When you stop seeing spots on the end of points and water temperatures have climbed into the 60s, Parks said, that is when its time to go shallow on those points. has been dedicated to access, conservation and youth fishing. Texas angler Alton Jones wins a Bassmaster Classic championship on Lake Hartwell out of South Carolina. Swindle seines the ends of the red clay points, working the jerkbait with a twitch-twitch, pause cadence. Oklahoma fisheries biologist Ken Cook turns pro after winning $100,000 in the first Super B.A.S.S. His second title gave him the distinction of being the first angler after Roland Martin to win back-to-back titles. Omori utilized one tiny spot on Lake Martin for the third straight day Saturday, landing a five-bass limit that weighed 12 pounds, 13 ounces. Mark Davis would get back to the top in 1998, winning his second Bassmaster Angler of the Year title. Rick Clunn wins ESPNs Greatest Angler Debate. 2018 Bassmaster Elite At Lake Martin Presenting Sponsor: Econo Lodge, 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series Platinum Sponsor: Toyota, 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series Premier Sponsors: Humminbird, Mercury, Minn Kota, Nitro Boats, Power-Pole, Skeeter Boats, Triton Boats, Yamaha, Abu Garcia, Berkley, Huk, 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series Supporting Sponsors: Lowrance, Phoenix Boats, T-H Marine, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Carhartt, Livingston Lures. Conservation initiatives and youth programs are the cornerstones of todays B.A.S.S. from ESPN. Ironically, Weldon knows the lake about as well as anyone, having won numerous major events there as a tournament angler. Miller said he recently caught a 5-pound spotted bass at Martin in less than 2 feet of water. Unlike Prince, who has fished just 85 tournaments with B.A.S.S. Concerned by the decline in youth fishing, B.A.S.S. Photo by: Seigo Saito/B.A.S.S. - Lake Martin, less than an hour northeast of Montgomery, is a 44,000-acre reservoir created by the damming of the Tallapoosa River. Watchlist. and the Super B.A.S.S. The 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series season started at Lake Martin and it featured numerous milestones. In 1982, Larry Nixon won two events, one on Lake Bistineau and the other on the Ohio River, to take his second Bassmaster Angler of the Year title. Kevin VanDam wins fishings first ESPY as Best Outdoors Athlete.. The New York Timesputs B.A.S.S. Aaron Martens wins the 2013 Bassmaster Angler of the Year award. Connecticut B.A.S.S. Cliff Princewas awarded $1,500 dollars as the winner of the Phoenix Boats Big Bass award. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., the 500,000-member organizations fully integrated media platforms include the industrys leading magazines (Bassmaster and B.A.S.S. All I knew was that I was going to print a magazine, Scott recounted. Bain qualifies when she wins the Toyota Tundra Womens Bassmaster Tour Angler of the Year award. Bob Cobb, outdoors editor of the Tulsa Tribune, becomes the first full time B.A.S.S. That crankbait is just a once-in-a-lifetime story, Omori said. The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the most prestigious events at each level of competition, including the Bassmaster Elite Series, Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Open Series, Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Roland Martin won another Bassmaster Angler of the Year title. 920 E. Del Monte Ave Clewiston, Florida 33440. Logan Martin is one of the lakes where Bassmaster Elite Series standout Gerald G-Man Swindle learned the bass fishing fundamentals that have served him so well. He said he might be even closer to the leader if it hadnt been for one missed opportunity. Theyre fist to softball in size, and the bass love to hang on them.. Competition from the highest level of professional bass fishing tournaments. Im looking forward to seeing what the lake can do., 2022 Steele Marketing Studios, All Rights Reserved. Fifty years later there are over three-dozen anglers in the millionaires club of cash and winnings. Today, there was less current than any of the four days.. During the offseason, B.A.S.S. Kim Bain is the first woman to compete in the Bassmaster Classic, finishing 47th out of 51 competitors. Guido Hibdon adds a second Bassmaster Angler of the Year title in 1991. takes 250 water-polluting companies to court for allegedly violating the seldom-used Federal Refuse Acts of 1899. Like many of the competitors in this weeks 110-angler field, Prince has very little experience on Lake Martin and the three official practice days prior to the tournament werent exactly kind to him. I may expand on what Im doing a little bit tomorrow to try and make up some ground, but Im basically going to keep doing my deal.. 732 Bassmaster Elite Series pro and Alabama resident Dustin Connell will be one of 110 competitors at the Bassmaster Elite at Lake Martin presented by Econo Lodge out of Alexander City, Ala., Feb. 8-11. Omori was awarded $1,000 for the leading the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year points race at the end of the event. Bill Dance becomes the first Bassmaster Angler of the Year. Parks and Smith also won the first Bass Pro Shops U.S. National Bass Fishing Amateur Team Championship, to split the biggest payout in bass fishing history: one million dollars, two Toyota Tundras, and two Nitro Z21 boats. Nation angler Bryan Kerchal, a member of the Housatonic Bassmasters, becomes the first club angler to win the Classic. Takahiro Omori surges to the lead with a two-day total of 32-11. Kevin VanDam fishes his first B.A.S.S. Federation Nation is changed to B.A.S.S. He admitted he had to work harder for them Saturday. Roland Martin wins the first of his nine Bassmaster Angler of the Year awards. He managed a final-day catch of 14 pounds to claim the victory with a four-day total of 59-8. Mark Davis takes the Bassmaster Angler of the Year titleand joins the prestigious club of Roland Martin, Bill Dance and Kevin VanDam becoming the fourth angler to win three AOY titles. as the cornerstone for its new ESPN Outdoors initiative, which includes the Great Outdoor Games and the networks popular block of outdoor programming. This time, he narrowly edged out legend Guido Hibdon for the honor. Every time is different, he said. The concept becomes a B.A.S.S. Not super shallow, you will find them spawning in water 6 to 12 feet deep. 2018 Bassmaster Elite At Lake Martin Presenting Sponsor: Econo Lodge, 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series Platinum Sponsor:Toyota, 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series Premier Sponsors:Mercury,Minn Kota,Nitro Boats,Power-Pole, Skeeter Boats, Triton Boats, Yamaha,Abu Garcia,Berkley,Huk,Humminbird, 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series Supporting Sponsors:Phoenix Boats, T-H Marine,Academy Sports + Outdoors,Carhartt,Livingston Lures,Lowrance. Proud to be a part of B.A.S.S His Day 1 performance, Omori said, far outpaced his practice results. MARTIN BASS FISHING TEAM BOOSTER CLUB is a Texas Domestic Non-Profit Corporation filed on April 15, 2017. The first places to fish are those pockets on the northeast part of the lake. Kevin VanDam would take his second Bassmaster Angler of the Year in 1996, adding to his growing reputation. The B.A.S.S. Bassmaster Magazine still funneling fishing info. To win, you must first register. Roland Martin wins his third consecutive Bassmaster Angler of the Year award. There was also some current coming through there, which really helped.. Nation. I caught two keepers and maybe one nonkeeper in back-to-back casts there in practice, Omori said. Hite would become a consistent competitor for the title, but that first crown is probably best known for him crediting his lucky underwear.. Ive spent my fair share of time here, and nothings changed, Menendez said. About mid-April, the bass start schooling on shad in the backs of pockets, Swindle says. Hank Parker wins his first Bassmaster Classic, taking the title on the Texas-Oklahoma border on Lake Texoma. Nation. Bill and Gregory Ward become the first father and son to compete against each other in the Bassmaster Classic. launches the Top 100 Super B.A.S.S. Lake Martin Tourism Association 175 Aliant Parkway Alexander City, AL 35010 1-256-414-6099 ExploreLakeMartin.com All regular season tournaments are single-day team events held on Saturdays. Behind Omori and Hawk, Washington pro Luke Clausen caught 13-3 and pushed his three-day total to 41-3. Patterson [] Going into the final round, he was in 10th place, making his victory the biggest comeback in Classic history at that time. The first ever Bassmaster Junior World Championship is held in conjunction with the Classic. Tournament, the richest payout in B.A.S.S. Like Hawk, he said fishing was much tougher Saturday thanks mostly to the heavily overcast conditions. Gerald Swindle won the Bassmaster Angler of the Year title in 2004. But Im catching them two different ways. While Thursday was cool and mostly clear, warmer weather is scheduled to move into central Alabama with rain and thunderstorms the next three days. There were times the first three days when he seemed to be catching fish literally every other cast. Rick Clunns streak of 28 consecutive Bassmaster Classic appearances comes to an end. The Classic mystery flights end and the date and location are announced in advance. Dion Hibdon joined the list of Bassmaster Classic champions with a win on Lake Logan Martin in Alabama. Andrew Upshaw of Stephen F. Austin University in Texas becomes the first angler to qualify for the Classic through the Bassmaster College Series. Pro-Am Tournament circuit, with the Top 100 pros sharing their boats with 100 amateurs in a four-event schedule. The best bass fishing anglers from across the country were ready for the 1993 Bassmaster Classic on Logan Martin Lake after seeing how well the 1992 Classic . B.A.S.S. As a result, crankbaits designed to run at depths of 20 feet or more hit the market. To fish The General, which is a Powerbait MaxScent lure, Parks rigs it Neko style using a 1/0 or 2/0 straight shank hook and a 3/32-ounce nail weight. B.A.S.S., LLC, 3500 Blue Lake Drive, Suite 330, Birmingham, AL 35243. The first high school championship is held the next year. Rojas weighs 45-2 for the single day mark and an amazing 108-12 for the overall tournament win. Watch Live. Concentrate on the ends of clay points that break off from about 6 to 12 feet, Swindle advises. Dance wins his third and final AOY title, while Martin finishes second. He also won a FLW Tour event on Lake Martin in 2001. George Perry, who caught the 22-4 world record largemouth in 1932, dies in plane crash near Birmingham, Ala. Bill Dance was back on top with a Bassmaster Angler of the Year win in 1974 with pure consistency. Omori caught 18-2 Thursday to land in second place. Youths compete in 11-14 and 15-17 age divisions. Get his tips for targeting Logan Martin's bass in spring. It was Omoris seventh career victory with B.A.S.S. There are certainly some veterans in the field who have fished down there, but its been a long time for them, said B.A.S.S. His go-to bait at this time is Lucky Crafts 1/2-ounce Slender Pointer 112MR suspending jerkbait in the pearl ayu pattern. Addressing water pollution at the grass-roots level is the first mission. Woo Daves claims the Bassmaster Classic Championship fishing Lake Michigan out of Illinois. The Womens Bassmaster Tour is launched. The water on the outside of the island was so shallow that Omori had to trim up his outboard and churn mud off the bottom just to reach the right spot. Forty-eight years later there are 22 anglers on the list. I was going to have the first issue ready before I tried to sign up the first member, because I knew I had to offer something more than a patch and a handshake to join B.A.S.S.. Alfred Williams becomes the first African-American angler to qualify for the Bassmaster Classic, finishing 10th. He casts quartering to the bank with 14-pound fluorocarbon, holding his boat in 4 to 5 feet of water and running the rattler in depths of 1 to 3 feet. Tournament Director Trip Weldon. Results. Still early in his career, KVD joins the prestigious group of Roland Martin and Bill Dance as the only three-time winners. Brent Chapman wins the 2012 Bassmaster Angler of the Year award. Ray Roberts has a history of producing big bass. Davy Hite broke through in 1997 with the first of his two Bassmaster Angler of the Year titles. But its been a charmed tournament for the Japanese-born angler turned Texas resident. Lake Martin is the first stop on the 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series tour. Bill and Gregory Ward become the first father and son to compete against each other in the Bassmaster Classic. Kevin VanDam also wins the 2011 Bassmaster Angler of the Year award, his seventh and fourth in a row. See 2023 rules for complete details and refund policy. "The Bassmaster Classic is widely regarded as the 'Super Bowl of bass fishing.' It's the top professional fishing event in, really, in the world," Paul said. holds a trial Bassmaster CastingKids contest. I never even pre-fished this time, so its been at least 15 years since I was here, Omori said. An app and technology used to track angler locations using GPS and cellular signals debuts at the Classic. The concept of an exclusive made-for-TV tournament is launched as B.A.S.S. Its definitely one of the more unknown commodities on the schedule this year, Weldon said. More history is made in the adjacent convention center with the first Classic Outdoor Show. So, you never know.. So, the fish are less pressured. I fished a tournament on Jan. 6 when it was 19 degrees at takeoff, Weldon said. Day Two Leader is Takahiro Omori with a two-day total of 32-11, Day 1 Leader Cliff Prince Elite Lake Martin 2018. A 20-pound bag could certainly happen, but Im going to say it probably wont. Membership Includes 1 Year Bassmaster Magazine, Plus $50 in free gear. The best. More to Come! Called BASSTrakk, the positioning system becomes part of the live coverage on ESPN and later Bassmaster.com. Bobby Murray wins his second Bassmaster Classic, this time on Ross Barnett Reservoir, Miss. Tammy Richardson wins the inaugural event and later wins the ESPY Award for Best Angler. The WBT runs through 2010. Details. The legislation clears the way for billions of dollars to be appropriated for state fishery efforts. I think its anybodys ball game because of that. Popular species sought by anglers include largemouth bass, spotted bass, striped bass, white bass, black crappie, channel catfish, channel catfish, flathead catfish, bluegill and redear sunfish. ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. Before this week, it had been more than 15 years since Takahiro Omori fished a major professional bass tournament on Lake Martin. McCaig's 14.32 total beat local stick Steven Ingram . Before live sonar, he said, I would try to locate fish by casting lures across the points. 2018 Bassmaster LIVE at Lake Martin- Friday 44,198 views Feb 23, 2018 Watch Bassmaster LIVE coverage of the Lake Martin Bassmaster Elite tournament from Friday, February 9, 2018. But things got a little slower on the final day. In his early 20s, he dated a girl whose family had a vacation trailer overlooking the lake. The Registered Agent on file for this company is Aprill Oberkrom and is located at 4501 W. Pleasant Ridge Road, Arlington, TX 76016. New Jersey angler Adrian Avena placed third with 50-13, California veteran Jared Lintner was fourth with 50-10 and Washington pro Luke Clausen was fifth with 50-7. FS1 will also broadcast live with the tournament leaders beginning at 8 a.m. It is his second Classic title and his third B.A.S.S. Thats their last move before they head for the bank to spawn.. Note: The 2018 B.A.S.S. LIVE makes its Elite Series debut at the Chesapeake Bay event. win in a row, tying a record set by Roland Martin in 1981. Takahiro Omori, a Japanese angler who now resides in Texas, earned checks in Bassmaster Invitationals held on Martin in 2001 and 2002. These floats warm up quickly, and largemouth like to hold near them. With the Classic gaining media attention, B.A.S.S. I use the deeper one that runs 6 to 10 feet deep. Tommy Martin took the Bassmaster Classic win on Wheeler Lake in Alabama. prizes. High 86F. Sunshine and a few afternoon clouds. A steady medium to medium-fast retrieve does the trick. He was 23 when he fished his first professional bass tournament, the 1998 Bassmaster Florida Invitational, where he finished 7th. Skeet Reese wins the Bassmaster Classic on the Red River out of Shreveport, La. This is kind of a unique event for me as a tournament director, but also as a seasoned tournament angler on Lake Martin, Weldon said. Inc. also publishes Southern Outdoors, Southern Saltwater, Fishing Tackle Retailer, and later B.A.S.S. The Alexander City Chamber of Commerce is hosting the event. Hank Parker wins his only Bassmaster Angler of the Year title. After Nashville outdoor editor Bob Steber suggested that Scott call the organization B.A.S.S., the abbreviation for the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society, the name stuck, and Scott went to work. "The Tulsa Sports Commission, and Tulsa Regional Tourism as a whole, are beyond excited to welcome the Bassmaster Classic back to Tulsa in 2024 after successful 2013 and 2016 events," said Renee McKenney, vice president of tourism . Fishing a rainy and chilly Lake Martin, boater Mark McCaig (Team Tackle Box) and co-angler Parrish Argo (LA PO Boys) topped a large field of competitors. Site by McComm, Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association. Now, whether itll be a big one or not, thats a roll of the dice.. Clunn goes on to win a fourth Classic in 1990. Robert Hamiltion takes the Bassmaster Classic championship on Lake Logan Martin in Alabama. Lake Martin in a nutshell. The society's logo is a blue shield with a leaping largemouth bass and the society's acronym, as seen in the image on the right. tournament on its front page. His win made him the second-youngest winner in history. Jason Christie hit $1 million in BASS earnings, Takahiro won his 7th event and surpassed $2 million and Gary Klein fished his 400th Bass event. Located east of Birmingham, Logan Martin was built in 1965 on the Coosa River. | Designed by Merge2Media, #luckycraft #icast2019 #bass365 #bassfishingtips #fishingtips #realfishing #reelfishing #bassfishing #fishingrod #fishinglure #finesse #swimbait, #Majorleaguefishing #bass365 #bassfishingtips #fishingtips #realfishing #reelfishing #bassfishing #fishingrod #fishinglure #finesse #swimbait #reins, Roy Hawk Comes from 12th Place to Win 2021 WON Bass U.S. Open, Bassmaster Opens Will Feature Nine Events In Nine States During The 2022 Season, Fully Loaded Front Deck October What You Need to Throw. The lake doesnt have grass like Guntersville does.. But today, I had a 5 1/2-pounder and a 4-pounder and caught maybe 10 more keepers. Join B.A.S.S. B.A.S.S. Conservation Grant, Simple 7: Fishing With Canadian Nightcrawlers, Bank Fishing Basics: Current leads to land success, Bank Fishing Basics: How to break down bank fishing, Ice Fishing Basics: A Guide To Ice Fishing For Beginners. Back-to-back casts it was unbelievable, Prince said. Denny Brauer has emerged as a threat by finishing second in the standings to Martin in 1986, and he broke through with his only Bassmaster Angler of the Year title in 1987. Second-year Alabama pro Jesse Wiggins was fourth with 15-5, and California veteran Skeet Reese was fifth with 14-13. Photo by: Seigo Saito/B.A.S.S Its not going to be a Toledo Bend or Sam Rayburn-type tournament where you see a lot of 20-pound bags, Weldon said. Jimmy Houston wins his second Bassmaster Angler of the Year title, 10 years after his first title in 1976. GAINESVILLE, Ga. - Boater Justin Nalley of Hampton, Georgia, caught a five-bass limit weighing 22 pounds, 8 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Lake Lanier. Bass Pro Shops U.S. National Bass Fishing Amateur Team Championship. Rookie angler Roy Hawk from Arizona caught 11-2 Sunday, his smallest limit of the week and finished with 52-8 a full 7 pounds behind Omori. Bob Cobb becomes executive producer. We wont know until tomorrow, he said. launches the Acid Rain Burns My Bass campaign to raise public awareness of the dangers of acid rain to the nations fisheries. Nation Series presented by Magellan Outdoors, Carhartt Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops, Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Series presented by DICKS Sporting Goods, Bassmaster Team Championship and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICKS Sporting Goods. In 1994, Fritts won the season opener and stayed atop the AOY standings the entire season. hosts 13 leading scientists in the fields of water quality, fisheries and aquatic environment at the B.A.S.S. I just didnt get a good hook in it.. Bassmaster.com sets a record with 28.5 million total visits to the website this year. 2023 Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at Lake Seminole February 23-26 Tournament starts in 00 days 01 hrs 28 mins Top lures of Lake Martin February 13, 2018 Photo: Garrick Dixon - Largemouth bass stole the show on a fishery known for superb spotted bass fishing at Lake Martin. Gary Klein wins his second Bassmaster Angler of the Year in 1993 and becomes known as one of the most consistent anglers of all time. Davy Hite lands a Bassmaster Classic championship fishing on the Lousiana Delta. Roland Martin finishes second. Copyright 2023 FISHING BAMA - All Rights Reserved. His long casts reduce the risk of spooking fish in clear water. That combination of species coupled with the mystery surrounding the venue will make for an interesting tournament dynamic. I think we could see a lot of 17- and 18-pound bags.. Sweepstakes powered by us sweeps . Times), website (Bassmaster.com), television show (The Bassmasters on ESPN2), radio show (Bassmaster Radio), social media programs and events. B.A.S.S., which encompasses the Bassmaster tournament leagues, events and media platforms, is the worldwide authority on bass fishing and keeper of the culture of the sport, providing cutting edge content on bass fishing whenever, wherever and however bass fishing fans want to use it. We will never send you spam and your email address is secure. Jack Hains wins the Bassmaster Classic on Currituck Sound in North Carolina. Tournaments Show sub menu . Only the Top 12 will advance to Championship Sunday with a chance to win the $100,000 first-place prize. makes the move to recognize increased media and fan attention. Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$. Edwin Evers wins the Bassmaster Classic on Grand Lake o the Cherokees in Oklahoma. Kevin VanDam tops the list with over $6 million. Chris Lane wins the Bassmaster Classic on the Red River in Louisiana. He rigs the soft plastic on a 3/16-ounce ball head jig and throws it for distance on an ABU Garcia Zenon 7-foot, 6-inch medium action spinning rod. Nation. establishes Anglers for Clean Waters, a nonprofit arm to combat water pollution and habitat loss. I had bites all day long.. Professionals, which provides a retirement fund for pros. Guido Hibdon wins the Bassmaster Classic on the James River in Virginia. Tom and Don Mann become the first brothers to compete against each other in the Bassmaster Classic. Parks is a winning tournament angler and professional fisherman. Now, instead of casting blind, I am saving a lot of time by casting to individual fish.. Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association. officials enacted a rule that prohibits Elite Series competitors from accepting information from outside sources about fishing locations in lakes on the tournament schedule from outside sources. I think maybe what happened is that it got hung up and the fish ate it before. February 24, 2023Central Alabama Community CollegeBetty Carol Graham Center1675 Cherokee RoadAlexander City, AL 35010. (Both records are for five fish limits.). Nation (ABN) qualifier of 2021. The coverage includes a live blog, photo galleries, video and features. He dies just five months later in a commuter airplane crash. Fish the Neko rig around the docks by dragging the lure or by hopping it a couple of times and letting it fall back to the bottom. All five of the fish he weighed Saturday and 12 of the 15 hes weighed this week have been largemouth. The lake has 275 miles of shoreline along its 48 1/2-mile length sandwiched between Logan Martin Dam (on the south) and Neely Henry Dam (at the northern end of the reservoir). Dont overfish the bait, Swindle stresses. Bass weighing 5 pounds or more are hard to come by here, but youll enjoy fast action with keeper largemouth and spotted bass. The B.A.S.S. I never had anything big, so I didnt really know what I had there. Chapter Federation. June 9, 2022 Bassmaster College Series Takes On Logan Martin With Last-Chance Championship Qualifier In 1977, Bill Dance and Roland Martin are back atop the Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings. Ray Scott testifies in Senate hearings against user fees on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes. I like to fish the Blue Creek area, he said. In March, Parks explained, I like to fish in the backs of creeks that have shallow floating piers with black floats. Also, if its windy, increase the nail weight so it makes contact with the bottom. Sometimes inactive spots will sit under the bait balls. (In 2014 Randy Howell made a bigger comeback, then in 2017 Jordan Lee eclipsed Howells comeback record). Ray Scott is inducted into the International Game Fish Associations Hall of Fame. This title followed his 1993 Classic Championship. A young Kevin VanDam wins his first Bassmaster Angler of the Year title. Photo by Seigo Saito/B.A.S.S Feb. 2, 2018 I just didnt have any five- to seven-fish spurts like I had Friday, he said. Logan Parks' strategy for winning tournaments on Lake Martin is to catch five spotted bass weighing 2 to 2 1/2 pounds each and then land at least one big largemouth to anchor his bag. Professional anglers, like Brandon. Kevin VanDam scores a 24th career win at the Elite Series on the St. Lawrence River in New York. He had the largest bass of the tournament with a 6-11on Day 1. It stretches 48 1/2 miles from the Logan Martin Dam upstream to the Neely Henry Dam. As part of our celebration were publishing stories, videos and photos about the history of the sport, including the one below. A jetliner leaves Atlanta with 24 anglers for the first Bassmaster Classic, destination unknown. Roland Martins name appears the most at 9 times. The Bassmaster Angler of the Year Roland Martin is all-time leading money winner with $47,823. Subscribe for free and never miss a thing. Winning tournament angler Logan Parks reveals his strategy for catching a heavy bag of largemouth and spotted bass on Martin. This time of year, I like to fish shallow especially during the prespawn, said Omori, who surpassed $2 million in B.A.S.S. Maybe thats a sign that everything is going right.. As the youngest AOY in 1992, he also became second-youngest with his 1996 title. Rick Clunn becomes the first angler to win back-to-back Bassmaster Classics, this time claiming the title on Floridas Lake Tohopekaliga. Anytime you get those bites here on Lake Martin, youve got to get them in the boat. About B.A.S.S. Casey Ashley wins the Bassmaster Classic on Lake Hartwell in South Carolina. The jerkbait bite gets really good when its windy. I was shaking it, and the fish either grabbed it off the bush or I pulled it off the bush and he ate it. I just flipped a jig in a bush and it was hung, he said. 2018 Bassmaster Elite At Lake Martin Presenting Sponsor: Econo Lodge 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series Platinum Sponsor: Toyota 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series Premier Sponsors: Mercury, Minn Kota, Nitro Boats, Power-Pole, Skeeter Boats, Triton Boats, Yamaha, Abu Garcia, Berkley, Huk, Humminbird I had to sit down for a minute because I definitely wasnt expecting it.. Using a 7 1/2-foot rod with precision accuracy to swing baits into tight cover, Californian Dee Thomas catches 35 pounds of bass from Arkansas Bull Shoals Lake to win the Arkansas Invitational. Swindle slings the Slender Pointer with a 7-foot medium action Quantum Exo rod matched with 10-pound Sunline Shooter fluorocarbon. B.A.S.S. Roland Martin captures his eighth Bassmaster Angler of the Year title, and hisseason is capped with a win at Lake Lanier. George Cochran wins Bassmaster Classic XXVI on Alabamas Lay Lake. Congress overturns the charges after overwhelming response from B.A.S.S. Early April is the tail end of a prespawn pattern that usually begins in February. Scott Martin Info & Stats Angling & Personal Stuff Tournament Finishes Info Stats BACK Rookie Davis Is Day-1 Leader At Seminole By B.A.S.S. Membership exceeds 660,000. Davis is the first angler to ever win both titles in the same season, and this feat would not be duplicated until 2010. Skeet Reese finally hits pay dirt with a Bassmaster Angler of the Year title after finishing in the Top 10 of the AOY race four consecutive times. High School Nation has 4,000 participants enrolled at 300 high schools. Jack Chancellor becomes the Bassmaster Classic champion on the Arkansas River. Lake Martin is an infertile, clear water reservoir with a limited abundance of sportfish and baitfish, when compared to more fertile impoundments like those on the Coosa River. 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