Archive for May 15th, 2012

What word would you shout if you won a fishing trip with Bassmaster pro Chris Lane? Try “Pow!” That, after all, is what Lane yelled almost every time he boated a big bass as he fished his way to the 2012 Bassmaster Classic crown. Now add this to that trip with Lane: a Power-Pole Sportsman; [...]

Final exams are over for the year, and now the skills of college anglers will be tested on the upper Mississippi River. That test is this week at the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Midwest Super Regional set for May 18-19. Competing are two-angler teams representing colleges and universities from throughout the Midwest. Participating schools include [...]

Ray Arning Jr. of Walnut Hill, Ill., weighed a five-bass limit totaling 16 pounds, 3 ounces Saturday to win the Walmart Bass Fishing League Illini Division event on Rend Lake. For his victory, Arning Jr. earned $5,514. Rounding out the top 10 pros were: 2nd: John Wright, Shelbyville, Ill., five bass, 13-10, $1,757 3rd: Leroy [...]

Think of Costa’s three new styles – Galveston, Rockport and Seadrift – as rimless sunglasses on steroids. These sleek, sporty styles are unique with full eye coverage and lightweight fit, without compromising durability. Galveston features large square-shaped lenses for optimal coverage on the water, while Rockport offers thicker, wider temples to block light from entering [...]