To coincide with Bass Pro Shops' 2010 Spring Fishing Classic, the sporting goods retailer kicked off an annual Anglers' Legacy promotion, the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) announced today. Bass Pro Shops, who signed on as an Anglers' Legacy partner in 2007, is leveraging their Spring Fishing Classic to introduce newcomers to the sport for the third consecutive year.

Careco Multimedia announced today that Sperry Top-Sider will return as the official footwear and exclusive footwear provider of the 2010 BoatU.S. Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship Series.

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced today that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will distribute more than $862 million to all 50 states, U.S. commonwealths and territories, and the District of Columbia to support hunting, sport-fishing, and fish and wildlife conservation and education programs.

The Professional Anglers Association has filled two key positions with the hiring of Alan Clemons of Alabama as Communications Director and Randy Knight of Texas as Tournament Director.

Bassmaster Classic winner Kevin VanDam retains his dominating grip on the No. 1 spot, but his lead is narrowed significantly. He ended last season with an approximate 26-point lead over 2nd-ranked Brent Ehrler. Now, his lead over 2nd place is about 17 points.

Most ShareLunkers - 13-pound-plus bass caught between Oct. 1 and April 30 - are caught by ordinary anglers who enjoy a brief flurry of fame and get a fiberglass replica of their catch and some ShareLunker clothing.

Chris and Rusty Harvey stole the show with a 1st place win weighing 28.68 lbs February 27, 2010.  Bass Champs East Region had their second event of five in the season at the Umphrey Family Pavilion seeing 269 teamed contenders.

Today, a coalition of marine recreational fishing, boating, and conservation organizations and businesses called on the Obama administration to take immediate action to address a crisis within the federal fisheries management system.

More than a thousand rainbow trout are swimming in the pond at The Nature Center in Tyler, and young anglers are invited to come catch them during spring break March 8-11.