|
B.A.S.S. Cancels Day 2 of St. Johns Elite Event
Fantasy Fishing: Team Selection Deadline Extended
Fantasy Fishing open one more day
By: Jim Sexton
With the cancellation of Day 1 of the AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River Fantasy Fishing players have one more day to fill out their brackets. The close time for Rapala Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing is now 6:00 a.m. ET Friday February 7th.
Fantasy Fishing 2020 is bigger and better with $90,000 in prizes. The top 20 Fantasy finishers in each tournament receive prizes this year.
B.A.S.S. officials made a decision to cancel the first day of competition on the St. Johns River today after the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a wind advisory making the fishery unsafe for boaters. The wind advisory is calling for winds 15-25 m.p.h. with gusts over 40.
“Safety for our anglers and Marshals is our primary concern,” said Trip Weldon, Bassmaster Elite Series Tournament Director. “We have been monitoring the weather closely, and had discussions with NWS last night and this morning to see if the weather situation would change.
“Beginning this morning and into the afternoon, the wind was just going to be too high to safely be on the water.”
Competition in the AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River is expected to resume Friday morning when the field of 88 anglers launches at 7:15 a.m. from Palatka Riverfront Park.
St. Johns Top 10 To Fish Monday At Bassmaster Elite Event
February 6, 2020
St. Johns Top 10 To Fish Monday At Bassmaster Elite Event
[print_link]
PALATKA, Fla. — After a high-wind advisory forced postponement of the first day of the AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River, B.A.S.S. officials announced that the Top 10 would fish a shortened competition day on Monday, Feb. 10. Launch on Monday will be at 6:45 a.m. ET from Palatka City Dock and Boat Ramp, and the weigh-in will be held at the Palatka Riverfront Park at 2:00 p.m. ET.
The full field of 88 anglers will fish Friday and Saturday. The field will be cut to the Top 40 on Sunday. On those three days, anglers will takeoff from Palatka City Dock and Boat Ramp at 7:15 a.m. ET. Weigh-ins will be held at 3:15 p.m. ET at Palatka Riverfront Park.
From Florida, the Elites head to Dayton, Tenn., for the Bassmaster Elite Series at Chickamauga Lake. Competition on Chickamauga Lake will continue as scheduled Feb. 14-17.
2020 AFTCO Bassmaster Elite At St. Johns River Title Sponsor: AFTCO
2020 Bassmaster Elite Series Platinum Sponsor: Toyota
2020 Bassmaster Elite Series Premier Sponsors: Abu Garcia, Berkley, Humminbird, Mercury, Minn Kota, Nitro Boats, Power-Pole, Skeeter Boats, Talon, Triton Boats, Yamaha
2020 Bassmaster Elite Series Supporting Sponsors: Bass Pro Shops, Carhartt, Garmin, HUK Performance Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing, Rapala
2020 AFTCO Bassmaster Elite At St. Johns River Local Hosts: Putnam County Tourist Development Council and Putnam County Chamber of Commerce
About B.A.S.S.
B.A.S.S. is the worldwide authority on bass fishing and keeper of the culture of the sport, providing cutting edge content on bass fishing whenever, wherever and however bass fishing fans want to use it. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., the 515,000-member organization’s fully integrated media platforms include the industry’s leading magazines (Bassmaster and B.A.S.S. Times), website (Bassmaster.com), television show (The Bassmasters on ESPN2 and The Pursuit Channel), radio show (Bassmaster Radio), social media programs and events. For more than 50 years, B.A.S.S. has been dedicated to access, conservation and youth fishing.
The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the most prestigious events at each level of competition, including the Bassmaster Elite Series, Basspro.com Bassmaster Opens Series, TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Series, Carhartt Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops, Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Series presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors, Bassmaster Team Championship, new Huk Bassmaster B.A.S.S. Nation Kayak Series powered by TourneyX presented by Abu Garcia and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk.
Abu Garcia Announces Partnership with FLW and Major League Fishing
Abu Garcia Announces Partnership with FLW and Major League Fishing
Legendary Brand Named Title Sponsor of FLW College Fishing
[print_link]
BENTON, Ky. (Feb. 6, 2020) FLW and Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today a sponsorship agreement with Abu Garcia, a legendary fishing brand and industry-leading manufacturer known for its high-quality, innovative rods and reels. Abu Garcia will immediately assume title sponsorship of the FLW College Fishing circuit. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
“Abu Garcia is an iconic brand known for their quality and reliability,” said Kathy Fennel, FLW Executive Vice President and General Manager. “Their products are a favorite among our fans and anglers, and we are proud to announce our association with such a powerful brand.”
“Abu Garcia’s sponsorship of FLW College Fishing is yet another way for us to support bass fishing at grassroots levels, ensuring these talented collegiate anglers have a venue in which to compete,” said Abu Garcia Vice President of Marketing Jon Schlosser. “College bass fishing provides an important next step in the angling careers of so many junior anglers, whether they go on to fish for a living or simply for fun. We’re proud to be associated with organizations which bring anglers into the sport and keep them there.”
Abu Garcia will also receive exposure across all FLW and MLF media platforms, including websites, all tournaments and expos, MLFNOW! and FLW Live on-the-water and weigh-in streams, social media, Bass Fishing magazine, podcasts, and television programming. The MLF Bass Pro Tour airs on CBS, Discovery Channel and the Sportsman Channel, while the FLW television show will air 312 hours of programming in 2020 on the Outdoor Channel and the Sportsman Channel.
“Abu Garcia has been a terrific partner of Major League Fishing since before we launched the Bass Pro Tour and we value their expanded support as we’ve grown to include the FLW properties,” said Jim Wilburn, President and CEO of MLF. “Their title sponsorship of the College Fishing circuit is a perfect fit for Abu Garcia. As one of the most well-known brands in the outdoor industry, they consistently strive to improve both products and fan engagement. We look forward to building upon our combined efforts on and off the water in 2020.”
The successful Berkley & Abu Garcia Student Angler Program contingency program will also continue for high school and college tournament anglers. The program offers high school and college anglers across the United States product and team jersey discounts and the opportunity to be mentored by a Pure Fishing Pro angler.
The Abu Garcia College Fishing presented by YETI season kicks off this week, Feb. 7, at Lake Seminole in Bainbridge, Georgia and culminates with the Nov. 20 event at Lake Hartwell in Anderson, South Carolina.
To learn more about Abu Garcia®, its products, and details on the student angler contingency program, visit AbuGarcia.com. For more information on the 2020 MLF Bass Pro Tour, the league and anglers, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For more information about FLW, Abu Garcia College Fishing, its tournaments and sponsors, visit FLWFishing.com.
About Major League Fishing
Founded in 2011, Major League Fishing (MLF) brings the high-intensity sport of competitive bass fishing into America’s living rooms through highly rated programming on Outdoor Channel, Discovery, CBS, CBS Sports Network, World Fishing Network, Sportsman Channel, and on-demand on MyOutdoorTV (MOTV). The Bass Pro Tour consists of eight stages and a championship streamed live on www.MajorLeagueFishing.com and MOTV.
In late 2019 MLF acquired FLW, which expanded their portfolio to include the largest grassroots fishing organization, including the strongest five-fish format professional bass fishing tour, the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit, as well as the Toyota Series, and Abu Garcia College Series presented by YETI, among others. For more information on the league and anglers, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com and follow MLF on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
About FLW
FLW is the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, providing anglers of all skill levels the opportunity to compete for millions in prize money across five tournament circuits. Headquartered in Benton, Kentucky, FLW and its partners conduct more than 290 bass-fishing tournaments annually around the world, including the United States, Canada, China, Italy, South Korea, Mexico, Namibia, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, and Zimbabwe.
FLW tournament fishing can be seen on the Emmy-nominated “FLW” television show while FLW Bass Fishing magazine delivers cutting-edge tips from top pros. Acquired by Major League Fishing in late 2019, FLW programming expands in 2020 to the Outdoor Channel and the Sportsman Channel as well as on-demand at MyOutdoorTV (MOTV).
For more information visit FLWFishing.com and follow FLW at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
B.A.S.S. Cancels Day 1 of St. Johns Elite Event
February 6, 2020
B.A.S.S. Cancels Day 1 of St. Johns Elite Event
PALATKA, Fla. — B.A.S.S. officials made a decision to cancel the first day of competition on the St. Johns River today after the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a wind advisory making the fishery unsafe for boaters. The wind advisory is calling for winds 15-25 m.p.h. with guests over 40.
“Safety for our anglers and marshals is our primary concern,” said Trip Weldon, Bassmaster Elite Series Tournament Director. “We have been monitoring the weather closely, and had discussions with NWS last night and this morning to see if the weather situation would change.
“Beginning this morning and into the afternoon, the wind was just going to be too high to safely be on the water.”
Competition in the AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River is expected to resume Friday morning, when the field of 88 anglers launches at 7:15 a.m. from Palatka Riverfront Park.
2020 AFTCO Bassmaster Elite At St. Johns River Title Sponsor: AFTCO
2020 Bassmaster Elite Series Platinum Sponsor: Toyota
2020 Bassmaster Elite Series Premier Sponsors: Abu Garcia, Berkley, Humminbird, Mercury, Minn Kota, Nitro Boats, Power-Pole, Skeeter Boats, Talon, Triton Boats, Yamaha
2020 Bassmaster Elite Series Supporting Sponsors: Bass Pro Shops, Carhartt, Garmin, HUK Performance Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing, Rapala
2020 AFTCO Bassmaster Elite At St. Johns River Local Hosts: Putnam County Tourist Development Council and Putnam County Chamber of Commerce
About B.A.S.S.
B.A.S.S. is the worldwide authority on bass fishing and keeper of the culture of the sport, providing cutting edge content on bass fishing whenever, wherever and however bass fishing fans want to use it. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., the 515,000-member organization’s fully integrated media platforms include the industry’s leading magazines (Bassmaster and B.A.S.S. Times), website (Bassmaster.com), television show (The Bassmasters on ESPN2 and The Pursuit Channel), radio show (Bassmaster Radio), social media programs and events. For more than 50 years, B.A.S.S. has been dedicated to access, conservation and youth fishing.
The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the most prestigious events at each level of competition, including the Bassmaster Elite Series, Basspro.com Bassmaster Opens Series, TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Series, Carhartt Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops, Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Series presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors, Bassmaster Team Championship, new Huk Bassmaster B.A.S.S. Nation Kayak Series powered by TourneyX presented by Abu Garcia and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk.
Jeff Lugar Tells it all “A Look Back at the Bass Nation Regional on Lake Okeechobee”
Jeff Gives us a look back at his 5th place finish at the Bass Nation Regional on Lake Okeechobee. An in depth look at how he caught them, life in Texas & what’s in store for his future. At the end Jeff gives us the news we have all been waiting to here.
[spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=22399129″ width=”100%” height=”350px” theme=”dark” playlist=”show” playlist-continuous=”true” autoplay=”false” live-autoplay=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”right” hide-logo=”false” hide-likes=”false” hide-comments=”false” hide-sharing=”false” hide-download=”false” color=”00d084″]
Meet the 2020 Bassmaster Elites
Don’t know the Elite anglers for 2020???
Can’t choose between a few guys???
Need stats for each angler???
Hopefully you can find the information you need to help choose the best team of anglers to win in your league below by clicking “2020 Bassmaster Elite Anglers” and being redirected to Bassmaster.com. We will be providing links like this one so you can find information fast and easy.
Pundit Stories for St Johns River
Stuck on who to choose for your team? Look no further then here as we are providing you with the latest pundit stories from Bassmaster.com
Prove it in Palatka by Pete Robbins
What Is Fantasy Fishing?
What is fantasy fishing?
If you follow the Basscast I’m sure you have seen our content about fantasy fishing at some point. Have you ever wondered what all this fantasy fishing was about, how to join, where to sign up or any other questions? Most of your answers could be below and hopefully I can convince you into joining our FREE league.
Thebasscast.com participates in the fantasy fishing competition provided by Bassmaster. The Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing is formatted around the Elite anglers and their tournamnets. Simply pick a team of elites you think will be the best. A team? Yes you pick a team of five anglers and who ever has the highest score at the end of the event wins. Scores are based off of having the angler who has the biggest fish each day and biggest for the whole event, biggest bag turned in the whole event, being the leader each day, and by winning the tournament. Bassmaster does this complicated scoring and updates it every evening.
The best part of this is it is FREE!!!! You can join multiple groups and have the chance to win lots of prizes FREE!! We are giving away prize packs from our sponsors after each event to the participant who has the highest score. In addition to that we are giving a prize pack that includes a $100 gift card to the participant with the highest score at the end of the year. To join our group you will have to first create an account on www.bassmasterfantasy.com then select the group tab and search for “Thebasscast.com” and our password is “Basscast2020”. Come on and join us now as we already have over 100 people playing for our prize packs. Competition starts this Thursday 2/6/2020 at 6am EST.
Accomplished Californian and successful Canadian brothers now fishing for Team Daiwa
|
|
Welcoming Top Pros to the Team |
|
Accomplished Californian and successful Canadian brothers now fishing for Team Daiwa |
|
Cypress, CA (February 4, 2020) – Just as the U.S. signs USMCA (United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement) into law, Daiwa was busy working on its own form of diplomacy in the bass fishing world. California’s Jared Lintner joins Canada’s Cory and Chris Johnston as Daiwa’s newest members to their professional bass fishing squad. Brothers Johnston of Peterborough, Ontario, both accomplished competitors in their own right, have years of victories and cash earnings to their names. 34-year old Cory Johnston, for example, has racked up $600K U.S. earnings and been in the money over 70 times. Cory will also be fishing the upcoming 2020 Bassmaster Classic on fabled Lake Guntersville in Birmingham, Alabama in March. His close-knit brother, 30-year old Chris Johnston, won Rookie of the Year (ROY) as a newcomer to the FLW in 2017 and has raked in over $650K in U.S. earnings. (Smells like sibling.) Chris, too, will be competing in the 2020 Bassmaster Classic. |
|
|
New Daiwa pro Cory Johnston |
|
Older brother Cory credits their undeniable skills on the water to growing up on Canadian waters. “The fisheries here are so diverse. You have to be able to fish for both smallmouth and largemouth bass to be successful,” said Cory. “In 2020, I will be continuing my journey in the Bassmaster Elite Series, looking for the coveted blue trophy, AOY (Angler of the Year), and a Classic win.” Over his relatively young career, Cory has also amassed three Forrest Wood Cup qualifications, five Canadian Open Championships, three Canadian Classic Championships and is a two-time AOY in the FLW. Chris Johnston also believes that his countryside Canadian upbringing helped make him who he is today. “I was born and raised in the country and could not imagine my life anywhere else. I actually live just down the road from my childhood home and can’t wait to watch my son grow and discover all the things country living has to offer. “I cannot recall the precise moment that I fell in love with fishing, and that may be because my love for it was innate. My father was a fisherman and my older brother, Cory, had already mastered a baitcaster before I came along. I do recall having impatient moments watching the two of them,” Johnston continued. “I watched my brother and dad enter tournaments and wondered when I was going to be old enough to do the same. Around my 11th birthday, I fished my first tournament with my dad…and we won. The rest is history.” |
|
|
New Daiwa pro Chris Johnston |
|
Between the age of 11 and 18, Chris and Cory Johnston gained a lot of experience, skill and success in local Canadian fishing circuits. By 18, Chris decided to take a gamble and fish his first U.S tournament, the FLW Costa Series on 1000 Islands, where he earned a second place finish and went on to win AOY. After three years fishing the FLW Tour, he was offered a spot in the Bassmaster Elite Series. “Now, a year later, I have completed my first season in the Elites and qualified for the Bassmaster Classic. This is something I have dreamt about since that first tournament 19 years ago.” “I am really excited to have the Johnston brothers come on board and join our team,” said Daiwa U.S. Marketing Manager, Curt Arakawa. “They are excellent fisherman and have done really well in both Canada and the U.S. They will help strengthen our Bassmaster Elite Series staff, which includes Seth Feider and Patrick Walters. We will also get Brandon Palaniuk back this year competing in the Elites.” |
|
|
Daiwa’s new ZILLION TW HD is quickly becoming a favorite of bass anglers competing at all levels. |
|
Also joining Daiwa in 2020 is the man whose motto is, “It’s all about the Stash,” Arroyo Grande, California’s bass fishing virtuoso, Jared Lintner. A 13-year veteran of the Bassmaster Elite Series, Lintner has fished 141 events (91 times in the money) and banked a whopping $1,114,530 in cold hard cash over his career, raising the trophy twice at Bassmaster Elite Series events. Now a staple in Bass Pro Shop’s Major League Fishing (MLF), Lintner competed in the MLF’s inaugural season in 2019, where he scored a second-place finish on Lake Chickamauga in Tennessee and fished the MLF’s 2019 Redcrest Qualifier in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Lintner will again fish the MLF in 2020. “I am excited to have Jared Lintner join our team and help in promoting Daiwa reels,” said Arakawa. “Jared is a great fisherman and will add to an already stellar team fishing the MLF circuit.” Arakawa said in closing, “I want to welcome Chris, Cory and Jared to join the Daiwa team, which is made up of some of the best fisherman in the world, including Brandon Palaniuk, Brett Hite, Brent Ehrler, Cody Meyer, Ish Monroe, Patrick Walters, Seth Feider, Takahiro Omori, Clay Dyer and Mark Zona.” |
|
|
Can you guess who is the real man in the ‘stash, Jared Lintner? |
|
|