AFW introduces a new line of compact, 100% stainless steel Mighty-Mini™ Crane Swivels and Mighty-Mini™ Snap Swivels. Recent advances in manufacturing allow the introduction of these 100% stainless steel swivels which are 3 times stronger than the leading brands of swivels of the same size.

Summer will soon be here and for many parents, this may be the first time your family goes boating. To make sure everyone is ready, the non-profit BoatU.S. Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water has three free online resources at www.BoatUS.com/foundation/LJLP/fit_video to make sure the kids are safe.

68 collegiate anglers from 12 universities throughout the state of Texas converged on Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir just outside of Killeen, Texas this past weekend to determine which Texas school has the best collegiate bass fishing program in the Lonestar state. Motivated by school pride and a strong desire to fish competitively, these anglers fished for bragging rights and prizes provided by several tournament sponsors.

Fishing fans across the country will want to track down Elite Series pro Bill Lowen this season. The reason? He is giving away free products from The Rod Guard™ and Buck Knives at all Elite Series events.

Due to unsafe weather conditions and in the best interest of all concerned, BASS announced the cancellation of the first day of competition for the Bassmaster Central Open on Toledo Bend Reservoir, scheduled for Thursday, March 5. The remaining two days of competition, set for Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7, remain as previously scheduled.

The 2009 Bassmaster Elite Series season rolls out with the Battle on the Border at Texas' Lake Amistad, where Elite anglers have produced impressive hauls of bass in the past three seasons. In 2008, Todd Faircloth of Jasper, Texas, moved from 10th place to first on the final day of the event to edge then-Elite rookie Clark Reehm of Russellville, Arkansas, by 12 ounces with a total weight of 76 pounds, 15 ounces.

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.

Is your garage a fishing-clutter nightmare? Do you have too many tackle boxes, rods and reels to count? Is toting all of that gear from your house to your truck or boat taking up precious fishing time? If so, the BigFoot Gear Bag is the answer to your fishing-clutter problems.

At the Miami International Boat Show last week, Boston Whaler introduced one of its most innovative options for its new 370 Outrage - an automated sunshade that seamlessly integrates within the hardtop of the center console, manufactured by SureShade®.

Low water levels again challenged the 51 Bassmaster Classic competitors Wednesday as the full field participated in one day of official practice for the big event, set for Feb. 20-22 on the Red River.