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Welcher saves the best for last, claims Bassmaster Angler of the Year title – News Share

August 26, 2023 CLAYTON, N.Y. — After a season of incredible consistency, Kyle Welcher saved his best for last. Welcher is currently in second place with 79 pounds, 5 ounces at the Minn Kota Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River — and by guaranteeing himself at least a Top 10 finish, he locked up the Progressive Insurance Bassmaster Angler of […]

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Rookie sensation Fujita wins Bassmaster Elite Series event on Lake Champlain – News Share

August 21, 2023 PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — The big bites mostly eluded Kyoya Fujita, but the Elite rookie’s diligence delivered the coveted blue trophy, as the Japanese superstar amassed the winning total of 86 pounds, 12 ounces in the Dakota Lithium Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain. “This feels great!” Fujita said. “My dream (has been) to win an

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Another smallmouth smackdown expected for Bassmaster Elite Series event at St. Lawrence River – News Share

August 18, 2023 CLAYTON, N.Y. — The very thing that makes the St. Lawrence River/Lake Ontario fishery one of the nation’s premier destinations has, in recent years, increased its challenge level. Suffice it to say, the world is well aware of what swims in these pristine waters. But despite ever-increasing attention, Canadian standout and Bassmaster

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Water level could shuffle the deck during Bassmaster Elite Series event at Lake Champlain – News Share

August 10, 2023 PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — The formula is usually pretty clear, but Elite Series pro Bryan Schmitt believes recent meteorological events could play a role in at least influencing, if not determining, the outcome of the Dakota Lithium Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain.

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Schultz to miss final two Bassmaster Elite events – News Share

August 9, 2023 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Bernie Schultz of Gainesville, Fla., is taking a medical hardship and will be unable to fish the final two Elite Series events of the 2023 season. While moving a large-screen television, the Elite Series veteran suffered a complete tear of his bicep, which will require season-ending surgery. While Schultz initially hoped

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Calling All Anglers: NPFL Opens Applications for 2024 Season! – News Share

WILKESVILLE, OH (Aug. 4, 2023) — The National Professional Fishing League (NPFL) is excited to announce the opening of its Angler Application for the 2024 season. Currently, the league has 100 anglers signed up for the upcoming season and is now looking to complete the field with 30 more talented anglers, capping the total at

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Walters Whacks Them Again at Saginaw Bay, Extends Lead – News Share

South Carolina Pro Patrick takes an almost two-pound lead into Showdown Saturday at Saginaw Bay.  With a day two that featured both largemouth and smallmouth, leader Patrick Walters added 22 pounds to his day one weight of 20 pounds, 4 ounces. With a two-day total of 42 pounds, 4 ounces, the South Carolina pro takes

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Johnston overcomes crowded waters to lead Day 1 at Bassmaster Open on St. Lawrence River – News Share

July 20, 2023 WADDINGTON, N.Y. — Cory Johnston knows the fishery of his youth is hardly a secret, but the Bassmaster Elite Series pro from Cavan, Ontario, battled through extreme crowding to round up a limit of 26 pounds, 14 ounces that leads Day 1 of the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at St. Lawrence River. Johnston, who won

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Multiple variables at play for Bassmaster Open at St. Lawrence River – News Share

July 13, 2023 WADDINGTON, N.Y. — On one hand, Chris Johnston expects the usual routine during the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at St. Lawrence River. However, forces at play could shuffle the deck and alter outcomes. Competition days will be July 20-22 with daily takeoffs from Whitaker Park at 6 a.m. ET and weigh-ins each day back at

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Stracner stepping away from Bassmaster Elite Series – News Share

July 6, 2023 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Former Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie of the Year Josh Stracner of Vandiver, Ala., is leaving Elite Series competition to pursue other career opportunities. “My number one goal was always to qualify for the Elite Series,” Stracner said. “I got to travel around the country and fish professionally, which I will always

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