Latest Industry News
ICAST 2022: My picks
Bernie Schultz details his picks for the best new products at ICAST 2022.
Momentum is everything
As I look back at all that happened during the Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River, I think it might take a couple of months for it all...
Research to understand black blotches on black bass
Have you recently caught a black bass with black patches or blotches on its body in your favorite lake or stream? Researchers at West Virginia University and the U.S. Geological...
Bass Fishing Hall of Fame prepares to honor 2022 inductees
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame’s Board kicks off “Celebrate Bass Fishing Week” on Oct. 3, 2022, starting with its popular online auction as well as special...
The ability to adapt
With the St. Lawrence River kicking off the Elite Series’ 2022 Northern Swing, it’s given me an opportunity to consider a key element of a professional fisherman’s career — adaptation....
Gear Review: Shimano World Pop 69F
WHAT IS IT? Shimano World Pop 69F WHAT SETS IT APART? The Shimano World Minnow created waves last year when introduced, and now the Shimano World Pop 69F comes next,...
Ray Scott
Iconic Bassmaster Classic trophy to be named in honor of Ray Scott
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — When a world champion of fishing is crowned at the 2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk, the angler will hoist a familiar trophy emblazoned...
Sneak Peek: Berkley Money Badger
The Frittside. The Squarebull. The Dredger. Those are just a few of the successful crankbaits designed and sold over the years by Berkley. This year at ICAST, Berkley will be...
Sneak Peek: Fenwick Elite Bass Rods
As a certified tackle junkie and former manager of a popular tackle store in central Arkansas, I have always looked forward to ICAST. There’s always certain level of excitement that...
Elite brotherhood rescues Downey
CLAYTON, N.Y. – Lee Livesay and Matt Robertson were at the weigh-in site Sunday, waiting for their time to appear on “Bassmaster Live Mix.” That’s when they heard that Bob...
