Earlier this summer, Wabash Valley College lost a member of its fishing family and 2023 recruiting class as high school angler Eli Newberry passed away in a car accident. Eli was set to be a high school senior this fall and had already signed to attend WVC and be a member of the bass fishing […]
No entry fee, double points event set to take place in Paris, TN at Kentucky Lake on September 17-18 SAN ANTONIO, TX (August 9, 2022) – The calendar recently turned over to August and in just a few weeks many students will be returning to the classroom for the start of the 2022-23 school year. […]
With ICAST now in the books, that means the start of a new school year is right around the corner! Following a two week break since the last episode, we are excited to bring you the latest edition of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast. Today’s guests are Logan Russell & Trevor Schleich from the University of […]
5 Bass Care Key Points Catch and release can have minimal effect on bass survival if fish are landed quickly, carefully, and held in livewells with sufficient oxygen and temperatures at or below 84 degrees. Keep these 5 helpful points in mind. Water temperature is the most important factor in largemouth survival. Maintain water temperatures […]
Kennesaw, GA (July 20, 2022) The new SPRO® Speed Demon crankbait lives up to its name! Its computer chip lip design creates a tight hard action that generates an eye-catching flash and a distinct vibration that triggers a strike in hungry fish. The Speed Demon is the brainchild of MLF Angler Dean Rojas. He wanted […]
ORLANDO, Fla. – After the Berkley PowerBait Gilly, many believed the team at Berkley Labs would slow down. Instead, the team at Berkley Labs doubled-down and created the Berkley Slobberknocker and Berkley PowerBait PowerStinger – a bladed-jig combination to wreak havoc on bass around the country. Compared to other bladed jigs on the market, the […]
Flash, action and vibration are a deadly combination when it comes to triggering a bass to bite. Few lures can cover water and grab a fish’s attention like a spinnerbait. The pros at SPRO® recognize the deadly combination of flashing blades and thumping vibration for bass anglers and have developed spinnerbait offerings that are ready […]
COLUMBIA, S.C. (July 19, 2022) – Designed to please even the hardcore angler, the Abu Garcia Revo X combos deliver high-performance and style in a lightweight rod-and-reel combination. Available in three casting and two spinning configurations, the Revo X combos bring the heat with an all-new style and improved performance. The Revo X Low Profile […]
Kennesaw, GA (July 19, 2022) The new SPRO® Rk Crawler 50DD is a deep-diving crankbait that features the famous ‘hunting action’ of the original Rk Crawler but in a smaller size – perfect for targeting wary fish in deep water! MLF Angler Mike McClelland designed the Rk Crawler 50DD in a smaller size that’s neither […]
Kennesaw, GA – With the development of forward-facing sonar, deeper diving jerkbaits have become a staple in every angler’s arsenal. The ability to get the bait down quickly and in front of the fish is essential to maximizing any angler’s catch rate. Various conditions determine the depth of the water column that fish utilize. Water […]