsenal
Friday, February 9, 2018
Cody Meyer has caught a spotted bass or two in his time on the FLW Tour and as a Major League Fishing competitor. The northern California native even ...
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Yamaha sends another supply-related letter
Friday, February 9, 2018
For the second time in 2 months, Yamaha has sent a letter to customers to update them on the company's supply shortage of large outboard motors.
Yamaha ...
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Sonar: Preparation was lacking
Friday, February 9, 2018
Miles Burghoff has a great deal of experience competing in Florida, so he was disappointed to turn in a 111th-place finish at the recent Kissimmee Chain ...
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Chalk Talk: Zona discusses docks
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New launch site for Ches. Bay Elite Series
Friday, February 9, 2018The Upper Chesapeake Bay Elite Series, scheduled July 26-29, will launch from Flying Point Park in Edgewood, Md., according to an event information sheet ...
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Molix lands Palaniuk
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Molix continued its aggressive pro staff expansion this week with the addition of reigning Bassmaster Elite Series Angler of the Year Brandon Palaniuk, ...
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Balog: Seeing without being there
Thursday, February 8, 2018
On-the-water coverage of professional bass fishing events has changed dramatically in recent years, which greatly benefits the weekend angler. Joe Balog ...
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MLF adds five to Select field
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today professional bass anglers Brandon Coulter, JT Kenney, Jason Lambert, Jordan Lee and Justin Lucas have accepted ...
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Swindle, KVD pontificate
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
(Editor's note: This quick Q&A comes from industry rep Alan McGuckin).
Gerald Swindle and Kevin VanDam share longtime sponsors Toyota and Quantum, ...
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Garmin, Navico resolve legal feud
Wednesday, February 7, 2018Garmin International, Inc and Navico, the parent company of Lowrance, Simrad and B&G, today announced that they have ended a three-year-long dispute relating ...
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Series: Pick your poison at Havasu
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
> What: Western FLW Series
> Where: Lake Havasu (Ariz.)
> When: Thursday through Saturday (Feb. 8-10)
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General Tire now title sponsor of MLF
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Major League Fishing and General Tire announced today that General Tire will be the title sponsor and official tire of MLF beginning in 2018.
The ...
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Monti hooks up with Denali
Monday, February 5, 2018
Bassmaster Elite Series rookie Kyle Monti has been added to the Denali Rods pro staff.
"I'm excited to start my Elite Series career and am grateful ...
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Combs signs with Rivers West
Monday, February 5, 2018
Rivers West, a waterproof outerwear manufacturer based in the Pacific Northwest, has entered the bass fishing market and has signed Bassmaster Elite Series ...
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Lane closes out Kissimmee win
Saturday, February 3, 2018
Mobility and versatility were the keys ingredients for Bobby Lane, who completed the wire-to-wire win at the first Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Eastern Open ...
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Lane up by 12 with 1 day left
Friday, February 2, 2018
Bobby Lane has seen both ends of the weigh-in order, but after Friday’s second round of competition on Florida’s Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, he remains ...
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BU running flash sale
Friday, February 2, 2018
In honor of Bobby Lane's 31-pound stringer on day 1 of the Kissimmee Chain Bassmaster Eastern Open, the Bass University is offering $31 off an annual ...
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World Rankings: Wheeler moves back to No. 1
Friday, February 2, 2018
Jacob Wheeler has taken over the No. 1 spot in the BassFan World Rankings for the second time in less than a year.
The former Forrest Wood Cup champion ...
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Chalk Talk: Blind bed-fishing with Gluszek
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Lane takes huge lead at Open
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Bobby Lane is no astrologist, but he threw some serious props to the heavenly bodies in the wake of his massive day-1 limit that weighed 31-07 at the ...
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Young to miss time with back injury
Thursday, February 1, 2018
FLW Tour angler Andy Young could miss the next two Tour events with a back injury that he suffered in a boating accident on day 1 of the Lake Okeechobee ...
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Balog: What's trending?
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Trends in bass fishing these days almost all come from one place – the realm of competition. Nothing gains legitimacy until it's employed by a top-level ...
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MLF: Friction in the pockets
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Sudden Death Round 2 of the 2018 Summit Select from Hot Springs, Ark is chronicled on this weekend's episode of Major League fishing. Broadcast times ...
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