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Grass will play a key role on Harris Chain
March in Central Florida typically sees plenty of big bass occupying the shallow spawning zone. But, while this seasonal element will likely play a significant role in the Basspro.com Bassmaster Southern Open on the Harris Chain of Lakes, Keith Carson is b
by BT on Feb 25, 2021 at 02:02 pm

B.A.S.S. Conservation Director named to NFHP Board
Gene Gilliland, B.A.S.S. Conservation Director, has accepted a seat on the National Fish Habitat Partnership (NFHP) Board.
by BT on Feb 23, 2021 at 02:35 pm

Texas Reservoir to host B.A.S.S. Kayak National Championship
After kicking off the inaugural tournament at the 50th Bassmaster Classic in March 2020, the country’s best kayak anglers are Classic-bound once more, this time competing for a National Championship trophy and over $97,000 in prizes.
by BT on Feb 19, 2021 at 11:50 am

2021 kayak trail season openers don't disappoint
The long awaited national kayak trail seasons have started with the KBF Trail as well as the Hobie BOS, the B.A.S.S. Nation Kayak Series is also gearing up
by BT on Feb 11, 2021 at 03:09 pm

B.A.S.S. moves college season-opener to Lake Hartwell
The Carhartt Bassmaster College Series at Lake Norman presented by Bass Pro Shops, originally scheduled for March 5-6 in Cornelius, N.C., will instead move 145 miles down I-85 to South Carolina’s Lake Hartwell, B.A.S.S. officials announced today.
by BT on Feb 11, 2021 at 03:03 pm

Late Giant Lifts Smith To Victory
Taylor Smith caught only five bass on the final day of the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Western Regional at Lake Havasu, and it was the final bite that gave him the weight he needed to win the season-opener on the 2021 B.A.S.S. tournament schedule.
by BT on Feb 08, 2021 at 08:15 am

Weather will be key for the St. Johns River
John Cox wishes he could experience temporary amnesia during the upcoming AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at the St. Johns River
by BT on Feb 05, 2021 at 11:17 am

2021 National Kayak Trail Events
It’s finally here - the 2021 kayak trails are ramping up and anglers have spent all of their gift cards they received on Christmas. Reels are being relined, tackle organized, calendars filled up with the events for the year.
by BT on Jan 23, 2021 at 12:51 pm

Nominations open for 2021 Class of Bassmaster High School All-Americans
B.A.S.S. is seeking nominations for the best and brightest high school bass anglers in the country.
by BT on Jan 21, 2021 at 12:38 pm

2021 Toyota Series to kickoff at Sam Rayburn
Hosted by the Jasper-Lake Sam Rayburn Chamber of Commerce, the three-day tournament will feature the region’s best bass-fishing pros and co-anglers on some of the best bass water in the country, casting for a top prize of up to $65,000, plus an additional
by BT on Jan 20, 2021 at 05:43 pm