BassmastHER workshops continue to inspire women in 2025

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May 1, 2025

BassmastHER workshops continue to inspire women in 2025

Bassmaster continues its expanded BassmastHER workshops for 2025 with upcoming events being held in Orange, Texas, Orlando, Fla., and La Crosse, Wis.

Photo by Shane Durrance/B.A.S.S.

May 1, 2025

BassmastHER workshops continue to inspire women in 2025

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After a very successful inaugural season, Bassmaster’s popular BassmastHER program continues to host workshops in conjunction with events during the 2025 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season.

BassmastHER, an initiative started with the goal of creating a space for female anglers at all levels to learn new fishing skills within a supportive community, launched a series of one-day workshops in 2024 that ran in conjunction with select Elite Series events. In response to the program’s success, B.A.S.S. has expanded workshop dates in 2025 to create even more workshop opportunities for female anglers across the country.

Gender does not dictate how successful you can be on the water, but it helps to have a like-minded support system for education, travel, inspiration and ideation. BassmastHER was created to build a passionate community of female anglers, inspire confidence at the water’s edge and be the conduit for creating lifetime friends and memories.

BassmastHER workshops are conducted by BassmastHER ambassadors Anastasia Patterson, Kristine Fischer and Maggie Carsello, along with fishing experts from the Bassmaster staff. Topics at the workshops range from bass fishing fundamentals to casting for accuracy, getting familiar with a bass boat or kayak, bank fishing and discussing industry and sponsorship opportunities. Attendees will also have the opportunity to network with other female anglers at the workshops.

“Being a part of BassmastHER is bigger than just me — it’s every little girl, wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend who has a passion for fishing,” said Patterson. “They are all a part of this initiative to get more women out there and fishing. The workshops are a great space to learn, lead, network and contribute to plant seeds to grow the community of female anglers and hopefully see more women out on the water.”

2025 BassmastHER workshops have been held in conjunction with the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour in Fort Worth, Texas (March 23) and the Whataburger Bassmaster Elite at Lake Hartwell in Anderson, S.C. (April 26). Upcoming 2025 BassmastHER workshops will run concurrently with the following events:

MAXAM Tire Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River in Orange, Texas (May 17)
ICAST in Orlando, Fla. (July 17)
Bassmaster Elite at Mississippi River in La Crosse, Wis. (Aug. 23)

“As a dad who is teaching his two young girls to fish, I am excited that the BassmastHER program will introduce more females to the sport of bass fishing,” said B.A.S.S. CEO Chase Anderson. “I am thankful for our partners at Toyota for their continued support, and I believe together we can continue to grow this great program.”

Virtual BassmastHER workshop educational material, articles and how-to pieces can be found at Bassmaster.com. Women interested in attending workshops, telling their story or asking fishing-related questions are encouraged to reach out to BassmastHER on any of their social channels, including a private Facebook page for female anglers to network with each other and establish community, or email [email protected].

The BassmastHER workshops are for all skill levels, but participants must be at least 14 years old. Workshops are only $25 to attend and space is limited, so it is first come, first serve.

Productive morning carries McCarter, Drennon to Day 1 lead at Buggs Island

Brian Carter

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April 30, 2025

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Productive morning carries McCarter, Drennon to Day 1 lead at Buggs Island

The Carson-Newman team of Easton Drennon (left) and Chase McCarter (right) takes the Day 1 lead at the Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Buggs Island presented by Bass Pro Shops with a weight of 20 pounds, 5 ounces.

Photo by Solomon Glenn/B.A.S.S.

April 30, 2025

Productive morning carries McCarter, Drennon to Day 1 lead at Buggs Island

MECKLENBURG COUNTY, Va. — Day 1 of the Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Buggs Island presented by Bass Pro Shops well exceeded the expectations of Easton Drennon and Chase McCarter, who landed a five-bass limit weighing 20 pounds, 5 ounces to take the lead over the 200-boat field.

The Carson-Newman duo holds a 3-ounce advantage over North Alabama’s Nathan Reynolds and Jake Brown. Lucas Washburn and Braylon Eggerding from Adrian College and Will Wester and Jackson Thomas from Emmanuel College are tied for third with 18-9.

“We are amazed. Today was a true blessing,” Drennon said. “We honestly struggled in practice. We didn’t see many fish over 2 ½ pounds. It was a tough practice, so we went out with the mindset that we were going to grind out some bites and it went our way.”

Anglers enjoyed warm and sunny conditions on Day 1 of the two-day tournament, which resulted in an overall great day of fishing from the field. A total of 176 limits were caught and over 2,265 pounds of bass hit the scales.

McCarter and Drennon both hail from Tennessee, McCarter from the eastern side of the state and Drennon from the Nashville area. While neither one had seen Buggs Island prior to the week, McCarter’s experience using forward-facing sonar on Douglas Lake played a role in their Day 1 success.

After a lackluster practice, McCarter and Drennon found a small area with shallow and deep-water access that both prespawn and postspawn bass were utilizing.

“The fish had both deep and shallow to dwell in,” Drennon said. “I think that is what made the biggest difference. We had some postspawners and some that still seemed to be prespawn in our bag.”

They filled their bag of 4-pound largemouth using a jighead minnow, but getting the bass to bite it took more convincing than McCarter expected.

“You just had to make a lot of good casts. They weren’t just going to run out and get it; you really had to talk them into it. They wanted it a certain way,” he explained. “Most of them were cruising along the bottom and some of them were stationary. It is a pretty special spot, honestly.”

Although their starting spot didn’t pan out like they hoped, McCarter and Drennon quickly moved to what turned out to be their best point. There, they quickly filled out a limit and landed three of the bass they would take back to weigh-in. A short distance down the bank on another point, they landed two more quality keepers.

“It was unreal. They were just biting,” McCarter said. “I’d say we started catching them around 7:30 and we were done by 11. We left that area after that. We culled a 3.39 and we didn’t think the lake could produce much more than a 20-pound bag. We didn’t want to waste any fish.”

The Carson-Newman team spent the rest of the day trying to expand on their area and found a few more promising spots for the final day. McCarter believes they will need around 17 pounds to keep the lead on Day 2.

Reynolds and Brown anchored their 20-3 Day 1 limit with the Big Bass of the Day, a 5-2 largemouth.

The full field will launch from Occoneechee State Park tomorrow beginning at 6:15 a.m. ET and return for weigh-in at 2:15 p.m. The Top 10% of the field will punch their tickets to the 2025 Strike King Bassmaster College National Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops at Cherokee Lake scheduled for July 10-12. Teams will also earn points towards the Lunkers Trail Team of the Year race.

2025 Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Buggs Island presented by Bass Pro Shops 4/30-5/1
Buggs Island Reservoir, Mecklenburg VA.
Standings Day 1

Team Club/School Pts

1. Easton Drennon – Chase McCarter Carson-Newman University 250
Day 1: 5 20-05 Total: 5 20-05
2. Nathan Reynolds – Jake Brown University of North Alabama 249
Day 1: 5 20-02 Total: 5 20-02
3. Lucas Washburn – Braylon Eggerding Adrian College 248
Day 1: 5 18-09 Total: 5 18-09
3. Will Wester – Jackson Thomas Emmanuel College 248
Day 1: 5 18-09 Total: 5 18-09
5. Matthew Massey – Matthew Gunn Erskine College 246
Day 1: 5 18-05 Total: 5 18-05
6. Brody Robison – Peyton Sorrow University of Montevallo 245
Day 1: 5 17-13 Total: 5 17-13
7. Colton Boelkes – Joshua Hayes University of North Alabama 244
Day 1: 5 17-12 Total: 5 17-12
8. Brennan Berglund – Colton White University of Montevallo 243
Day 1: 5 17-01 Total: 5 17-01
8. Trey Marco – Jake Rowlands King University 243
Day 1: 5 17-01 Total: 5 17-01
10. Scooter Ligon Jr – Levi Seagraves Emmanuel College 241
Day 1: 5 16-12 Total: 5 16-12
11. Drake Sturgill – Hudson Choquette University of Montevallo 240
Day 1: 5 16-12 Total: 5 16-12
12. Peyton Harris – Dalton Head University of Montevallo 239
Day 1: 5 16-03 Total: 5 16-03
13. Matt Boerboom – Jacob Swanson University of Montevallo 238
Day 1: 5 16-02 Total: 5 16-02
13. Bryson Dotson – Hayden Peck Tennessee Wesleyan University 238
Day 1: 5 16-02 Total: 5 16-02
15. Cason Price – Joe Vaulton Carson-Newman University 236
Day 1: 5 16-01 Total: 5 16-01
16. Matthew Strickland – Eli Ward University of Pikeville 235
Day 1: 5 16-00 Total: 5 16-00
17. Bryce Dimauro – Tripp Berlinsky Bryan College 234
Day 1: 5 15-12 Total: 5 15-12
17. Nick Dumke – Connor Bell University of Montevallo 234
Day 1: 5 15-12 Total: 5 15-12
19. Daylon Milam – James Dubose University of Montevallo 232
Day 1: 5 15-11 Total: 5 15-11
20. Storm Clark – Elisha Colley University of Montevallo 231
Day 1: 5 15-09 Total: 5 15-09
21. Derek Rodriguez Jr. – Gavyn Rapp Adrian College 230
Day 1: 5 15-07 Total: 5 15-07
22. Bryce Mcdonald – Ethan Elliott University of Pikeville 229
Day 1: 5 15-06 Total: 5 15-06
23. Storm Cline – Gabe Fishlock Carson-Newman University 228
Day 1: 5 15-04 Total: 5 15-04
24. James Lamberth – Jaxon Leverette Troy University 227
Day 1: 5 15-03 Total: 5 15-03
25. Chandler Howell – Clayton Ellis Blue Mountain Christian Universi 226
Day 1: 5 15-02 Total: 5 15-02
26. Nicholas DellaPorta – Drew Pitts Carson-Newman University 225
Day 1: 5 15-01 Total: 5 15-01
27. Szymon Piton – Riley Faulkner Carson-Newman University 224
Day 1: 5 15-01 Total: 5 15-01
28. Peyton Dunn – Michael Avery Emmanuel College 223
Day 1: 5 14-15 Total: 5 14-15
28. Zachary Helton – Blake Wheat Carson-Newman University 223
Day 1: 5 14-15 Total: 5 14-15
30. Chris Baker – Elijah Kelley Kentucky Christian University 221
Day 1: 5 14-14 Total: 5 14-14
31. Anderson Jones – Lander University 220
Day 1: 5 14-10 Total: 5 14-10
32. Joe Shamblin – William Griffith University of Pikeville 219
Day 1: 5 14-09 Total: 5 14-09
33. Turner Hart – Summer Dees Bryan College 218
Day 1: 5 14-08 Total: 5 14-08
34. Will Hart – Logan Fisher Emmanuel College 217
Day 1: 5 14-07 Total: 5 14-07
35. Brady Pinwar – Cole Carr Adrian College 216
Day 1: 5 14-06 Total: 5 14-06
35. Colby Reece – Alex Gore Carson-Newman University 216
Day 1: 5 14-06 Total: 5 14-06
37. Austin Marley – Jack Richardson Georgia Southern University 214
Day 1: 5 14-05 Total: 5 14-05
38. Lane Clark – Tallis Morrison Erskine College 213
Day 1: 5 14-04 Total: 5 14-04
39. Kaleb Butts – Landon Bannister University of South Carolina – U 212
Day 1: 5 14-02 Total: 5 14-02
40. Brayden Batchelor – Quinn Williams Georgia Southern University 211
Day 1: 5 14-02 Total: 5 14-02
41. Jake Krauth – Jack Mcillwain University of North Alabama 210
Day 1: 5 14-01 Total: 5 14-01
42. Cody Abbott – Trenton Carey Lander University 209
Day 1: 5 14-00 Total: 5 14-00
42. Chan Barber II – Jake Kester NC State University 209
Day 1: 5 14-00 Total: 5 14-00
44. Trace Antunes III – Garrett Ring University of Montevallo 207
Day 1: 5 13-15 Total: 5 13-15
44. Hayden Williams – Luke Garofalo University of South Carolina – U 207
Day 1: 5 13-15 Total: 5 13-15
46. Brendan Vinton – Grant Harris Cvcc Redhawks 205
Day 1: 5 13-15 Total: 5 13-15
47. Kaden Buchmann – Chase Wodzinski Lander University 204
Day 1: 5 13-14 Total: 5 13-14
47. Drake Hemby – Ewing Minor Carson-Newman University 204
Day 1: 5 13-14 Total: 5 13-14
47. Logan Hendrick – Jake Brown Lenoir Rhyne University 204
Day 1: 5 13-14 Total: 5 13-14
50. Blake Bullock – John Mark Berry Blue Mountain Christian Universi 201
Day 1: 5 13-13 Total: 5 13-13
51. Cameron Dials – Ethan Burnette Kentucky Christian University 200
Day 1: 5 13-12 Total: 5 13-12
52. Joe Lutz – Jake Monti UNC – Charlotte 199
Day 1: 5 13-10 Total: 5 13-10
53. Jeremy Monda – Will Boyd Jr Florida Gateway College 198
Day 1: 5 13-09 Total: 5 13-09
54. Blair Erickson – Jackson Pontius University of Montevallo 197
Day 1: 5 13-08 Total: 5 13-08
54. Hampton Shull – Landon Surrett Lander University 197
Day 1: 5 13-08 Total: 5 13-08
56. Paxton Giem – Nick Seitz Adrian College 195
Day 1: 5 13-07 Total: 5 13-07
57. Hunter Barrow – Kanton Trull Catawba Valley Community College 194
Day 1: 5 13-06 Total: 5 13-06
57. Brayden Ruckman – Zachary Wolfe Carson-Newman University 194
Day 1: 5 13-06 Total: 5 13-06
57. Calup Williams – Hunter King Blue Mountain Christian Universi 194
Day 1: 5 13-06 Total: 5 13-06
57. Brycen Williamson – Erskine College 194
Day 1: 5 13-06 Total: 5 13-06
61. Carson Winn – Ethan Tedder University of North Alabama 190
Day 1: 5 13-05 Total: 5 13-05
61. Wyatt Wood – Wyatt Ford University of Montevallo 190
Day 1: 5 13-05 Total: 5 13-05
63. Jon Foster – Lawton Williams Erskine College 188
Day 1: 5 13-04 Total: 5 13-04
63. Tomas Matual – Zach Widelski Mckendree University Bass Fishin 188
Day 1: 5 13-04 Total: 5 13-04
65. Andrew Blanton – Garrett Smith Lander University 186
Day 1: 5 13-04 Total: 5 13-04
66. Jackson Mitchell – Carson Palmer Carson Newman University 185
Day 1: 5 13-03 Total: 5 13-03
67. Nolan Gray – Riley Brown Carson-Newman University 184
Day 1: 5 13-02 Total: 5 13-02
68. Hunter Slone – Cole Petroff Tennessee Tech University 183
Day 1: 5 13-00 Total: 5 13-00
69. Will Kimbrough – Mac Nail Georgia Southern University 182
Day 1: 5 12-12 Total: 5 12-12
70. Brooks Parker – Briggs Alavezos University of Montevallo 181
Day 1: 5 12-11 Total: 5 12-11
71. Carter Burdette – Brayden Jordan Troy University 180
Day 1: 5 12-10 Total: 5 12-10
71. Ethan Vue – Christian Vue UNC – Charlotte 180
Day 1: 5 12-10 Total: 5 12-10
73. Gavin Sheffer – Logan Birth Liberty University 178
Day 1: 5 12-10 Total: 5 12-10
74. Cameron Chapman – Dyson Lewis Catawba Valley Community College 177
Day 1: 5 12-09 Total: 5 12-09
74. Nick Hawkins – Dillan Mcglothern Webber International University 177
Day 1: 5 12-09 Total: 5 12-09
74. Ethan Hospedales – UNC – Charlotte 177
Day 1: 5 12-09 Total: 5 12-09
74. Harrison McCall – Lander University 177
Day 1: 5 12-09 Total: 5 12-09
78. Kasen Pemberton – Avery Padgett Troy University 173
Day 1: 5 12-07 Total: 5 12-07
79. Chandler Pruett – Steven Deschene Blue Mountain Christian Universi 172
Day 1: 5 12-06 Total: 5 12-06
79. Tyler Thompson – Emery Burnett Georgia Southern University 172
Day 1: 5 12-06 Total: 5 12-06
81. Cole Moulton – Jared Hubbard Lander University 170
Day 1: 5 12-06 Total: 5 12-06
81. Mitch Straffon – Owen Januszewski Adrian College 170
Day 1: 5 12-06 Total: 5 12-06
83. Brian Haire – Fischer Barber Troy University 168
Day 1: 5 12-05 Total: 5 12-05
83. Palmer Parrish – Clemson University 168
Day 1: 5 12-05 Total: 5 12-05
85. Dalton DeFelice – Evan Ludlow University of Montevallo 166
Day 1: 5 12-04 Total: 5 12-04
85. Spencer Knight – Colton Cybulski Ohio State University 166
Day 1: 5 12-04 Total: 5 12-04
87. Caden Gettys – Tyler Eggers Catawba Valley Community College 164
Day 1: 5 12-03 Total: 5 12-03
88. Mason Bohland – Brady Metzger Purdue University 163
Day 1: 5 12-02 Total: 5 12-02
88. Hunter Kellogg – Owen Klein Ohio State University 163
Day 1: 5 12-02 Total: 5 12-02
88. Charlie Moomau – Matthew Delaney West Virginia University 163
Day 1: 5 12-02 Total: 5 12-02
91. Lawson Blake – Garrett Simon Marshall University 160
Day 1: 5 12-02 Total: 5 12-02
92. Thomas Osa – Kole Costello High Point University 159
Day 1: 5 12-01 Total: 5 12-01
93. Will Rooker – Ben Brockwell Kentucky Christian University 158
Day 1: 5 12-00 Total: 5 12-00
94. Hunter Starling – Emory Jackson Georgia Southern University 157
Day 1: 5 11-15 Total: 5 11-15
95. Brendon Brones – Porter Welch Lamar State College Orange 156
Day 1: 5 11-14 Total: 5 11-14
95. Mason Kornegay – Miller Dowling University of Montevallo 156
Day 1: 5 11-14 Total: 5 11-14
97. Caleb Dugger – Kolby Gambrel King University 154
Day 1: 5 11-12 Total: 5 11-12
97. Thomas Phillips – James Riegert Ohio State University 154
Day 1: 5 11-12 Total: 5 11-12
97. Kaden Raichel – Luke Davis University of Montevallo 154
Day 1: 5 11-12 Total: 5 11-12
97. Grant Rice – Blake Marcum Morehead State University 154
Day 1: 5 11-12 Total: 5 11-12
101. Brandon Berry – Hunter Bright University of Montevallo 150
Day 1: 5 11-11 Total: 5 11-11
101. Drew Kuhnle – Landon Rollison Lander University 150
Day 1: 5 11-11 Total: 5 11-11
103. Colin Cooper – Cory Mitchell Liberty University 148
Day 1: 5 11-11 Total: 5 11-11
104. Asa Putnam – Brett Mouw University of Montevallo 147
Day 1: 5 11-10 Total: 5 11-10
104. Nick Schaefer – Cameron Gates University of Pikeville 147
Day 1: 5 11-10 Total: 5 11-10
106. Garrett Christy – Corban Chenevey Catawba Valley Community College 145
Day 1: 5 11-08 Total: 5 11-08
107. Hunter Keller – Wes Smith II Catawba Valley Community College 144
Day 1: 5 11-07 Total: 5 11-07
108. Jackson Rentschler – Tyler Gross Purdue University 143
Day 1: 5 11-06 Total: 5 11-06
109. Jacob Vanscoik – Robert Richbourg Catawba Valley Community College 142
Day 1: 5 11-04 Total: 5 11-04
109. Dawson Woerner – Wyatt Cash Purdue University 142
Day 1: 5 11-04 Total: 5 11-04
111. Tanner Wassilchalk – Mason Kerr West Virginia University 140
Day 1: 4 11-04 Total: 4 11-04
112. Carson Aarup – Ryan Auchmoody UNC – Charlotte 139
Day 1: 5 11-03 Total: 5 11-03
112. Logan Howarter – Mason Lyons Kentucky Christian University 139
Day 1: 5 11-03 Total: 5 11-03
114. Max Hondorp – Ridge Faircloth Troy University 137
Day 1: 5 11-02 Total: 5 11-02
114. Robert Miller – Levi Bolton Emmanuel College 137
Day 1: 5 11-02 Total: 5 11-02
114. Dylan Reid – Jaxson Smoak Georgia Southern University 137
Day 1: 5 11-02 Total: 5 11-02
117. Colin McGough – Jeremy Etter Virginia Tech University 134
Day 1: 5 11-02 Total: 5 11-02
118. Sawyer Brady – TJ Edwards Jr Blue Mountain Christian Universi 133
Day 1: 5 11-01 Total: 5 11-01
118. Dustin Weinberg – Cade McBride Blue Mountain Christian Universi 133
Day 1: 5 11-01 Total: 5 11-01
120. Cole Hunter – Joseph Bontrager University of South Carolina – U 131
Day 1: 5 10-15 Total: 5 10-15
120. Chase Rogers – Bryson Holland University of South Carolina – U 131
Day 1: 5 10-15 Total: 5 10-15
120. Carrson Sizemore – Dalton Blakley University of Pikeville 131
Day 1: 5 10-15 Total: 5 10-15
123. Preston Kolisek – Smith McGregor University of North Alabama 128
Day 1: 5 10-15 Total: 5 10-15
124. Bryce Balentine – Connor Koch Florida Gateway College 127
Day 1: 5 10-13 Total: 5 10-13
125. Will Hammond – Parker Lambert Lander University 126
Day 1: 5 10-12 Total: 5 10-12
125. Chase Loftus – Caden Petrille University of Iowa 126
Day 1: 5 10-12 Total: 5 10-12
127. Bryson Holderness – Isaac Greene University of South Carolina – U 124
Day 1: 5 10-11 Total: 5 10-11
128. Matt Brault – Dylan Mclaughlin Erskine College 123
Day 1: 5 10-10 Total: 5 10-10
128. Bryson Hatcher – Jake Lovingood Bryan College 123
Day 1: 5 10-10 Total: 5 10-10
130. Zion Dunaway – Andrew Krintz Purdue University 121
Day 1: 5 10-09 Total: 5 10-09
131. Dylan May – Will Shepherd Carson-Newman University 120
Day 1: 5 10-08 Total: 5 10-08
131. Leo Romano – Miller Kieran James Madison University 120
Day 1: 5 10-08 Total: 5 10-08
133. Jerry Brumbaugh Jr. – Quade Lobo Adrian College 118
Day 1: 5 10-07 Total: 5 10-07
133. Branton Champion – Cole Guck Emmanuel College 118
Day 1: 5 10-07 Total: 5 10-07
133. Wyatt Gabehart – Riley Hendricks Lander University 118
Day 1: 5 10-07 Total: 5 10-07
133. Fisher Heard – Hunter Brewer University of North Alabama 118
Day 1: 5 10-07 Total: 5 10-07
137. Gabe Hannon – LSU 114
Day 1: 5 10-06 Total: 5 10-06
138. Alex Geroulis – William Brogan Indiana University 113
Day 1: 5 10-05 Total: 5 10-05
139. Rylan Green – Luke McGuffin Erskine College 112
Day 1: 5 10-04 Total: 5 10-04
139. Ryan Thomas – Nate Harper University of Pikeville 112
Day 1: 5 10-04 Total: 5 10-04
141. Finn Maher – Jake Buzin University of South Carolina 110
Day 1: 5 10-03 Total: 5 10-03
142. Dylan Mcgee – Hayden Short Kentucky Christian University 109
Day 1: 5 10-02 Total: 5 10-02
142. Emerson Petty – Jaxon Humphrey Tennessee Wesleyan University 109
Day 1: 5 10-02 Total: 5 10-02
144. John James Coco – JD Farage LSU 107
Day 1: 5 10-01 Total: 5 10-01
145. Austin Paulus – Landen Paulus Ohio State University 106
Day 1: 5 10-00 Total: 5 10-00
145. Seth Shuler – Nicholas Giompalo University of Pikeville 106
Day 1: 5 10-00 Total: 5 10-00
145. Kyle Smith – Jacob Highley Kentucky Christian University 106
Day 1: 5 10-00 Total: 5 10-00
148. Makenzie Irwin – Nicholas Palazzo King University 103
Day 1: 5 09-15 Total: 5 09-15
148. Nick Owens – Noah Varitek Adrian College 103
Day 1: 5 09-15 Total: 5 09-15
148. Hank Sturm – Matt Mosby Adrian College 103
Day 1: 5 09-15 Total: 5 09-15
151. Robie Vines Jr – Colby Bryan Catawba Valley Community College 100
Day 1: 5 09-12 Total: 5 09-12
152. Hunter Townsend – Jon Wehner Jr James Madison University 99
Day 1: 5 09-11 Total: 5 09-11
153. Will Hadley – Blayne Leeman Kentucky Christian University 98
Day 1: 5 09-10 Total: 5 09-10
153. Max Pierlott – Mike Pierlott UNC – Charlotte 98
Day 1: 5 09-10 Total: 5 09-10
153. JD Sewell – Holden Hatcher Lamar State College Orange 98
Day 1: 5 09-10 Total: 5 09-10
156. Carson Holbrook – Silas Jones University of Pikeville 95
Day 1: 5 09-07 Total: 5 09-07
157. Beau Landry – Peyton Matherne LSU 94
Day 1: 5 09-06 Total: 5 09-06
158. Mitch Johnson – Joe Bob Burchett Kentucky Christian University 93
Day 1: 5 09-04 Total: 5 09-04
159. Will Holloway – Nick Pemberton University of Montevallo 92
Day 1: 5 09-03 Total: 5 09-03
160. Fisher Rodgers – Loren Oliver University Of South Carolina 91
Day 1: 5 09-02 Total: 5 09-02
160. Kyle Zainitzer – Hayden Alexander University of North Alabama 91
Day 1: 5 09-02 Total: 5 09-02
162. Dane Leopold – Chris Veitch Coastal Carolina University 89
Day 1: 5 09-02 Total: 5 09-02
163. Joey Meadows – Caleb Edwards Emmanuel College 88
Day 1: 5 09-00 Total: 5 09-00
164. Alexander Blanchard – Connor Hebert LSU 87
Day 1: 5 08-14 Total: 5 08-14
164. Phillip Herring – Parker O’Bryan University of Montevallo 87
Day 1: 5 08-14 Total: 5 08-14
166. Cody Wyatt – Fletcher Allen UNC – Charlotte 85
Day 1: 5 08-12 Total: 5 08-12
167. Chase Hubble – University of Florida 84
Day 1: 5 08-09 Total: 5 08-09
167. Reece Keeney – Brantley Anders Kentucky Christian University 84
Day 1: 5 08-09 Total: 5 08-09
167. Matthew Norton – Ian Schroeder UNC – Charlotte 84
Day 1: 5 08-09 Total: 5 08-09
170. Lyndon Gaddy – Daniel Ridenour East Tennessee State University 81
Day 1: 5 08-08 Total: 5 08-08
171. Matthew Mitchell – Butler Cochran University of South Carolina 80
Day 1: 5 08-08 Total: 5 08-08
172. Andrew Oswalt – Evan Mabrey University of Montevallo 79
Day 1: 5 08-05 Total: 5 08-05
173. Caleb Baynes – Konnor Sweet Liberty University 78
Day 1: 5 08-01 Total: 5 08-01
174. Connor Westerman – Michael Mcnulty West Virginia University 77
Day 1: 4 08-01 Total: 4 08-01
175. Scotty Hagan – Will Copley University of Pikeville 76
Day 1: 5 08-00 Total: 5 08-00
176. Owen Barker – Carter Jerdon Ohio State University 75
Day 1: 5 07-13 Total: 5 07-13
177. Cole Mitchell – Hayden Mare High Point University 74
Day 1: 4 07-13 Total: 4 07-13
178. Conner Nichols – Nathanael Eubank East Tennessee State University 73
Day 1: 5 07-09 Total: 5 07-09
179. Cohen Cravey – Maxwell Johnson Brewton-Parker College 72
Day 1: 4 07-08 Total: 4 07-08
180. Thomas Smith – Tyler Michael University Of South Carolina Uni 71
Day 1: 3 06-01 Total: 3 06-01
181. Ryder Krueger – Mason Laurin Troy University 70
Day 1: 4 05-14 Total: 4 05-14
182. Bryson Gurley – Ethan Evatt University of South Carolina – U 69
Day 1: 3 05-13 Total: 3 05-13
183. Garrett Tucker – Tyler Randolph West Virginia University 68
Day 1: 3 05-11 Total: 3 05-11
184. Fisher Carver – Hunter Richie Brewton-Parker College 67
Day 1: 3 05-05 Total: 3 05-05
185. Landon Brown – JD Rose Morehead State University 66
Day 1: 3 05-04 Total: 3 05-04
186. Cole Bedard – Jackson Plyler NC State University 65
Day 1: 3 05-02 Total: 3 05-02
187. Tanner Herndon – Caleb Griffin Bryan College 64
Day 1: 3 05-00 Total: 3 05-00
188. Branson James – Hunter Musick East Tennessee State University 63
Day 1: 3 04-06 Total: 3 04-06
189. Haden James – Daniel Litwin 62
Day 1: 2 03-09 Total: 2 03-09
189. Braydon Southerland – Conner Busby Tennessee Tech University 62
Day 1: 2 03-09 Total: 2 03-09
191. Trey Martinez – Maddux Moore Sportsman Fishing Club At Lsu 60
Day 1: 2 03-04 Total: 2 03-04
192. Noah Strand – Max Trenz UNC – Chapel Hill 59
Day 1: 5 01-12 Total: 5 01-12
193. Wes Newman Jr. – Liberty University 58
Day 1: 1 01-07 Total: 1 01-07
193. Alan Ter Molen – Luke Rosebrook Grace College 58
Day 1: 1 01-07 Total: 1 01-07
195. Kenneth Vicchio – Devon Blevins East Tennessee State University 56
Day 1: 1 00-09 Total: 1 00-09
196. Kayden Crosier – Gavin Warholic Kent State University 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
196. MJ Lutz Jr – CJ Chavous Jr. University of South Carolina – U 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
196. Aaron McGill – Trey Woliver University of Tennessee 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
196. Aiden Reid – Isaac Patrick Catawba Valley Community College 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
196. Kyle Werbeck – Joseph Phillips Kent State University 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 176 933 2265-11
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176 933 2265-11

Lake Fork offers tremendous potential for Bassmaster Elite field

Brian Carter

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April 30, 2025

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Lake Fork offers tremendous potential for Bassmaster Elite field

Anglers should be hunting for big bites exclusively at the Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork in Yantis, Texas, May 8-11.

Photo by Kyle Jessie/B.A.S.S.

April 30, 2025

Lake Fork offers tremendous potential for Bassmaster Elite field

YANTIS, Texas — Lake Fork is full of water and full of big bass, which bodes well for the 102 anglers set to compete in the 2025 Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Elite at this east Texas powerhouse.

Competition days will be May 8-11 with daily takeoffs from Caney Point Recreation Area at 6:30 a.m. CT and weigh-ins each day at the same location at 2:30 p.m.

“The weather has been pretty stable around Texas lately,” said Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series pro Keith Combs. “We haven’t had a lot of rain, but we’ve had enough. The lake is near full now and it stayed up most of last year, so it should be a regular Lake Fork tournament.

“That being said, it is the rainy time of year in Texas, so a lot could change if we start getting rain. That could cause a little water color change in the pockets and creeks, but Fork’s not on a major river that would (significantly) affect it, so this should be a good, stable tournament.”

A thriving testament to the diligent work by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, which manages Lake Fork as a trophy bass fishery, this 27,264-acre impoundment of Lake Fork Creek (Sabine River tributary) boasts an impressive population of quality fish, with double-digit giants impressively abundant.

In all five of the previous Elite events at Lake Fork, the renowned fishery yielded Century Club belts, which recognize four-day total weights of 100 pounds or more. Last year’s event yielded 10 century belts, including then-rookie Trey McKinney’s winning total of 130 pounds, 15 ounces.

The tournament format will differ from the standard Elite Series event, as anglers will catch, weigh and release their fish. Anglers catching fish surpassing 24 inches (referred to as “overs”) may bring one to the weigh-in scales. Any fish brought to the weigh-ins are promptly released.

Combs said he expects a mix of spawn and postspawn fish. Bed fishing for Texas tanks might sound appealing, but Combs warns against depending solely on that uncertain pursuit.

“I don’t think a guy can win it exclusively on spawners unless all the weather conditions lined up for every single day,” Combs said. “Someone could earn a Top 10 with all spawners, but I think it would take a postspawn pattern or a combination of spawn and postspawn to win.”

With minimal vegetation, Lake Fork spawners typically use habitat such as docks, stumps and other hard-bottom sites. The typical assortment of Texas-rigged baits fool these bed fish, but Combs suggests upsizing the profiles for this lake’s bigger class of fish.

Postspawn habitat typically includes hard clay points, ridges and big offshore fields of standing timber, the latter of which offers vast habitat for fish to hang out and feed as they wish.

Forward-facing sonar technology has, in recent years, revealed much about specific bass positioning, so anglers can quickly and efficiently break down large areas to locate prime habitat and fish locations. Combs lists jerkbaits, swimbaits, big crankbaits, Neko rigs and jighead minnows as the likely postspawn lineup.

“I think it’s pretty consistent; we’ve been there several times in May,” Combs said. “I think most of what happens on Fork has been (seen); it will just be a matter of a guy dialing it in a little better than the rest of the field.”

As Combs points out, the likelihood of such a performance is higher with the postspawn option simply due to numeric superiority. While bed fishing might reward an angler with a handful of shots at difference-makers, the potential for intercepting postspawn fish offers higher statistical advantage.

Bass follow predictable seasonal routes into and out of their spawning zones, with periodic pauses at key prespawn and postspawn habitat. If an angler locates one of those receiving areas and has the good fortune to fish it for four days, that one spot could deliver the blue trophy.

“I do think in the past you would need multiple spots to win, but now, with a lot of fish moving out, I think a guy could win on one spot,” Combs said. “In general on Fork, schools of fish move in and out a lot. You need to find a place where fish are coming to you.”

“It’s going to take a lot of weight to win; it will take over 100 pounds, there’s no doubt about that,” Combs said. “There’s definitely a way to get bit with smaller fish — you’re just going to have to concentrate on a lesser bite for better quality fish.

“I think the guys that pull away from the rest of the field will not focus on a 4-pound fish. You really don’t need to weigh a single 4-pound fish if you want to win the tournament. You don’t just get a limit and then go for a big bite. You have to look for nothing but big bites.”

As past events have shown, mega-bags are not only possible, they’re expected. Not everyone will be so fortunate, but Combs fully expects a couple of eye-popping performances.

“You can’t do it every day, but you need that one day with a 30- to 40-pound bag,” he said. “We will see that once, maybe twice.”

Bassmaster LIVE coverage of the Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork will be available on Bassmaster.com on Days 1 and 2 starting at 8 a.m. ET and ending at 3 p.m. and also on Roku from 8 to 11 a.m. FS1 will carry the morning action on Day 3 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. before moving to Bassmaster.com in the afternoon. Championship Sunday coverage will be broadcast on FS1 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and FOX from noon to 3 p.m.

The Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork is hosted by Wood County.

B.A.S.S. announces Tackle Warehouse as title sponsor of the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series event at Lake Fork

Brian Carter

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April 30, 2025

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April 30, 2025

B.A.S.S. announces Tackle Warehouse as title sponsor of the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series event at Lake Fork

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. is excited to announce Tackle Warehouse as the title sponsor of the highly anticipated 2025 Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork, taking place May 8-11 in Yantis, Texas.

Lake Fork has long been known for producing legendary bass fishing moments, and last year’s Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series event was no exception. More than 10 anglers broke the prestigious 100-pound mark, with then-rookie Trey McKinney delivering a jaw-dropping performance to claim victory with an astounding 130 pounds, 15 ounces — one of the heaviest four-day totals in Elite Series history.

“We are thrilled to welcome Tackle Warehouse as the title sponsor for this iconic stop on the Elite Series schedule,” said Phillip Johnson, B.A.S.S. chief operating officer. “Lake Fork always delivers incredible action, and with Tackle Warehouse’s support, we’re looking forward to another unforgettable event showcasing some of the best anglers in the world on one of the most electrifying venues we visit.”

As the industry’s premier online retailer for bass fishing gear, Tackle Warehouse has been a go-to source for tournament anglers and weekend warriors alike. Their sponsorship of the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series event at Lake Fork ensures fans will experience next-level coverage, exclusive content and in-depth access to the gear and techniques that help Elite Series anglers land giant bass.

“We at Tackle Warehouse are so excited for the Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork in the great state of Texas,” said Joey Reggio, general manager of Tackle Warehouse. “We can’t wait to see huge bass, huge bags and tons of excitement at one of the most legendary big-fish factories in the nation!”

The biggest bass of the 2024 Elites was landed by Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series pro Justin Hamner during last year’s Lake Fork event. His 11-pound, 7-ounce behemoth may well be topped this year. With the potential for record-breaking weights and another thrilling showdown on one of the most revered trophy-bass lakes in the country, the 2025 Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork is a must-watch event.

For more information on the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series, visit Bassmaster.com.

2025 Bassmaster Elite Series Platinum Sponsor: Progressive, Toyota
2025 Bassmaster Elite Series Premier Sponsors: Bass Pro Shops, Dakota Lithium, Humminbird, Mercury, Minn Kota, Nitro Boats, Power-Pole, Progressive Insurance, Ranger Boats, Rapala, Skeeter Boats, Yamaha
2025 Bassmaster Elite Series Supporting Sponsors: AFTCO, Daiwa, Garmin, Lew’s, Lowrance, Triton Boats, VMC, Yokohama

About Tackle Warehouse

Tackle Warehouse was launched online in 2003 with the goal of meeting the fishing tackle needs of the casual and professional bass angler alike. As a tackle shop run by anglers for anglers, the requirements were evident, and the mission remains the same: provide bass anglers with the widest selection of great products, fast and reliable shipping and excellent customer service, while offering support and education for anglers of all levels and abilities. Tackle Warehouse relies upon its tackle shop roots and a passion for fishing to best serve our customers, as well as the bass fishing community as a whole

Tackle Warehouse Invitational Stop 4 Presented by E3 Sports Apparel Set for Pickwick Lake Next Week

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April 30, 2025

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Tackle Warehouse Invitational Stop 4 Presented by E3 Sports Apparel Set for Pickwick Lake Next Week

COUNCE, Tenn. (April 30, 2025) – The next Major League Fishing (MLF) Tackle Warehouse Invitational event of the 2025 season is set to take place in Counce, Tennessee, next week, May 9-11, at Pickwick Lake – the Tackle Warehouse Invitational Stop 4 Presented by E3 Sports Apparel.

The three-day tournament, hosted by Explore Pickwick Lake/Hardin County Tourism, will feature professional bass anglers competing for a top prize of up to $115,000. Anglers will take to the water to catch their five biggest bass each day, and the winner will be determined by the heaviest three-day cumulative total.

“Once again, we are grateful to welcome Major League Fishing to Pickwick Lake and for their continued partnership”, said Beth Pippin, Executive Director for Hardin County Tourism. “Pickwick Lake in West Tennessee is on the Bill Dance Signature Lake trail offering world-class fishing where three states meet. We look forward to welcoming the anglers, staff, sponsors, and fans and allowing us to showcase our side of this beautiful lake, and in return bringing us a vast economic impact.”

Former Pickwick Lake champion Jon Canada of Helena, Alabama, is excited to return to the site of his 2022 victory and looking to reclaim his dominance on one of the Tennessee River’s most dynamic spring fisheries. He’ll be competing against Pickwick Lake standouts like Bass Pro Tour phenoms Drew Gill and Jake Lawrence, brothers Carter and Dylan Nutt – the Tennessee River aces who compete collegiately for the University of North Alabama – and a returning Jason Lambert, who recently retired from pro-level competition but couldn’t resist the allure of big-time competition on his home fishery.

“It’s shaping up to be one of those tournaments where you could see it all,” said Canada. “With the weather we’ve had – it hit 89 or 90 degrees this week – everything’s happening fast. Guys are going to be catching fish off the shad spawn, some guarding fry, postspawners, and there may even be a few pre-spawn stragglers pulling up.”

Unlike his 2022 win, when grass played a key role, Canada doesn’t expect vegetation to be a factor this time around.

“The lake had a lot more grass back then. This year, I’ve looked around and haven’t seen any,” he said. “They’ve been managing it pretty aggressively, and it’s basically gone.”

Instead, Canada anticipates a return to more traditional structure fishing.

“You’ll see guys fishing stumps, shell bars, docks, maybe some offshore brush. A spinnerbait or flipping bite could definitely be in play.”

With Day 2 of competition enforcing a no-forward-facing sonar rule, offshore success may come down to “blind fishing” and familiarity.

“I’m okay with that,” Canada said. “It might be a challenge to find offshore schools that fast, but if we get the right conditions – some current and stable water – it could spread people out and open up opportunities.”

Canada emphasized that the Tennessee River system thrives on current.

“That lake – everything relates to current. Doesn’t matter if it’s ledges, ditches, bars, shallow or deep – if they’re pulling water, those fish will bite. That’ll be the biggest thing I’ll be watching next week.”

While a few early-morning smallmouth might show up, Canada is betting on largemouth to anchor most of the top bags. “If someone can unlock the smallmouth after they vanish post-spawn, they’ll be dangerous – but that’s a tough puzzle. It’s going to come down to current, water level, and making good decisions each day.”

Anglers will launch at 6:30 a.m. CT each day from Pickwick Landing State Park, located at 120 Playground Loop in Counce, Tennessee. Weigh-ins will be held at the State Park and will begin at 2:30 p.m. Fans are welcome to attend all launch and weigh-in events and also encouraged to follow the event online throughout the day on the MLFNOW!® live stream and coverage at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

The 2025 Tackle Warehouse Invitationals feature a field of professional anglers competing across six invitational tournaments around the country, for a total purse of $4.3 million and valuable Fishing Clash Angler of the Year (AOY) points to qualify for the Invitationals Championship, set for Sept. 5-7 on the Mississippi River in La Crosse, and a coveted spot on the MLF Bass Pro Tour – the sport’s premier circuit.

In Tackle Warehouse Invitationals competition, the full field competes in the two-day opening round on Friday and Saturday in a five-fish, weigh-in format. Only the top 30 pros, based on their two-day cumulative weight, advance to the final round on Championship Sunday, where they will compete for the grand prize of up to $115,000.

Forward-facing and/or 360-degree sonar is limited to only days 1 and 3 of competition. No forward-facing and/or 360-degree sonar will be allowed on day 2 of competition.

The MLFNOW! broadcast team of Chad McKee and Rob Newell will break down the extended action live all three days of competition from 7 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. CT. MLFNOW! will be live streamed on MajorLeagueFishing.com, the MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) app and Rumble.

Television coverage of the MLF Tackle Warehouse Invitationals Stop 4 at Pickwick Lake Presented by E3 Sports Apparel will air as a two-hour episode, premiering at 9 a.m. ET, on Saturday, Oct. 25 on CBS Sports Network.

Proud sponsors of the 2025 MLF Tackle Warehouse Invitationals include: 7Brew Coffee, Abu Garcia, Athletic Brewing, B&W Trailer Hitches, Berkley, Bubba, Deep Dive, E3 Sports Apparel, Epic Baits, Fishing Clash, Grizzly, Humminbird, Lew’s, Mercury, Minn Kota, Mossy Oak, Onyx, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Phoenix Boats, Polaris, Power-Pole, Precision Sonar, Strike King, Suzuki Marine, Tackle Warehouse, T-H Marine, Toyota, VOSKER, WIX Filters and YETI.

For complete details and updated information visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular Tackle Warehouse Invitationals updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the MLF5 social media outlets at Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Ray & Channon Dowey Win CATT Lake Wateree Open with 5 bass weighing 20.00 lbs!

Brian Carter

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April 29, 2025

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Ray & Channon Dowey Win CATT Lake Wateree Open with 5 bass weighing 20.00 lbs!

Next Lake Wateree Open is May 10 $100 entry! No Membership!

Ray & Channon Dowey with the Lake Wateree Open with 5 bass weighing 20.00 lbs!

Donald Hinson & Shannon Tidwell claimed 2nd Place with 5 bass weighing 18.08 lbs and they weighed in the BF at 4.53 lbs!

Jacob Norris took 3rd with 17.93 lbs!

Rhett Motley & Jamie Medlin with their catch!

Team	BF	Weight	Winnings	Points
Ray Dowey & Chanon Dowey	4.21	20.00	$1,170.00	110
Donald Hinson & Shannon Tidwell	*4.53*	18.08	$650.00	109
Jacob Norris & Jeff Norris	3.77	17.93	$140.00	108
Colden Baker	3.97	15.65		107
Rhett Motley – Jamie Medlin	3.20	12.88		106
Tony Colacurcio	3.89	12.75		105
Michael Richardson & Shane Cantley (Sub- Dylan Locklear)	2.68	12.01		104
Bubba Baker	2.75	11.23		103
Sam Hopkins & Craig Matthews	2.87	10.88		102
Paul Wells & Craig Haven	0.00	10.12		101
Darrell Fenton	2.89	7.41		100
Steve Phillips	0.00	0.00		90
Hank Taylor & Brandon Blackmon	0.00	0.00		90
James Lewis & Adam Wells	0.00	0.00		90
Kareem White & Jaylin White	0.00	0.00		90
Greg Sigmon	0.00	0.00		90
Jarry Freezon & Ethan Freezon	0.00	0.00		90
Matthew Benge	0.00	0.00		90
Jerry Freezon	0.00	0.00		90

2025 Wateree Open Points			$820.00
2025 Wateree Open Final Fund			$960.00

Savage Gear Unveils the New 3D Soft Shine Glide

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Brian Carter

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April 29, 2025

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Savage Gear Unveils the New 3D Soft Shine Glide

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Precision-engineered soft glide bait designed to trigger relentless strikes.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Savage Gear has introduced the Savage Gear 3D Soft Shine Glide 7-inch Glide Bait—a meticulously engineered bait designed to tempt even the wariest predators. Featuring a hyper-realistic swimming and gliding action, this lure mimics the natural movements of a fleeing baitfish, making it an irresistible target for big fish lurking within cover.

Built for versatility, it was designed to excel on medium to fast retrieves, activating the natural tail kick that triggers aggressive strikes. When paused on a steady retrieve, the bait subtly wanders to the side, mimicking an inquisitive or injured fish—an easy meal for opportunistic predators. The innovative line-thru treble system, paired with a modified, feathered hook, tucks neatly into the molded belly slot, ensuring the hook stays secure until a fish is hooked. Once engaged, the hook dislodges, improving landing ratios and preventing leverage that could cause lost fish.

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ASA Hires New VP to Lead Largest Sportfishing Trade Show, Member Services and Business Development Efforts

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April 29, 2025

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ASA Hires New VP to Lead Largest Sportfishing Trade Show, Member Services and Business Development Efforts

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April 29, 2025

The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) is pleased to announce that Kendra Allman has joined the staff as Vice President of Member Services and Business Development.

Alexandria, VA – Allman will play a key role as both a member of the ASA Executive Team as well as a strategic leader overseeing the Association’s trade show, member benefits and revenue-generating programs.

Reporting to the President and CEO, she will oversee the biggest sportfishing trade show in the world, ICAST, and lead ASA’s membership and business development priorities in line with the Association’s strategic plan. This includes ensuring ICAST provides members with the best return on their investment while allowing them to showcase their products in front of the largest audience of qualified retail/wholesale buyers, manufacturer’s representatives, media and other industry-related organizations. In addition, the Vice President will lead ASA’s membership and business development programs to provide valuable benefits and help the association build the sportfishing community.

”Kendra comes to us with a wealth of knowledge as a seasoned association executive and creative thinker,” said ASA President Glenn Hughes. “She is the perfect complement to our expanding organization and will be a key factor in the fulfillment of our growing membership and new business development strategies.”

Allman has more than 25 years of experience in association management including meetings, events, and high-end production. Having held leadership positions at top trade associations—including the National Grocers Association; National Association of Chain Drug Stores; National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association; and National Waste & Recycling Association—she brings a proven ability to create engaging, mission-driven experiences.

“I’m looking forward to working with ASA’s members and the recreational fishing community where I can combine my professional expertise with a lifelong love of fishing.” In addition, Allman said, “I am really excited to be part of several new strategic initiatives to increase member engagement, help expand the sportfishing community and increase the association’s business development initiatives.”

Allman first learned to fish with her father in Ocean City, MD, and went on to share her passion for fishing with her own family. She will be working out of ASA’s headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia.

Illinois’ Feldermann Gets Impressive 13th Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Mississippi River Presented by Lew’s

Brian Carter

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April 29, 2025

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Illinois’ Feldermann Gets Impressive 13th Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Mississippi River Presented by Lew’s

Boater winner Mike Feldermann of Galena, Illinois, and co-angler winner Matthew Tinsman of Peoria, Illinois.

John James /Jeff Gibson Win Lake Anna Sunday Morning Bass Series’s

Brian Carter

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April 29, 2025

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John James /Jeff Gibson Win Lake Anna Sunday Morning Bass Series’s

4/27/25 – Sunday Morning Kickoff
Tournament – 33 Boats
11 Paid Places – Results
1 – John James /Jeff Gibson
(5) – 17.69
2 – Bill Deeds – (5) – 15.81
3 – Nate Keller /John Doyle
(5) – 15.50
4 – Shawn Yi /Jung Yo
(5) – 15.40 – Big Fish – 5.23
5 – Matt Seale / Dillon Seale
(5) – 15.23
6 – John Stevens /Jake Keller
(5) – 15.22
7 – Tom Buchanan /Jeff Haga
(5) – 15.11
8 – Jeff Miskell – (5) – 14.46
9 – Matt Clark /Jake Floyd
(5) – 14.16
10 – Dave Sullivan /Jonathan Mullins
(5) – 13.92
11 – Matt Ketchum / Matt Ketchum Jr
(5) – 13.52

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