Koundourakis going all out against ALS
BAINBRIDGE, Ga. — Angelo “Andy” Koundourakis sold his boat because, after being diagnosed with ALS, he feared he would fall into the water and be unable to get back in...
Six men for the Nation, ready for the Classic
“You didn’t qualify for the Classic. Canada qualified for the Classic.” That’s what Canadians have told Charles Sim, Canada’s first ever representative to the Classic through the B.A.S.S. Nation and...
Ontario clubs to teach thousands of kids to cast
SIMCOE, Ontario — Ontario B.A.S.S. Nation clubs are once again participating in the Norfolk Wildlife Festival and Adventure Show to introduce kids to fishing. The annual show, March 12-13 at...
Classic Nation angler profiles: Albert Collins
NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Albert Collins, 50, hopes his second trip to the Bassmaster Classic has a better ending than his first one. The Texas angler qualified for the 2013 Bassmaster...
Veterans weigh in on B.A.S.S. Nation stage
HARTFORD, Conn. — Military veterans got to weigh in their fish on the B.A.S.S. Nation stage during the Sports Association’s Tournament of Champions Veterans Fishing Tournament, Sept. 15, 2015, on...
Maisenbacher may have the Nation’s worst luck
EUREKA, Ill. — Three years ago, Jamie Maisenbacher qualified for the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship, but only a day before he was supposed to leave for it, with almost no prep...
Classic Nation angler profile: Greg Vance
DUBUQUE, Iowa — A Christmas present from his grandpa has become the gift that keeps on giving for 21-year-old Greg Vance. Vance recalls his grandpa, Dick Huinker, would frequently visit...
B.A.S.S. Nation releases 2016 schedule
B.A.S.S. has expanded the B.A.S.S. Nation tournament format into three major regionals with larger fields of contenders.
16-year-old gets special day on Guntersville
Leukemia patient Auston Ballard, 16, got the surprise of his life when he got to spend a day in the boat with Chris Lane.