This summer, industry organizations are coming together to grow the boating and fishing lifestyle and get more people out on the water. To kick off boating and fishing season, the Association of Marina Industries (AMI), the Marine Retailers Association of America (MRAA), the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and several others will host "Boat. Fish. Live. At National Marina Day" on Saturday, June 12, 2010.

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.

The increasingly popular Texas Outdoor Family program is branching out to deliver adventurous programs for families who are looking for something more than an introductory how-to camping experience.

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.

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.

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.

Bushnell Inc. (d/b/a Bushnell Outdoor Products) has sued Leupold & Stevens for infringing on two Bushnell U.S. patents covering the Bushnell Angle Range Compensation™ (ARC™) and Rain™ Mode laser rangefinder technology.