Category: Tourneys
NY Times Kicks Bassin’ in the Nads
Well, well, well. That’s a big surprise…not. An article published yesterday in the New York Times mostly about what happened in one saltwater derby manages to use a photo of a largie being measured and then tries to throw bass tourneys under the bus. Surprised? Sheesh. Those weenies wouldn’t know a dang bass from a [...]
Can the Bassin’ West Be Conquered?
Interesting. The rumored Gary Dobyns-backed “major western circuit” – covered weeks ago on the BassBlaster (have you signed up yet?) – was announced today. Before you form any opinions about that, especially you westerners, watch the vid: If you can get…past…the typos…it’s interesting, ain’t it. The vid makes a good case for a western circuit, [...]
Stats: There’s gold in them thar…’gills’
Out of state fishing license: $24 A week’s worth of meals at the local podunk bar and grill: $150 Seven days of gas and oil for the boat: $425 Bringing a B.A.S.S. tourney to town: Priceless One of the first arguments bass anglers like to make whenever tourneys are questioned is that they bring a [...]
Anyone Have an Ice Floe Derby This Year?
Kept waiting to run this photo from Mike Cusano of the NY BASS Federation – was waiting for winter, which it appears we never had, at least here on the East Coast. Anyone have one and fish a just-before-ice-in derby? Here’s another way to enjoy the winter. Crazy-cold smallie fishing – looks fun, but Greg [...]
Science: Classic Coverage
Not everyone gets the chance to travel to the host site and partake in the Bassmaster Classic week of events. For every bass angler roaming the Expo floor, there are probably 10 more anglers following the event from home on their computer. We like to talk about making the sport a better spectator event, something [...]
VA PSA: Support the Hokies
The Virginia Tech Bass Fishing Team will be having its first Smith Mountain Lake Open, a team-tourney fundraiser for the team to help with travel expenses and whatever else college kids buy (wink, wink). Okay, kidding about that last part…. It’ll be held this weekend on the Red River. No wait, that’s another tourney. Seriously, [...]
Two Cali Trails Ban AL Rig Becuz…
Can’t believe how many stories I’m seeing, hearing about the Alabama Rig. The way people are talking, maybe it makes sense that B.A.S.S. banned it from the Elites. Sounds like the whole country could be one big Alabama Rig trail. Probably not, but that’s the amount o’ buzz. But the Elites aren’t alone in their [...]
Here’s Oldham’s Tilapia Color for Falcon
Didja hear about the Bass Champs derby on Falcon last month where 45.52 pounds won it (5 fish) – and 43.80 was 2nd? If not, yep, you’re reading right. A 9+ average – guys were culling 7-pounders! Must…go…to…Falcon…. The winning team of Jaime Buitron and Terry Oldham used two baits to catch that huge string: [...]
Back When You Could Fish…And Drink
First the nanny patrol disclaimer: In no way shape or form am I advocating or otherwise supporting the drinking of adult beverages on bassin’ boats…or any other vehicle, for that matter. But if you’re having one, I may be persuaded…. Lol. Anyhow, I’m sure you’re aware (I hope you are) how many things now standard [...]
Cool Idea: Mystery Bait(s) Tourneys
I’ve heard of the one-bait tourneys which are cool, but never saw this one before: a mystery bait tourney. In other words, you show up at the dock with everything but baits, you’re handed a bait or, in the case below, a sack of a few baits and off you go. If you knew the [...]
Bass ‘n’ ‘Eyes – Why Stop There?
Let’s keep this going. If the Mixed Doubles thang was bass and walleye anglers paired up, what about the other permutations, such like below. What would you like to see – pairings that would be interesting and/or funny? Don’t need to keep bass as one side of the pair…. Few cracks at it: Bass ‘n’ [...]
Anyone Remember Freshwater Doubles?
Look – I’m all for new and different…to a point. I mean, if you’ve had a ringside seat in bassin’ for, say, the last 10 years or so, you’ve seen more format changes than you can remember. Case in point: Freshwater Doubles. I didn’t even remember this one, but someone pointed me to it. Back [...]
Would You Pull a Section 8 At a Derby?
It’s the morning of a big tourney. Let’s call it a regional one rather than your home lake. Instead of pulling on a sublimated jersey with all your sponsors (spouse, Aunt Trixie, etc.) so you can show off your pecs and 6-pack, you dress in a ratty T-shirt and a pair of stained overalls. And [...]
TV-Friendliest Fishing Is…Not for Bass
Bass fishing is the biggest form of “sport,” or “recreational,” fishing in the world. (Yes, in the ’90s there was a big debate on changing the term “sport” to “recreational.” Whatever.) When it comes to major TV networks, their reaction to that fact can be summed up in three letters: BFD. What’s sexier than pro [...]
72-Year-Old Man Caught Bassin’ Cheatin’
I assume people out Missoura way heard about this one. Somehow we didn’t…hear about the 72-year-old man who allegedly cheated in a bassin’ derby last month. For the juicy deets, will excerpt the MO DNR info: A Warsaw [MO] man faces a felony charge of attempt to steal by deceit for allegedly trying to weigh [...]
These Kayak Guys Are Frickin’ Nuts!
Gotta say I kinda do want to try the saltwater big game fishing from a kayak thing. Going on a sleigh ride sounds fun…until I think of sharks. I’m all in for risk, but gambling is another story. Hopefully after reading this you fellow bassers won’t be tempted to do something crazy this weekend…. Check [...]
Canada Is the New Bassin’ Nicaragua
WTH? Check this out: The president of the NY BASS Chapter Federation (Mike Cusano, good guy) said today his group has changed the rules of its July 23 fishing tournament on the St. Lawrence River. The announcement comes…in the wake of May 30 incident on the river when Roy Andersen, 22, of Baldwinsville, was threatened [...]
