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Bay Springs’ Anderson Makes Long Run to Win Tough Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Lake Ferguson

Brian Carter
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Bay Springs’ Anderson Makes Long Run to Win Tough Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Lake Ferguson
Boater winner John Anderson of Bay Springs, Mississippi, and Strike-King co-angler winner Maxwell Brown of Gonzales, Louisiana.
Louisiana’s Brown Tops Strike King Co-Angler Division

GREENVILLE, Miss. (July 22, 2024) – Boater John Anderson of Bay Springs, Mississippi, caught a five-bass limit weighing 10 pounds even Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Lake Ferguson . The tournament was the fourth event of the season for the BFL Mississippi Division. Anderson earned $5,401, including the lucrative $2,500 Phoenix MLF Contingency Bonus, for his victory.

Anderson summed up the Lake Ferguson event in just four words: “It was very tough.”

A combination of factors impacted the fishing and forced Anderson to get a little creative with his practice. He sampled oxbows and other waters as far as 100 miles away on the connected Mississippi River.

Several fruitless practice stops had him scratching his head until finally he found a clue.

“I ran to another chute farther north up the river. I was fishing some current in the river, and that’s where I wound up finding fish to potentially win the tournament,” he said. “I didn’t really know what I had until I got up there this morning (on tournament day). It took me an hour and 25 minutes (to get there from launch).”

Anderson got to his primary spot and immediately caught three keepers. His second spot produced zero bass.

“Then I pulled up to my third spot, which I didn’t even know. I just saw something that looked good on the side of the river,” he said. “I pulled in there and the fish started schooling, and I caught roughly 20 bass on consecutive casts.”

When Anderson moved again, he made one last upgrade before having to start his trip back to weigh-in before noon.

Anderson’s key areas were all on the main river and varied from just 2 feet deep down to 18 feet of water. Current breaks were the key.

The winning baits included a jighead minnow, which Anderson fished while using Garmin LiveScope, and a shallow-diving crankbait, which he used to catch the schoolers.

“I put in a lot of work, and it paid off,” he said. “I did not expect 10 pounds to win the tournament. But I’m not going to give it up.”

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament:

1st:        John Anderson, Bay Springs, Miss., five bass, 10-0, $5,401 (includes $2,500 Phoenix MLF Contingency Bonus)
2nd:       Dakota Fleming, Oak Grove, La., two bass, 6-4, $1,301
3rd:       Blake Hodge, Oxford, Miss., three bass, 6-3, $867
4th:        Jacob Long, Batesville, Miss., three bass, 6-2, $607
5th:        Andrew Schrock, Smithville, Miss., two bass, 5-7, $520
6th:        Kevin Bovia, Mandeville, La., one bass, 4-8, $757
7th:        Mark Clark, Crawford, Miss., two bass, 4-6, $434
8th:        Billy J-Hawk Brooks, Southaven, Miss., one bass, 4-3, $390
9th:        Jeff Johnston, Marion, Ark., two bass, 3-12, $347
10th:     Tim McDaniel, Grenada, Miss., one bass, 3-1, $303

Complete results can be found at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

Kevin Bovia of Mandeville, Louisiana, caught a bass that weighed 4 pounds, 8 ounces, and earned the Berkley Big Bass Boater award of $280.



Maxwell Brown of Gonzales, Louisiana, won the Strike King co-angler division and $1,301 Saturday, after bringing five bass to the scale that totaled 6 pounds, 1 ounce.

The top 10 Strike King co-anglers finished:

1st:        Maxwell Brown, Gonzales, La., five bass, 6-1, $1,301
2nd:       Bubba Wright, Ridgeland, Miss., one bass, 4-14, $790
3rd:       Brayden Gray, Pontotoc, Miss., one bass, 2-12, $434
4th:        Wally Northam, Olive Branch, Miss., one bass, 2-4, $303
5th:        Thomas Smith, Brandon, Miss., one bass, 2-0, $260
6th:        Ryan LeCompte, Picayune, Miss., one bass, 1-14, $238
7th:        Jesse Steadham, Byram, Miss., one bass, 1-12, $217
8th:        Isiah Kelly, Memphis, Tenn., one bass, 1-11, $195
9th:        Travis Culbreth, Pearl, Miss., one bass, 1-10, $173
10th:     Adam Davis, Nesbit, Miss., one bass, 1-8, $152

Bubba Wright of Ridgeland, Mississippi, earned the Berkley Big Bass co-angler award of $140, catching a bass that weighed in at 4 pounds, 14 ounces – the largest co-angler catch of the day.

After four events, Dakota Fleming of Oak Grove, Louisiana, leads the Fishing Clash Mississippi Division Angler of the Year (AOY) race with 982 points, while Thomas Smith of Brandon, Mississippi, leads the Fishing Clash Mississippi Division Co-Angler of the Year race with 978 points.

The next event for BFL Mississippi Division anglers will be held Sept. 21-22 at Pickwick Lake in Iuka, Mississippi. To register for the event as a boater or a co-angler, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com or call (270)-252-1000.

The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five tournament winners of each qualifying event, will qualify for the Oct. 17-19 BFL Regional tournament on Wright Patman Lake in Texarkana, Texas. Boaters will fish for a top award of $60,000, including a new Phoenix 819 Pro with a 200-horsepower Mercury or Suzuki outboard and $10,000, while co-anglers will compete for a top award of $50,000, including a new Phoenix 819 Pro with a 200-horsepower Mercury or Suzuki outboard.

The 2024 Phoenix BFL Presented by T-H Marine is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 events throughout the season, five qualifying tournaments in each division. The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers from each division, along with the five qualifying event winners, will advance to one of six BFL Regional tournaments where they are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the BFL All-American.

Proud sponsors of the 2024 MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine include: 7Brew, Abu Garcia, B&W Trailer Hitches, Berkley, BUBBA, E3, Epic Baits, Fishing Clash, General Tire, GSM Outdoors, Lew’s, Mercury, Mossy Oak, Onyx, Phoenix, Polaris, Power-Pole, PowerStop Brakes, REDCON1, Strike King, Suzuki, Tackle Warehouse, T-H Marine, Toyota, WIX Filters and YETI.

For complete details and updated tournament information, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular Bass Fishing League updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow MLF5’s social media outlets at Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.



Master Weed Fishing for Huge Summer Bass!

Brian Carter
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Master Weed Fishing for Huge Summer Bass!
Green weeds play a crucial role in creating a thriving ecosystem within a bass lake. These weeds produce oxygen, which attracts a variety of organisms, from small aquatic insects and baitfish and predator fish like bass. Healthy, green weeds indicate a productive area teeming with life, making them prime spots for bass fishing. In contrast, brown or dying weeds lack oxygen production and fail to support this vibrant environment, causing fish to vacate the area. Targeting green, oxygen-rich weeds is essential for successful bass fishing. Green weeds provide shade and cover, which bass use to hide from predators and ambush prey. The lush environment created by green weeds supports a diverse food chain, making it an attractive habitat for bass. Anglers should focus on areas with abundant green weeds, especially during warmer months when the vegetation growth is at its peak. Understanding the life cycle of weeds can also help anglers predict the best times and locations for fishing. By prioritizing green weeds, anglers can significantly increase their chances of catching bass. Green weeds are essential for maintaining productivity, as they provide the oxygen and habitat needed.Our newest FreshBaitz Mandingo Trick Worm is the ultimate game-changer for anglers with a passion! Engineered for the angler who knows SIZE does matter, this lure is designed to attract only the BIGGEST bass with a penchant for the larger bait. The Mandingo Trick Worm boasts a solid 7-inch body enhanced with a hyperactive ribbed design, ensuring irresistible mouth-watering action for those trophy bass. Officially available in a vibrant array of 8 colors. Each worm is made from durable, high-grade Non-Salted plastic for lifelike action and unparalleled durability. Perfectly balanced for a variety of rigging options and scented for total and maximum attraction, the Mandingo Trick Worm promises year-round effectiveness in lakes, rivers, and streams. Whether you’re rigging it on a Shakey Head, Drop Shot, Texas Rig, or Carolina Rig, these worms are your ticket to landing the big ones. Proudly made in the USA by real anglers to help elevate your fishing experience and catch more bass year-round!
Productive weed beds are characterized by their diversity and structure. Smaller weed beds with a mix of different types of weeds and varying bottom contours are more likely to attract bass. Key features to look for include changes in depth, irregular edges, and variations in weed types. These characteristics create ideal conditions for bass to hide and ambush prey. By focusing on these dynamic and diverse weed beds, anglers can increase their chances of locating and catching bass. Weed beds near drop-offs, points, or humps often hold more bass due to the changes in water depth and structure. The presence of multiple weed types can indicate different bottom compositions, which further enhances the habitat for bass. Observing how weeds grow in relation to underwater structures can provide valuable clues about where bass are likely to be. Regularly scouting and mapping weed beds can help anglers identify the most productive areas. Understanding these nuances allows anglers to strategically target the best spots within a weed bed for optimal fishing results, leading to more consistent and successful fishing outings throughout the summer season.The new FreshBaitz Lizards deliver a realistic profile that excels in both power and finesse techniques. Act fact, we just released new Hot Sauce, MidNight, Ghost and 10w30 Syntheic Lizard designs! The unique forward-facing leg design creates drag that holds it in the strike zone longer or produces wild flapping action with every pull of the rod. Additionally, its slightly ribbed solid body and large head hold your hook in place and provide much better weedless performance making it the ideal bait to use in any condition. Water clarity always plays a super big role in color selection but in any season year-round, you can’t miss when using colors such as Watermelon Red, Black & Blue, or Green Pumpkin. Its flexible tail design ensures added movement, tempting even the most cautious fish. The superior 5.5-inch profile stretches to a whole 7 inches which is perfect for predatory fish including bass year round. Made from long-lasting durable high-grade non-salted plastic for total and maximum attention-grabbing action underwater.
Weeds located near structural elements such as points, drop-offs, humps, and ridges are particularly attractive to bass. These areas provide natural weed edges and pockets where bass can hide and set up ambush points. The presence of structure enhances the complexity of the weed bed, making it more appealing to bass. Understanding how these structural features interact with weed growth is vital for effective bass fishing. Anglers should target these weed-covered structures to improve their fishing success. Weed beds that intersect with rocky outcrops or submerged timber offer even more cover and feeding opportunities for bass. These intersections create diverse habitats that can hold large numbers of bass throughout different seasons. Monitoring the underwater terrain with sonar or depth finders can help anglers pinpoint these productive spots. Recognizing the significance of underwater structures in relation to weed growth allows anglers to develop more strategic fishing plans. By focusing in on these high-potential areas, anglers can maximize their chances of landing big bass and enjoying a successful fishing trip. Consistently targeting these key areas will lead catches.We use our Fresh Scorpion because it closely imitates a crawfish. Our newest 10w30 Synthetic, Slimer Green, and Barbie Pink Scorpion colors work wonders. The Scorpion is a revolutionary new look to soft plastics. Its intricate detailing and texture mimic the nuances of a real crawfish, making it hard for bass to resist. Of course, water clarity always plays a role in color selection but in any season, you can’t miss using colors such as Green Pumpkin Seed, Brown Bark, Magneto. This bait not only appears natural to fish but gives them something to become curious about. The Scorpion paired with a stand-up jig is deadly because the jig actually sits the bait upright in a defensive stance. The subtle color variations across the bait further enhance its appeal, mimicking the natural color shifts found in live prey. Each Fresh Scorpion has a unique and exclusive 3-axis tail design that is engineered like no other soft plastic bait. Our Scorpions are made by anglers from high-grade non-salt plastic to provide superior life-like action-triggering strikes!
In addition to weeds, other forms of cover like boulders, stumps, and docks within or near weed beds create excellent bass habitats. These elements break up the monotony of the weed bed and provide additional ambush points for bass. Bass often use these structures to hide and wait for prey, making them prime fishing spots. Identifying and targeting weed beds with additional cover can significantly enhance an angler’s success. By recognizing the importance of these combined features, anglers can better locate and catch bass. Areas with diverse cover types offer bass multiple hiding spots and feeding opportunities, increasing their appeal. Man-made structures, such as docks, can also create shadows and cooler water temperatures, attracting bass during hot weather. Using electronics to scan for underwater cover can help anglers find hidden hotspots that are not visible from the surface. Combining knowledge of natural and man-made cover with weed bed locations allows for more precise and effective fishing. Consistently targeting these complex environments will lead to more productive bass fishing outings, improving overall catch rates and satisfaction.Our Fresh HellaMite is designed to imitate a major aquatic food source, delivering a realistic profile of an insect larva that fish can’t resist. Scented for complete and total attraction underwater along with being made in the USA by real fishermen just like you. Grab our newest Hot Sauce, MidNight, Glow, 10w30 Synthetic, Slimer Green, and Barbie Pink HellaMite colors. Act quickly, these new colors won’t stay in stock for long. We also recently restocked our Ghost, Red Bug, Purple Rain, Brown Bug, Electric Chicken, and Goby Wan colors. The HellaMite’s solid body and hyperactive ribbed tail design produce a life-like quivering action with every twitch of the rod. Additionally, its unique flat underbelly detail enables this bait to be fished as a drop shot, Ned rig, neko rig, and even a small Carolina-rig, making it the ideal bait in any condition year-round. When the water is clear, the fish can see the bait and look like real food, causing strikes. Each cast becomes an opportunity for an exhilarating catch, thanks to the HellaMite’s superior performance and versatility.
Fishing the edges of weed beds with soft plastics is a highly effective technique. Soft plastic baits such as worms, insect larva, lizards, beetles, and other creature baits work well when ran along the outside edges of weed beds. These edges are often where bass are actively feeding, especially in the early morning or low-light conditions. Anglers should focus on maintaining a consistent retrieve to attract bass lurking in these areas. By mastering this technique, anglers can take advantage of the bass’s natural feeding behavior along weed edges. Varying the speed and depth of the retrieve can help trigger more strikes from bass. Casting parallel to the weed edge allows anglers to keep their bait in the strike zone longer, increasing the chances of a hookup. Using baits that mimic the natural prey of bass can also improve success rates. Paying attention to wind direction and current can help anglers position their casts more effectively. Focusing on weed edges with soft plastics is a reliable strategy for catching bass. Regular practice with different soft plastic baits can further enhance an angler’s catch rate. Over some time, anglers will develop a keen sense of which techniques work.Our Fresh Beetle delivers ultimate versatility in a soft plastic bait. Its slim yet wide body design and four claws are engineered to naturally glide and wobble as it moves through the water. This design ensures they remain enticingly active longer than conventional baits. Its unique texture also provides a realistic feel, making bass hold on longer once they bite. Water clarity plays a big role in color selection but year-round you can’t miss when using go-to colors such as Chocolate Mint, Ox Blood, or 10w30 Synthetic beetles. The hyper-active swimming claws are designed thin with long-lasting durable non-salt plastic to make them come alive with the slightest movement. The Fresh Beetle offers an enticing 4-inch profile and is scented for complete and total attraction! You can rig these Beetles as a Jig/ Chatter Trailer, Flippin/ Punching, Texas Rig, Swing Jig, and Carolina Rig. Making the beetle beyond perfect in any weather condition year-round!
When the sun is high, bass often retreat deeper into the weeds, requiring different fishing techniques. Soft plastics like worms, insect larva, lizards, beetles, and other creature-styled baits rigged on heavy jigs or Texas rigs are effective for penetrating dense weed canopies. Anglers should cast into openings and irregularities within the weed beds, where bass are likely to be hiding. This approach mimics the natural movements of prey and entices bass to strike. Understanding how to fish within weed beds is crucial for success during midday or bright conditions. Using a slow, methodical retrieve can help draw bass out from their hiding spots. Pay attention to subtle bites, as bass may strike softly when buried in thick cover. Heavier tackle is often necessary to pull bass out of dense weeds without getting snagged. Experimenting with different bait colors and sizes can help determine what the bass are responding to on any given day. Mastering these techniques can turn challenging midday fishing into a productive outing. Persistence and patience are key when fishing in thick weed beds. The rewards can be substantial, with the potential for landing large, elusive bass.Using a stick-styled worm is the most tried and true ways to catch fish. We have a variety of 5-inch Worms to choose from but we just added new MidNight, Glow, and Ghost Worms! You can also experience our new wacky rigging kit while it’s ON SALE! The WACKY Pack offers our most popular colors and essential tools for wacky rigging. If you’re fast enough you might be able to grab the limited-release Pumpkin Spice Worm before it’s completely sold out along with some of our newest colors including the Brown Worm, Electic Chicken Worm, and Goby Wan Worm colors. The high-grade non-salt plastic they’re made from provides positive buoyancy and it even floats underwater! We also released new 6-inch Worms including Charmeleon, Rainbow TRT, Bone, Chocolate Mint, and Fire TGR are all available in 5 and 6-inch. We’ve also recently released new 8-count packs of worms available in Watermelon Red, Black & Blue, and Green Pumpkin. We also offer worms that have the unique ability to shift from one color to another. Scented for total attraction underwater.
Using the right equipment is essential for effectively fishing in weedy environments. Heavy power, fast-action rods ranging from 7’4” to 7’8” provide the leverage needed to handle bass in dense cover. Pairing these rods with braided line (50-65 pound) and strong flipping hooks ensures that anglers can extract bass without getting tangled in the weeds. This robust setup allows for powerful hooksets and control over the fish, preventing them from escaping. Proper equipment selection is a key component of successful weed fishing. Using a high-speed reel can help quickly retrieve bass before they can wrap around weeds. Opting for tungsten weights instead of lead can provide better sensitivity and smaller profile, aiding in penetrating dense vegetation. Anglers should also consider using weedless rigs to minimize snags and maximize efficiency. Regular maintenance of gear, such as checking line for abrasions and ensuring hooks are sharp, is crucial for optimal performance. With the right equipment, anglers can confidently tackle even the thickest weed beds. High-quality gear tailored for weed fishing will enhance the fishing and enables anglers to focus more on technique and less on gear.We have a wide variety of terminal tackle to choose from. For Scorpions, we love to use the Stand-Up Jig because it sits your bait up-right in a defensive stance! The popular All Purpose Hooks are built with an extra-wide gap and are made to accommodate a wide range of soft plastics. The Mosquito Hooks work for drop-shotting and perfectly accommodates a wide range of soft plastics. The Block Head Jig is perfect for ned rigging the HellaMite with its mushroom-style head that seamlessly matches a wide variety of soft plastics. The Offset Block Head Jig, offers the same mushroom-style head with a unique offset hook, making it a go-to for weedless Ned Rig applications. The Shakey Ultrahead can permanently secure baits by inserting the pin in the center and screwing the twist lock coil spring for perfect rigging every time! The Ultrahead Wacky Jig features precise weight positioning and hook orientation for the ultimate wacky presentations. For fast Texas rigging, we use the Bullet-Type Rig which has an attached weight saving you pressure time when fishing cover. The 4x Jungle Flippin Hook is designed for big fish and the toughest conditions. The Range Roller Jig Head is crafted for precision with its high center axis design, perfect for hover-strolling and mid to bottom strolling with forward facing sonar, ensuring an enticing rolling action for soft plastics.



Stephan & Bobby Campbell Win Lake Ann Sunday Morning Bass Series

Brian Carter
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Stephan & Bobby Campbell Win Lake Ann Sunday Morning Bass Series

7/21/24 – Sunday Morning Series – 31 Boats -11 Paid Places – Results

1-Stephan Campbell/Bobby Campbell-(5)-14.99

2-John Hutchins/Grace Jeffries (5)-14.71

3-David Grant/Jackson Norton (5)-13.11

4-Tim Covington/Sam Ceilakie (5)-11.98

5-Matt Seale-(5)-11.05

6-Chris Smith/Noah Smith (5)-10.49

7-Jeremy Radford/Timmy Sheridan (5)-10.16

8-Logan Buttolph/Hayden Hart (5)-10.01

9-Preston Cox/Larry Wollersheim (5)-9.42

10-Matt Ketchem/Matt Ketchum,Jr. (5)-9.17

11-Chase Blase/Travis Blase (5)-8.81

Big Fish-Tim Covington/Sam

Ceilakie-4.28



Farmington’s Vaal Gets the Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Kentucky-Barkley Lakes

Brian Carter
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Farmington’s Vaal Gets the Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Kentucky-Barkley Lakes
Boater winner Dustin Vaal of Farmington, Kentucky, and Strike-King co-angler winner Joe Cornelius of Corinth, Mississippi.
Mississippi’s Cornelius Tops Strike King Co-Angler Division

GILBERTSVILLE, Ky. (July 22, 2024) – Boater Duston Vaal of Farmington, Kentucky, caught a three-bass limit weighing 14 pounds, 6 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Kentucky-Barkley Lakes . Hosted by the Kentucky Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau, the tournament was the fourth event of the season for the BFL LBL Division. Vaal earned $4,163 for his victory.

Anglers competing in the Kentucky-Barkley event were limited to weighing three bass due to the high summer heat. An experienced Vaal put together a solid multi-species catch – one smallmouth and two largemouth bass – on a fishery that’s enjoyed a healthy resurgence over the last several seasons.

Vaal said he ran south to the Paris, Tennessee, area where he worked out a current-based ledge pattern that turned on once the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) started generating power. A key ledge in 12 to 15 feet produced most of Vaal’s fish throughout the day.  

“It took until the afternoon to get bit,” Vaal said. “I guess when they generated a little current. From then on, I was able to take a big worm on the ledges and hop it and get bit by quality size fish.

“I wasn’t catching them off one individual spot,” he added. “I was just going down a ledge catching them one here and one there.”

The key bait for Vaal was a 10-inch ribbontail Yamamoto Ichi Worm.

“Yesterday (in practice) they were eating a 1/2-ounce. Today (Saturday), it was weird. They were higher up in the water column, so I had to drop down to 3/16.”

Vaal hopped the worm by lifting his rod up almost to the 12 o’clock position then letting it fall on slack line.

“That’s when they’d bite it most of the time,” he said.

“I’ve been fishing BFLs ever since I was in college, and it took me forever to win one,” Vaal added. “I finally got one last fall. So, to get two here in two years, it’s pretty surreal, honestly.”

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament:

1st:        Dustin Vaal, Farmington, Ky., three bass, 14-6, $4,163
2nd:       Justin Berger, Murray, Ky., three bass, 13-2, $2,082
3rd:       Adrian Urso, Union, Ky., three bass, 12-7, $1,179
3rd:       Zachary Martin, Murray, Ky., three bass, 12-7, $1,179
5th:        David Hames, Trezevant, Tenn., three bass, 12-6, $1,413
6th:        Edward Gettys, Dover, Tenn., three bass, 11-14, $1,263 (includes $500 Phoenix MLF Contingency Bonus)
7th:        Jeff DeFew, Benton, Ky., three bass, 11-13, $694
8th:        Drew Fromm, Creal Spring, Ill., three bass, 11-12, $625
9th:        Scott Brummett, Brentwood, Tenn., three bass, 11-2, $555
10th:     Matteo Turano, Puryear, Tenn., three bass, 11-0, $486

Complete results can be found at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

David Hames of Trezevant, Tennessee, caught a bass that weighed 5 pounds, 10 ounces, and earned the Berkley Big Bass Boater award of $580.



Joe Cornelius of Corinth, Mississippi, won the Strike King co-angler division and $2,082 Saturday, after bringing three bass to the scale that totaled 11 pounds, 13 ounces.

The top 11 Strike King co-anglers finished:

1st:        Joe Cornelius, Corinth, Miss., three bass, 11-13, $2,082
2nd:       Jacob Bovara, Wadsworth, Ill., three bass, 11-5, $1,041
3rd:       Jojo Walsh, Lyles, Tenn., three bass, 10-2, $692
4th:        Mark Sollman, Haubstadt, Ind., three bass, 10-0, $486
5th:        Bobby Wade, Mayfield, Ky., three bass, 9-12, $416
6th:        Chuck Rounds, Benton, Ky., three bass, 9-5, $382
7th:        Frank Haysley, Louisville, Ky., three bass, 8-6, $447
8th:        Barry Gunter, Trafalger, Ind., three bass, 8-0, $263
8th:        Mike Westfall, Norris City, Ill., two bass, 8-0, $263
8th:        Austin Hunter, Vandalia, Ill., two bass, 8-0, $553
8th:        William Hadraba, Willow Springs, Ill., three bass, 8-0, $263

Austin Hunter of Vandalia, Illinois, earned the Berkley Big Bass co-angler award of $290, catching a bass that weighed in at 5 pounds, 13 ounces – the largest co-angler catch of the day.

After four events, Clint Knight of Lewisburg, Kentucky, leads the Fishing Clash LBL Division Angler of the Year (AOY) race with 976 points, while John Lovin of Fayetteville, Ohio, leads the Fishing Clash LBL Division Co-angler of the Year race with 947 points.

The next event for BFL LBL Division anglers will be held Aug. 24-25, at Kentucky-Barkley Lakes in Buchanan, Tennessee. To register for the event as a boater or a co-angler, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com or call (270)-252-1000.

The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five tournament winners of each qualifying event, will qualify for the Oct. 3-5 BFL Regional tournament on Pickwick Lake in Counce, Tennessee. Boaters will fish for a top award of $60,000, including a new Phoenix 819 Pro with a 200-horsepower Mercury or Suzuki outboard and $10,000, while co-anglers will compete for a top award of $50,000, including a new Phoenix 819 Pro with a 200-horsepower Mercury or Suzuki outboard.

The 2024 Phoenix BFL Presented by T-H Marine is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 events throughout the season, five qualifying tournaments in each division. The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers from each division, along with the five qualifying event winners, will advance to one of six BFL Regional tournaments where they are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the BFL All-American.

Proud sponsors of the 2024 MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine include: 7Brew, Abu Garcia, B&W Trailer Hitches, Berkley, BUBBA, E3, Epic Baits, Fishing Clash, General Tire, GSM Outdoors, Lew’s, Mercury, Mossy Oak, Onyx, Phoenix, Polaris, Power-Pole, PowerStop Brakes, REDCON1, Strike King, Suzuki, Tackle Warehouse, T-H Marine, Toyota, WIX Filters and YETI.

For complete details and updated tournament information, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular Bass Fishing League updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow MLF5’s social media outlets at Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.



Odenville’s Kellett Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Neely Henry Lake

Brian Carter
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Odenville’s Kellett Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Neely Henry Lake
Boater winner John Kellett of Odenville, Alabama, and Strike-King co-angler winner Larry McNeil of Meridianville, Alabama.
Meridianville’s McNeil Tops Strike King Co-Angler Division

GADSDEN, Ala. (July 22, 2024) – Boater John Kellett of Odenville, Alabama, caught a five-bass limit weighing 14 pounds, 15 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Neely Henry Lake. Hosted by the City of Gadsden, the tournament was the fourth event of the season for the BFL Bama Division. Kellett earned $3,926 for his victory.

Neely Henry is traditionally a shallow-water angler’s kind of fishery, but in summer, the fish can be a tad stingy – until the conditions are right.

Kellett experienced a “switch” first hand during the BFL after cloudy, rainy conditions took over.

“I didn’t have but one 15-ounce fish in the boat at 10 this morning (Saturday),” he said. “Once the rain started coming in, I could feel the barometric pressure change.”

Kellett figured out he could run the same water over again in the rain and catch fish that were shut down in the morning.

“The fish were there. They just weren’t biting (in the morning),” he said. “Once I started going back through again, I started catching them.”

Kellett estimates he landed 15 to 20 keepers in a two-hour window. He caught them on a mix of baits, including a swim jig, a frog and a Z-Man Evergreen ChatterBait Jack Hammer. He even caught one fish flipping.

“It was just a little bit of everything,” Kellett said. “I was just running around as much as I could, spot hopping. It was a one-fish-here-one-fish-there kind of deal. I was just focusing on grass.”

Kellett ran about a dozen grass spots. He’d spend five minutes in an area, then pull up and run to the next, repeating the process throughout the heart of the day.

“I knew they were there. I mean, it was some of my favorite spots,” he said. “I just kept running them over and over, and they just started eating. I just put my head down and grinded, really.”

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament:

1st:        John Kellett, Odenville, Ala., five bass, 14-15, $3,926
2nd:       Kyle Dorsett, Springville, Ala., five bass, 13-14, $1,963
3rd:       Kris Colley, Ragland, Ala., five bass, 13-12, $1,309
4th:        Harry Peyton II, Guntersville, Ala., five bass, 13-3, $1,416 (includes $500 Phoenix MLF Contingency Bonus)
5th:        Grant Williamson, Equality, Ala., five bass, 13-0, $785
6th:        Robert Robinson, Mobile, Ala., five bass, 12-13, $1,250
7th:        Blake Davenport, Jemison, Ala., five bass, 12-8, $654
8th:        Stihl Smith, Alexander, Ala., five bass, 12-7, $589
9th:        Clayton Barnes, Clanton, Ala., five bass, 12-1, $523
10th:     Austin Shields, Lake View, Ala., five bass, 11-11, $758

Complete results can be found at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

Robert Robinson of Mobile, Alabama, caught a bass that weighed 5 pounds, 12 ounces, and earned the Berkley Big Bass Boater award of $530.



Larry McNeil of Meridianville, Alabama, won the Strike King co-angler division and $1,963 Saturday, after bringing five bass to the scale that totaled 11 pounds, 14 ounces.

The top 10 Strike King co-anglers finished:

1st:        Larry McNeil, Meridianville, Ala., five bass, 11-14, $1,963
2nd:       Reid Hale, Jasper, Ala., five bass, 10-6, $981
3rd:       Marcus Corbett, Anniston, Ala., five bass, 10-5, $655
4th:        Colt Hinson, Andalusia, Ala., five bass, 10-2, $458
5th:        Michael Stevenson, Leitchfield, Ky., five bass, 9-8, $393
6th:        John Burt Jr., Montgomery, Ala., five bass, 9-5, $608
6th:        Kade Lucas, Reform, Ala., five bass, 9-5, $343
8th:        Mark Black, Selma, Ala., five bass, 9-3, $278
8th:        Daniel Arnberg, Auburn, Ala., five bass, 9-3, $278
10th:     Thomas Eyler, Ashford, Ala., five bass, 8-13, $229

John Burt Jr. of Montgomery, Alabama, earned the Berkley Big Bass co-angler award of $265, catching a bass that weighed in at 5 pounds, 1 ounce – the largest co-angler catch of the day.

After four events, Kyle Dorsett of Springville, Alabama, leads the Fishing Clash Bama Division Angler of the Year (AOY) race with 978 points, while Reid Hale of Jasper, Alabama, leads the Fishing Clash Bama Division Co-angler of the Year race with 942 points.

The next event for BFL Bama Division anglers will be held Sept. 14-15, at the Alabama River in Prattville, Alabama. To register for the event as a boater or a co-angler, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com or call (270)-252-1000.

The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five tournament winners of each qualifying event, will qualify for the Oct. 10-12 BFL Regional tournament on Santee Cooper Lakes in Clarendon County, South Carolina. Boaters will fish for a top award of $60,000, including a new Phoenix 819 Pro with a 200-horsepower Mercury or Suzuki outboard and $10,000, while co-anglers will compete for a top award of $50,000, including a new Phoenix 819 Pro with a 200-horsepower Mercury or Suzuki outboard.

The 2024 Phoenix BFL Presented by T-H Marine is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 events throughout the season, five qualifying tournaments in each division. The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers from each division, along with the five qualifying event winners, will advance to one of six BFL Regional tournaments where they are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the BFL All-American.

Proud sponsors of the 2024 MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine include: 7Brew, Abu Garcia, B&W Trailer Hitches, Berkley, BUBBA, E3, Epic Baits, Fishing Clash, General Tire, GSM Outdoors, Lew’s, Mercury, Mossy Oak, Onyx, Phoenix, Polaris, Power-Pole, PowerStop Brakes, REDCON1, Strike King, Suzuki, Tackle Warehouse, T-H Marine, Toyota, WIX Filters and YETI.

For complete details and updated tournament information, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular Bass Fishing League updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow MLF5’s social media outlets at Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.



Smallmouth paradise awaits anglers competing in Bassmaster Kayak Series on Susquehanna River

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Smallmouth paradise awaits anglers competing in Bassmaster Kayak Series on Susquehanna River

The Susquehanna River is set to host the Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series scored by TourneyX July 27-28. 

Photo by Mark Cisneros/B.A.S.S.

July 22, 2024

Smallmouth paradise awaits anglers competing in Bassmaster Kayak Series on Susquehanna River

LEWISBURG, Pa. — Kayak anglers heading into the Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series at Susquehanna River scored by TourneyX could be approaching a smallmouth bonanza, and Pennsylvania angler Nick Audi believes there will be plenty of ways to catch these brown beauties during the event.

“The bass are everywhere,” Audi, a Dakota Lithium Bassmaster Kayak Series Angler of the Year competitor, said. “It is a world-class smallmouth fishery. It is perfect for kayak fishing. In the summertime when we are here, it’s even too low for the jet boats to run.”

Tournament days are scheduled for July 27-28 with the full field competing both days. All competitors will earn points toward the Angler of the Year race. Lewisburg, Pa., will serve as home base for anglers, who will be able to launch from any of the public launches outlined in the official rules.

The Susquehanna River is quickly becoming a favorite destination for kayak anglers looking to catch numbers and quality of smallmouth bass. Last year, Indiana’s Josh Chrenko won the Kayak Series finale at the Susky with a two-day total of 194 inches. Audi believes it could take similar quality to win this time around, too.

Audi said the Susquehanna River is normally at its lowest and clearest point of the year. Water flow is also the slowest it will be at any point, barring a major rainstorm.

“The smallmouth will be well into their summer pattern,” he said. “The number one thing to look at will be water level and water clarity. They go hand-in-hand. Normally the river is really low and clear. There will be a lot of topwater (action). That will be a huge deal.”

With the water low, anglers will be able to see many of the pieces of cover the bass will be holding on. Eelgrass is prominent on this section of the river and an important piece of cover for smallmouth.

Rock, wood and other current breaks will come into play as well, especially if the water rises some.

“There will be some bass on the bank with backs out of the water,” Audi said. “Not really holding onto anything, either. They just cruise around pinning bait against the bank. Eelgrass is a huge player at that time of year. There’s also so much rock in the river. They’ll hold on wood too, but not as much as during the higher-water scenarios.

“Current breaks are the overarching category of cover.”

Several different baits will come into play, including topwater baits like Whopper Ploppers and buzzbaits, flukes, ChatterBaits and finesse presentations like a Ned rig or shaky head. With how shallow the water is, Audi generally tries to throw the most weedless presentation he can.

The event is being hosted by the Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau.



Carr Gets His First Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at St. Lawrence River

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Carr Gets His First Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at St. Lawrence River
Boater winner Ethan Carr of Massena, New York, and Strike-King co-angler winner Hunter Navari of Colchester, Vermont.
Vermont’s Navari Tops Strike King Co-Angler Division

MASSENA, N.Y. (July 22, 2024) – Boater Ethan Carr of Massena, New York, caught a five-bass limit weighing 24 pounds, 10 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on the St. Lawrence River. Hosted by the Town of Massena, the tournament was the second event of the season for the BFL Northeast Division. Carr earned $3,335 for his victory.

For the BFL event, Lake Ontario was off limits, restricting anglers to the St. Lawrence River. Of course, that still meant anglers could spread out along many miles of world-class smallmouth waters. And Carr certainly spread out.

The Massena angler has had a lot of success on the river recently, including high finishes in tournaments on consecutive weekends before the BFL – all in the Clayton area.

“I said, well, if it’s not broke, why fix it?” Carr said. “I got to practice for two days, and I went up to that Clayton area.”

With his best spot two hours away from the launch in Massena, Carr only had about three hours to actually fish. He keyed in on two deep rocky shoals and a broad point – all spots that deflected the current.

“My main bait that I caught the majority of my fish on is called a Beast Coast Open Water Sniper Jig,” Carr said. “I was throwing that in 1/4 ounce, and the color is called sexy melon. And then I was putting on a trailer of a (Berkley PowerBait) MaxScent Lil’ General in either black or green pumpkin on the back.

“I did most of my damage besides one fish on that jig. I had a lot of fish spit up small gobies. I think that jig is a perfect representation of the smaller gobies that they seem to be feeding on this time of year.”

Carr targeted fish in 20 to 27 feet. Fishing just a 1/4-ounce jig that deep can be a challenge, but Carr made it work perfectly by drifting along with the current, letting the jig roll and kick along in the flow. Occasionally, when he’d see fish on his Garmin LiveScope unit, Carr made pinpoint pitches to them.

Of his three spots, the point was the primary stretch. It flattened out on top, giving him a quarter-mile-long drift. Six or seven drifts through that stretch produced 20-plus pounds. Then Carr moved to his shoals to upgrade.

“I did have a good population of fish on the one big long drift,” Carr said. “I kind of just used those smaller shoals for individual big ones.

“My area was more of a sneaky area,” he added. “I haven’t seen it get a lot of pressure throughout bigger tournaments, and even this year I haven’t seen really a single boat fish it. I’ve seen a couple guys graph it, but it’s definitely a sneakier spot that not a lot of people put a lot of pressure on.”

Finally, Carr feels like LiveScope was a big factor for him to get a read on the fish.

“Even though I wasn’t seeing fish and pitching to them the whole time, you could still kind of see them traveling on bottom,” he said. “It allows me to be able to make adjustments to things like drifting speed and color. You can really see once the fish get on it how they react to it and then make adjustments accordingly.

“It means a lot for someone like me to win a tournament like this,” Carr added. “Especially after last year. I came in second place in the (BFL) super tournament on the river. So this year was kind of like a little revenge for last year’s tournament.”

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament:

1st:        Ethan Carr, Massena, N.Y., five bass, 24-10, $3,335
2nd:       Brent Anderson, Kingston Springs, Tenn., five bass, 24-7, $1,993 (includes $500 Phoenix MLF Contingency Bonus)
3rd:       Zachary Goutremout, Chaumont, N.Y., five bass, 22-4, $994
4th:        Brett Carnright, Plattsburgh, N.Y., five bass, 21-11, $822
5th:        Jonathan Robla, Lisbon, N.Y., five bass, 21-7, $597
6th:        Joseph Thompson, Coatesville, Pa., five bass, 21-6, $547
7th:        Clay Reece, Lexington, Ky., five bass, 21-1, $498
8th:        Connor Bell, Lisbon, N.Y., five bass, 20-10, $448
9th:        Brian Green, North Augusta, Ont., five bass, 20-2, $398
10th:     Nevan Osburn, Lipan, Texas, five bass, 19-10, $348

Complete results can be found at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

Carr caught a bass that weighed 5 pounds, 10 ounces, and earned the Berkley Big Bass Boater award of $350.



Hunter Navari of Colchester, Vermont, won the Strike King co-angler division and $1,493 Saturday, after bringing five bass to the scale that totaled 22 pounds, 4 ounces.

The top 10 Strike King co-anglers finished:

1st:        Hunter Navari, Colchester, Vt., five bass, 22-4, $1,493
2nd:       Sean O’Halloran, Lipan, Texas, five bass, 20-0, $921
3rd:       Adam Radovic, Brecksville, Ohio, five bass, 19-4, $497
4th:        Garrett Sicely, Albany, Vt., five bass, 19-2, $348
5th:        Lenny Baird, Stafford, Va., five bass, 15-8, $549
6th:        Michael Bahnweg, Union Dale, Pa., five bass, 15-5, $274
7th:        Benjamin Kapp, Benton, Pa., five bass, 14-14, $249
8th:        David Williams, Fredericksburg, Pa., five bass, 14-13, $224
9th:        Kyle Richardt, Weymouth, Mass., five bass, 14-12, $199
10th:     Kyle Gilson Sr., Cedarville, N.J., five bass, 14-9, $174

Sean O’Halloran of Lipan, Texas, earned the Berkley Big Bass co-angler award of $175, catching a bass that weighed in at 5 pounds, 8 ounces – the largest co-angler catch of the day.

After two events, William Kronander of Brownsville, Pennsylvania, leads the Fishing Clash Northeast Division Angler of the Year (AOY) race with 473 points, while David Williams of Fredericksburg, Virginia, leads the Fishing Clash Northeast Division Co-Angler of the Year race with 490 points.

The next event for BFL Northeast Division anglers will be held Aug. 7, at Lake Champlain in Plattsburgh, New York. To register for the event as a boater or a co-angler, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com or call (270)-252-1000.

The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five tournament winners of each qualifying event, will qualify for the Oct. 3-5 BFL Regional tournament on Kerr Lake in Henderson, North Carolina. Boaters will fish for a top award of $60,000, including a new Phoenix 819 Pro with a 200-horsepower Mercury or Suzuki outboard and $10,000, while co-anglers will compete for a top award of $50,000, including a new Phoenix 819 Pro with a 200-horsepower Mercury or Suzuki outboard.

The 2024 Phoenix BFL Presented by T-H Marine is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 events throughout the season, five qualifying tournaments in each division. The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers from each division, along with the five qualifying event winners, will advance to one of six BFL Regional tournaments where they are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the BFL All-American.

Proud sponsors of the 2024 MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine include: 7Brew, Abu Garcia, B&W Trailer Hitches, Berkley, BUBBA, E3, Epic Baits, Fishing Clash, General Tire, GSM Outdoors, Lew’s, Mercury, Mossy Oak, Onyx, Phoenix, Polaris, Power-Pole, PowerStop Brakes, REDCON1, Strike King, Suzuki, Tackle Warehouse, T-H Marine, Toyota, WIX Filters and YETI.

For complete details and updated tournament information, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular Bass Fishing League updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow MLF5’s social media outlets at Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.



It’s Getting Hot!: Hotter Baits for July by Bruce Callis Jr

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It’s Getting Hot!: Hotter Baits for July by Bruce Callis Jr

It’s Getting Hot!:
Hotter Baits for July
by Bruce Callis Jr

July can be a tough month for fishing! Why? Simply because it is HOT. But that doesn’t mean that the fishing is impossible, just it can be changing our habits. So let’s talk about the baits I choose this time of year.


I love a topwater strike just like most of us do. I have two choices for topwater. I love fishing the pads and for that I love a frog. For me, it’s a SPRO Bronzeye Frog. I can fish it in the heavy pads or over the grass mats. I like to use 65 pound Seaguar 65 pound Smackdown braid so I have the ability to fight the bass out. I use a 7’ to 7’6” medium heavy rod. I prefer a reel with a higher power rating over a faster reel. If you get a lot of pad or grass on the bass, you need it to help pull it out. I don’t want to go in to get the bass, as this can mess up the entire area.


For my other topwater choice, I like a popper. I like the SPRO E Pop. It works great over cover and laydowns. It also works along the edges of the grass mats and pads. I like to use 30 pound braided line on a medium heavy rod with a fast tip. This allows me to really work the bait. Popping it slowly and allowing it to sit or working it quickly back to you. Now, quickly can vary from time to time, it can be a steady popping to steady popping with a pause and a big pop before working it steady.


If you have a lot of submergent grass in your lake or pond, there are a few choice I like to use. The first is a swim jig. I like the Missile Baits Mini Swim jig with either a Shockwave or Spunk Shad trailer. Swim it just so it ticks the grass. If it gets hung up, rip it free. But be ready for a strike as you do so. It can also be used around sparse pads as well.


The next choice is either a spinnerbait or a chatterbait. Both work great but offer a little different presentation to the bass. I’m old school and love a 1/2 ounce spinnerbait with tandem blades, but have found that the chatterbait works just as well. I’ll use a Shockwave or Spunk Shad for a trailer on both. And realize that as the day changes, so can the choice of trailer.


My last choice is by far one of my favorite baits that works year round. The old reliable lipless crankbait. You can use it at any depth, it’s just not the idea bait around wood. But over grass, it is amazing. Just like the swim jig, work it just above the grass beds, ripping it free when it gets snagged. It is a big bass catching machine too. I like to use the SPRO Aruku Shad on a 7’ to 7”6” medium heavy rod with a fast tip and a higher speed reel, 7.1:1 or higher. This will allow you to really burn it at times. I’ll also use 10-12 pound test Seaguar Fluorocarbon. I really like the Red Label but for maximum castability and strength, I like Seaguar Tatsu.


And finally, it comes to working the bottom. Now is the time to break out the old ball and chain, the Carolina rig. For most, it is a love-hate relationship, but it is a big bass catcher. I use a 20-30 pound main line of braid to a 10-12 pound test fluorocarbon leader. And for bait, I love the Missile Baits D Stroyer or Baby D Stroyer. This offer a nice big profile for the bass and offers plenty of action too.


For flipping around the laydowns and in the pads, I switch up between two baits. I will use a Missile Baits Ike’s Mini Flip with either a Baby D Bomb or Mini D Chunk. This smaller profile can be just the ticket at times for some big strikes. And then there is the Texas rigged D Bomb or a worm. Here, let the bass tell you which is better. I’ll switch between the 6” Magic Worm, The 48, and the 6.5” Quiver. But there are times when a big 10-12” worm really is what they want during the hot months.


July can be a challenging month for fishing between the slower bites and staying hydrated. Whether you are working them fast or slow, let your baits work for you. Stay focused on what you are doing and have fun. And share those pictures of your big bass with us here at The Bass Cast.



Maurice & Arvie Oakes Win LU Smith Mountain Lake Summer Shootout Stop #1 with 13.5lbs

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Maurice & Arvie Oakes Win LU Smith Mountain Lake Summer Shootout Stop #1 with 13.5lbs

What a great start to the LU Smith Mountain Lake Summer Shootout. Twenty two teams fished the first event with over half the anglers weight in fish it was a good day for the stop #1. Now this event goes off at 6 & weigh in is at noon with a three fish limit. Congratulations to the Oakes on winning stop #1 & don’t forget you have to fish 5 events to qualify for the championship where the Bass Cast will be giving an extra $200 to the Championship winners. See you all at the next one on JUlt 28th.



ICAST 2024: Fishing Industry Buzz or Social Media Overload?

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ICAST 2024: Fishing Industry Buzz or Social Media Overload?

ICAST 2024: Fishing Industry Buzz or Social Media Overload?

The International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) 2024 has wrapped up, and wow, what a whirlwind it’s been! If you’re like me, your social media feeds have been flooded with posts from pro anglers showing off the latest and greatest fishing gear.

For the past four days, it seemed like every professional angler out there was sharing pictures, videos, and hot takes on the newest rods, reels, lures, and gadgets. It’s enough to make your head spin!

So, what’s the big takeaway from ICAST 2024? Well, that depends on how you look at it.

On one hand, it’s pretty exciting to see all the new fishing tech and innovations. Some of the gear looks like it could really up your fishing game. Plus, it’s cool to get a behind-the-scenes look at what the pros are excited about.

On the other hand, was it all just too much? With so many posts and so much hype, it can be hard to tell what’s actually worth getting pumped about. Sometimes it feels like more of a show than anything else.

What do you think? Did you find the ICAST coverage inspiring, or was it information overload? Were there any products that caught your eye, or did it all start to blur together after a while?

Let us know in the comments! We’d love to hear what stood out to you from ICAST 2024, or if you think the whole thing is just a big marketing frenzy.



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