ORLANDO, Fla. — The new Berkley PowerBait Gilly, and Saltwater Choppo took home honors for the Best Freshwater Soft Lure and Best Saltwater Hard Lure, respectively, in the ICAST 2021 New Product Showcase. Continuing its legacy of science-fueled innovation, Berkley’s bait scientists worked with top pros and elite captains to develop its newest crop of award-winning […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — Legendary fishing tackle maker Abu Garcia celebrates its 100th anniversary by winning a pair of prestigious best-in-category awards in the ICAST 2021 New Product Showcase, as voted on by an international group of fishing media and retailers. The new Abu Garcia Zenon rod, winner of the Best Freshwater Rod, marks the company’s first win […]
At ICAST 2021, AFTCO introduced new rainwear options in the Barricade Elite and Barricade line of jacket and bibs. Watch this quick video to learn about each of the new items! College anglers are eligible for a 40% on these items, as well as the entire lineup of clothing from AFTCO. Apply for a discount […]
The special guests on this episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast are Coach Hunter Sales and anglers Ben Cully & Hayden Gaddis from Carson-Newman University. Carson-Newman finished last season ranked 4th in the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. This marks the highest finish in school history for the […]
Kennesaw, GA – Bass Pro Tour champion Dean Rojas taught the world that while a hollow-bellied frog excels atop thick grass beds, it also tempts big bass in open water and is effective throughout much of the year. When he designed the Bronzeye Pop to add to SPRO’s existing lineup of walking frogs, he had […]
The Origin F1 takes pole position in its category of reels, its sleek and low fastback body shape is a departure from outdated reel designs. The Venti 20LB 6 Disk Carbon Drag System works in conjunction with the Instant Stop Anti-Reverse to put down the power and stamp out any hope a fish has at […]
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 address issues within our company and to make a positive environmental impact while achieving sustainability goals. From a business perspective, AFTCO is focused on transitioning apparel to recycled […]
August 5, 2021 By DAVID RAINER, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources A national championship in any endeavor is to be celebrated to the fullest. That’s what Alabama Governor Kay Ivey did recently when she unveiled a proclamation recognizing the accomplishments of the University of Montevallo (UM) bass fishing team at Beeswax Landing on […]
On the latest episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, we talk with Pierce Knarr and Ryan Lowe from the University of Iowa. The duo won a recent MLF regional event on the Mississippi River with a three-fish total weight of 12 pounds 10 ounces. The victory earns Iowa a total of 1,000 points towards the […]
New App and Web Portal Improve Overall Customer Experiences, Enhance Outboard Values Kennesaw, Ga. – July 14, 2021 – This summer, Yamaha Marine introduces MyYamahaOutboards, a new mobile app and web portal that revolutionizes the ownership experience and helps enhance customer satisfaction of Yamaha outboards. MyYamahaOutboards puts essential product and dealer information at owners’ fingertips, […]