BASS ANGLER Magazine

2 days ago | bassanglermag.com | Andrea Marini

Vancouver, BC – As North American regulatory bodies move toward a unified standard for personal flotation device (PFD) classifications, Mustang Survival is leading the way in helping both the industry and consumers adapt. With the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) transitioning from traditional “Type” classifications to new “Level” designations—and Canada aligning with the same framework—Mustang Survival is at the forefront of educating users and advancing life-saving PFD technology.

2 days ago | bassanglermag.com | Andrea Marini

EUFAULA, Okla. — With a determined comeback and a change in strategy, Paul Browning of Monahans, Texas, captured the win at the Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier on Lake Eufaula presented by Lowrance. His three-day total of 42 pounds, 5 ounces earned him the top prize of $12,899 and a coveted spot at the Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Championship on the Upper Mississippi River, Oct. 22–25. Browning’s tournament began slowly, producing just two keepers for 7-13 on Day 1, placing him in 29th.

3 days ago | bassanglermag.com | Andrea Marini

WILKESVILLE, Ohio — ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a rare and fatal neurodegenerative disease known for progressively robbing individuals of muscle function. Often referred to as “Lou Gehrig’s disease,” it has affected notable figures like baseball legend Lou Gehrig and physicist Stephen Hawking. Now, the disease has hit closer to home for the National Professional Fishing League (NPFL), as professional angler Chad Poteat of Mount Airy, North Carolina has been diagnosed with ALS.

3 days ago | bassanglermag.com | Andrea Marini

[Nashville, TN – May 13, 2025] – Southern rock sensation Red Clay Strays is inviting anglers of all skill levels to cast their lines for a cause during the Red Clay Strays Summer Slam, a nationwide, virtual bass fishing tournament running June 1 through June 30. This unique catch-photo-release competition combines the thrill of the sport with the power of giving back, benefiting Camp ASCCA, Alabama’s renowned camp for children and adults with disabilities.

3 days ago | bassanglermag.com | Andrea Marini

Tucker Smith Claims First Elite Series Victory at Lake ForkYantis, Texas (May 2025) — Timing proved everything for Alabama pro Tucker Smith, who secured his first career Bassmaster Elite Series victory at the Tackle Warehouse Elite at Lake Fork, finishing with a four-day total of 127 pounds, 8 ounces. After starting in 20th place with a 25-4 limit on Day 1, Smith made a major comeback with bags of 34-5, 33-1, and finally 34-14 on Championship Sunday.