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Winter bass fishing can be more predictable than other seasons. Cold water slows bass metabolism and reduces unnecessary movement, which causes fish to group more...

5 Alive HYCO Trail

Todd Gibson Eakes & Gibson Win 5 Alive/NC MARINE HYCO TRAIL Tournament #1

We kicked off the 2026 fishing season last Sunday...

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Camp Hill’s Harrison Edges Field for Victory at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Lake Martin

Boater winner Josh Harrison of Camp Hill, Alabama, and co-angler...

Kentucky Lake to host 2026 Bassmaster Junior and High School Championships

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Kentucky Lake will host the 2026 Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster...

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Emmanuel College’s Ligon and Fisher take Day 1 lead in Bassmaster College event at Kissimmee Chain of Lakes

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Scooter Ligon Jr. and Logan Fisher of Emmanuel College have taken...

CATT Lake Hartwell

Justin Raines & Bradley Day win the CATT SC Upstate Fall Final on Lake Hartwell with 5 bass weighing 18.47 lbs

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Lake Anna

Matt Strykul & Randy Schafer Win Sturgeon Creek Winter Series on Lake Anna with 28.73 lbs

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Okeechobee provides promising potential for College Series anglers

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The Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass...

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MLF Bass Pro Tour Launches 2026 Season with B&W Trailer Hitches Stage 1 at Lake Guntersville Presented by Mercury

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Louisiana’s Moore Declared Winner at Season-Opening Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Sam Rayburn Reservoir

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Matt Strykul & Randy Schafer Win Sturgeon Creek Winter Series on Lake Anna with 28.73 lbs

Brian Carter - January 21, 2026

Chad Green & Johnny Martin win SML Winter Series with 25.27 lbs

Brian Carter - January 18, 2026

Shane Doughtie & Evan White Win CATT Lake Gaston Finale with 22.52 lbs

Brian Carter - January 15, 2026

Dylan Bailey Win’s CATT Bass Kings on Smith Mountain Lake with 21.01 lbs

January 3, 2026

Shawn Holland & Aaron Scott Win CATT Smith Mountain Lake Championship with 23.03 lbs

December 21, 2025

Zack LeMaster & Josh Whalen Win 2025 Bass Cast Championship with 20.33 lbs

December 13, 2025

William Croteau & Travis Cox Win CATT SML with 20.97 lbs

December 7, 2025

Ryan Grattan & Danny Grattan win the CATT James River Fall final with 5 bass weighing 21.11 lbs!

December 4, 2025

Bryson Peed & Mike Corbishley Win CATT Kerr Lake with 20.04 lbs

December 3, 2025

Chad & Elliot Pilson Win Bass Cast Tournament on Smith Mountain Lake with 22.84 lbs

November 30, 2025

Tommy Marrow & Dennis Reedy win CATT Kerr Lake with 5 bass weighing 20.32 lbs!

November 26, 2025

Zach Peaslee & Wayne Smelser Win CATT Smith Mountain Lake with 20.74 lbs

November 24, 2025

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Paul King & Buddy Weatherington win the 2025 Neuse River Fall Final with 5 bass weighing 14.07

Brian Carter - December 22, 2025

Tyler & Ricky Trent win the Kerr Lake Fall Final with 18.83 lbs

Brian Carter - December 18, 2025

Seth Dixon & Thanos Tsoumbous win Lake Gaston with 5 bass weighing 18.56 lbs!

Brian Carter - December 17, 2025

Matt Robertson wins the CATT Lake Norman Fall Final with 5 bass weighing 16.50 lbs!

December 16, 2025

Jonathan Rhew & Justin Rhew Win 5 Alive / STATE CONSTRUCTION Fall Trail Tournament #5

December 2, 2025

Steve Addington and Scott Beattie win CATT Lake Norman With 14.20 Lbs

November 26, 2025

Chris Brown & Wayne Ingram took 1st Place with 5 bass weighing 20.30 lbs

November 26, 2025

Paul King & Buddy Weatherington win the CATT Neuse River with 5 bass weighing 15.89 lb

November 24, 2025

Mike Kiser, fishing solo, got the job done on Badin Lake with 5 bass weighing 20.30 lbs!

November 22, 2025

Daniel Dix & Andrew Steagall Win CATT Falls Lake with 27.74 lbs!

November 19, 2025

Steve Addington & Scott Beattie win CATT Lake Norman with 5 bass weighing 12.90 lbs!

November 2, 2025

Jeff & Clay Ross Win 5 Alive Team Trail Guaranteed $7000.00 Two Day Championship

October 31, 2025

South Carolina

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Justin Raines & Bradley Day win the CATT SC Upstate Fall Final on Lake Hartwell with 5 bass weighing 18.47 lbs

Brian Carter - January 22, 2026

Lucas Murphy & Will Al wine CATT Lake Murray with 5 bass wighing 23.52 lbs

Brian Carter - January 21, 2026

Taylor Bonds & Sawyer Sparrow Win CATT Lake Wylie with 5 bass weighing 18.44 lbs

Brian Carter - January 20, 2026

Lucas Murphy weighed in 5 bass at 23.43 lbs taking the CATT Win on Lake Murray, SC!

January 13, 2026

Landon & Toby Stacy win CATT Lake Hartwell with 5 bass weighing 17.74 lbs

January 9, 2026

Phillip Anderson wins Lake Murray with 5 bass weighing 22.71 lbs!

December 28, 2025

Bradley Day & Justin Raines win CATT Lake Hartwell with 5 bass weighing 20.92 lbs!

December 24, 2025

Mark Cannon & David Wright Win CATT Yadkin on High Rock Lake! 27.86 lbs with a BF at 6.50 lbs!

December 15, 2025

Britt Myers Win the CATT Lake Wylie Fall Final! 17.85 lbs & BF at 4.65 lbs!

December 15, 2025

Mike Stephens Wins CATT Lake Wylie! 5 Bass weighing gup at 16.05 lbs!

December 14, 2025

Harrison McCall & Cole Moulton win CATT Lake Greenwood with 5 bass weighing 15.77 lbs!

December 10, 2025

Chris Jones & Ed Owens win the CATT Waccamaw River Fall Final with 5 bass weighing 14.62 lbs

December 9, 2025

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Brian Carter - November 18, 2025

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Crisp and Cool Mornings: Finding the Fall October Bass by Bruce Callis

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The Best Kept Secret:Learning to Be the Best by Bruce Callis Jr

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Bass Fishing in Winter is EASY!

Brian Carter - January 21, 2026

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Gill Aqua Parka Expands Lineup with New Colorways Built for Year-Round Adventure

Brian Carter - January 16, 2026

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How to Find Bass in Winter!

Brian Carter - January 16, 2026

During winter, bass prioritize areas that allow them to...

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January Smith Mountain Lake Fishing Report By Captain Chad Green

Brian Carter - January 2, 2026

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December Smith Mountain Lake Fishing Report by Captain Chad Green

Brian Carter - December 5, 2025

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November Smith Mountain Lake Fishing Report by Captain Chad Green

Brian Carter - November 10, 2025

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October Smith Mountain Lake fishing report by Captain Chad Green

Brian Carter - October 3, 2025

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE FISHING REPORTBy: Captain Chad Greenwww.lastcastguideservicesml.com October is...

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