(Jul 25, 2017 -   WADDINGTON, NY) Plano Pro Kevin VanDam won his 24th B.A.S.S tournament this past Sunday along the US/Canadian border at the Huk Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River presented by Go RVing.

(Jul 25, 2017 - Clearwater, FL) Coastal Marine, parent company of ArrowCat Catamarans, and Endeavour Catamaran Corporation, both industry leaders in the design, manufacture and sales of power catamarans, announced today that as a result of recent successful, collaborative projects, the companies have merged to form Endeavour Corporation.

(Jul 25, 2017 - GOLCONDA, IL.) Chad Diedrich of Nashville, Illinois, won the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Illini Division tournament on the Ohio River Saturday after catching five bass weighing 15 pounds, 9 ounces.

(Jul 25, 2017 - La Crosse, WI) Brandon Gann of Sparta, Wisconsin, caught three bass weighing 10 pounds, 14 ounces, Saturday to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Great Lakes Division tournament on the Mississippi River. For his win, Gann pocketed $5,401.

(Jul 25, 2017 - HENRICO, Va.) Ben Jacobi of North Chesterfield, Virginia, brought five bass weighing 16 pounds, 10 ounces, to the scale Saturday to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Shenandoah Division tournament on the James River. For his win, Jacobi earned $3,426.

(Jul 24, 2017 - Alexandria, VA) There’s nothing like the adventure of saltwater fishing. The adrenaline rush of hooking into a billfish, a big striper, or hard-fighting redfish is second to none. That thrill is undoubtedly what attracts over 11 million Americans to the sport.

(Jul 24, 2017 - Old Town, ME) For 120 years, expert craftsmen from Old Town Canoes & Kayaks in Old Town, Maine have built some of the world’s finest watercraft. Now, the veteran watercraft engineers at Old Town are once again leading the way in forward-thinking design with two new touring kayaks debuting at Outdoor Retailer.

(Jul 24, 2017 - CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y.) The Adrian College duo of Jarrett Martin and Zachary Graham, both of Gallipolis, Ohio, won the YETI FLW College Fishing Northern Conference tournament at Lake Chautauqua presented by Bass Pro Shops Saturday with a five-bass limit weighing 16 pounds, 3 ounces.

(Jul 24, 2017 - Houston County Lake, TX) There were 21 individuals that came out to fish the 7th AQ Individual Event on the Lake for 2017. It was hot and humid with a promise of rain....

(Jul 23, 2017 - Houston County Lake, TX) Craig Morris & Cody Swann won the Saturday Team Tournament on Lake Houston....Craig reported "We had an early bite on Spinnerbaits fishing laydowns. When the clouds rolled in about 11:30 am we were able to cull a few fish on docks before we had to take cover from the storm.... Thanks to Bimini Bay, Saltlife Optics & Tsunami." Craig & Cody won $1,760.00 for their five fish limit that weighed 15.14 lbs. Way to go guys !!!!!

(Jul 23, 2017 - Lake Livingston, TX) Someone said that the water temp was a searing 95 degrees, but that didn't stop the team of Brian Sewell & Chip Sewell from catching them..... These guys are all about the summertime bite. They brought five fish to the scales that weighed an awesome 20.01 lbs... They also had the bigges bass of the day, a nice 4.37 lb'er.... They won a total of $1235.00... Way to catch 'em guys !!!!

(Jul 23, 2017 - WADDINGTON, N.Y.) By noon Sunday, Kevin VanDam was already working his way back to toward Whittaker Park, where the weigh-in would be held about three hours later.   He knew it was over — and so did most everyone else.

(Jul 22, 2017 - WADDINGTON, N.Y.) It’s been every pro fisherman’s nightmare for more than 25 years.   Superstar Kevin VanDam — a Michigan native and arguably the best smallmouth angler in the history of the sport — is hammering the smallies with no sign of slowing down.  

(Jul 21, 2017 - WADDINGTON, N.Y.) One the biggest names in professional bass fishing history managed to hold his ground at the top of the leaderboard during Friday’s Huk Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River presented by Go RVing.

(Jul 20, 2017 - If you are unable to see the message or images be) Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and other senior federal officials met with representatives of the outdoor recreation industry at the U.S. Department of the Interior yesterday to discuss how the use of public-private partnerships can help improve visitor experiences on America’s public lands and waters.

(Jul 20, 2017 - PLATTSBURGH, N.Y.) The world’s best bass fishermen will be catching mixed bags of fat largemouth and smallmouth while surrounded by some of the country’s most beautiful scenery in upstate New York at the Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain presented by Dick Cepek Tires & Wheels out of Plattsburgh, July 27-30.

(Jul 20, 2017 - July 20, 2017 Kevin VanDam Takes Early Lead At Ba) After one round of the Huk Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence presented by Go RVing, a familiar storyline has emerged.  

(Jul 20, 2017 - CLAYTON, N.Y.) As many as 400 pros and co-anglers are ready to compete July 27-29 in the Costa FLW Series Northern Division event on 1000 Islands. The tournament, presented by Evinrude, is the second regular-season event of 2017 scheduled in the Northern Division. Pros will be casting for a top award of up to $44,000 in cash and a new Ranger Z518C boat with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard.

(Jul 20, 2017 - COLUMBIA, S.C.) The Forrest Wood Cup, the world championship of professional bass fishing, will return to Lake Murray Country, Aug. 11-13, to crown bass fishing’s top angler of 2017. Hosted by the Capital City Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board, the tournament will feature 53 of the world’s best bass-fishing professionals casting for the sport’s biggest award – $300,000 cash.

(Jul 20, 2017 - BREWERTON, N.Y.) Pro Grae Buck of Harleysville, Pennsylvania, caught a five-bass limit weighing 18 pounds even Saturday to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Northeast Division tournament on Oneida Lake. For his win, Buck pocketed $5,303.

(Jul 14, 2017 - Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL) The world’s largest sportfishing trade show, the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, better known as ICAST, is now in full swing (July 11 – 14), at the Orange County Convention Center Orlando, Fla.

(Jul 14, 2017 - Orange County Convention Center) From exhibitors to buyers to media, representatives from the domestic and international recreational fishing and boating community converged on the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Fla., July 11-14, for the 60th International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, better known as ICAST.

(Jul 14, 2017 - Orlando, FL) The new-for-2018 Lew's Mach Crush Speed Spool SLP baitcast combo was voted best rod and reel combo by attending buyers and media in ICAST 2017's New Product Showcase competition, making it four in a row for Lew's in that category. The award was presented during yesterday evening's ASA Chairman's Reception held immediately following the close of the show's first day.

(Jul 14, 2017 - WADDINGTON, N.Y.) After visiting the St. Lawrence River two of the past four years, many of the anglers on the Bassmaster Elite Series were starting to feel like they knew the remote fishery fairly well.

(Jul 14, 2017 - Gurnee IL) For tournament anglers, keeping their catch alive means avoiding point deductions and potential loss of a trophy. Pro Fisherman Kyle Weisenburger uses Iosso Products' Live Well Cleaner before an event. It safety removes stains and algae, and keep his wells fresh and odor-free.

(Jul 14, 2017 - Richland, MI) When bright, clear light is needed for walkway, task and general ambience use, but space is tight, TecNiq's new M90 Accent Light is the perfect choice. This accessory is completely waterproof and less than 1" in diameter.

(Jul 14, 2017 - Plano,IL) Plano invented the first molded plastic tackle box in 1952. The pioneers of tackle management have dominated the category they created in the 65 years since – engineering and building innovative tackle storage solutions that help anglers protect their passion and focus on the simple joys of fishing. No matter where or how you fish, Plano products make sure you can fish clean.

(Jul 13, 2017 - Santa Rosa, CA.) Gnarly rapids, mosquitoes clouding the launch ramp, crafty fish that don’t fight fair; there’s no lack of challenges for those pursuing their passions afloat. BUFF® just doesn’t want hand protection to be one of them.

(Jul 11, 2017 - Fort Smith, AR) PRADCO-Fishing has announced changes in its internal organization structure. Bruce Stanton, Vice President and General Manager for PRADCO-Fishing, made the announcement today from the company's Fort Smith offices.

(Jul 11, 2017 - Recreational Fishermen Laud Wicker, Nelson and Col) Yesterday, the recreational fishing and boating community praised the Senate introduction of the Modern Fish Act by Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), John Kennedy (R-La.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.). The “Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2017” (Modern Fish Act) would improve public access to America’s federal waters, promote conservation of our natural marine resources and spur economic growth.

(Jul 11, 2017 - KISSIMMEE, FL.) The U.S.A. Bassin-sponsored duo of Richard Patterson, Dave Smith along with media representative Glen Cabezas from AnglerGear.net, won the third annual ICAST Cup presented by FLW bass-fishing tournament on Lake Toho Tuesday morning after bringing a five-bass limit to the scale weighing 20 pounds, 7 ounces. For their victory, the duo each earned trophies to take home and the title of ICAST Cup Champions. 

(Jul 10, 2017 - Orlando, FL) Gene Larew Lures, makers of Bobby Garland crappie baits and Larew bass lures, announces several new product introductions at this week's ICAST fishing tackle trade show in Orlando.  

(Jul 10, 2017 - Birmingham, AL) The Bassmaster Elite Series has a rich history that always seems to lead it back to venues where special moments have taken place in the past.

(Jul 10, 2017 - Wilsonville,OR.) FLIR Systems, Inc., (NASDAQ: FLIR) today announced the expansion of its Raymarine Axiom™ Multifunction Display (MFD) line with the introduction of the Axiom Pro.

(Jul 10, 2017 - CREEDMOOR, N.C.) David Wright of Lexington, North Carolina, caught five bass weighing 23 pounds, 2 ounces, Saturday to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Piedmont Division tournament on Falls Lake presented by Navionics. For his efforts, Wright pocketed $5,122.

(Jul 10, 2017 - GALLATIN, TN.) Daniel Johnson of Lebanon, Tennessee, brought five bass weighing 18 pounds, 7 ounces, to the scale Saturday to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Music City Division tournament on Old Hickory Lake presented by Navionics. Johnson took home $3,418 for his victory.

(Jul 7, 2017 - Grand Prairie, TX) Plano Synergy, a leading outdoor company providing thousands of individual hunting and fishing products across 14 major brands, has announced the hiring of Chris Russell in the position of Marketing Manager - Fish.

(Jul 7, 2017 - Birmingham, AL) From the earliest days of professional fishing a half-century ago, the most important skill an angler could have is the ability to find the biggest schools of bass. That, more than casting ability or lure selection and presentation, sets the greats in the sport, men like Roland Martin, Rick Clunn and Kevin VanDam, apart from the rest.

(Jul 6, 2017 - Coralville, IA) One of the best kept secrets in multi-species fishing is housed in a state-of-the-art warehouse on the outskirts of Iowa City, Iowa. It’s the home of one man’s dream to create, manufacture, and market baits that simply catch fish.

(Jul 6, 2017 - ALEXANDRIA, La.) Bill Lewis Outdoors announces the introduction of StutterStep 4.0, a smaller version of the innovative StutterStep 5.0 topwater lure that brought new features and actions to surfa

(Jul 6, 2017 - Jacksonville, TX) Wouldn’t you like to put in and paddle the beautiful Neches River? Here’s your opportunity!  We are having the Cherokee Neches FLOAT on the morning of Saturday, September 16, 2017. 

(Jul 6, 2017 - SPRINGFIELD, Mo.) Lew's officials have announced that Chris York will be joining the company this month as chief operating officer, and that employee Dave Hinke has been promoted to vice president product development.

(Jul 5, 2017 - Florence, AL) The Mount Ida High School duo of Hunter Davis and Tyler Allenbrand, both of Mount Ida, Arkansas, brought a five-bass limit to the scale Friday weighing 23 pounds, 10 ounces to win the 2017 TBF/FLW High School Fishing National Championship on Pickwick Lake in Florence, Alabama with a three-day total of 53-6. The win earned the team trophies, the title of national champions and each angler a $5,000 scholarship to their college of choice.

(Jul 2, 2017 - AUBURN, N.Y.) The smallmouth bass bite on Oneida Lake was incredible this week. The smallies already were fat, and yet they still were hungry. Just about every angler in the field was hammering them, and it was that bite that figured to make or break an angler’s chances of winning the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open No. 1. Stanley Sypeck Jr. had other plans, though.

(Jun 30, 2017 - SYRACUSE, N.Y.) The 198 anglers competing on the boater side of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open No. 1 hammered the smallmouth on Oneida Lake during Thursday’s opening round. But Steve York wanted more.

(Jun 29, 2017 - FT. LAUDERDALE, FL  ) The highly acclaimed "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!" (LLGF) educational series announces new partnerships with ACR Electronics and Coastal Conservation Association Florida (CCA). The relationship will serve to further efforts to encourage the female sector to participate in fishing and boating through educational programming.

(Jun 29, 2017 - Springfield, MO) Do Outdoors, LLC, also known as Lew's Fishing ("Lew's" or the "Company"), a leading supplier of branded fishing reels, rods, and related accessories, announced today that Gary Remensnyder has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer. Lynn Reeves will remain actively involved in the business as Chairman, continuing to provide strategy and product leadership to the Company.

(Jun 29, 2017 - ) Boat lifts are perhaps the ultimate accessory. Out of the water, the hull stays cleaner, which in turn boosts speed and mileage—not to mentioning saving the owner from back-breaking scrubbing.

(Jun 29, 2017 - Alexandria, VA) Four members of the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) were elected to fill two regional seats and two At-Large seats on the board of directors. Their terms begin October 1, 2017, and they will serve three-year terms. Last October, the membership voted to amend the by-laws and now ASA’s board members may serve two, three-year consecutive terms instead of three, two-year terms.

(Jun 29, 2017 - Park Falls, WI) Work… There’s a saying, “A bad day fishing is better than a good day at work.” And it gets infinite likes and shares on social media, despite its tiredness.