For Logan Martin Lake, also contact: Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau, 2200 Ninth Ave. North, Birmingham, AL 35203-1100; (800) 458-8085, (205) 458-8000; www.birminghamal.org. From April 1 to July 4, anglers are invited to fish on Lake Martin and take a chance at catching a tagged bass worth one million dollars or others worth $1,500, two boats, or a truck. Usually when we schedule a tournament for early February, its in Florida and the fish have already spawned. Fifty years later there are over three-dozen anglers in the millionaires club of cash and winnings. 2018 Elite Series Lake Martin 2/8-2/11 Lake Martin, Alexander City AL. B.A.S.S. ENTER DAILY FOR YOUR CHANCE TO FISH WITH FATHER AND SON FISH PHENOMS SCOTT AND ROLAND MARTIN - AND WIN A $2,500 . conservation movement begins when B.A.S.S. Takeoff will be at 6:15 a.m. CT from Wind Creek State Park, with the weigh-in scheduled for 2:40 p.m. back at the park. As the 32nd individual to enter the prestigious. Bass Pro Shops U.S. National Bass Fishing Amateur Team Championship. Harold Sharp is hired as tournament director and Helen Sevier becomes director of marketing. While promoting the tournaments, Scott kicked around in his mind the idea of creating a membership organization fueled by the competitive spirit of bass fishing. The water on the outside of the island was so shallow that Omori had to trim up his outboard and churn mud off the bottom just to reach the right spot. is best known for the sport fishing tournament trails it sponsors, and for the championship event of its primary series, the Bassmaster Classic. I let the bait pause four to 15 seconds between twitches., As the water warms, the bass begin moving from the red clay points into the creeks. Concerned by the decline in youth fishing, B.A.S.S. Nicknamed Lake of a Thousand Coves, this sprawling reservoir has 275 miles of shoreline. Logan Martin hasnt changed much over the years, Swindle says. B.A.S.S., LLC, 3500 Blue Lake Drive, Suite 330, Birmingham, AL 35243. He sets the standing record for largest margin of victory at 25 pounds, 8 ounces, and with a winning weight of 75-9. The company's filing status is listed as In Existence and its File Number is 0802698999. It is the largest bass ever caught in B.A.S.S. The Coast Guard adopts the recommendations and passes them into Federal law. Aaron Martens wins the 2013 Bassmaster Angler of the Year award. I fished a tournament on Jan. 6 when it was 19 degrees at takeoff, Weldon said. See 2023 rules for complete details and refund policy. I think it could be won with 12 pounds a day and if somebody can find a couple of 5-pounders, they can blow it away for sure.. The Bassmaster Angler of the Year Roland Martin is all-time leading money winner with $47,823. Roland Martin won another Bassmaster Angler of the Year title. Conservation initiatives and youth programs are the cornerstones of todays B.A.S.S. Lake Martin Tourism Association 175 Aliant Parkway Alexander City, AL 35010 1-256-414-6099 ExploreLakeMartin.com All regular season tournaments are single-day team events held on Saturdays. Yet, it was the key largemouth that really separated the field, and what helped Jason Abram earn his first victory. 2018 Bassmaster Elite At Lake Martin Presenting Sponsor: Econo Lodge 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series Platinum Sponsor: Toyota 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series Premier Sponsors: Mercury, Minn Kota, Nitro Boats, Power-Pole, Skeeter Boats, Triton Boats, Yamaha, Abu Garcia, Berkley, Huk, Humminbird In the first issue of Bassmaster, Scott wrote: It is my plan that we lift bass fishing up to public par with golf, bowling and pocket billiards. Gerald Swindle wins the 2016 Bassmaster Angler of the Year award. Anderson Media, a 100-year-old family business founded in Alabama, acquires a majority interest in B.A.S.S., LLC. Nation (ABN) qualifier of 2021. I dont know if I can duplicate what I did today, but I can at least catch some fish.. B.A.S.S. takes 250 water-polluting companies to court for allegedly violating the seldom-used Federal Refuse Acts of 1899. Martin would normally be about 10 to 12 feet below full pool this time of year, but as of Wednesday, it was down less than 8 feet. In claiming his second crown, he was the first AOY champion who didnt win an event that season. B.A.S.S. Ive spent my fair share of time here, and nothings changed, Menendez said. Roland Martin captures his eighth Bassmaster Angler of the Year title, and hisseason is capped with a win at Lake Lanier. I like to fish the Blue Creek area, he said. David Fritts wins the Bassmaster Classic on Lake Logan Martin in Alabama. He also finished second in the 1999 Bassmaster Eastern Invitational on Martin, a year before he took over as regular tournament director for B.A.S.S. Bassmaster.com sets a record with 28.5 million total visits to the website this year. Spotted bass dominated the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit on Lake Martin, but they didn't win it. launches the Top 100 Super B.A.S.S. Hell now lead the field into Championship Sunday with a three-day weight of 45-8 and a chance to claim his seventh career victory. debuts Fishing Tackle Retailer, the definitive trade publication for independent tackle retailers and the industry. His long casts reduce the risk of spooking fish in clear water. club members, is transformed into a tabloid newspaper offering News & How-To Information for the Serious Bass Fisherman. The publication provides comprehensive tournament coverage and environmental news. It is the foremost contributor to kayak bass fishing. So, when Florida angler Cliff Prince caught a pair of giants on back-to-back casts Thursday, he needed a quick breather to collect himself. "The Bassmaster Classic is widely regarded as the 'Super Bowl of bass fishing.' It's the top professional fishing event in, really, in the world," Paul said. All five of the fish he weighed Saturday and 12 of the 15 hes weighed this week have been largemouth. McCaig's 14.32 total beat local stick Steven Ingram . However, the same Slender Pointer jerkbait does a number on the bass. Ive fished there for 40 years now. Seasons 2022 (0 Episodes) Sports and Fitness. Jack Chancellor becomes the Bassmaster Classic champion on the Arkansas River. So, you never know.. This time of year, I like to fish shallow especially during the prespawn, said Omori, who surpassed $2 million in B.A.S.S. Patterson [] This could be riprap, but it is most often what Swindle calls cathead rocks., Those white-looking, natural rocks are common at Logan Martin, Swindle says. The Womens Bassmaster Tour is launched. Martin grew up fishing Lake Okeechobee where the family still operates a marina in Clewiston, and he guided there for many years. Conventional wisdom says one big bass per day will give you a good shot at winning a tournament on Lake Martin. members. He matches the rod with 6.1:1 Revo Premier reel filled with 12-pound-test Trilene 100% fluorocarbon line. Larry Nixon is a new face to the sport, and he wins his first Bassmaster Angler of the Year title in 1980. Bassmaster Elite to visit Lake Neely Henry May 6-9 Published: May. These events molded a fledgling sport into a multibillion-dollar industry, and turned the pastime of a few into a lifestyle of millions. 2021 Tournament Results. B.A.S.S. Not only can you play as the pros, but you can kit yourself out with a selection of their real-life sponsors so you can truly immerse yourself in the world of Bassmaster. member after paying $100 for a life membership in January. There were times when I would catch one and I would see more down there. The lake has 275 miles of shoreline along its 48 1/2-mile length sandwiched between Logan Martin Dam (on the south) and Neely Henry Dam (at the northern end of the reservoir). B.A.S.S. The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the most prestigious events at each level of competition, including the Bassmaster Elite Series, Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Open Series, Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Jason Christie hit $1 million in BASS earnings, Takahiro won his 7th event and surpassed $2 million and Gary Klein fished his 400th Bass event. Nation Championship on Martin in November, said a number of styles could lead to success in the event. Michael Iaconelli wins the 2006 Bassmaster Angler of the Year award. Bassmaster Magazine still funneling fishing info. More history is made in the adjacent convention center with the first Classic Outdoor Show. Mark Tyler catches a 14-pound, 9-ounce largemouth bass at the California Western Invitational on the California Delta. The concept becomes a B.A.S.S. He said the big fish caught him off guard. About B.A.S.S. The group travels in a RV from Bangor, Maine, to Los Angeles, conducting 101 seminars in 10 months. I just had a great day, he said. Denny Brauer has emerged as a threat by finishing second in the standings to Martin in 1986, and he broke through with his only Bassmaster Angler of the Year title in 1987. The lake record largemouth is a 15.18-pounder.. He makes hay with Lucky Crafts 1/2-ounce LVR D-7 lipless rattling crankbait in the American shad color. He managed a final-day catch of 14 pounds to claim the victory with a four-day total of 59-8. Ray Scott is appointed to the U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Advisory Council. Rojas weighs 45-2 for the single day mark and an amazing 108-12 for the overall tournament win. Kevin VanDam wins fishings first ESPY as Best Outdoors Athlete.. One weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces, the other weighed 6-3, and they propelled Prince to a leading first-day weight of 19-13 in the Bassmaster Elite at Lake Martin presented by Econo Lodge. The Bassmaster Angler of the Year is RolandMartin with his sixth title, narrowly edging newcomer Gary Klein. Miller said he recently caught a 5-pound spotted bass at Martin in less than 2 feet of water. Casey Ashley wins the Bassmaster Classic on Lake Hartwell in South Carolina. You have a chance of catching a big fish, but catching at least a 3 pounder is the goal. That one really hurt because I had two little, tiny 12 1/2-inchers that I really needed to get rid of.. But history both recent and distant says he should find ways to come back as often as he can. The upper region of the lake is the most fertile, especially around Coley and Elkahatchee creeks. Jimmy Houston wins his second Bassmaster Angler of the Year title, 10 years after his first title in 1976. Swindle slings the Slender Pointer with a 7-foot medium action Quantum Exo rod matched with 10-pound Sunline Shooter fluorocarbon. The tournament, hosted by the Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce, was the second event of the season for the BFL Choo Choo Division. He wins the first of his two Bassmaster Angler of the Year titles in 1990 and becomes a consistent top finisher, securing a Top 5 in the AOY standings six times. Roland Martin is second on the list with 19 career wins. Tommy Martin took the Bassmaster Classic win on Wheeler Lake in Alabama. Jack Hains wins the Bassmaster Classic on Currituck Sound in North Carolina. Hite would become a consistent competitor for the title, but that first crown is probably best known for him crediting his lucky underwear.. Daily takeoffs will be held at 6:15 a.m. CT from Wind Creek State Park with weigh-ins scheduled back at the park for 2:40 p.m. Bassmaster Elite Series pro and Alabama resident Dustin Connell will be one of 110 competitors at the Bassmaster Elite at Lake Martin presented by Econo Lodge out of Alexander City, Ala., Feb. 8-11. Times), website (Bassmaster.com), television show (The Bassmasters on ESPN2), radio show (Bassmaster Radio), social media programs and events. Takahiro Omori wins Bassmaster Classic XXXIV on North Carolinas Lake Wylie, becoming the first foreign born angler to claim fishings biggest title. A 2007 survey revealed that Logan Martin ranked first in angler success and third in pounds of bass landed per day. MARTIN BASS FISHING TEAM BOOSTER CLUB is a Texas Domestic Non-Profit Corporation filed on April 15, 2017. Dance wins his third and final AOY title, while Martin finishes second. Rick Clunn wins ESPNs Greatest Angler Debate. Swindle seines the ends of the red clay points, working the jerkbait with a twitch-twitch, pause cadence. Dont overfish the bait, Swindle stresses. The legislation clears the way for billions of dollars to be appropriated for state fishery efforts. A 20-pound bag could certainly happen, but Im going to say it probably wont. I never even pre-fished this time, so its been at least 15 years since I was here, Omori said. The first of five B.A.S.S. ET on Saturday and Sunday. Competing in the second high school championship are 134 teams from 37 states. During a mostly subpar practice, he identified one small area up the lake on Tuesday where current was flowing behind a small island. Cliff Pace wins the Bassmaster Classic on Grand Lake o the Cherokees in Oklahoma. For 50 years, B.A.S.S. GAINESVILLE, Ga. - Boater Justin Nalley of Hampton, Georgia, caught a five-bass limit weighing 22 pounds, 8 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Lake Lanier. Prince said he has a backup plan just in case. Greg Hackney takes the 2014 Bassmaster Angler of the Year title. The jerkbait bite gets really good when its windy. A record $9.2 million will be paid out for the 2002-03 trail, a 44 percent increase in payout. His second title gave him the distinction of being the first angler after Roland Martin to win back-to-back titles. Fishing a rainy and chilly Lake Martin, boater Mark McCaig (Team Tackle Box) and co-angler Parrish Argo (LA PO Boys) topped a large field of competitors. Swindle follows the fish in and typically finds them hovering near the first rocky bank he comes to. The lake doesnt have grass like Guntersville does.. Jack Hains wins the Bassmaster Classic on Currituck Sound in North Carolina. Winning tournament angler Logan Parks reveals his strategy for catching a heavy bag of largemouth and spotted bass on Martin. Accomplished pro Denny Brauer took the Bassmaster Classic title on High Rock Lake in North Carolina. In March, Parks explained, I like to fish in the backs of creeks that have shallow floating piers with black floats. The concept of an exclusive made-for-TV tournament is launched as B.A.S.S. High School Nation program begins as an initiative to bridge the gap between youth and adult tournament participation, while fostering the conservation and community goals of the B.A.S.S. The top 5 anglers enter the record books for Heaviest Total Weights (five-bass limit). Pre-Tournament Meeting: Everyone seated by 6:30 P.M. February 25, 2023Wind Creek State Park4325 AL-128Alexander City, AL 35010. Berkley makes the Stunna for different depths, Parks explained. 10. Logan Martin is one of the lakes where Bassmaster Elite Series standout Gerald "G-Man" Swindle learned the bass fishing fundamentals that have served him so well. For those who fished competitively on Martin, whatever knowledge they bring to Thursdays first round will have to have been compiled during the pre-practice period before the lake went off-limits on Jan. 8 or during the three official practice days Feb. 5-7. Also for distance, Parks spools a size 30 ABU Garcia Zenon reel with 10-pound test Fireline and an 8-pound fluorocarbon leader. The Top 12 remaining anglers will now advance to Championship Sunday with a chance to win the $100,000 first-place prize. Get his tips for targeting Logan Martin's bass in spring. This title followed his 1993 Classic Championship. I was shaking it, and the fish either grabbed it off the bush or I pulled it off the bush and he ate it. The four-day event took place A. Lee Livesay, of Longview, Texas, has won the 2021 Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork with a four-day total of 112 pounds, 5 ounces. Omori has been traveling up the lake each day to a small nondescript spot that cant be easily accessed. The first ever Bassmaster Junior World Championship is held in conjunction with the Classic. Located east of Birmingham, Logan Martin was built in 1965 on the Coosa River. B.A.S.S. Rayo Breckenridge claimed the Bassmaster Classic title on Clarks Hill Reservoir in South Carolina. Unlike Prince, who has fished just 85 tournaments with B.A.S.S. Kevin VanDam wins the Bassmaster Classic on the Louisiana Delta. But schedule-wise, coming to this lake this time of year is very good for me.. Tournaments Show sub menu . Kevin VanDam wins the 2009 Bassmaster Angler of the Year award, his fifth and second in a row. With mixed support from the marine industry, B.A.S.S. His lead is anything but rock solid, with four anglers within about 6 pounds of the lead. Bassmaster Elite Series pro and Alabama resident Dustin Connell will be one of 110 competitors at the Bassmaster Elite at Lake Martin presented by Econo Lodge out of Alexander City, Ala., Feb. 8-11. Weldon said he believes it will take about 55 pounds to win the four-day event. Marshall, TX (75670) Today. Join B.A.S.S. Bassmaster Elite Series Anglers | Pro Angler Tournament Statistics- Bassmaster Tournament in Progress elite 2023 Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at Lake Seminole Leaderboard BassTrakk Bassmaster Elite Series Anglers Elite Opens EQ All Filter State Search Apply Reset all filters Matt Arey North Carolina elite Justin Atkins Alabama elite Todd Auten TULSA, Okla. When it comes to the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota, Grand Lake O' the Cherokees has more than lived up to its name. Bob Cobb becomes executive producer. We will never send you spam and your email address is secure. The first places to fish are those pockets on the northeast part of the lake. That made it tougher and tougher because the fish were more scattered out. Membership Information >> Catch the Best of Barrie Bassmasters - A Lake Simcoe/ Couchiching Tradition! rule still followed today. establishes Anglers for Clean Waters, a nonprofit arm to combat water pollution and habitat loss. Rick Clunns streak of 28 consecutive Bassmaster Classic appearances comes to an end. Using a 7 1/2-foot rod with precision accuracy to swing baits into tight cover, Californian Dee Thomas catches 35 pounds of bass from Arkansas Bull Shoals Lake to win the Arkansas Invitational. If you can find areas with a lot of bait, that is going to be your best chance of catching a big bag. Jay Yelas followed the 2002 Classic championship with a Bassmaster Angler of the Year title. 1029 Pritchard Mesa Ct The Classic mystery flights end and the date and location are announced in advance. Rick Clunn wins his third Classic title on the Arkansas River. He rigs the soft plastic on a 3/16-ounce ball head jig and throws it for distance on an ABU Garcia Zenon 7-foot, 6-inch medium action spinning rod. Our first fish came out of 2 feet of water, and we also caught fish 30-feet deep that day.. He was 23 when he fished his first professional bass tournament, the 1998 Bassmaster Florida Invitational, where he finished 7th. That same year, B.A.S.S. | Designed by Merge2Media, #luckycraft #icast2019 #bass365 #bassfishingtips #fishingtips #realfishing #reelfishing #bassfishing #fishingrod #fishinglure #finesse #swimbait, #Majorleaguefishing #bass365 #bassfishingtips #fishingtips #realfishing #reelfishing #bassfishing #fishingrod #fishinglure #finesse #swimbait #reins, Roy Hawk Comes from 12th Place to Win 2021 WON Bass U.S. Open, Bassmaster Opens Will Feature Nine Events In Nine States During The 2022 Season, Fully Loaded Front Deck October What You Need to Throw. Alfred Williams becomes the first African-American angler to qualify for the Bassmaster Classic, finishing 10th. Kentucky angler Mark Menendez, who is in third with 17-9, has three checks in four previous B.A.S.S. In 1977, Bill Dance and Roland Martin are back atop the Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings. I never had anything big, so I didnt really know what I had there. The Bassmaster Elite Series is introduced as the worlds premier professional bass angling circuit. They are protected from cold winds and receive the rays from the sun longer, so these areas tend to warm up first.. B.A.S.S. He retired from fishing Bassmaster events following the 2005 season. I had to fish a little bit differently to get them to bite. At full pool, according to fisheries biologists' reports, the lake sits at 465 feet above sea level and has a depth of 69 feet. Early in March, says Parks, look for the deeper points that are 45 to 60 feet deep in front of shallow pockets. The next year, live coverage of the Classic is shown for the first time, and again the following year. Photo by Kyle Jessie/B.A.S.S. "The Tulsa Sports Commission, and Tulsa Regional Tourism as a whole, are beyond excited to welcome the Bassmaster Classic back to Tulsa in 2024 after successful 2013 and 2016 events," said Renee McKenney, vice president of tourism . The 19-year-old finishes 110th out of 311 anglers. See winner Joey Fuentes III fish the final day of the 2023 Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at Lake Seminole! Logan Martin is one of the lakes where Bassmaster Elite Series standout Gerald G-Man Swindle learned the bass fishing fundamentals that have served him so well. Stanley Mitchell is the Classic champion. The Elite Series has continuous daily coverage from takeoff through weigh-in with photo galleries, articles, live blogs, BASSCam videos and BASSTrakk angler tracking. A jetliner leaves Atlanta with 24 anglers for the first Bassmaster Classic, destination unknown. Dion Hibdon joined the list of Bassmaster Classic champions with a win on Lake Logan Martin in Alabama. Jay Yelas gets a Bassmaster Classic win on Lay Lake in Alabama. Then it ate the other bait today. The first catch-and-release tournament is the Florida National. Nation. Now, whether itll be a big one or not, thats a roll of the dice.. Omori didnt exactly have a wealth of options for putting together good limits during the four-day event. SCOTTSBORO, Ala. - Boater Johnny Patterson of Grant, Alabama, caught a five-bass limit weighing 25 pounds, 1 ounce, Saturday to win the Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Lake Guntersville. It is the third time he wins the honor in back-to-back seasons. sanctions World Championship Fishing, a competitive format that adds boat-handling skills to traditional fishing contests. Roland Martin wins his third consecutive Bassmaster Angler of the Year award. Lake Martin is very popular among tournament bass fishermen and is unique, in that most tournaments are held at Wind Creek State Park on the north end of the lake, near Alexander City. In his early 20s, he dated a girl whose family had a vacation trailer overlooking the lake. Grand Junction, Colorado 81505, 2017 PepperCustomBaits A pair of first-time winners emerged victorious Saturday (Feb. 13th) in the first Alabama B.A.S.S. When asked if hed like to come back to Lake Martin more often, Omori was coy. This is kind of a unique event for me as a tournament director, but also as a seasoned tournament angler on Lake Martin, Weldon said. Pairings. Randy Howell claims the Bassmaster Classic on Lake Guntersville in Alabama. The concept is to bring the best anglers to the best waters at the best times of year. If it hadnt been for a 3-6 spotted bass near the end of the day, Clausen said his total would have been much lower. Alabama bass are notorious for their schooling behavior in this lake, particularly during colder months. The lake is a deep, clear water reservoir. Youths compete in 11-14 and 15-17 age divisions. Toll Free : 1-800-473-6766 Local : (863) 983-3151 oson@rolandmartinmarina.com. If you like getting bit on a regular basis, be sure to put Logan Martin Lake on your hit list. Nation. The first high school championship is held the next year. The Alexander City Chamber of Commerce is hosting the event. prizes. 1975 Using a 7 1/2-foot rod with precision accuracy to swing baits into tight cover, Californian Dee Thomas catches 35 pounds of bass from Arkansas' Bull Shoals Lake to win the Arkansas Invitational. Rick Clunn wins his fourth Bassmaster Classic championship, this time on Virginias James River. Tammy Richardson wins the inaugural event and later wins the ESPY Award for Best Angler. The WBT runs through 2010. It stretches 48 1/2 miles from the Logan Martin Dam upstream to the Neely Henry Dam. Like Hawk, he said fishing was much tougher Saturday thanks mostly to the heavily overcast conditions. Inside Bassmaster Podcast: Lake Okeechobee preview with Koby Kreiger Opens anglers make Lake Okeechobee Fantasy Fishing picks, Upshaw Inconsistent expectations, Jessie Bet on grass nerds, Robbins Big bass bank beatdown, Lindgren Rookie debut as a Fantasy Fishing pundit, Sansom Break out the heavy hitters, Greathouse Dean Rojas shatters B.A.S.S. Read More The Bassmasters TV series debuts on The Nashville Network (TNN). events and unlike Omori, he said he benefited Thursday from knowledge gained more than 15 years ago. Roland Martin came back tohis winning ways in 1981, capturing his seventh Bassmaster Angler of the Year title. and none on Lake Martin the two anglers just behind him in the standings have extensive experience on the fishery. holds the world championship in upstate New York on the St. Lawrence River. Parks is a winning tournament angler and professional fisherman. Andrew Upshaw of Stephen F. Austin University in Texas becomes the first angler to qualify for the Classic through the Bassmaster College Series. In 287 events with B.A.S.S., Omori said hes never had anything like that happen before. The champions are Bradley Roy and Sean Alarid. Many anglers find it difficult to fish in Lake Martin due to the clarity of the water and the abundance of steep, rocky bluffs. Watch Live. Omori was awarded $1,000 for the leading the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year points race at the end of the event. Takahiro Omori surges to the lead with a two-day total of 32-11. competition. Called BASSTrakk, the positioning system becomes part of the live coverage on ESPN and later Bassmaster.com. Gallery elite Elite Seminole: Day 4 behind the scenes Trending Elite Schlapper and Fujita's final-day frenzy Elite Sunday on Seminole with Rivet and Lowen Elite Hackney and Hudnall's hustle on Seminole Elite Omori caught 18-2 Thursday to land in second place. B.A.S.S. About B.A.S.S. In March, he targets pre-spawn and spawning fish. Tom and Don Mann become the first brothers to compete against each other in the Bassmaster Classic. I had to sit down for a minute because I definitely wasnt expecting it.. Bill and Gregory Ward become the first father and son to compete against each other in the Bassmaster Classic. He calls the technique flipping; the news is printed in Bassmaster, and the rest is history. Back-to-back casts it was unbelievable, Prince said. High 86F. LIVE makes its Elite Series debut at the Chesapeake Bay event. With more than 700 miles of shoreline and a higher-than-normal lake level, Weldon said there will be plenty of room for the field to spread out and like his friend Miller, he believes the tournament could be won with a variety of techniques. Roland Martin wins the first of his nine Bassmaster Angler of the Year awards. and his second B.A.S.S. Chris Lane wins the Bassmaster Classic on the Red River in Louisiana. Keep moving with the rattlebait, Swindle stresses. Membership Includes 1 Year Bassmaster Magazine, Plus $50 in free gear. Its definitely one of the more unknown commodities on the schedule this year, Weldon said. Alabama's Logan Martin Lake will host the 2022 Strike King Bassmaster College Series Wild Card presented by Bass Pro Shops June 17-18. Ray Scott testifies in Senate hearings against user fees on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes. Connecticut B.A.S.S. I probably caught 20 keepers or more Friday, but I only caught 10 today because the fish were so spread out.. Thats their last move before they head for the bank to spawn.. I was going to have the first issue ready before I tried to sign up the first member, because I knew I had to offer something more than a patch and a handshake to join B.A.S.S.. His go-to bait at this time is Lucky Crafts 1/2-ounce Slender Pointer 112MR suspending jerkbait in the pearl ayu pattern. Its been at least a 3 pounder is the most fertile, around... 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