Paul Elias' name has been synonymous with deep-diving crankbaits for much of his storied career. So it should come as no surprise that his confidence ...
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Welcome to BassFan's Dock Talk section, where you will see brief, newsworthy items that for one reason or another can't be made into full-blown news articles. Despite the name, and in keeping with BassFan's editorial policy, every effort will be made to avoid publishing outright rumors.
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Confidence builder: Paul Elias
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McCall picks up cabins sponsor
Friday, December 21, 2018
Texas FLW Tour pro Chris McCall has added Blue Beaver Luxury Cabins of Broken Bow, Okla. to his sponsorship portfolio.
"We are excited to partner ...
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Chalk Talk: Ike’s 'panic box'
Friday, December 21, 2018 -
BPT will visit Raleigh in March
Thursday, December 20, 2018
Major League Fishing today announced that Raleigh, N.C., is the third destination for the 2019 Bass Pro Tour, and that three nearby lakes will be used ...
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Okuma gets new northeast U.S. reps
Thursday, December 20, 2018
Okuma Fishing announced the hiring of the Thomas F. Gowen & Sons Group as sales representatives for the northeast United States.
Established in 1930 ...
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Balog: The giving season
Thursday, December 20, 2018
Christmas is only 5 days away and Joe Balog offers up some last-minute gift ideas for just about anyone on your list in this week's edition of Balog's ...
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Thrift strikes deal with Catch Commander
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Propel IP, Inc., the inventor of the Catch Commander digital culling scale, has announced a partnership agreement with FLW Tour standout Bryan Thrift.
“I'm ...
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Blaukat on board with Cumberland Pro Lures
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Veteran FLW Tour pro Randy Blaukat announced that he's entered into a sponsorship agreement with Kentucky-based Cumberland Pro Lures.
“We are very ...
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SPRO offers chance at kayak package
Monday, December 17, 2018
SPRO is giving away an ultimate kayak fishing package valued at more than $3,000 via its Facebook page. The contest runs through Thursday (Dec. 20).
The ...
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Johnson Outdoors companies extend B.A.S.S. deal
Monday, December 17, 2018
Johnson Outdoors has expanded its sponsorship of B.A.S.S. events, including the Bassmaster Classic and Bassmaster Elite Series.
Under the multiyear ...
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New poll: Who ya got?
Monday, December 17, 2018The inaugural MLF Bass Pro Tour event is fast approaching and the format will be a first of its kind on the national tournament scene. The schedule will ...
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Confidence builder: Josh Douglas
Monday, December 17, 2018For FLW Tour angler Josh Douglas, nothing gets his confidence back in line quite like a black and blue jig.
To read about the Minnesota pro's go-to ...
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Chalk Talk: Mueller on cold-water finesse swimbaits
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Atkins moves to Falcon
Thursday, December 13, 2018Justin Atkins, the 2017 Forrest Wood Cup champion and 3rd-place finisher in the 2018 Cup, will compete out of a Falcon Bass Boat when the Bass Pro Tour ...
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Go Fish to back FLW pro Batts
Thursday, December 13, 2018
FLW Tour angler Clayton Batts has signed a sponsorship deal with the Go Fish Education Center in Perry, Ga.
“I really enjoy spending time with kids ...
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Balog: Big bites from cold water
Thursday, December 13, 2018
Bass fishing during the coldest season of the year might be uncomfortable at times, but it can be highly rewarding. No matter which part of the country ...
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Conroe will host BPT #2
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Major League Fishing announced Wednesday that Lake Conroe, a 21,000-acre fishery just north of Houston, will host the second Bass Pro Tour tournament. ...
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West Marine hires new CEO
Monday, December 10, 2018
California-based boating supply retailer West Marine has hired retail executive Ken Seipel as CEO. Seipel is an experienced leader with a strong track ...
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Sonar: The next step
Monday, December 10, 2018
Miles "Sonar" Burghoff's rookie season on the FLW Tour gets under way a month from now. It'll be a new level of competition for him, but he's ...
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Field set for Knoxville Classic
Monday, December 10, 2018The 52-man field is set for the 2019 Bassmaster Classic, which figures to be one of the most intriguing editions of the sport’s marquee tournament in ...
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Berkley launches bait contingency program
Monday, December 10, 2018
Berkley has announced a new 2019 bait contingency program that will provide cash rewards for weekend and semi-professional tournament anglers.
To participate ...
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Confidence builder: Mike McClelland
Monday, December 10, 2018When the going gets tough these days, Mike McClelland tends to reach for something small and simple, like a paddletail swimbait on a ball-head jig.
To ...
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Kentuckian claims final Classic berth
Saturday, December 8, 2018
Matthew Robertson said he’s spent the past 20 years working toward a chance to compete in the Bassmaster Classic. Following a commanding performance at ...
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Registration open for Elite Series marshals
Friday, December 7, 2018
B.A.S.S. announced today that registration is open for members who are interested in serving as marshals for the 2019 Bassmaster Elite Series.
The ...
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Chalk Talk: Ike’s system for selecting lure sizes
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Alternate duo wins Team Championship
Thursday, December 6, 2018
William Samples and Charles Purcell weren’t supposed to compete in the Bassmaster Team Championship this week at the Harris Chain of Lakes in central ...
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Balog: Kenney's conundrum
Thursday, December 6, 2018
JT Kenney has lots of opinions and he isn't shy about expressing them – he'll undoubtedly add a lot of color to Bass Pro Tour and Major League Fishing ...
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Power-Pole signs multi-year agreement with B.A.S.S.
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
JL Marine Systems Inc., maker of the Power-Pole shallow-water anchoring system, has renewed and extended its premier-level sponsorship for all Bassmaster ...
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Marketing guy, graphic designer launch apparel firm
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
A new apparel company is focused on providing quality products to anglers and giving back to the fishing community. Partners Al McCulloch, marketing and ...
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Pursuit Channel to air B.A.S.S. programming
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Fans of the long-running The Bassmasters TV show will have more opportunities to watch the program under to a new multi-year agreement between B.A.S.S. ...
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Chapman partners with Westin Fishing
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Bass Pro Tour angler Brent Chapman has entered into a sponsorship agreement with Denmark-based lure manufacturer Westin Fishing. The company's Freddy ...
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Lane's event awards 19 scholarships
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Nineteen high school juniors and seniors received $1,000 college scholarships at the recent Bobby Lane Cup high school fishing tournament. The 8th annual ...
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Confidence builder: Jason Christie
Monday, December 3, 2018For the third entry in our series on pros' ultimate confidence baits, we leaned on Jason Christie, one of just five anglers to win $1 million or more ...
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BPT to debut at Toho
Monday, December 3, 2018
The wait is over.
The Bass Pro Tour's inaugural tournament will take place at Lake Toho in Kissimmee, Fla., Major League Fishing officials announced ...
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