Bassmaster Elite Series pro Clark Wendlandt announced his retirement earlier this week bringing an end to a long, storied career. Wendlandt amassed an impressive $3,104,324.00 in tournament earnings between FLW and Bassmaster events during his professional career. In addition to being a three-time FLW Angler of the Year, Wendlandt took home the Bassmaster AOY title in 2020.
BPT Announces 2025 Roster
Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today the roster of 66 pros who will compete on the Bass Pro tour in 2025, the seventh season of professional bass fishing’s premier tournament circuit. Offering the highest payout in professional bass fishing, the Bass Pro Tour will award $150,000 to the winner of each Bass Pro Tour regular season event – 50% more than any other league – plus $100,000 to the Fishing Clash Angler of the Year in 2025. The season will kick off Jan. 30-Feb. 2 at Lake Conroe in Conroe, Texas. Check out more information on the full roster here.
Elite Series No Longer Pay To Play
Bassmaster Elite Series, heading into its 20th season, will no longer require entry fees. Yes, you heard that correctly. In 2025, competitors of the most prestigious tournament trail on the planet, for the first time ever in the history of B.A.S.S. competition, will no longer fish for their own money. No longer are Elite Series pros required to pay to play.This historic decision was not made lightly. B.A.S.S. has long believed that the ultimate goal of the organization’s highest level of competition should be on par with other individual professional sports, like golf and tennis, which do not require pros to pay entry fees to compete. However, on the heels of record-breaking viewership of Bassmaster LIVE on FOX networks and Bassmaster.com, paired with strong long-term partnerships, this ultimate goal has been realized. Find out more details here.
The new Bucca Brand 6’’ Trick Shad, designed by renowned swimbait creator Mike Bucca, is proof that some baits just have a little extra magic. Although a slightly smaller offering than the original 7’’ Trick Shad, this ABS hard plastic glide bait is designed to get big bites. Thanks to Bucca’s experience and knowledge, the Trick Shad stands out as a value offering that has the look and action to attract bites, and the components to ensure you land them. Featuring Mustad Triple Grip hooks, a replaceable tail, and swivel hook hangers the 6’’ Trick Shad is available in 10 gorgeous colors. Check out the full selection here.
Let’s look back at the start of the Florida Swing on the Bassmaster Elite Series! The stakes are getting higher for the boys as the season goes on:
Lee is riding the momentum after a strong finish at the Bassmaster Classic and is ready to make waves in Florida.
Logan is under pressure, fighting to keep his Elite Series career alive with a critical performance.
Caleb has his sights set on a solid finish to boost his points for Bassmaster Classic qualification.
We’ll take you inside the event, from strategy to action on the water, and follow the highs and lows of each angler as they battle it out on some tough Florida fisheries. Check out the episode here.
Bass Pro Tour professional Alton Jones’s sponsors include Ranger Boats, Mercury Outboards, Garmin, Kistler Rods, BassForce App, Pro-Guide Batteries, Legacy Outfitters, and Fishing’s Future just to name a few.
New Flash Series Skirts From Do-it Molds
Do-It Molds has listened, and once again delivered with The Flash Series Skirts! If you’ve fished with Flashabou™ strands in your jigs – you know you’ve got lightning in a bottle! The all new Flash Series Skirts bring you pre-banded must have colors, whether it be added to your Swim Jig, Flipping Jig, Dragging Jig or Spinnerbait! Loaded with Flashabou™, these skirts are built with plenty of extra Flash so that you can remove to your liking. If you haven’t been fishing with Flash in your skirts, you have been missing out!
Fresh off its 2024 induction ceremony which highlighted the careers of five worthy inductees and which resulted in record-setting attendance and fundraising, the Board of Directors of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame has opened the nomination process for the next class of inductees. Starting immediately, any interested person may nominate deserving individuals to be considered for induction into the Hall. Nominees should have made a major impact on the world of bass fishing and brought honor and credit to the sport of bass fishing. Properly submitted nominations are accepted on a rolling basis, but in order to be considered for the Class of 2025, they must be completed in full by January 15, 2025. The initial list of nominees will be whittled to an official ballot to be considered by our Selection Panel, which includes 30 members of the industry plus all living Hall of Famers.” More information about the process can be found on the “Road to Induction” page of the Hall’s website.
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https://bestontour.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Best-On-Tour-Logo-1920-minified.png8141920Jordan Babcockhttps://bestontour.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Best-On-Tour-Logo-1920-minified-300x127.pngJordan Babcock2024-11-08 23:47:262024-11-08 23:47:26Get your hands on one of the hottest glidebaits on the market (Issue 297)
