News Archive For January 2012

Gearin’ up with Bass Pro Shops

  Did you ever wonder how Bass Pro Shops’ regional sales staff knows so much about the products they sell? Well, one reason is most of them fish and use those products. But another reason is happening this week at a convention center in Destin, Fla. Bass Pro invited the tackle and marine department managers of its 57 stores throughout …Read more »

Harris Chain is on my mind

  I’m sitting here in Michigan watching it snow like crazy as the outside temperature dives into the teens. Meanwhile, several of my friends are at the Harris Chain in sunny Florida, kicking off the Bass Pro Shops Southern Opens. Man, I wish I were there. Don’t get me wrong, I needed this offseason break, but I’m ready to go …Read more »

Fish with a Pro Sweepstakes!

Join B.A.S.S. and enter for a once in a lifetime opportunity to fish with 7-time Angler of the Year Kevin VanDam. You could win an All-Expenses-Paid Florida vacation for two-including a morning of bass fishing with kevin VanDam! Click here for full information and entry form.    

Toughest Classic field ever!

  I’ve been doing a little Bassmaster Classic reconnaissance while healing from hernia surgery. The other day I was on Bassmaster.com studying the Classic qualifier list. I like to know my competition and haven’t paid much attention until now. Wow. I’m blown away by the quality. This could be the toughest, hungriest bunch of Classic anglers yet. When I assessed …Read more »

KVD is on the mend

  I’ve never met a lake that overwhelmed me. Never been intimidated by a field of tough pro anglers, either. And big fish? I’ve caught giant sharks and big sailfish that flopped around in the boat within inches of my legs. No big deal. But I have to tell you, I found something that sends shivers down my spine. Surgery. …Read more »