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On This Date: Sept. 30
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Smith closes out triumph at Clear Lake
Saturday, September 30, 2017
Bryant Smith of Castro Valley, Calif. closed out a wire-to-wire win at the Clear Lake Western FLW Series on Saturday with a 12-08 bag that gave him a ...
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Wiggins captures second Open win of '17
Saturday, September 30, 2017
Elite Series pro Jesse Wiggins captured his second Bassmaster Open victory of the year on Saturday as he caught a 13-08 stringer to give him a 39-15 total ...
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On This Date: Sept. 29
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Wiggins moves into top slot at Smith
Friday, September 29, 2017
Jesse Wiggins won the first Bassmaster Southern Open of 2017 at the Harris Chain of Lakes. Now he's threatening to win the last on his home water.
The ...
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Clear Lake: Smith tops 20 pounds again
Friday, September 29, 2017
Bryant Smith seems to be the only angler in the Clear Lake Western FLW Series field who's capable of catching a stringer in excess of 20 pounds this week.
Smith, ...
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Chalk Talk: Strader's buzzbait secrets
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On This Date: Sept. 28
Thursday, September 28, 2017 -
Fukae the early leader at Smith
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Veteran FLW Tour pro Shin Fukae grabbed the initial lead at the Smith Lake Bassmaster Southern Open in Alabama on Friday as he boxed a 15-04 stringer. ...
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Just one sack over 20 pounds at Clear Lake
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Day 1 of the Clear Lake Western FLW Series saw just one 20-plus-pound stringer come to the scale at the renowned California hawg factory, where the bite ...
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Yelas picks up SteelShad
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Veteran FLW pro Jay Yelas notified BassFan that he's signed a sponsorship deal with SteelShad Fishing Company, the manufacturer of malleable stainless ...
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Balog: Why not have uniformity?
Thursday, September 28, 2017
In this week's edition of Balog's Bass War, Joe Balog takes a look at the recent Douglas Lake Bassmaster Northern Open, which Ott DeFoe won using a tunnel-hull ...
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On This Date: Sept. 27
Wednesday, September 27, 2017Here's some of the news we covered on Sept. 27 from 5, 10 and 15 years ago:
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On This Date: Sept. 26
Tuesday, September 26, 2017Here's some of the news we covered on Sept. 26 from 5, 10 and 15 years ago:
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On This Date: Sept. 25
Monday, September 25, 2017Here's some of the news we covered on Sept. 25 from 5, 10 and 15 years ago:
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Sonar: The wonder of it all
Monday, September 25, 2017Miles Burghoff was in attendance for the recent grand opening of Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife Museum in Springfield, Mo. He enjoyed the opportunity ...
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FLW Tour's first cut increased to 30
Monday, September 25, 2017
FLW announced today that it has increased the number of anglers who'll advance to the third day of FLW Tour events from 20 to 30 for the 2018 season. ...
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Site maintenance scheduled this week
Monday, September 25, 2017BassFan.com is scheduled to undergo site maintenance this week and it's possible that new content will not be published for a day or two beginning at ...
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Win a cabinet full of tackle
Monday, September 25, 2017
A 6 foot-by-4 foot cabinet full of gear from Strike King, Seaguar, Owner Hooks and Rod Armorz will be raffled off in conjunction with the 2nd annual Keith ...
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Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's finally unite
Monday, September 25, 2017
The sale of Cabela's to Bass Pro Shops has closed and the two outdoor retail giants have officially united, Bass Pro Shops anounced today in a press release. ...
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On This Date: Sept. 24
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Ex-Elite pro Reynolds wins Series event at Texoma
Sunday, September 24, 2017
Jeff Reynolds of Calera, Okla. weighed a 15-09 stringer on Saturday to win the FLW Series Southwestern Division tournament on Lake Texoma out of Denison,Texas. ...
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On This Date: Sept. 23
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On This Date: Sept. 22
Friday, September 22, 2017 -
Wilks' show starts 4th season
Friday, September 22, 2017
Former Bassmaster Elite Series pro Dustin Wilks passed along a note that his TV show, Know Fishing, is about to begin its fourth season on the World Fishing ...
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2018 Classic field update
Friday, September 22, 2017With the conclusion of the Bassmaster Classic Bracket today, the field for the 2018 Bassmaster Classic at Lake Hartwell has come a little more into focus. ...
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Chalk Talk: Running and gunning with Thrift
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On This Date: Sept. 21
Thursday, September 21, 2017 -
Hall induction ceremony set
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Final plans have been laid for the 2017 Bass Fishing Hall of Fame banquet and induction ceremony, which will take place Nov. 9 at the Hall's new home ...
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New poll: Keep tour pros out?
Thursday, September 21, 2017What's your opinion about current Bassmaster Elite Series and FLW Tour pros competing in those organizations' lower-level events (Bassmaster Opens, FLW ...
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Balog: An eventful month
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Joe Balog is back in his Florida home after evacuating prior to Hurricane Irma and Balog's Bass War has returned after a one-week hiatus. This week he ...
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On This Date: Sept. 20
Wednesday, September 20, 2017Here's some of the news we covered on Sept. 20 from 5, 10 and 15 years ago:
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MLF to make Discovery Channel debut
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Major League Fishing will anchor a newly created Saturday morning "Outdoors" block this fall on Discovery Channel. MLF will air 2-hour episodes ...
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Lightning strike causes small fire at Phoenix plant
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
A lightning strike Tuesday afternoon is being blamed for a small fire at the Phoenix Boats manufacturing facility in Winchester, Tenn.
Nobody was ...
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On This Date: Sept. 19
Tuesday, September 19, 2017Here's some of the news we covered on Sept. 19 from 5, 10 and 15 years ago:
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On This Date: Sept. 18
Monday, September 18, 2017Here's some of the news we covered on Sept. 18 from 5, 10 and 15 years ago:
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SPRO Frog event set for Guntersville
Monday, September 18, 2017
The SPRO Frog Only tournament at Lake Guntersville this year will be held Saturday, Oct. 7 with Guntersville City Harbor serving as the blast off and ...
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Palaniuk's loyalty pays off
Monday, September 18, 2017
(Editor's note: Here's another short feature from longtime industry rep Alan McGuckin.)
The 2017 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year title that Brandon ...
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On This Date: Sept. 17
Sunday, September 17, 2017Here's some of the news we covered on Sept. 17 from 5 and 15 years ago:
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Chalk Talk: Cranking for smallmouth with Gluszek
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On This Date: Sept. 14
Thursday, September 14, 2017Here's some of the news we covered on Sept. 14 from 5, 10 and 15 years ago:
> Sept. 14, 2002: Sappington ...
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Report: Niagara River study finds drug "cocktail" in bass
Thursday, September 14, 2017According to new research done by scientists at the University at Buffalo and SUNY Buffalo State, several species of fish in the upper Niagara River were ...
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On This Date: Sept. 13
Wednesday, September 13, 2017Here's some of the news we covered on Sept. 13 from 5, 10 and 15 years ago:
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B.A.S.S. to conduct telethon for hurricane victims
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Game wardens, fisheries biologists and other personnel in the fish and game departments of Texas and Florida were among the first responders in the back-to-back ...
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Swindle more at ease at Mille Lacs
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Dynamic Sponsorships rep Alan McGuckin is on the ground in Onamia, Minn., this week for the Bassmaster Elite Series Toyota Angler of the Year Championship. ...
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On This Date: Sept. 12
Tuesday, September 12, 2017Here's some of the news we covered on Sept. 12 from 5, 10 and 15 years ago:
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Combs sets 2nd Rayburn Slam
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
The 2nd annual Keith Combs Rayburn Slam, a fund-raising tournament benefiting Warrior's Weekend, will take place Oct. 7 at Umphrey Pavilion at Sam Rayburn ...
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Legendary trio schedules fund-raiser
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Legendary anglers Bill Dance, Jimmy Houston and Roland Martin have teamed with the T.J. Martell Foundation to host the inaugural Th3 Legends Cast for ...
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Lee Bros, Quantum to host HS/College event at Grand
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Reigning Bassmaster Classic champion Jordan Lee and his brother, fellow Elite Series angler Matt Lee, have teamed up with Quantum to host the inaugural ...
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Neal signs on with Denali Rods
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Denali Rods announced Monday that FLW Tour angler Michael Neal has joined the company's pro staff.
Neal, who has amassed more than $500,000 in earnings ...
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On This Date: Sept. 11
Monday, September 11, 2017Here's some of the news we covered on Sept. 11 from 5, 10 and 15 years ago:
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Jury in Texas awards Navico $38 million
Monday, September 11, 2017
The ongoing legal dispute between marine electronics manufacturers Navico (parent company of Lowrance) and Garmin took another turn late last week when ...
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How DeFoe’s win impacts Classic field
Sunday, September 10, 2017When Ott DeFoe won the Douglas Lake Northern Open on Saturday, it made one of his fellow Elite Series anglers very happy. We’re just not sure who it is ...
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DeFoe logs another Open win at Douglas
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Ott DeFoe completed a wire-to-wire victory Saturday at the Douglas Lake Bassmaster Northern Open as he weighed a 15-09 bag ...
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Cross Lake will host '18 All-American
Sunday, September 10, 2017
FLW announced the dates and location for the 2018 BFL All-American and the College Fishing National Championship. The 35th annual All-American will be ...
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On This Date: Sept. 10
Sunday, September 10, 2017Here's some of the news we covered on Sept. 10 from 5, 10 and 15 years ago:
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DeFoe still on top at Douglas
Friday, September 8, 2017
Ott DeFoe caught a 17-05 stringer for the second straight day at the Douglas Lake Bassmaster Northern Open to retain the top slot with on day remaining.
“My ...
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Arey, Thrift team up on new talk show
Friday, September 8, 2017
FLW Tour anglers and North Carolina neighbors Matt Arey and Bryan Thrift have teamed up to co-host a live, web-based bass fishing-themed talk show called ...
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Chalk Talk: Unlocking the Great Lakes with JVD
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On This Date: Sept. 7
Thursday, September 7, 2017Here's some of the news we covered on Sept. 7 from 5, 10 and 15 years ago:
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DeFoe leads Open at Douglas Lake
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Elite Series pro Ott DeFoe proved there is no place like home on the first day of the Douglas Lake Bassmaster Northern Open in Tennessee.
DeFoe won ...
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Balog: Open logic
Thursday, September 7, 2017
There's been much discussion in bass-fishing circles over the past week about the revamped Bassmaster Opens format that'll be implemented in 2018. Considering ...
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On This Date: Sept. 6
Wednesday, September 6, 2017Here's some of the news we covered on Sept. 6 from 5, 10 and 15 years ago:
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Trip auction to benefit Harvey victims
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Bass Mafia, the manufacturer of tackle storage products, is organizing a fund-raiser to benefit the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Called "Tackle for ...
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Lee super-sized his dropshot
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
(Editor's note: This short feature comes from longtime industry rep Alan McGuckin.)
Matt Lee loves to fish a dropshot, but his decision to employ a ...
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On This Date: Sept. 5
Tuesday, September 5, 2017Here's some of the news we covered on Sept. 5 from 5, 10 and 15 years ago:
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On This Date: Sept. 4
Monday, September 4, 2017Here's some of the news we covered on Sept. 4 from 5, 10 and 15 years ago:
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Chalk Talk: Ike’s three key topwater categories
Friday, September 1, 2017
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