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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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Chalk Talk: How to beat forward-facing sonar
Friday, September 30, 2022
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Weather cancels seeding day at College Bracket
Friday, September 30, 2022
Due to high winds and rough lake conditions caused by Hurricane Ian, seeding day at the 2022 Bassmaster College Classic Bracket at Lake Greenwood (S.C.) ...
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4Runner to be given away at Bonus Bucks
Thursday, September 29, 2022
One attendee at the 11th annual Toyota Bonus Bucks event at Table Rock Lake will again win a new Toyota 4Runner in a random drawing to take place during ...
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All-star teams announced for Bassmaster Redfish Cup
Thursday, September 29, 2022
The five all-star teams that will compete in the 2022 Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship have been set, and headlining this group are returning champions ...
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HOF's 'Celebrate Bass Fishing Week' to start
Thursday, September 29, 2022
"Celebrate Bass Fishing Week" kicks off on Monday, Oct. 3 with the start of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame’s annual online ...
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Ultimate Bass Radio to begin its 18th year
Thursday, September 29, 2022
The Ultimate Bass Radio Show hosted by California Outdoor Hall of Fame Member and longtime tournament pro Kent Brown will kick off its 18th year on Oct. ...
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Schedule for MLF Invitationals released
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Major League Fishing has announced details for the 2023 MLF Tackle Warehouse Invitationals. Highlighted by six events with a total season purse of more ...
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Balog: A true hero's triumph at Truman
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Hunter Baughman, the winner of the recent MLF Toyota Series event at Truman Lake, has overcome obstacles in life that most of us can't fathom. Baughman ...
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BFL angler wins Favorite boat sweepstakes
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
The next time BFL competitor Anthony Ell launches his boat at a Northeast Division event, he expects that quite a few more heads will be turning to scope ...
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A few spots still available for U.S. Open
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
WON Bass tournament director Billy Egan announced today that there are a few slots still available for the 40th WON Bass U.S. Open, set for Oct. 10-12 ...
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Ike's company seeks social media coordinator
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Professional Edge Fishing, Inc., owned and operated by Mike and Becky Iaconelli, is seeking a highly motivated and self-driven individual for a full time ...
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Adrian College maintains top spot in rankings
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
The Association of Collegiate Anglers recently contested its first double points event of the 2022-23 season. Close to 500 top college anglers competed ...
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Keep American Fishing online auction under way
Monday, September 26, 2022
The Keep America Fishing online auction, hosted by the American Sportfishing Association, features the hottest and most sought after tackle, gear, accessories ...
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Dance, Elite anglers join in cleanup effort
Monday, September 26, 2022
Volunteers from communities in Tennessee, New York and Wisconsin pulled just under 18,200 pounds of trash from the ramps and shores of Chickamauga Lake, ...
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Texan triumphs at St. Lawrence River
Monday, September 26, 2022
Nothing about the circumstances of the Toyota Series Northern Division finale at the St. Lawrence River indicated Spike Stoker was going to win. Even ...
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Poche moves to the top at Red River Open
Saturday, September 24, 2022
Everyone knew consistency would be critical during the tough seasonal transition, and Keith Poche embodied that principle as he took over the Day-2 lead ...
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Local guide takes over the lead at St. Lawrence
Friday, September 23, 2022
The bite got tougher on Day 2 of the St. Lawrence River Northern Toyota Series in Massena, N.Y. and Brent Anderson, who guides on the system, took over ...
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MLF announces schedule for 2023 Bass Pro Tour
Friday, September 23, 2022
Major League Fishing (MLF) announced Friday the schedule for the 2023 MLF Bass Pro Tour. The fifth season of the circuit will showcase 80 of the top bass ...
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Oxbow produces top bag on Day 1 at Red River
Friday, September 23, 2022
While most of the field fished in about 5 feet of water or less, Todd Risinger of West Monroe, La., went off-script and sacked up a limit of 13 pounds, ...
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Maine angler on top at St. Lawrence River
Friday, September 23, 2022
Twenty-four anglers topped the 20-pound mark on Day 1 of the St. Lawrence River Northern Toyota Series in Massena, N.Y. Leading the way was Maine resident ...
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Chalk Talk: Combs on LakeMaster mapping
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Specifics for next year's Toyota Series released
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Major League Fishing (MLF) has announced details for the 2023 Toyota Series, which kicks off its regular season in lateJanuary at Sam Rayburn Reservoir ...
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Balog: An agency that listens
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Aquatic vegetation that benefits fisheries is under attack by many governmental agencies across the country, but not in North Carolina. In the Tar Heel ...
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Details for 2023 BFLs announced
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Major League Fishing announced today the schedule, rules, payouts and entry dates for the 2023 Phoenix Bass Fishing League, which offers weekend anglers ...
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Various depths in play at St. Lawrence River
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
The Toyota Series Northern Division will conclude its 2022 season this week in Massena, N.Y., with an event at the St. Lawrence River. Competition days ...
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Rankings: Big jump by Connell
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
With his back-to-back victories to conclude the MFL Bass Pro Tour season, giving him three wins for the year, Dustin Connell (pictured) has climbed 16 ...
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B.A.S.S. announces schedule for 2023 Opens
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
The Bassmaster Opens have grown exponentially in popularity over the past few years. But the buzz has never been louder than it’s been since the announcement ...
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VanDam goes to NASCAR’s Victory Lane
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
(Editor's note: This short feature comes from Alan McGuckin at Dynamic Sponsorships.)
Trophy presentations are certainly nothing new to Kevin VanDam. ...
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Mississippi student tops High School Combine
Monday, September 19, 2022
Top high school anglers from across the U.S. gathered for the second Bassmaster High School Combine on Wheeler Lake in Decatur, Ala., for a weekend combining ...
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Arkansan wins Toyota Series event at Truman
Monday, September 19, 2022
Hunter Baughman of Judsonia, Ark. brought a limit weighing 19 pounds, 1 ounce to the scales Saturday to win the Toyota Series event at at Truman Lake ...
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WON Bass releases U.S. Open details
Monday, September 19, 2022
The largest and most prestigious bass fishing tournament in the Western U.S. reaches a milestone in 2022 with the holding of the 40th WON BASS U.S. Open, ...
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Combs sets annual Rayburn Slam event
Monday, September 19, 2022
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Keith Combs has announced the 6th Annual Keith Combs Sam Rayburn Slam Tournament and banquet to benefit the C.A.S.T. For Kids ...
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2 killed in boat wreck at Virginia Tournament
Monday, September 19, 2022Two people died in a boat wreck at Lake Chesdin in Virginia on Saturday. Authorities said the wreck took place during a bass tournament – the Lake Chesdin ...
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MLF will pay Mille Lacs violators' fines
Friday, September 16, 2022
Major League Fishing (MLF) Executive Vice President and General Manager Don Rucks issued an updated statement today regarding the fishing regulation violations ...
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Balog: Are grinders or slugfests the true test?
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Is a tough-bite tournament a better test of an angler's ability than one that requires a 4-pound average to get near the top of the standings sheet? Joe ...
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MLF issues statement on second-line violations
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Tournament Director Aaron Beshears issued the following statement today regarding the inadvertent Minnesota Department ...
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Mustad looks to fill marketing, social media jobs
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Hook manufacturer Mustad is seeking to fill two positions – marketing director and social media manager. Both positions are based in Miami.
To learn ...
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Eight valuable bass still swimming in Florida
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s TrophyCatch program is concluding another successful season. Any bass caught in Season 10 (Oct. ...
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MLF to replace Pro Circuit with Invitationals
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Major League Fishing announced today the formation of a new qualifying series that will launch in the spring of 2023 – the MLF Invitationals. The Invitationals ...
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Thompkins rallies for Open victory
Saturday, September 10, 2022
JT Thompkins was a man on a mission and his final-day performance fulfilled this truth with a 17-pound, 4-ounce limit that capped a three-day total of ...
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Beaudrie takes big lead at Chesapeake
Friday, September 9, 2022
No one was more surprised to see Chris Beaudrie atop the leaderboard than Beaudrie himself. Nevertheless, a two-day total of 33 pounds, 14 ounces has ...
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Chalk Talk: Herren on hot-weather worms
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AFTCO pledges $100K for N.C. conservation
Friday, September 9, 2022
AFTCO, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and the North Carolina B.A.S.S. Nation are partnering to improve bass habitat. AFTCO recently ...
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Ohioan on top after opening day at Chesapeake
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Calling Jody Gardner “hardheaded” would be neither insulting nor incorrect. In fact, that mentality delivered a limit of 18 pounds, 3 ounces that leads ...
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St. Lawrence River leads B.A.S.S.' Top 10 list
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Like the waters anglers love, the rankings of America’s best bass fisheries can surge or ebb, and this year’s Bassmaster Magazine 100 Best Bass Lakes ...
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Want to be a big-bass detective?
Thursday, September 8, 2022
The folks at one of BassFan's sister publications, Game and Fish, have published an article on how to recognize subtle clues to find productive fishing ...
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ABT to receive additional TV time in '23
Thursday, September 8, 2022
The Alabama Bass Trail announced that additional television air time will be part of its program for the 2023 season. ABT will appear on network television ...
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Tough bite expected at Chesapeake
Thursday, September 8, 2022
If historical patterns hold, summer’s dog days will fiercely guard a big fish bounty and reward a fortunate few during the Bassmaster Northern Open at ...
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Balog: Best to 'throw what you know'
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Joe Balog takes a dive into the lures that resulted in wins and high finishes on the Bassmaster Elite Series this year for the newest edition of Balog's ...
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Greenwood will be venue for College Bracket
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Eight of the country’s best college anglers will launch on Lake Greenwood from Greenwood, S.C., Sept. 30-Oct. 3 during the Bassmaster College Classic ...
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Palaniuk picks up $15,000 bonus
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Brandon Palaniuk’s words after receiving a $15,000 Power Pay bonus check from Yamaha for winning the Bassmaster Angler of the Year title were refreshingly ...
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Slobberknocker wins first Anglers' Choice Award
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Last month, anglers everywhere were invited to vote for their favorite new fishing product in the first-ever Anglers’ Choice Award competition. Of the ...
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New Oklahoma regs limit harvest of larger bass
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Fisheries Division has made a rule change allowing anglers to keep smaller, more abundant largemouth ...
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Some basics for Texas, Carolina rigs
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
The folks at In-Fisherman, one of BassFan's sister publications, have produced a short video covering the fundamentals of fishing with Texas and Carolina ...
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Siller wins first NPFL event at Lake Erie
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Florida resident Scott Siller picked up his first National Professional Fishing League victory over the weekend, topping an event on the Sandusky Bay ...
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Chalk Talk: Cherry's riprap class
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Balog: Recollections of the good times
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Joe Balog recently spent some time under sad circumstances with a man who'd been a fishing and life mentor to him during his youth. He was astounded by ...
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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
