Veteran MLF Pro Circuit competitor Matt Stefan has entered into a sponsorship deal with Mud Hole Custom Tackle. The deal includes representation of Mud ...
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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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Stefan gets deal with Mud Hole Custom Tackle
Monday, February 28, 2022
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Chalk Talk: Winter jigs with LeHew
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Largemouths prevail at Guntersville
Thursday, February 24, 2022
With big bags of smallmouth leading the tournament after the first two days, it seemed brown fish would win the Lake Guntersville Central Toyota Series ...
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Daiwa appoints new national sales manager
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Daiwa announced that Gerad Cawhorn, previously the company's national accounts manager, has been promoted to the position of national sales manager. The ...
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MLF adjusts times for finals at Fork
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Major League Fishing officials have adjusted the start times for Friday’s Championship Round of the Bass Pro Tour event at Lake Fork due to icy road and ...
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17-pounder caught at Texas' O.H. Ivie Reservoir
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Game & Fish, one of BassFan's sister outlets, published an article today about a 17-pound largemouth caught last week at O.H. Ivie Reservoir in Texas. ...
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Costa contingency program expands
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Compete + Conserve, the Costa Sunglasses contingency program, has expanded to add 226 bass fishing tournaments, including 13 new tournament trails, to ...
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Lowrance exercises option on MLF deal
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today that electronics manufacturer Lowrance has re-signed a multi-year agreement to remain the exclusive marine ...
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Balog: The eternal spawn debate
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Some scientific studies have concluded that fishing for actively spawning bass does no harm to a fishery, but most of those studies were done quite a ...
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Sonar: Lessons reinforced
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Miles Burghoff turned in a decent finish in the first MLF Pro Circuit event of the season at Sam Rayburn Reservoir, but a bad decision on where to begin ...
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Martens, Biffle among new BFHOF members
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
A group of six individuals that includes those who excelled in tournament bass fishing and whose work in tournament operations helped popularize the sport, ...
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VanDam's top picks for fishing in Texas
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
(Editor's note: Here's another short feature from Alan McGuckin at Dynamic Sponsorships.)
Kevin VanDam proudly calls Kalamazoo, Mich. home and has ...
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BPS schedules World's Fishing Fair
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Bass Pro Shops will conduct the World's Fishing Fair March 30-April 3. The company's national headquarters in Springfield, ...
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No more bread in B. Lane’s boat
Monday, February 21, 2022
(Editor's note: Here's another short feature from Alan McGuckin at Dynamic Sponsorships.)
Hilarious and good-hearted Florida pro Bobby Lane looks a ...
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Watch Zona's tribute to Martens on YouTube
Sunday, February 20, 2022The latest episode of Zona's Awesome Fishing Show is a full-length tribute to Aaron Martens, who died in November after battling brain cancer for 19 months. ...
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Wilks: The power of new lures
Sunday, February 20, 2022
(Editor's note: "Catching Bass with Dustin Wilks" airs five times per week on Sportsman Channel – 2 p.m. ET Sunday, 4:30 a.m. Monday, 6 a.m. ...
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Chalk Talk: Cold-water cranking with Cobb
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Berkley renews its deal with B.A.S.S.
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Berkley, pioneers in the science-based development of hard baits, soft baits, line and terminal tackle, has renewed its longstanding partnership with ...
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MLF accounts for two-thirds of TV viewership
Thursday, February 17, 2022
For television fans of competitive fishing, Major League Fishing (MLF) provided the events that nearly one million households were watching in 2021. Sixty-seven ...
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Balog: Bussey Brake, anyone?
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Joe Balog enjoyed watching the recent Bass Pro Tour season opener on some fisheries in Louisiana that were previously little-known and he's ready to make ...
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Reports: Ex-tour pro Desaro dies at 52
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Former tour pro Jamie "Bink" Desaro of Idaho has died, according to social media reports from Tuesday night and today. No cause of death has ...
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42 bags filled in St. Johns cleanup effort
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
(Editor's note: This short feature comes from Alan McGuckin of Dynamic Sponsorships)
Of the more than 100 Bassmaster Elite Series events I’ve been ...
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Four more get deals with American Baitworks
Monday, February 14, 2022
American Baitworks announced that it's added MLF Pro Circuit angler Scott Dobson and Bassmaster Elite Series competitors Patrick Walters, Bryan New and ...
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Oklahoman claims Toyota victory at Rayburn
Sunday, February 13, 2022
Glenn Webb of Bethel, Oklahoma came out of the gate swinging at the Sam Rayburn Reservoir Southwestern Toyota Series event. Although he only brought four ...
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Wilks: Postspawn and clear water
Friday, February 11, 2022
(Editor's note: "Catching Bass with Dustin Wilks" airs five times per week on Sportsman Channel – 2 p.m. ET Sunday, 4:30 a.m. Monday, 6 a.m. ...
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Howell 'thankful' for giant bites
Friday, February 11, 2022
One day after Randy Howell set a new Bass Pro Tour Randy Howell set a new BPT weight record for an individual fish, he went out and did it again.
Howell’s ...
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Falcon to sponsor B.A.S.S. rookie award
Friday, February 11, 2022
Falcon Rods, which has designed and built specialty rods since 1990, will serve as the title sponsor for the Bassmaster Rookie of the Year award.
“We’re ...
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Chalk Talk: Winter rock-cranking with Lintner
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American Baitworks adds Thrift, Zaldain, Wong
Thursday, February 10, 2022
American Baitworks announced that it's added Bass Pro Tour competitor Bryan Thrift and Bassmaster Elite Series anglers Chris Zaldain and Matty Wong to ...
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Next Gen Lithium picks up Hackney, Pirch
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Next Gen Lithium Batteries announced that it's added veteran Bassmaster Elite Series anglers Greg Hackney and Cliff Pirch to its pro staff.
“It’s not ...
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BFHOF adds 8 board members
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Eight new members have stepped in to assist with the efforts of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Board of Directors, volunteering their time and talent to ...
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Balog: We're better off than most
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Bass fisheries across the country are in a lot better shape than most other types, primarily because the quarry is usually released immediately after ...
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Arey, Cherry check in from Florida
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
(Editor's note: This piece was submitted by Alan McGuckin of Dynamic Sponsorships.)
Both call North Carolina home. They’ve known each other for years. ...
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Lots of variables in play at St. Johns
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Nature’s constant cycle of give and take often expands opportunities and forces anglers to dig deep into their well of experience and know-how. That’s ...
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How M. Lee stays warm on the coldest days
Monday, February 7, 2022
(Editor's note: This short feature was submitted by Alan McGuckin of Dynamic Sponsorships.)
If Matt Lee had it his way, he’d wear flip-flop sandals, ...
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Iaconelli retrospective to premiere on YouTube
Monday, February 7, 2022
A new docuseries titled "Never Give Up! The Mike Iaconelli Story" is set to premiere on You Tube this week.
As Iaconelli returns to his roots ...
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Consistency pays for Okeechobee winner
Saturday, February 5, 2022
Although numerous bigger limits were weighed in by anglers throughout the week at Lake Okeechobee, no one could match the consistency of Rob Branagh of ...
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Lester claims victory at Kissimmee
Saturday, February 5, 2022
Steady productivity paved the path to success for Bassmaster Elite Series pro Brandon Lester, who tallied a three-day total of 51 pounds, 2 ounces to ...
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Medlock in position for 4th Big O triumph
Friday, February 4, 2022
In all the years of FLW and MLF making the trek to Lake Okeechobee, the only angler to win multiple Toyota Series events there is Brandon Medlock. With ...
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Cifuentes adjusts to retain big lead
Friday, February 4, 2022
After struggling for a few hours and ultimately making a wholesale game-plan change, Joey Cifuentes of Clinton, Ark., leveraged a big first-round margin ...
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Wilks: Locking in on ledges
Friday, February 4, 2022
(Editor's note: "Catching Bass with Dustin Wilks" airs five times per week on Sportsman Channel – 2 p.m. ET Sunday, 4:30 a.m. Monday, 6 a.m. ...
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Chalk Talk: Benton discusses practice
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Johnson Outdoors aligns with BPT
Friday, February 4, 2022
Major League Fishing (MLF) announced that Johnson Outdoors, a leading global outdoor recreation company that designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio ...
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Guaranteed Rate to sponsor 5 Elite events
Friday, February 4, 2022
Guaranteed Rate, a leader in mortgage lending and digital financial services, announced it has expanded its relationship with B.A.S.S. to serve as the ...
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Ike Foundation conducting online auction
Friday, February 4, 2022
Mike Iaconelli and The Ike Foundation continue to adjust scheduled events in an effort to raise money for its scholarship fund. While the original fundraising ...
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Starting times adjusted for BPT opener
Friday, February 4, 2022
Due to severe weather, Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today that tournament officials have shifted the starting times for the six-day season-opening ...
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Elite rookie Kelley picks up 2 deals
Friday, February 4, 2022
Bassmaster Elite Series rookie Jonathan Kelley of Old Forge, Pa., will enjoy local support and a hometown title sponsor when he kicks off the 2022 season ...
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Four 20-pound bags on day 1 at Big O
Friday, February 4, 2022
As southern Florida continues to thaw out following a wicked cold snap earlier in the week, waves of big Okeechobee bass continue moving up shallow. The ...
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Cifuents way out front at Kissimmee
Friday, February 4, 2022
Lake Toho covers approximately 18,810 acres, but Joey Cifuentes of Clinton, Ark., needed only a sliver to bag a limit of 28 pounds, 10 ounces and lead ...
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Balog: The right recipe
Thursday, February 3, 2022
Michael Neal notched his second straight victory as the 2022 tour-level season got under way with an MLF Pro Circuit event at Sam Rayburn Reservoir. What's ...
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Big O competitors greeted by high water
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
The MLF Toyota Series is set to open its season at Lake Okeechobee with a Southeastern Division event Thursday through Saturday (Feb. 3-5). The three-day ...
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Diverse plan could pay at Kissimmee Open
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Spreading out will not be a problem for anglers competing in the Bassmaster Southern Open on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, but Bassmaster Elite Series ...
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M. Lee links up with Japanese brands
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
California-based lure manufacturer Optimum Baits, which also distributes Japanese brands ima Lures and Deps Japan, has announced a partnership with Major ...
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BFHOF announces three grant recipients
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Beyond honoring and celebrating those inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, the HOF’s board also focuses on its mission of promoting and preserving ...
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High School All-American nominations open
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
The Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team recognizes the 12 most outstanding high school anglers in the nation. The program is designed to ...
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Pro Circuit Name Returns in 2026
MLF Communications BENTON, Ky. – Major League Fishing announced today the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit will return in 2026 featuring reduced entry fees
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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
