North Carolina hosted their last qualifier of the 2017 season with six state team spots left. The top three boaters and top three non-boaters advance. Forty-Nine Boaters and Non-boaters were vying for the top three spots available to compete at the 2018 BASS Regional hosted by B.A.S.S. with all hoping to continue on the road to qualify for a shot… Read more »
Thirty-five years ago, B.A.S.S. introduced the catch-and-release concept to tournament bass fishing. Post-tournament survival of released bass has increased significantly since then as technology has improved and angler knowledge has increased. B.A.S.S. has played a key role in publicizing the development and use of state-of-the-art fish-care techniques. The first edition of Keeping Bass Alive was a milestone publication that became… Read more »
Congratulations to Five County Bassmasters members Ed Collier and Danny Hayes on advancing to the 2018 North Carolina BASS Nation State Team. Ed Collier advanced with a 4th place finish, and a two day total of 26.98 pounds as a boater. Danny Hayes was declared the NC BASS Nation non-boater Champion with a two day total of 20.11 pounds. This is… Read more »