Category: News

  • AFTCO TIPS ON BUYING WATERPROOF GEAR

    AFTCO TIPS ON BUYING WATERPROOF GEAR

    Some of the best fishing days can go down in the rain, which can be very uncomfortable. You have a “waterproof” jacket to help with that. So why are you still wet after fishing in the rain? All clothing has different grades of water resistance. Here is a quick explanation of some common terms and…

  • RAYBURN PRESENTS A DIFFERENT SCENARIO FOR TXTT OPENER

    RAYBURN PRESENTS A DIFFERENT SCENARIO FOR TXTT OPENER

    By David A. Brown NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL (February 12, 2021) – Danny Iles will carry plenty of optimism into Lake Sam Rayburn at the Feb. 20 season opener for the Texas Team Trail presented by Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s. He will, however, balance that disposition with a healthy dose of realism.  Specifically, Isles knows he…

  • MERCURY INTRO’S V12 600-HP VERADO OUTBOARD

    MERCURY INTRO’S V12 600-HP VERADO OUTBOARD

    FOND DU LAC, Wisc.– Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), today introduced the new 7.6‑liter V12 600hp Verado® outboard engine. With this launch, Mercury continues to transform the high-horsepower outboard market, providing its most powerful and capable outboard, which includes several industry‑first features for a wide variety of applications. “With boats continuing to grow…

  • DETAILS ON U.S. OPEN NATIONAL BASS FISHING CHAMPIONSHIP

    DETAILS ON U.S. OPEN NATIONAL BASS FISHING CHAMPIONSHIP

    On February 1, Bass Pro Shops announced a new era in fishing with the introduction of the Johnny Morris Bass Pro Shops US Open National Bass Fishing Amateur Team Championships. Noted conservationist and Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris had a dream to create “the ultimate owner’s appreciation event” while benefitting conservation. The first-of-its-kind tournament invites…

  • DUCKETT FISHING CONTINUES SPONSORSHIP OF TEXAS TEAM TRAIL

    DUCKETT FISHING CONTINUES SPONSORSHIP OF TEXAS TEAM TRAIL

    SPRINGFIELD, Mo.– The Texas Team Trail (TXTT) presented by Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s announces Duckett Fishing continues its partnership with the TXTT for the upcoming 2021 season. The TXTT kicks off February 20 on Sam Rayburn. “The team at Duckett Fishing knows bass fishing just about better than anyone in the country,” said TXTT…

  • TH-MARINE RENEWS SPONSORSHIP OF TEXAS TEAM TRAIL

    TH-MARINE RENEWS SPONSORSHIP OF TEXAS TEAM TRAIL

    SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Texas Team Trail (TXTT) presented by Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s announces the renewal of the sponsorship of TH-Marine for the upcoming TXTT 2021 season. The TXTT kicks off February 20 on Sam Rayburn. “T-H Marine offer some of the best brands in the fishing industry,” said TXTT Tournament Director Mike Hastings.…

  • $4.3 MILLION PAYOUT ANNOUNCED IN JOHNNY MORRIS BPS U.S. OPEN

    $4.3 MILLION PAYOUT ANNOUNCED IN JOHNNY MORRIS BPS U.S. OPEN

    SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Bass Pro Shops today announced a new era in the sport of fishing with the introduction of the Johnny Morris Bass Pro Shops U.S. Open National Bass Fishing Amateur Team Championships. Noted conservationist and Bass ProShops founder Johnny Morris had a dream to create “the ultimate owner’s appreciation event” while benefitting conservation. The first-of-its-kind tournament…

  • Texas Team Trail Presented by Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s Releases 2021 Schedule

    Texas Team Trail Presented by Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s Releases 2021 Schedule

    Strong mix of popular venues for upcoming season SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (January 7, 2021) – The Texas Team Trail (TXTT) presented by Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s recently unveiled the schedule for the 2021 season, which includes stops at some of the most popular tournament bass lakes in the country.  The regular season will kick off…

  • ROWE AND PATE CAPTURE CLOSE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN ON CHOKE CANYON

    ROWE AND PATE CAPTURE CLOSE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN ON CHOKE CANYON

    By David A. Brown Kyle Rowe Ted Pate went into the Texas Team Trail Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Championship counting on leveraging those big Florida-strain largemouth bass to their advantage. It all worked out in the end — to the tune of a 2-day total of 50.98 pounds — but their…

  • CHOKE CANYON SET TO HOST TXTT CHAMPIONSHIP

    CHOKE CANYON SET TO HOST TXTT CHAMPIONSHIP

    By David A. Brown What do you get when the home team isn’t exactly from the home state? Well, in the case of Choke Canyon Reservoir, you get a tremendous fishery that’s ready to offer a bountiful playing field for the Texas Team Trail Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s, October 24-25.  With the…