Hook, Line and Sinker

Polygraph testing protects bass tournament integrity. Time off the water questions professional fishing credibility.      Whistle blowers and polygraphs are judge, jury, and executioner. Polygraphs disqualify pros, end careers, …

More bad news for FFS dependent tournament anglers has arrived. Two of three major tournament circuits, B.A.S.S. and MLF, are adding further restrictions. NPFL, has banned FFS since the trail’s …

ournament mortality is widely accepted at 20-40%. Fish either show up dead at the scales or succumb to delayed mortality shortly after being weighed in.    The Maryland Department of …

Forward Facing Sonar (FFS) continues to come under fire. Listening to anglers and fans, BASSMASTERS has decided to restrict FFS use in its circuit for 2026. Interestingly, organizers performed a …

Bass Fishing Hall of Fame angler Mike “Ike” Iaconelli is frequently asked for his go-to bait for the toughest conditions: muddy water, high water, high pressure, fishing pressure, and extreme …

aryland fishing license increases went into effect June 1st. The cost of a fishing license is still a good entertainment value, though. Keep in mind average concert tickets are $150-235. …