AFTCO launches Fisheries First: A commitment to sustainability
SANTA ANA, Calif. — AFTCO is committed to reducing the environmental impact on the oceans, rivers, lakes, and land that support our fisheries. The Fisheries First Pledge was created to...
Elliott continues ‘fizz ed’ campaign
What’s an Alewife?
We’ve heard anglers talk this week about bass eating a bait fish called an alewife. On Bassmaster LIVE Chris Zaldain showed us some that bass had spit up in his...
Classic fish care plan hits home run with 98% live release
When the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk was moved from March to June due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, B.A.S.S. staff and Texas Parks &...
Senate Commerce Committee approves important sportfishing bills
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee held an executive session that included consideration and passage of several bills supported by the American Sportfishing Association (ASA). This included committee passage of S....
Take action now — the most important piece of legislation affecting bass fishing
Vice President of Government Affairs Mike Leonard explains the details about reauthorizing the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, the backbone of fisheries conservation in the U.S.
The science of Ray Roberts
FORT WORTH, Texas — The 2021 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk is coming to Lake Ray Roberts, June 11-13. Everything is bigger in Texas, including the...
Jocumsens embrace trash cleanup
Carl Jocumsen had just finished a week of fishing, spending 15-hour practice days, and then going all out for the Berkley Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville. After six days of...
Sportfishing industry calls on Congress to support conservation and access
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Over the past year, there has been a significant increase in participation and demand for outdoor recreation, which has created challenges and opportunities for the recreational fishing and the...
Enhanced fish care planned for Classic
Fish care is a high priority at Bassmaster tournaments, and it will be increasingly relevant at the 2021 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk. B.A.S.S. and the...
