BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The 2023 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation schedule features five opportunities for grass-roots anglers to battle some of the country’s best bass fisheries. Each regional championship will provide opportunities for everyday anglers to qualify for the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Championship and a shot at one of three berths in the 2024 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic.
In 2023, AFTCO Is Awarding $25,000 in Grants to Eligible B.A.S.S. Nation Clubs $95,000 awarded since 2018. View grants awarded in 2022 for project examples.
$95,000 awarded since 2018. View grants awarded in 2022 for project examples.
DailyMail.com has published a story relating to PFOA in freshwater fish. Many stories have been published regarding PFOA, “Forever Chemicals”, found in Wheeler Lake located in North Alabama. The chemical pollution has been attributed to a Decatur 3M plant and/or 3M landfill dumping.
Area of impact downstream on Wheeler Lake from Decatur, AL. Google Earth photo.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) TrophyCatch program has awarded prizes for the catch and release of more than 13,500 largemouth bass since the program began in 2012. Season 10 ended in October with these incredible highlights:
Introducing “Toon Fishin'”, a new Southern Fishing News video featuring field staffer T.R. McDonald fishing from a pontoon rather than a kayak. This video is recorded in the brackish water in Virginia chasing redfish and speckled trout.