After the original kick off for the North Region had to be postponed due to dangerous winter weather, things got back on track March 13 as 471 teamed competitors merged on Lake Fork. This was the highest participation in the north region since 2005.

Aaron Johnson of Bossier City, La., caught a 5-bass limit weighing 21 pounds, 3 ounces Saturday, March 6, 2010 to win $4,359 in the FLW BFL Cowboy Division tournament on Sam Rayburn Reservoir.

March 6, 2010 marked the second event in the 2010 season for Bass Champs Central Region anglers. 180 teams converged on Lake Travis competing for a 102% payback in cash and prizes for this event. Jarrell, Texas anglers Landon Glass and Jayson Kisselburg brought in the sack that towered above the rest, winning by a 6 pound margin to claim over $20,000 in prize money.

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.

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.

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.

The FLW Bass Fishing League is headed to Sam Rayburn Reservoir March 6 for the second of five stops in the Cowboy Division series. As many as 400 pro and co-anglers will be competing for top awards of up to $8,000 and $3,000, respectively.

George Jeane Jr. of Evans, La., caught a five-bass limit weighing 18 pounds, 3 ounces Saturday, Feb. 20, to win $4,394 in the FLW BFL Cowboy Division tournament on Toledo Bend.