Categories: "Pro Anglers"
California roots fuel Great Lakes win on Kentucky Lake
By Jeff Nedwick on Jul 19, 2014 | In Bass Tournaments, FLW Tour, FLW Outdoors, Pro Anglers, Michigan | Send feedback »
Michigan bass pro Skip Johnson wins 1st FLW Tour Title in his rookie seasonAdd another name to the growing list of Michigan bass pros making their mark on the tournament trail. Skip Johnson of Goodells, MI made headlines – and heads turn – by notching his first Walmart FLW Tour win in the last event of the 2014 season held June 26 – 29 on Kentucky Lake.
Aaron Martens Interesting Adventure
By editor on Feb 23, 2014 | In Bass Tournaments, BASS, Bassmaster Classic, Pro Anglers | Send feedback »
Southern Hospitality to the Rescue for Amart and MeI had the distinct pleasure of riding along with one of the best professional bass anglers in the world Wednesday, the last official practice day for the 2014 Bassmaster Classic. Of course, we were on Alabama's Lake Guntersville and I was with Megabass Bassmaster Elite Series pro Aaron Martens.
Cliff Pace Takes Lead In Muskegon All-Star Event
By editor on Sep 27, 2013 | In Bass Tournaments, BASS Elites, BASS, KVD, Michigan | Send feedback »
Reigning Bassmaster Classic Champ Cliff Pace Takes Lead In All-Star Event, KVD in 2ndMUSKEGON, Mich. — Cliff Pace got a surprise package Friday.
He was presented with a Bassmaster Classic ring, which he earned last February. "It was totally a surprise — a good one," he said.
Great Lakes provide a great finish to the Elite season
By Jeff Nedwick on Sep 13, 2013 | In Bass Tournaments, BASS Elites, BASS, JVD, KVD, Chad Pipkens, Michigan | Send feedback »
The Bassmaster Elite Series Plano Championship Chase was billed as Lake St. Clair's chance to show the world why it was named the best bass fishing lake in the U.S. But Lake Erie and Lake Huron didn't follow the script, stealing the limelight from Lake St. Clair and putting the "great" in Great Lakes bass fishing.
A lot was at stake in the final Elite tournament of the year but most of the drama ended before the tournament did. The 2013 Angler of the Year (AOY), 2013 Rookie of the Year (ROY), Toyota All-Star Week tournament bids and 2014 Bassmaster Classic bids were mostly decided by the end of the third day leaving only the outcome of the tournament itself in question going into the final day.
AOY and Classic bids at stake for Michigan pros in Elite Series finale
By Jeff Nedwick on Aug 18, 2013 | In Bass Tournaments, BASS Elites, BASS, JVD, KVD, Chad Pipkens, Michigan | Send feedback »
There's nothing like a little Great Lakes smallmouth bass fishing to bring out the best in Michigan's Bassmaster Elite Series pros.
Chad Pipkens Needs Your Vote For All-Star Week
By editor on Aug 7, 2013 | In BASS Elites, BASS, Chad Pipkens | Send feedback »
Chad Pipkens needs your vote! Vote Chad Pipkens your Fan Favorite Angler into the 2013 Toyota All-Star Week tournament so he can fish in Michigan this September on Muskegon Lake! You will also be entered into the sweepstakes with a chance to win a 2014 Toyota Truck!
Win a Lake St. Clair Fishing Trip Vote for JVD
By editor on Aug 7, 2013 | In BASS Elites, BASS, JVD | Send feedback »
Jonathon VanDam needs your help! Vote JVD as a Fan Favorite Angler into the 2013 Toyota All-Star Week tournament, and he will take a fan and guest bass fishing on the number one lake in the United States – Lake St. Clair! The trip includes one day fishing for two with JVD, two G-Loomis rods, two Shimano reels, fishing tackle and up to two nights accommodations.
Detroit Lions and Kevin VanDam team up for charity
By Jeff Nedwick on Jun 20, 2013 | In Bass Tournaments, BASS Elites, BASS, KVD, Chad Pipkens, Charity Tournament | Send feedback »
Detroit Lions players, bass fishing pros and sponsors battled the elements and the bass on Monday in the 2nd annual Detroit Lions / KVD Charity Fishing Tournament. And like last year’s inaugural event, the bass proved to be a tougher opponent than any the Lions will likely face on Sundays.