Blogs
Edwin Evers: On a Roll
Edwin Evers, of Talala, Okla., is on a roll, to say the least. He won the 2013 GEICO Challenge Cup on Lake Istokpoga last fall, and his most recent win, Alabama River Elite, locked in his spot on the 2014 Bassmaster Classic roster. Read More
Jeff Kriet: A Lesson Learned
Major League Fishing angler Jeff Kriet is considered one of the most consistent B.A.S.S. anglers. In one out of every four events, he finishes in the Top 20. He’s that steady. Uncharacteristically, Kriet missed the 2013 Bassmaster Classic. Read More
Skeet Reese: It's All About Giving Back
Skeet Reese is one of the top names in professional fishing. His black-and-yellow attire, truck and boat are recognizable to almost all professional fishing fans. In fact, ask any weekend angler to list the three top names among pro anglers and you're likely to hear: VanDam, Iaconelli and Reese. Read More
Tim Horton: Debut Pressure
Timmy Horton, of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, is one of the top names on the B.A.S.S. Elite Series circuit. He is a "BASS millionaire" who has four titles and has 31 Top-Ten B.A.S.S. finishes. Along with many successes, however, Horton had a major disappointment in 2011 that involved his schedule. A prior commitment forced him to miss Major League Fishing’s first event, which was filmed on Lake Amistad. Read More
Tommy Biffle: Classic Prep
Tommy Biffle is getting ready for his 18th Bassmaster Classic. Only a handful of anglers all-time – including names like Clunn, VanDam, Klein and Brauer – have qualified for more Classics than Biffle, who has six B.A.S.S. first-place finishes and 56 Top-Tens on his resume.
Read MoreGreg Hackney: Enjoying Downtime
Without a doubt, Greg Hackney is one of the most consistent anglers in competitive fishing. The Gonzales, Louisiana angler has earned three B.A.S.S. titles, 38 Top Ten finishes and in February will compete in his tenth Bassmaster Classic.
Read MoreGreg Hackney: More Efficient
The bottom line is that Major League Fishing makes you more efficient. It made me use my time more wisely this year. In fact, I was more efficient this year than I have been in my whole career.
Read MoreAaron Martens: Angler, Marathoner
During filming at Chautauqua Lake, a ritual took place each evening as the sun was setting. A lone runner would pass Major League Fishing’s lakeside studio set, pacing himself at a steady clip. Read More
Jason Quinn: Pressure Fishing
Jason Quinn recently secured his sixth Bassmaster Classic berth with a Top 10 finish at the B.A.S.S. Elite Series finale at Oneida Lake in New York. Read More
Denny Brauer: Call it Semi-Retirement
I’m not calling this retirement. This is a semi-retirement, because I’m absolutely going to continue to fish Major League Fishing. I’m more excited than ever about that. Read More
Brent Ehrler: Fighting Through the Pain
In July, Ehrler was involved in an automobile accident in Georgia, and he is still working to reach full recovery. In this blog, he talks about his injury and adds a glimpse into what the competition was like at Chautauqua Lake. Read More
Michael Iaconelli: The Most Exciting, Energizing Fishing
This is pro bass fishing in a whole new light. My grandmother used to love to watch the X Games. I asked her why. She said she watched because it was exciting. Read More
Takahiro Omori: Last-Minute Charge
Fishing at Lake Oneida in the last B.A.S.S. Elite Series event of the season, Takahiro Omori needed a top 20-finish to make the 2013 Classic. Down to the wire, he engineered, literally, a last-minute dash to earn another spot in the Classic field. Read More
Boyd Duckett: 6-pound, 12-ounce Announcement
I am a proud father again. My son, Eli, 6 pounds, 12 ounces, was born late last week and I couldn’t be happier. He’s a good-looking boy. Both mother and child are doing well. Read More
Shaw Grigsby: Taking a Chance
All of the Elite Series anglers are thinking the same thing that I’m thinking now. We’re now into the second half of the season, and the next three events will set the stage for who makes the Bassmaster Classic and who won’t. Read More
Greg Hackney: The Purest Form of the Sport
It’s Major League Fishing, and I’m ready to go. It’s like football and baseball; you’ll always know the score. We’ll show up, pull up our pants and get it on. Read More
Aaron Martens: Feeling Better
It’s been a strange year for me so far. I couldn’t do a thing right during the first three (Elite Series) tournaments, and then all of a sudden I was in a position to win at Douglas Lake. Read More
Dean Rojas: Consistently Good and Bad
Even though I’ve had two top 12s, the fact that I’ve had two finishes in the 60s means it hasn't been what I’d call a good season. Read More
Gary Klein: Not Listening to the Fish
The start of my B.A.S.S. Elite Series season hasn’t been what I’d hope for. I’ve had one decent tournament and three below-par events, but it’s a long season. Read More
Skeet Reese: A Good Start
This year has started good for me, and part of the reason is that I’ve reconnected with the fun and excitement of fishing. Read More
Bobby Lane: Learning a New Approach
When we fish most of our other events, where we’re trying to catch the five biggest fish we can find, we’re used to conserving fish. Major League Fishing is different. Read More
Edwin Evers: Bass Fishing – An Emotional Roller Coaster
Major League Fishing shows a way to have a tournament without having to keep fish in a livewell, which will help the resources in certain times of the year, especially in the spawn. Read More
Takahiro Omori: Setting Goals
When I became a professional angler, my goal was to be the first person from another country to win the Bassmaster Classic. Read More
Aaron Martens: Making the Sport More Exciting
I hope Major League Fishing keeps going to places that we don't know. Not knowing the lakes helps keep us on a level playing field and the format makes the sport more exciting. Read More
Skeet Reese: We Are All Rookies
Major League Fishing is a new frontier. The existing format has been around for years and this will take it to a new level. Read More
Tommy Biffle: The Right Time for New Format
We’ve been fishing the same type of format for years. Major League Fishing’s change of format makes it exciting. Read More
Boyd Duckett: Rebirth of Pro Bass Fishing
The Major League Fishing format is really us against each other. If you look at the credentials of the group of anglers, they all have titles, multiple wins, they’ve seen it all. Read More
Brent Ehrler: Catching a Lot of Numbers
I’m so excited about competing with no practice. This new format features 24 of the best in the world. Read More
Gary Klein: We're Re-writing the Game
As we get ready for the first Major League Fishing event, I can’t help but think how much time, effort, thought and planning have gone into this project. And now it’s here. Read More
Jeff Kriet: The Mental Giant?
There are a lot of people out there that don’t watch bass fishing because it’s not fast enough. With this format they will see the strategy and a much faster game. Read More
Kelly Jordon: New Format Could Be a Disadvantage
I know I’m going to have to change the way I fish. I don’t know how I’m going to do that. We all know that practice days are your best on the water. Read More
Jason Quinn: Fishing Fast, Being Versatile
This is the best fishing event I’ve ever been involved with. This is all about keeping focused. Read More
Byron Velvick: Going ‘Mano a Mano'
As far as strategy goes, I’m primarily a big-fish guy, a swimbait guy. But everyone will be playing the numbers game versus the size game. Read More
Mike McClelland: Changing the Approach
This is a completely new concept. There are so many new facets of this that will change the way we look at competition. Read More
Horton Releases Android App
A new Android app showcasing Tim Horton's career as a professional angler has been released. Read More
Tim Horton: No Longer Us Against the Fish
You can probably go to any fan in our sport and ask for a top 5. You might get a different 5 from people, but I would guess that any five you come up with will be competing in Major League Fishing. Read More
Shaw Grigsby: Like the Super Bowl
Major League Fishing is changing the game with the format. Having in-boat leader boards is going to be huge. Read More
McClelland Fifth at Central Open
McClelland finished the tournament with a hard-fought three-day total of 17 pounds, 7 ounces. Read More
Kevin VanDam: Sparks Are Going to Fly
This is competition at a primal level. This won’t be just sparks, you’re going to see lightning bolts. Read More
Ish Monroe: What Every Sport Should Be
It’s new, it’s exciting, and it’s what every sport should be! It’s you against the other fishermen. Read More
Bobby Lane: Adapting to New Rules and Penalties
Major League Fishing is truly an exclusive group of the most talented anglers in the world. Read More
Alton Jones: Find and Catch'em Quick
It’s hard to say what the strategy will be for Major League Fishing, because we’ve never done anything like this before. I have my set of steps to prepare for a tournament, but now that’s out the window. Read More
Dean Rojas: Gettin' Ready for a New Game
How do you get ready for a Major League Fishing competition? I know this. You’re going to have to hit the ground running. Read More
Denny Brauer: Fishing by the Seat of Your Pants
I’m not sure yet what my strategy will be. It’s a totally different mindset. Every fish counts, so it will change the way I fish. Read More
Mark Davis: Changing the Fan's Viewpoint
Major League Fishing is a great concept that showcases the truest form of sport and the competitive side of bass fishing. Read More
Todd Faircloth: Leader Board Changes Everything
I think one of the things that’s exciting about Major League Fishing is being able to show the thought process out on the water. Read More
Anglers
- Tommy Biffle
- Denny Brauer
- Brent Chapman
- Mark Davis
- Boyd Duckett
- Brent Ehrler
- Edwin Evers
- Todd Faircloth
- Shaw Grigsby
- Greg Hackney
- Tim Horton
- Randy Howell
- Michael Iaconelli
- Alton Jones
- Kelly Jordon
- Gary Klein
- Jeff Kriet
- Bobby Lane
- Aaron Martens
- Mike McClelland
- Ish Monroe
- Takahiro Omori
- Jason Quinn
- Skeet Reese
- Dean Rojas
- Terry Scroggins
- Kevin VanDam
- Byron Velvick