A federal-level task force appears determined to develop a rushed policy that will ultimately govern anglers' use of public waters, including the likely expansion of no-fishing zones into the Great Lakes. Any such recommendations will be met head-on by BASS and several other sportfishing advocacy groups.

BASS announced today its revised 2010 Bassmaster Elite Series regular-season schedule. Following the adjustments made in 2009, BASS altered the 2010 season schedule to reflect the new format, which will consist of eight regular-season Elite Series events, followed by the Bassmaster Elite Series postseason.

Under near perfect weather conditions, college bass fishing's premier event concluded with Murray State University slipping past University of North Texas to claim the 2009 BoatU.S. Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship title. Murray State joins past champions North Carolina State (2006), Texas A&M (2007) and University of Arkansas (2008) as winners of the event

With the start of the 2009 hurricane season June 1, BoatU.S. says inland boat owners should take these storms seriously and make preparations, even though the system may no longer be classified as a hurricane.  "Hurricane Ike, which ravaged the Texas coast last year, is a good example," said BoatU.S. Marine Insurance Technical Director Bob Adriance.

"Your fly is open" has a whole new meaning now. And closing it no longer takes a "zip" but a flip.  At least that's the case with the new William Joseph "Surge" fanny pack, featuring magnetic pouch closures for one-hand opening and closing.

BASS, the worldwide authority on bass fishing, and Bass Pro Shops, the #1 Outdoor Retailer in America*, have formed a joint marketing alliance, BASS announced today. The relationship will allow each industry-leading company to integrate both brands across their respective platforms to further reach and educate outdoors enthusiasts on initiatives facing natural resources and to grow participation.

American carp fishing fanatic Ken Keene is taking the world of carping 'over there from here' through his innovative website, www.TheOnlineKeepsack.com .

In an epic rally this past weekend at the 2009 Bassmaster Classic, dubbed the "Super Bowl of fishing," Wiley X angler Skeet Reese edged out a field of fifty-one top anglers to gain professional fishing's highest honor and a $500k prize purse in his tenth Classic appearance. Reese joins a very small, elite club of fishermen who have won both the Bassmaster Angler of the Year (2007), and Bassmaster Classic Championship (2009).

Any way they want it, that's the way they'll get it: Fans will be able to fully experience the biggest tournament in professional bass fishing, the February 20-22 Bassmaster Classic on the Red River, whether they click in, tune in or attend the event in Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana.

How do the country's top bass pros headed for the Classic get ready for the big show? What does each do to get tackle ready? What are they thinking about? Find out these answers and more by following daily updates of seven anglers going to the 2009 Bassmaster Classic in Shreveport, La.