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Kyle Welcher Dominates Bassmaster Elite Series at Pasquotank River

Andrea Marini
by Andrea Marini036
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. – April 2025 — With a jaw-dropping four-day total of 118 pounds, 12 ounces, Kyle Welcher clinched his first-ever Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series title in stunning fashion. The 2023 Angler of the Year not only secured the coveted Century Belt but also shattered records en route to......
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Scanlon Wins Weather-Shortened Bassmaster Open at Norfork Lake

Andrea Marini
by Andrea Marini054
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. – Despite murky conditions and a shortened competition, Missouri’s Casey Scanlon emerged victorious at the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Norfork Lake presented by SEVIIN. The tournament was cut short due to dangerous weather forecasts, including severe thunderstorms, hail, and potential tornadoes. Scanlon, a seasoned Ozarks angler......
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Easton Fothergill Makes History with Record-Breaking Bassmaster Classic Victory

Andrea Marini
by Andrea Marini0130
FORT WORTH, Texas – Just 19 months ago, Easton Fothergill was in an Alabama hospital, awaiting brain surgery. On Sunday, he stood victorious at the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour, making history in front of thousands at Dickies Arena. Record-Breaking Performance on Lake Ray Roberts......
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Dylan Nutt Claims Victory at B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier on Pickwick Lake

Andrea Marini
by Andrea Marini083
FLORENCE, Ala. — Dylan Nutt has only been fishing Pickwick Lake consistently for three years, but right now, there may be no one more in tune with what’s happening on this Tennessee River reservoir than him. The University of North Alabama junior secured a dominant victory at the Mercury B.A.S.S.......
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Yui Aoki Earns Victory at Bassmaster Open on Kentucky Lake

Andrea Marini
by Andrea Marini077
Aoki Dominates Bassmaster Open with Precision and Smart Decisions PARIS, Tenn. — The final day of the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley, presented by SEVIIN, was anything but predictable. However, one thing was clear—Japan’s Yui Aoki, who held a commanding lead of over six pounds going into......
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Palaniuk claims sixth Bassmaster Elite win at Lake Okeechobee

Andrea Marini
by Andrea Marini080
OKEECHOBEE, Fla. — Brandon Palaniuk delivered a commanding performance to win the Champion Power Equipment Bassmaster Elite at Lake Okeechobee with a four-day total of 95 pounds, 4 ounces. Despite a slow final day, Palaniuk’s early momentum carried him to victory. “It’s so crazy how things happen for a reason,” Palaniuk......
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Clarks Hill Duo Wins Bassmaster High School Series at Smith Lake

Andrea Marini
by Andrea Marini072
CULLMAN, Ala. — Jack Story and Roper Putnam from the Clarks Hill High School Fishing Team leveraged their home-lake expertise to claim victory at the Strike King Bassmaster High School Series on Smith Lake. The duo landed five spotted bass weighing 16 pounds, 12 ounces to take home the championship......
Indiana's Bill Lowen wins the FXR Pro Fish Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River in Palatka, Fla., with a four-day weight of 73 pounds, 14 ounces.
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Bill Lowen Triumphs at the 2025 Bassmaster Elite on St. Johns River

Andrea Marini
by Andrea Marini0139
PALATKA, Fla. — Twice in three days, vegetation threatened to thwart Bill Lowen ’s efforts, but persistence prevailed. The Brookville, Ind., pro tallied a four-day total of 73 pounds, 14 ounces to claim victory at the 2025 FXR Pro Fish Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River. Lowen, who previously won......
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Bassmaster and Roku Announce Exclusive Streaming Partnership

Andrea Marini
by Andrea Marini0157
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Audiences can soon enjoy free live coverage of Bassmaster professional bass fishing tournaments, thanks to a groundbreaking streaming rights partnership between Roku, America’s No. 1 TV streaming platform, and Bassmaster, the world’s leading authority on sportfishing. This partnership will provide extensive access to Bassmaster LIVE events, including......
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Chase Clarke Wins Bassmaster Open at Clarks Hill

Andrea Marini
by Andrea Marini0147
EVANS, Ga. — Chase Clarke showcased a winning strategy in the weather-shortened St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Clarks Hill Reservoir, presented by SEVIIN, with a two-day total of 47 pounds, 7 ounces. This victory secured his spot in the 2026 Bassmaster Classic, provided he competes in the final three tournaments......
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