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Please check this page often for all the latest news and developments about MAJOR LEAGUE FISHING ™. MAJOR LEAGUE FISHING is a new game, with new rules and no limits.

  • Bass Cat announces Sponsorship of Major League Fishing

    TULSA, Okla. – January 16, 2012 – Bass fishing fans are about to see a production – the Major League Fishing Challenge Cup - that offers viewers a "totally new angle" of the sport, Bass Cat owner Rick Pierce says. Because of his company's appreciation of this fresh approach and its long-term potential, Bass Cat today announced its sponsorship of Major League Fishing.  [ READ MORE ]

  • Mercury, MotorGuide to sponsor Major League Fishing

    TULSA, Okla. – January 9, 2012 – Offering praise to Major League Fishing and its "exciting and innovative style" of competition, Mercury Marine and MotorGuide - historic leaders in the fishing industry for outboard engines and trolling motors - today announced their sponsorship of the new league.  [ READ MORE ]

  • Quantum to Support Major League Fishing

    TULSA, Okla. – January 3, 2012 – Citing a desire to see the sport of professional bass fishing reach a larger, more diverse audience, Quantum today announced a 2012 sponsorship of Major League Fishing, the recently formed partnership between Outdoor Channel and 24 of the world's best anglers.  [ READ MORE ]

  • GEICO to support Major League Fishing, Appearing on Outdoor Channel

    CHEVY CHASE, Md. - Dec. 19, 2012 -- Looking to expand its already formidable presence in the powersports market, GEICO has announced a partnership with Major League Fishing, a newly formed competition featuring 24 of the world's top professional bass anglers.  [ READ MORE ]

  • Bass Pro Shops to Sponsor MAJOR LEAGUE FISHING

    TULSA, Okla. – Dec. 12, 2011 – When seven-time B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year and four-time Bassmaster Classic champ Kevin VanDam competes for the MAJOR LEAGUE FISHING title, something about his competitive look will be familiar. He will be fishing in a Nitro boat.  [ READ MORE ]

  • MAJOR LEAGUE FISHING Completes Filming at Lake Amistad

    TULSA, Okla. – Nov. 18, 2011 – Jack Link's MAJOR LEAGUE FISHING Commissioner Don Rucks announced today that the organization has completed filming for what he termed a "successful first event that exceeded our most optimistic expectations."  [ READ MORE ]

  • MAJOR LEAGUE FISHING Competitor List Update

    TULSA, Okla. – Oct. 18, 2011 – Bobby Lane and Todd Faircloth, two of the most accomplished and popular pro anglers in the U.S., have been added to the prestigious group of competitors scheduled to fish the MAJOR LEAGUE FISHING™' CHALLENGE CUP, League Commissioner Don Rucks announced today.  [ READ MORE ]

  • Marty Stone Named MAJOR LEAGUE FISHING™ Television Analyst

    TULSA, Okla. – Oct. 6, 2011 – MAJOR LEAGUE FISHING™ today announced professional angler Marty Stone as the on-air analyst for their competitive events.  [ READ MORE ]

  • MAJOR LEAGUE FISHING™ to Utilize Catch and 'Immediate' Release Program

    TULSA, Okla. – August 5, 2011 MAJOR LEAGUE FISHING™, a joint venture between Outdoor Channel and 24 of the world's top anglers, announced today that it will employ a catch and immediate release program as part of the event format.  [ READ MORE ]

  • Outdoor Channel and 24 Top Pro Bass Anglers Form 'MAJOR LEAGUE FISHING™'

    TULSA, Okla. – August 4, 2011 Declaring the creation of a new game, with new rules and no limits, Outdoor Channel, America's Leader in Outdoor TV, and 24 of the world's premiere competitive bass fishing anglers have come together to form MAJOR LEAGUE FISHING™. This new sports organization will feature competitive bass fishing events designed to bring high-intensity challenges to the competitors and entertainment, as well as insight, to audiences.  [ READ MORE ]