Stories from BassFan News
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More-Versatile Hite Has Settled Into Solid Groove
BassFan News &bull Dec 15, 2011
Brett Hite made his biggest mark on the pro bass fishing world in early 2008, when he won an FLW Tour event in Florida and a Western FLW Series derby ... more Full Story »
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Lintner Grateful For Chance To Fish Classic Again
BassFan News &bull Dec 14, 2011
Jared Lintner could be forgiven if he'd assumed at one point that competing in the Bassmaster Classic would be an annual occurrence for him. After all, ... more Full Story »
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Topics:
- Bassmaster Classic
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Rucks Sees Few Similarities Between MLF, B.A.S.S. Roles
BassFan News &bull Dec 13, 2011
Rucks' 23-month tenure as GM of B.A.S.S. occurred during one of the most volatile periods in the history of the organization and the sport. It was around ... more Full Story »
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Topics:
- B.A.S.S.
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Qualifying For Cup Is Primary Goal Of Elder Martin
BassFan News &bull Dec 12, 2011
Roland Martin is particularly excited about competing at the Champlain FLW Tour in 2012 both he and son Scott have claimed tour-level wins there. Roland Martin admits that he's not the angler he was 25 years ago. At age 71, his eyesight isn't what it once was and neither is his hand-eye coordination. He simply can't cast… Full Story »
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Rose Keeps Adding Pieces To Angling Puzzle
BassFan News &bull Dec 12, 2011
Some professional anglers view their first tour-level win as a defining moment in their career - a milestone that validates their status as pros and takes ... more Full Story »
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Topics:
- angling
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Kennedy Confident He Can End Classic Dry Spell
BassFan News &bull Dec 12, 2011
Steve Kennedy has fared well on the Bassmaster Elite Series ever since he transitioned over from being an FLW-only pro in 2006. He's notched a couple ... more Full Story »
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Topics:
- BassMaster
- Steve Kennedy
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Murphy's Consistency Made Him FLW's Top Rookie
BassFan News &bull Dec 12, 2011
Shawn Murphy made four checks in six FLW Tour events en route to becoming the circuit's top rookie. In rather quiet fashion, Shawn Murphy compiled more Angler of the Year points than any other first-year competitor on the FLW Tour last season. His performance was so unassuming, in fact, that the organization initially handed the top-rookie trophy so somebody else… Full Story »
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Family Keeping Some Of Martens' Focus Off Fish
BassFan News &bull Dec 12, 2011
There's no question that Aaron Martens is a fishing savant, and he's been accused of being a guy who's thought process is utterly dominated by bass and ... more Full Story »
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Topics:
- bass
- Aaron Martens
- Fishing
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Second Day At Beaver Keyed Blaylock's Bounce-Back
BassFan News &bull Dec 12, 2011
Stetson Blaylock started the 2011 FLW Tour season with back-to-back Top 10 finishes. Stetson Blaylock has only three professional seasons on his resume, but the 24-year-old Arkansan has already experienced many of the triumphs and hardships that are inherent in the sport. He had a solid rookie campaign highlighted by a win, followed by a difficult sophomore season, and then a strong comeback in 2011. After a lackluster 2010 season that he attributes primarily to financial concerns, he… Full Story »
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New Challenges Await Vinson In 2012
BassFan News &bull Dec 12, 2011
Greg Vinson missed the money cut at only one 2011 Bassmaster Elite Series event. Greg Vinson's progression during his 3 years on the Bassmaster Elite Series has been impressive. The Alabamian, who transitioned over to the circuit after just one season on the FLW Tour, has gone from 56th in the Angler of the Year (AOY) race in 2009 to 30th in 2010 to 11th this year. He naturally would like to see his trend of upward mobility continue in 2012. But his situation won't be the same not by a longshot. Wife Stephanie is… Full Story »
