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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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B.A.S.S. releases 2023 Elite Series schedule
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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Clear Lake slump: Oxygen shortage?
Wednesday, August 31, 2022California's Clear Lake, long regarded as one of the top bass fisheries in the country, is a tough nut to crack right now – skilled anglers are reportedly ...
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Mental focus fuels Team Toyota trio
Monday, August 29, 2022
(Editor's note: Alan McGuckin of Dynamic Sponsorships submitted this short feature.)
The final day of the 2022 Bassmaster Elite Series season began ...
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NPFL announces big-money championship for '23
Monday, August 29, 2022
In an effort to show sustainability and longevity in the industry, the National Professional Fishing League (NPFL) has announced the addition of a no ...
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Chalk Talk: Deep cranking with Combs
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Bass-themed slot game ready to hit casinos
Thursday, August 25, 2022A company called Red Tiger, which manufactures gambling software, has announced the launch of a slot game called Bass Boss (which incidentally was the ...
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Arey talks frogs, family and whitetails in La Crosse
Thursday, August 25, 2022
(Editor's note: Here's another quick feature from Alan McGuckin at Dynamic Sponsorships)
Team Toyota’s Matt Arey is the kind of guy you’d want for ...
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Crochet raises big bucks to stock F1 fish
Thursday, August 25, 2022
While many anglers were enjoying the late-July, post-ICAST lull before events started back up, MLF Bass Pro Tour angler Cliff Crochet of Pierre Part, ...
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Tournament angler hooks ancient fossil
Thursday, August 25, 2022Nebraska resident Andy Moore didn't catch much that he could take to the scale during a recent tournament on the Missouri River, but he did hook a fossil ...
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USA Bass seeks volunteer captains, marshals
Thursday, August 25, 2022
USA Bass is in need of some boat captains and marshals for the 2022 XVI Black Bass World Championship, which will take place in October at Lake Murray ...
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Nina Wood dies at 90
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Nina Wood, who co-founded Ranger Boats along with her husband Forrest Wood, has died at age 90. Her marriage to Forrest, which spanned nearly seven decades ...
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Balog: An angling destiny fulfilled
Thursday, August 25, 2022
The son of a highly successful pro bass fisherman, Spencer Shuffield adopted a dramatically different style than his father when he entered the pro ranks. ...
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Lester the cutman
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
(Editor's note: Here's another quick feature from Alan McGuckin at Dynamic Sponsorships.)
Boxing’s “cutmen” are responsible for managing a fighter’s ...
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Students from 22 states set for combine
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
When the Bassmaster High School Combine kicks off on Sept. 16, 100 gifted anglers from 22 states will have the opportunity to showcase their talents for ...
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Vista announces closing of Simms acquisition
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Vista Outdoor Inc., the parent company of 41 brands in the outdoor sector, announced that its acquisition of Montana-based Simms Fishing Products is complete. ...
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Poll: Forward-facing sonar – yay or nay?
Tuesday, August 23, 2022A new BassFan poll question asks for your opinion on the use of forward-facing sonar at the top levels of professional bass fishing. Are you okay with ...
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Texas Freshwater HOF taking nominations
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame committee is seeking nominations through Nov. 1 of individuals and organizations for induction in next year’s ...
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Retailers talk price bumps, supply-chain issues
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
(Editor's note: This article comes from the National Professional Anglers Association)
You may have noticed skyrocketing prices while picking up a ...
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Team support leads high-schoolers to Power Pay win
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
(Editor's note: This submission comes from Alan McGuckin at Dynamic Sponsorships)
Competitive bass fishing can be a financially demanding endeavor, ...
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Chalk Talk: When to make changes with New
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Balog: Lots to learn from kayak ace Queen
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Joe Balog recently had an opportunity to spend some time with kayak-fishing champion Jody Queen, whose approach to catching bass is about as basic as ...
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B.A.S.S. joins fight against invasive species
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Wildlife Forever has announced B.A.S.S. as the newest partner of the national Clean Drain Dry Initiative. A recently signed memorandum of understanding ...
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Arey: 'Pro bass fishing’s a team sport'
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
(Editor's note: This short feature was submitted by Alan McGuckin at Dynamic Sponsorships)
As Matt Arey piloted his Toyota Tundra past countless acres ...
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Eye issue puts Wendlandt on sidelines
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Four-time tour-level Angler of the Year Clark Wendlandt has taken a medical hardship exemption and will forego the remainder of the 2022 Bassmaster Elite ...
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10K offered for New Mexico smallie record
Monday, August 15, 2022
The Elephant Butte, N.M. Chamber of Commerce is offering a $10,000 reward to any angler who catches a state-record smallmouth bass from Elephant Butte ...
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Wisconsin duo claims Bassmaster HS title
Sunday, August 14, 2022
When Bryce Moder researched Lake Hartwell ahead of the Bassmaster High School National Championship on Lake Hartwell, he thought he and partner Reece ...
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Vermont's Labelle wins Champlain Toyota Series
Friday, August 12, 2022
Bryan Labelle of Hinesburg, Vermont, brought five bass to the stage Saturday weighing 21 pounds, 10 ounces to win the Northern Division Toyota Series ...
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Chalk Talk: Thrift on finesse umbrella rigs
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BFHOF awards 2022 conservation grants
Thursday, August 11, 2022
For the third consecutive year, the Board of Directors of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame announces that the Hall has awarded four conservation grants to ...
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Balog: It's not quite over yet
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Brandon Palaniuk has a commanding lead in the Bassmaster Angler of the Year race with two Elite Series events remaining, but Joe Balog believes there ...
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Two female students get Sevier Pioneer Scholarships
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
B.A.S.S. and Shimano have partnered to award the inaugural Helen Sevier Pioneer Scholarships to Elizabeth Eastman of Fairhope, Ala., and Dixie Morris ...
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WVU scientists studying blotchy bass syndrome
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Scientists at West Virginia University have undertaken a study of the condition known as blotchy bass syndrome (heavy pigmentation on fish resembling ...
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Publication ranks Top 10 states for bass
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
The online publication Wide Open Spaces has released a ranking of the Top 10 states for bass fishing, with Texas receiving the nod as No. 1. The article ...
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Uh oh! NYSDEC to 'evaluate' St. Lawrence
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has launched an angler survey regarding black bass in the St. Lawrence River and the eastern ...
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Whatley coming back after medical hardship
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Bassmaster Elite Series angler Brad Whatley of Bivins, Texas, is returning to fish the final two Elite Series tournaments of 2022 after missing three ...
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Oahe event will offer a 'shoppable stream'
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
For the second time this season, fishing fans will be able to watch, learn and shop in one seamless experience during Days 1 and 2 of the Bassmaster Elite ...
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Lester’s 'treats' for back-to-school bass
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
(Editor's note: Here's another quick feature from Alan McGuckin at Dynamic Sponsorships.)
Team Toyota’s Brandon Lester loves ice cream. Chocolate chip ...
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Champlain readies for Toyota Series event
Monday, August 8, 2022
Major League Fishing (MLF) can’t get enough of Upstate New York. After recently wrapping up a Pro Circuit event at Lake Champlain, it's now set to stage ...
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You can vote for Angler's Choice Award
Monday, August 8, 2022
With the advent of social media, anglers around the globe now know about the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades – better known as ...
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Pipkens participates in diabetes fundraiser
Monday, August 8, 2022
Bassmaster Elite Series angler Chad Pipkens was on the golf course Monday in Williamston, Mich., raising money for a great cause. The Douglas J Golf Outing ...
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NPFL angler Watkins acquires Omega
Monday, August 8, 2022
Two-time National Professional Fishing League (NPFL) winner Taylor Watkins and his wife Noel are the new owners of bait manufacturer Omega Custom Tackle. ...
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TN River group gets second cleanup boat
Monday, August 8, 2022
The conservation group Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful (KTNRB) now has a second cleanup boat to aid in removing trash from the seven-state watershed. ...
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Chalk Talk: B. Lane on bladed jig trailers
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Balog: We almost had a tie!
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Joe Balog was enthralled by the final day of the recent MLF Pro Circuit event at Lake Champlain, which culminated with a trio of anglers weighing bags ...
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Females in Fisheries scholarships awarded
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
The 6th annual Noreen Clough Memorial Scholarships for Females in Fisheries have been awarded to Iowa State University student Madeline Lewis of Poughkeepsie, ...
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Swimbait Universe sets September gathering
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
The team at Swimbait Universe has announced that the 4th annual iteration of The Gathering, the largest swimbait-focused event east of the Mississippi ...
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Gleason’s picks for summer’s dog days
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
(Editor's note: Here's another quick feature from Alan McGuckin at Dynamic Sponsorships.)
These are the days when temps soar so high even small dogs ...
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High School Combine signups end Friday
Monday, August 1, 2022
High school students interested in pursuing fishing at the college level have until Friday (Aug. 5) to register for the 2022 Bassmaster High School Combine.
The ...
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Pro Circuit Name Returns in 2026
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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
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