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BERKLEY, ABU GARCIA ANNOUNCE
PRO ANGLING TEAM
Vida, Newby headline new additions
MINNEAPOLIS (Jan. 16, 2008) - Berkley and Abu Garcia, two
of the biggest names in fishing, announced today the members
of its angling team set to compete on various FLW Outdoors®
circuits in 2008. Team Berkley will comprise Glenn Browne, George
Jeane Jr., Mark Goines, Kevin Vida and Sam Newby. While Browne,
Jeane and Goines return to Team Berkley, Vida and Newby represent
new additions. Read story
2008 FISHING REGULATIONS NOW
AVAILABLE
AT KDWP OFFICES, LICENSE VENDORS
Angler "guidebook"
summarizes 2008 changes...and much more
Jan. 14, 2008 - Printed copies of the 2008
Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary booklet are now available
at license vendors and offices of the Kansas Department of Wildlife
and Parks.
Anglers should be aware of several new regulations
that took effect Jan. 1. The most welcome regulations should
be reduction of youth trout and paddlefish fees, as well as a
reduction of the 24-hour fishing license fee. Other changes affect
gigging, length and creel limits, black bass tournaments, and
more, including the following: Read
story
2008 FISHING REGULATIONS SUMMARY
NOW ONLINE, PRINTED VERSION COMING
Changes include reduced fees,
changes to methods of take, much more
December 13, 2007 - Printed copies of the
2008 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary won't be available until
early January, but anglers should be aware of several new regulations
that take effect Jan. 1, 2008. The most welcome changes should
be reduction of youth trout and paddlefish fees, as well as a
reduction of the 24-hour fishing license fee. Other changes affect
gigging, length and creel limits, black bass tournaments, and
more. Read story
EIGHT WONDERS OF KANSAS VOTING
DEADLINE DECEMBER 31ST
Scott State Park, Cheyenne Bottoms among
24 finalists
Dec. 6, 2007 - Voters have until Dec. 31
to decide on the top eight attractions in Kansas. The Kansas
Sampler Foundation announced 24 finalists in June. More than
16,000 votes have been cast. Read
story
KWP considering jug fishing
for Kansas
Currently illegal in Kansas, fishing technique
allowed in three of four neighboring states
Dec. 6, 2007 - Should jug fishing be allowed
in Kansas? That's the latest question posted on the KDWP blog.
Interested persons are invited to comment. Read
story
2008 LICENSES AND PERMITS WILL
BE AVAILABLE DECEMBER 17TH
Licenses and permits good for rest of
2007, all of 2008
November 28, 2007 - Holiday bargain days
begin Dec. 17 at the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
(KDWP). On that date, all 2008 KDWP licenses, permits, and other
issues go on sale and will be valid for the remainder of 2007
and all of 2008, adding more than two weeks to their value. This
includes hunting, fishing, and park licenses and permits. In
addition, park annual vehicle entrance permits are priced at
the off-season value, providing even greater savings. Read
story
FINALIZED PLAN TO GUIDE CATFISH
MANAGEMENT IN KANSAS
Plan serves as guidebook to maintaining,
enhancing catfishing opportunities
November 28, 2007 - Catfish angling has
a long history in Kansas. Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
fisheries biologists have developed a comprehensive plan to ensure
that the tradition continues. Read
story
FALL FISH SAMPLING HELPS BIOLOGISTS
HELP ANGLERS
Data used to compile 2008 Kansas Fishing
Forecast, guide fisheries management
Nov. 28, 2007 - Each year, the Kansas Department
of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) raises and stocks millions of fish
throughout the state, providing anglers with special opportunities
to catch a wide variety of species. To monitor the health of
fisheries and help anglers find the best places to fish, KDWP
fisheries biologists spend the better part of each fall sampling
lakes throughout the state. This is the best time to sample fish
because it's the end of the growing season. Read
story
First rainbows, now brown trout
reproduce naturally in Oklahoma's Lower Mountain Fork River
November 21, 2007 - In 2006, fisheries biologists
for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation confirmed
the natural reproduction of rainbow trout in the Lower Mountain
Fork River in southeast Oklahoma, and this year, the same can
be said for brown trout. Read
story
BASS Announces Milford as Site
of 2008 Federation Nation Championship
November 17, 2007 - Since 1973, BASS has
offered opportunities to amateur anglers to qualify for the Bassmaster
Classic. BASS announced today the tradition will continue with
the 2008 Federation Nation Championship, which will be held at
Milford Lake out of Junction City, Kan. Read
story
North Carolina's Coble Wins
Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series Championship, Earns His
Third Trip to Bassmaster Classic
Nov. 17, 2007 - APPLING, Ga. Once
wasn't enough. Twice wasn't enough. So Jeff Coble of Beaufort,
N.C., made sure he'd get a third trip to bass fishing's ultimate
stage. Coble surged ahead when it counted most Saturday to win
his second Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series Championship
operated by American Bass Anglers and his third trip to the Bassmaster
Classic, set for Feb. 22-24 on Lake Hartwell out of Greenville,
S.C. Read story
Matt Skucius of
Manhattan misses cutoff for co-anglers by .36 lbs, 8 other Kansans
fished event
Virginia's Hicks Takes Lead After Day
Three of Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series Championship
Nov. 16, 2007 - APPLING, Ga. While
a cool blast continues at Clarks Hill Lake, this week's competition
heated up a notch Friday as Mike Hicks of Goochland, Va., took
over the lead with a three-day total of 30.29 lbs. in the Toyota
Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series Championship operated by American
Bass Anglers as the top 25 anglers made the cut and moved on
to fish Saturday. Read story
Kansan Scott Hammel
places 33rd, helps Central Divison win divisional race
Virginia's Jeff Freeman Wins BASS Federation
Nation Championship and Heads Up Group of Six Amateurs Going
to Bassmaster Classic
Nov. 11, 2007 - KISSIMMEE, Fla. Jeff
Freeman, a deputy sheriff from Max Meadows, Va., locked up the
BASS Federation Nation Championship Saturday with a three-day
total of 27 pounds, 11 ounces, outlasting a field of 55 amateurs
and earning a coveted berth in the 2008 Bassmaster Classic, Feb.
22-24 on Lake Hartwell out of Greenville, S.C. Read
story
Oklahoma trout opener set for
November 1
October 29, 2007 - The wait is almost over
for trout anglers growing anxious for the opening of seasonal
trout areas in several state waters.
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
operates two year-round trout fisheries - at the Lower Mountain
Fork River (LMFR) and the Lower Illinois River - but in the six
other areas, including Lake Pawhuska , Robbers Cave , Blue River
, Lake Watonga , Quartz Mountain and Lake Carl Etling, the season
kicks off Nov. 1. Read story
NOVEMBER MARKS PEAK OF DEER-VEHICLE
ACCIDENTS
Peak period of mating activity,
other factors, puts deer on the move
October 27, 2007 - Kansas Department of
Transportation (KDOT) statistics show that November is the month
when the highest number of deer-vehicle collisions occur. Motorists
are encouraged to be on particularly high alert about mid-month
-- historically when deer-vehicle collisions are highest. The
main reason there is a greater potential for deer-vehicle accidents
in November is the deer mating season, called the "rut,"
which peaks in mid-November. Read
story
COMMISSION APPROVES FISHING
REGULATION CHANGES FOR 2008
Removal of trout permit requirement
for youth among changes
October 26, 2007 - The Kansas Wildlife &
Parks Commission has approved a variety of changes in fishing
regulations, effective Jan. 1, 2008. At their public hearing
in Colby Oct. 18th, commissioners took the following actions:
* Removed the requirement for youth 15 and younger
to possess a trout permit to fish in designated trout waters
and, in related action, established a daily creel limit of 2
trout for youth 15 and younger fishing in designated trout waters
(unless they purchase a trout permit, which allows a daily trout
creel limit of 5); Read story
ONSET OF COOLER WEATHER HEATS
UP KANSAS FISHING PROSPECTS
Cool water brings fish up from
the deep
October 17, 2007 - KDWP - As water temperatures
drop into the upper 60s, sport fish such as white bass, crappie,
and walleye move up from cool, deep water and become more active.
Here they feed, taking advantage of the abundant prey and preparing
for the coming winter. At this time, they are easier to find
and catch. Read story
Lawrence natives place third
in All Seasons Buddy Bass Points Championship
October 17, 2007 - Steve
and Dominic Ortiz, both from Lawrence, repeated as third place
finishers in the All Seasons Buddy Bass Points Championship held
October 7 and 8 at Lake of the Ozarks and Truman Resivor in Missouri.
Read story
New documentary on Salmon issue
to play at Tallgrass Film Fest in Wichita Oct. 20
Whether to Remove the Snake
River Dams: Real Stories, Real Perspectives of People Impacted
by this
Controversial Issue
October 17, 2007 - Sawgrass Productions,
LLC has announced that "River Ways", a new documentary
by filmmaker Colin Stryker, will have its Midwest premiere at
the Tallgrass Film Festival in October. The film explores the
lives of regular working people affected by the issue of whether
to remove the Snake River dams in Eastern Washington. Combining
interviews with careful everyday observation, "River Ways"
takes us into the world of wheat farmers, fishermen, salmon advocates
and more. What emerges is a complex portrait of an issue that
reaches to the heart of the ideological differences that characterize
and divide the Pacific Northwest. Read
story and get more information
Kansas trout season kicks off
October 15
It's that time of the year again. The Kansas Department
of Wildlife and Parks will be stocking trout in selected areas
and anglers will be offered an opportunity to have some action
and good eating. Read story
and get more information
Texan Trent Huckaby Scores First
BASS Win at Bassmaster Central Open on Lake Amistad
September 29, 2007 - DEL RIO, Texas "Charging
up from third place, 41-year-old hunting outfitter and lodge
owner Trent Huckaby of Fort Stockton, Texas, pulled off his first
BASS win Saturday at the Bassmaster Central Open season finale
Saturday on Texas, Lake Amistad out of Del Rio. Read
Story and See Standings
Kansans win over $3,500 from
Midwest Fish Tournaments' September 8th & 9th Big Bass Bash
tournament at Lake of the Ozarks
Several Kansans brought over $3,500 back to the
sunflower state after competing in the Midwest Fish Tournaments'
Big Bass Bash held at the Lake of the Ozarks in early September.
Find out who they were.
KAW RIVER FLOAT TRIP SCHEDULED
FOR OCT. 13
Five-mile float trip brings
water enthusiasts to one of state's natural treasures
September 20, 2007 - The Kansas Department
of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is teaming with Friends of the Kaw
on Saturday, Oct. 13, for a 5-mile float trip down the Kansas
River. Participants will meet at the Eudora Ramp at noon and
shuttle back to Mud Creek. The float should take approximately
five hours, ending at Eudora around 5 p.m. Read
Story
Kansan Brent Chapman
finishes in third
Big Final Day Vaults Texan Ben Matsubu
to Victory in Bassmaster Elite Series Lake Toho Event
 Photo
courtesy of BASS Communications - Day 4 Champion Ben Matsubu
of Hemphil, TX .- Sunshine Showdown presented by Allstate Boat
Insurance - 2007 Bassmaster Elite Series (Click on photo to enlarge)
September 16, 2007 - KISSIMMEE, Fla. Ben
Matsubu knew he was on a good fishing spot, but he also knew
he had to wait for the bass to turn on and start feeding. His
patience paid off Sunday with a five-fish limit weighing 25 pounds,
5 ounces, and a 14-pound victory in the Bassmaster Elite Series
Sunshine Showdown presented by Allstate Boat Insurance on Lake
Tohopekaliga. Read Story and See
Standings
Kansas' Brent Chapman Holds
On To Lead of Bassmaster Elite Series Lake Toho Event
Skeet Reese wins Toyota Tundra
Bassmaster Angler of the Year Title
Kansan Michael Neal finishes in 14th on co-angler side
September 15, 2007 - KISSIMMEE, Fla. Brent
Chapman fished two very different patterns Saturday to hold
on to the lead in the Bassmaster Elite Series Sunshine Showdown
presented by Allstate Boat Insurance on Lake Tohopekaliga. Read Story and See Standings
Kansas' Brent Chapman Surges
To Lead of Bassmaster Elite Series Lake Toho Event
Co-angler Michael Neal of Dexter jumps
to 35th after no fish on day one
 Photo
courtesy of BASS Communications (Click on photo to enlarge)
Day 2 Leader Brent Chapman of Lake Quivira, KS.
Sunshine Showdown presented by Allstate Boat Insurance
2007 Bassmaster Elite Series
September 14, 2007 - KISSIMMEE, Fla. Brent
Chapman's goal for the Sunshine Showdown presented by Allstate
Boat Insurance on Lake Tohopekaliga was to catch one keeper bass.
Read Story and See Standings
Kansan Brent Chapman
in 9th place
Kentucky's Bill Smith Leads Bassmaster
Elite Series Finale on Lake Tohopekaliga
September 13, 2007 - Bill Smith of Somerset,
Ky., was just looking to kill some time Thursday morning. He
ended up catching the biggest limit on the opening day of the
Bassmaster Elite Series' Sunshine Showdown presented by Allstate
Boat Insurance on Lake Tohopekaliga. With 18 pounds, 6 ounces,
Smith leads by less than one pound over tournament favorite Terry
Scroggins of San Mateo, Fla., who had 17-13. Read
Story and See Standings
BASS Announces Schedule for
2008 Bassmaster Opens
Two Divisions Provide Direct Avenues to
Bassmaster Classic, Bassmaster Elite Series
September 11, 2007 - BASS announced today
that the 2008 Bassmaster Opens, a qualifying series featuring
a Southern and Central division, each with three events, will
visit fisheries in Florida, Louisiana, South Carolina, Tennessee,
Alabama and Texas. Read Story and
See Schedules
Cheney Lake Association 2007 Fishing Tournament
3 Species (by boat and by bank)
- Largest Fish Caught by each Category ~Walleye - Wiper - Catfish
Saturday, September 15, 2007
For More Info
ZEBRA MUSSELS FOUND IN CHENEY
RESERVOIR
Wildlife and Parks working
with stakeholders to contain infestation;
lake-user help essential
September 7, 2007 - The Kansas Department
of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has confirmed that zebra mussels
have been found in Cheney Reservoir. During routine lake inspections,
KDWP district fisheries biologist Jon Stein collected three zebra
mussel adults. After the initial discovery, KDWP surveyed the
lake shoreline in search of more mussels. Zebra mussels were
found at many locations around the lake at very low densities.
Read Story
FINALIZED PLAN TO GUIDE LARGEMOUTH
BASS MANAGEMENT
Conserving the most popular
sportfish in Kansas is plan's goal
September 5, 2007 - Largemouth bass have
a lot of fans in Kansas. In fact, recent surveys reveal that
largemouth bass is the most-sought species among resident and
lifetime fishing license holders. Read
Story
Alabama's Boyd Duckett Takes
Bassmaster Legends by Ounces
August 26, 2007 - RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. Scoring
his second BASS victory in 2007, Boyd Duckett of Demopolis, Ala.,
outlasted the 50-angler field at the Bassmaster Legends presented
by Ramada Worldwide to win the $250,000 top prize. The
47-year-old posted a two-day total of 30 pounds, 1 ounce, which
was enough to hold off strong surges by Jason Quinn of Lake Wylie,
S.C., and three-time Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year
winner Kevin VanDam of Kalamazoo, Mich. Read
Story and See Standings
Arizona's Dean Rojas Leads Bassmaster
Legends by Ounces Heading into Final Day
August 25, 2007 - RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. Seeking
his third BASS victory and first in more than six years, Dean
Rojas of Lake Havasu, Ariz., totaled 16 pounds, 14 ounces, Saturday
and took a 6-ounce lead over defending Bassmaster Classic champion
Boyd Duckett of Demopolis, Ala., into Sunday's final round of
the Bassmaster Legends presented by Ramada Worldwide at Lake
Dardanelle. Read Story and See
Standings
Removal of exemption aimed at
maintaining funding base for fisheries management
August 22, 2007 - PRATT -- Traditional outdoor
recreation pursuits have experienced declining participation
rates throughout the U.S. in recent years. Pastimes such as fishing
reflect the changing face of American society, as a variety of
new leisure-time activities compete for the public"s time
and attention. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is
concerned about fishery funding issues related to this decline
and is seeking input. Read Story
Kansan Brent Chapman slips
to 24th but takes home $10,6000
Alabama's Aaron Martens Leads 12 Qualifiers
After Day 2 of Bassmaster Legends
August 24, 2007 - RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. Celebrating
his 35th birthday, Aaron Martens of Leeds, Ala., stepped closer
to his second victory of the 2007 Bassmaster Elite Series season
by being the first to qualify for the 12 angler cut Friday at
the Bassmaster Legends presented by Ramada Worldwide at Lake
Dardanelle. Read Story and See
Standings
Kansan Brent Chapman in 13th
Oklahoma's Fred Roumbanis Takes Day
1 Lead at Bassmaster Legends
August 23, 2007 - RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. Seeking
his second victory of the 2007 Bassmaster Elite Series season,
Fred Roumbanis of Broken Arrow, Okla., caught five bass totalling
weighing 20 pounds, 5 ounces, Thursday to take a more than 1-pound
lead over Greg Hackney of Gonzales, La., in the first round of
the Bassmaster Legends presented by Ramada Worldwide at Lake
Dardanelle. Read Story and See
Standings
Tenth annual Fishin' for Wishes
big bass tournament set for September 8 at Cedar Bluff Reservoir
- $5,000 top prize on the line
August 22, 2007 - The Kansas Bass Chapter
Federation will sponsor their Tenth Annual Fishin' for Wishes
tournament at Cedar Bluff on Sept. 8. This is a change from August
25 on Milford. Based on a minimum field of 150 paid entries,
the top prize will be $5,000 with hourly prizes of $500 for the
biggest bass, $250 for the second biggest bass and $150 for the
third biggest bass. Everyone that enters will also have a chance
to win during a raffle for prizes. Find
out more
California's Skeet Reese Takes
Bassmaster Elite Series Event on Potomac River; Opens Commanding
Lead in Bassmaster Angler of the Year Race
August 12, 2007 - LA PLATA, Md. In dominating
fashion, Skeet Reese of Auburn, Calif., went wire to wire at
the Capitol Clash presented by Advance Auto Parts on the Potomac
River, scoring his third BASS victory by a commanding margin
of more than 8 pounds over Kelly Jordon of Mineola, Texas.
With the victory, Reese, who totaled 66 pounds, 0 ounces over
four days, now holds a sizable lead in the season-long Toyota
Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year Race, the award he covets
most. Read Story and See
Standings
Kansan Brent Chapman ends in
30th, takes home $10,000
California's Skeet Reese Opens up Commanding
Lead in Bassmaster Elite Series Event on Potomac River, Bassmaster
Angler of the Year Race
August 11, 2007 - LA PLATA, Md. With a lead
of more than 8 pounds over Charlie Hartley of Grove City, Ohio,
at the Capitol Clash presented by Advance Auto Parts on the Potomac
River, Skeet Reese of Auburn, Calif., inched closer to avenging
a number of frustrating second-place finishes in 2007 Bassmaster
Elite Series competition and sewing up his "ultimate goal
the prestigious 2007 Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year.
Read Story and See Standings
Kansan Brent Chapman slips,
but still in top third
California's Skeet Reese Maintains Lead
in Bassmaster Elite Series Event on Potomac River, Bassmaster
Angler of the Year Race
August 10, 2007 - LA PLATA, Md. Bassmaster
Elite Series pro Skeet Reese of Auburn, Calif., is looking to
put an exclamation point on his "ultimate goal of winning
the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year race. By
opening up a more than 2-pound lead over Texan Kelly Jordon at
the Capitol Clash presented by Advance Auto Parts on the Potomac
River, Reese, who posted a two-day total of 35 pounds, 3 ounces,
is looking to avenge a near miss last year at the Potomac and
sew up his chances for the Angler of the Year title. Read Story and See Standings
Kansan Brent Chapman in 19th
California's Skeet Reese Leads Bassmaster
Elite Series Event on Potomac River, Bassmaster Angler of the
Year Race
August 9, 2007 - LA PLATA, Md. Needing
a top finish to improve his Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of
the Year chances, Skeet Reese of Auburn, Calif., satisfied his
goal Thursday by catching 20 pounds, 5 ounces of bass at the
Bassmaster Elite Series event on the Potomac River. Reese, a
two-time BASS winner, leads the Capitol Clash presented by Advance
Auto Parts by a mere 3 ounces over Texas veteran Gary Klein.
Read Story and See Standings
Women-only event will feature
competition for best creels of Kansas sportfish
August 5, 2007 - On Aug. 11, the Milford
Lake Walleye Club will sponsor the Women's 7th Annual Fishing
Tournament at Milford Reservoir, near Junction City. Two-woman
teams (with a boat driver, if desired) will hit the lake at 7
a.m. and fish until 2 p.m. Read
Story
LEHEW LEADS NATIONAL GUARD JUNIOR
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Seventy anglers representing 35 states
fishing for a share of $42,000 in scholarships and grants
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (August 4, 2007)
Shane Lehew, 18, of Charlotte, N.C., and Dylan Peppers, 13, of
Good Hope, Ga., are leading the National Guard Junior World Championship
after one day of competition on Lake Hamilton. Held in conjunction
with the $2 million Forrest Wood Cup on nearby Lake Ouachita,
the National Guard Junior World Championship will award $42,000
in scholarships and youth-program grants to the top six competitors
in the 11 to 14 age bracket and top six competitors in the 15
to 18 age bracket. Read Story
Topekan Laura Heflin is the
ESPN WBT Feature angler of the week on BASS WBT website
Bassmaster Legends Major Relocated
to Arkansas, Lake Dardanelle
Aug. 1, 2007 - CELEBRATION, Fla. Due to
recent unsafe conditions on the Arkansas River, BASS will relocate
the Bassmaster Legends presented by Ramada Worldwide, set for
Aug. 23-26, to Lake Dardanelle in Russellville, Ark. Read Story
Gilbert wins ABA Division 66
Championship on Eldorado July 28-29, 2007
Eric Akred wins Angler of the Year
Results from Division
66 Championship
Bassmaster Elite Series Event
on Potomac River Promises Fierce Competition for Pounds and Points
July 30, 2007 - CELEBRATION, Fla. "When
the Bassmaster Elite Series returns Aug. 9-12 to the Potomac
River for the Capitol Clash presented by Advance Auto Parts in
Laplata, Md., competitors can expect to find more bass-holding
grass, clearer water and tricky tidal conditions as they compete
for a $100,000 top prize. Read
Story
Florida's Peter Thliveros Defends
Bassmaster Memorial Title by 2 Ounces
July 29, 2007 - SYRACUSE, N.Y. Needing every
ounce of his two-day total of 39 pounds, 0 ounces, Peter Thliveros
of Jacksonville, Fla., defended his Bassmaster Memorial presented
by Evan Williams Bourbon crown Sunday, holding off his nearest
competitor, Steve Kennedy of Auburn, Ala., by just 2 ounces.
Read Story and see final standings
WHITE PERCH DOCUMENTED IN SEDGWICK
COUNTY'S LAKE AFTON
Anglers can help control spread of
undesirable, non-native fish species
July 29, 2007 - The invasion continues.
White perch, a fish species native to the Atlantic coast of North
America, now inhabit the waters of Lake Afton in Sedgwick County.
Read Story
Bassmaster Elite Series Pro
Keith Phillips of Alabama Wins Hottest Rig Running Contest
July 28, 2007 - SYRACUSE, N.Y. Bassmaster
Elite Series angler Keith Phillips of Calera, Ala., has the Hottest
Rig Running, as determined by BASS members and fishing fans who
participated in the Hottest Rig Running contest at www.Bassmaster.com.
Phillips, boat outdid 107 other anglers, boat designs. Read
Story and see photo
North Carolina Pro Dave Wolak
Leads Bassmaster Memorial Heading into Final Day
July 28, 2007 - SYRACUSE, N.Y. Aided by
his knowledge of New York fisheries, Dave Wolak, a Pennsylvania
native, mastered New York's Onondaga Lake, catching a 22-pound,
0-ounce limit Saturday at the Bassmaster Memorial presented by
Evan Williams Bourbon. Wolak, who now resides in Wake Forest,
N.C., opened up a more than 1-pound advantage over Peter Thliveros
of Jacksonville, Fla. Read
Story and see standings
LARGEMOUTH BASS VIRUS DETECTED
AT CRAWFORD STATE LAKE
Kansas becomes 18th state to document virus
July 28, 2007 - Kansas Department of Wildlife
and Parks (KDWP) fisheries staff have confirmed the presence
of largemouth bass virus (LMBV) at Crawford State Fishing Lake
in southeast Kansas. Testing of bass from the lake was conducted
in response to recent declines in Crawford bass populations.
Read Story
Kansan Brent Chapman climbs
three spots but fails to make cut
Arizonan Dean Rojas Leads Bassmaster Memorial
Day 2 by Ounces; Top 12 Qualify for Saturday
July 27, 2007 - SYRACUSE, N.Y. Primarily
using a "comfort technique, Dean Rojas of Lake Havasu, Ariz.,
caught 17 pounds, 9 ounces, of Oneida Lake largemouth Friday
and took the lead at the Bassmaster Memorial presented by Evan
Williams Bourbon. Rojas, two-day total of 33 pounds, 1
ounce, then was erased as weights were zeroed for the top 12
anglers, who qualified for Saturday's third round of action.
Read Story and see standings
Kids' fishing derby to be at
Topeka's Central Park on August 4, 2007
July 27, 2007 - Topeka - Kids in the Topeka
area will have a chance to go fishing and maybe win some prizes
on August 4. Even if they don't catch any fish, they will receive
a free "fising goodie bag" just for attending. Kids
without fishing poles or bait will be furnished everything they
need. Read Story
Kansan Brent Chapman in 41st
Alabama's Steve Kennedy Opens Bassmaster
Memorial with Nearly 2-Pound Lead
July 26, 2007 - SYRACUSE, N.Y. Despite utilizing
just half of his allotted practice time, Steve Kennedy of Auburn,
Ala., boated 17 pounds, 12 ounces, of Oneida Lake largemouth
bass Thursday at the Bassmaster Memorial presented by Evan Williams
Bourbon to distance himself from Kelly Jordon of Mineola, Texas,
by almost 2 pounds. Read Story
and see standings
Oklahoma Pro Edwin Evers Takes
Fourth BASS Victory at Bassmaster Elite Series Event on Lake
Erie
July 22, 2007 - BUFFALO Saving his best
for last, Edwin Evers of Talala, Okla., boated the heaviest limit
of the tournament, 23 pounds, 14 ounces, of Lake Erie smallmouth
bass Sunday, to outlast a hard-charging Kotaro Kiriyama of Moody,
Ala., by 4 pounds at the Empire Chase presented by Mahindra Tractors. Read Story and see standings
Kansans Chapman & Chapman
place 31st in pro and 26th in co-angler
Oklahoma Pro Edwin Evers Takes Lead into
Final Day at Bassmaster Elite Series Empire Chase on Lake Erie
July 21, 2007 - BUFFALO Despite describing
smallmouth bass fishing as one of his weaknesses, Edwin Evers
of Talala, Okla., did his best to dispel the notion, boating
21 pounds, 4 ounces, of Lake Erie smallmouth Saturday to build
his two-day total to 41 pounds, 13 ounces, at the Empire Chase
presented by Mahindra Tractors. Read
Story and see standings
DAY 2 OF BASSMASTER ELITE SERIES
EVENT ON LAKE ERIE CANCELED
108-Angler Field to Compete
Saturday; Top 12 to Qualify for Final Day
July 20, 2007 - BUFFALO Due to unsafe weather
conditions and in the best interest of all concerned, BASS announced
today the second day of tournament action, scheduled for Friday,
July 20, for the Bassmaster Elite Series, Empire Chase presented
by Mahindra Tractors has been canceled. The tournament
will continue Saturday, July 21 and conclude Sunday, July 22
as scheduled. Read Story
Kansan Brent Chapman in 26th
Pennsylvania's Paul Hirosky Takes Early Lead in Bassmaster Elite
Series Empire Chase on Lake Erie
July 19, 2007 - BUFFALO Taking advantage
of his considerable experience on massive Lake Erie, Bassmaster
Elite Series pro Paul Hirosky of Guy Mills, Pa., persevered through
windy conditions Thursday to boat a limit of 21 pounds, 11 ounces,
and lead the Empire Chase presented by Mahindra Tractors. Read Story
BASS Senior Writer Tim Tucker
Dies in Automobile Accident
July 17, 2007 - CELEBRATION, Fla.
Longtime outdoors writer Tim Tucker, who was a regular contributor
to BASS Times and Bassmaster Magazine, died Monday
in an automobile accident near Gainesville, Fla. Read
Story
Kansan Brent Chapman misses
cutoff by an ounce, takes home $10,800
Michael Neal of Dexter finishes 32nd on non-boater side
Timmy Horton of Alabama Scores
His First Bassmaster Elite Series Win; California's Skeet Reese
Takes the Lead in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the
Year Race
July 15, 2007 - PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. Using
only a fraction of his allotted fishing time Sunday, Timmy Horton
of Muscle Shoals, Ala., cruised to his first Bassmaster Elite
Series win in the Champion,s Choice presented by Toyota Tundra
at Lake Champlain, finishing with a four-day weight of 83 pounds,
10 ounces for a victory of nearly 13 pounds over Skeet Reese
of Auburn, Calif. Read Complete
Story and see standings
Alabama Pro Timmy Horton Widens Lead to Almost
10 pounds in Bassmaster Elite Series Event on Lake Champlain
July 14, 2007 - PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. Pursuing
his first BASS tournament victory since 2004, Timmy Horton of
Muscle Shoals, Ala., padded his lead Saturday in the Bassmaster
Elite Series Champion's Choice presented by Toyota Tundra on
Lake Champlain by boating 18 pounds, 8 ounces of largemouth bass.
Horton's total heading into the final day of competition was
64 pounds, 6 ounces, almost 10 pounds in front of Steve Kennedy
of Auburn, Ala., in second with 54 pounds, 9 ounces. Read
Complete Story and see standings
New youth fishing club forming
in Topeka
July 13, 2007 - Topeka Angler Chad Gray
plans to take bass fishing to youth in the Topeka area. He is
in the process of starting a new youth BASS club in Topeka. "We
are being sponsored by the Flint Hills Bass Club and are in the
process of recruiting our initial membership. BASS requires that
we acquire six youth members before submitting our application
and becoming sanctioned.," Gray said. Read
Complete Story and get contact info
Kansan Brent Chapman skyrockets
to 8th from 48th
Alabama Angler Timmy Horton Surges into
a Commanding Lead in Bassmaster Elite Series Lake Champlain Event
July 13, 2007 - PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. With a
24-pound, 12-ounce limit of largemouth bass, Timmy Horton of
Muscle Shoals, Ala., took over the lead Friday in the Bassmaster
Elite Series Champion's Choice presented by Toyota Tundra on
Lake Champlain. With a two-day total of 45 pounds, 14 ounces,
Horton was ahead by more than 6 pounds, surpassing first-day
leader Steve Kennedy of Auburn, Ala., who had 39 pounds, 4 ounces.
Read Complete Story and see standings
Kansan Brent Chapman in 48th
after day one
Alabama's Steve Kennedy Holds 4-Ounce
Lead After First Day of Bassmaster Elite Series Event on Lake
Champlain
July 12, 2007 - PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. Steve
Kennedy traveled as far south as he could go Thursday on Lake
Champlain and the long trip was worth it: The Auburn, Ala., angler
caught a 21-pound, 6-ounce limit to hold a 4-ounce lead over
Timmy Horton of Muscle Shoals, Ala., after the first day of the
Bassmaster Elite Series Champion's Choice presented by Toyota
Tundra. Read Complete Story and
see standings
September tournament to benefit
vet transportation
Department of Arkansas Disabled American Veterans
2007 Bass Tournament September 22, 2007 at Bull Shoals Lake Boat
Dock will help fund D.A.V. transportation network. Get
more info.
STATE PARK CLOSINGS DUE TO FLOODING
July 2, 2007 - The recent heavy rains in
southeast Kansas have pushed several reservoirs to the limit
of their flood-control capacities. All of Elk City and portions
of Fall River and Cross Timbers state parks are closed until
further notice. At Hillsdale, some utility sites are closed,
as are the courtesy docks and the personal watercraft launch
site. Sections of the Prairie Spirit Trail are also closed. Read Complete Story
KANSAS STATE PARKS PLAN JULY
SPECIAL EVENTS
Independence Day fireworks highlight
early-July events
June 29, 2007 - PRATT -- Each month, Kansas
state parks (SP) conduct special events, some in conjunction
with Free Park Entrance Days, some to celebrate a special historical
event or geological attribute of an individual park, and others
just for entertainment. Each park sets its own dates for these
events, including Free Park Entrance Days. Read
Complete Story and see events
Michigan's Kevin VanDam Wins
Bassmaster Elite Series Event at Oklahoma's Grand Lake
June 24, 2007 - GROVE, Okla. Scoring his
second Bassmaster Elite Series victory of 2007, Kevin VanDam
of Kalamazoo, Mich., totaled 78 pounds, 2 ounces, over four days
of competition at the Sooner Run presented by Longhorn Tobacco,
outdoing home state favorite Jeff Kriet of Ardmore by nearly
4 pounds. Read Complete Story
and see standings
Robert Heath of
Wellsville, KS misses $50,000 by a little over one pound while
two other Kansans place on non-boater side
Oklahoman Jeff Kriet Surges to Lead Bassmaster
Elite Series Event at Grand Lake
June 23, 2007 - GROVE, Okla. Erasing a margin
of more than 8 pounds, home state favorite Jeff Kriet of Ardmore,
Okla., boated the biggest limit of the tournament Saturday with
24 pounds, 11 ounces, and took over the lead from BASS, all-time
top money winner Kevin VanDam of Kalamazoo, Mich., at the Sooner
Run presented by Longhorn Tobacco. Read
Complete Story and see standings
Kansan Brent Chapman in 40th
on pro side,
Robert Heath of Wellsville highest ranking Kansan co-angler
Michigan's Kevin VanDam Maintains Lead
at Bassmaster Elite Series Event on Oklahoma's Grand Lake
June 22, 2007 - GROVE, Okla. Flanked by
more than 40 spectator boats Friday on Grand Lake, 11-time BASS
winner Kevin VanDam of Kalamazoo, Mich., again boated a 20-pound-plus
limit, raising his total to 43 pounds, 3 ounces and distancing
himself from Marty Robinson of Landrum, S.C., by almost 3 pounds
at the Sooner Run presented by Longhorn Tobacco. Read
Complete Story and see standings
Kevin VanDam Storms into Lead
at Bassmaster Elite Series Event on Oklahoma's Grand Lake
June 21, 2007 - GROVE, Okla. Relying on
his typical "helter-skelter approach and covering abundant
water on picturesque Grand Lake, Kevin VanDam of Kalamazoo, Mich.,
caught a 21-pound, 11-ounce limit Thursday to lead Bassmaster
Elite Series rookie Marty Robinson of Landrum, S.C., by more
than 1 pound at the Sooner Run presented by Longhorn Tobacco.
Read Complete Story and see standings
Tillotson-Coulson win 7th Annual
Big Bass Challenge on Cedar Bluff June 9
The 7th Annual Big Bass Challenge had 36 boats entered in the
contest from four different states. Anglers endured a wind
blown day after an hour's worth of calm water first thing in
the morning. Despite the weather, a few nice fish were
brought in to the scales. Overall, the bite was tough and big
fish eluded most anglers. Read
Complete Story and See Hourly Winners
El Dorado Anglers finish 14th
and 22nd out of 135 non-boaters
Happy Birthday to Me: Danny Smith Wins Bassmaster Central Open
at Red River
June 16, 2007 - SHREVEPORT, La. Danny Smith,
of Monterey, La., turned 47 on Friday. And he celebrated in grand
style Saturday, winning the Bassmaster Central Open on the Red
River.
His birthday haul? A new Triton TR20X2 boat/trailer
combination powered by a 200 horsepower Mercury OptiMax engine,
and $6,000 cash.
Smith's total bag weight Saturday of 13 pounds,
15 ounces. While it wasn,t the biggest bag of the day, it was
enough to give him a three-day weight of 42-6 and his first Bassmaster
tournament win.
Hometown angler Marvin Ettredge, the leader at
the start of the day, finished second.
In the co-angler division, 25-year-old Ryan Evans
from Grapevine, Texas, scored his first victory with a three-day
total of 29 pounds. Scott Rebholz and Todd McClure, both
of El Dorado finished 14th and 22nd. Read
Complete Story and See Standings
Two Kansans in
top 20 of 135 non-boaters
Rainy Day Challenges Anglers as Ettredge Takes Lead at Bassmaster
Central Open
June 15, 2007 - SHREVEPORT, La. Low gray
clouds and intermittent rain greeted anglers Friday, the second
morning of the Bassmaster Central Open on the Red River, and
a cranky, uncooperative boat nearly added a gray cloud to the
eventual tournament leader's day.
Scott Rebholz and Todd McClure , both
from El Dorado, are in the top 20 after the second day. Rebholz
is in fifth while McClure is in 16th. A total of five Kansans
are fishing the tournament. Read
Complete Story and See Standings
SUNFLOWER STATE'S FIRST HANDFISHING
SEASON SET TO OPEN JUNE 15
Season runs June 15-Aug.
31; only flathead catfish may be taken; other restriction apply
June 7, 2007 - The first-ever handfishing
season in Kansas opens June 15. At a November 2006 meeting of
the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission, a regulation was passed
allowing handfishing for flathead catfish. While Kansas Department
of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) staff do not expect many anglers
to participate in this challenging sport, it will offer another
outdoor opportunity for the most intrepid outdoorsmen and women.
Read Complete Story
Kansan misses $25,000 Heartland
prize by 1/2 pound
June 4, 2007 - Andy Carrier of Olathe placed
second in the Heartland Elite tournament held at Truman Lake
June 2. Another half pound would have placed him in first place.
Top Ten Results
WEEKEND FUN BARGAIN: KANSAS
FREE FISHING DAYS JUNE 2-3
No fishing license required; time to
explore a great sport
May 24, 2007 - The Kansas Department of
Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has announced Free Fishing Days --
one of the best outdoor entertainment bargains in the state.
On June 2 and 3, anglers of all ages may fish without a fishing
license. Read Complete Story
Kansan Don Rogers, Olathe, Ks.
places fifth in Amateur Divison with three fish in Heartland
Trails, Inc. - Pro-Am tournament on Table Rock Lake - May 20,
2007
May 20, 2007 - Don Rogers of Olathe boated
three keepers to place fifth in the amateur divison of Heartland
Trails Pro-Am bass tournament held on Table Rock Lake on May
20, 2007. Top Ten Results
Seven Kansans in top ten of
Heartland Trails Team Series
Bass Tournament 5-19-07 Kimberling City, Mo. Table Rock Lake
May 19, 2007 - Seven Kansans placed in the
top ten of Heartland Trails Team Series bass tournament held
on Table Rock Lake on May 19, 2007. Top
Ten Results
JUNE EVENT FOCUSES ON DEVELOPING
WOMEN'S OUTDOOR SKILLS
Scott Lake's Camp Lakeside set for
"Women's Outdoor Adventures" June 8-10
May 17, 2007 - The best way to learn a new
skill is hands-on instruction, under the guidance of an expert.
That's the premise for "Women's Outdoor Adventures,"
a weekend workshop planned at Scott State Park. Complete
Story
Six-day camp teaches youngsters
outdoor skills and just plain fun
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP SET FOR ROCKS SPRINGS
JUNE 10-15
May 17, 2007 - Co-sponsored by the Kansas
Wildlife Federation (KWF) and the K-State Cooperative Extension
Service, the Outdoor Adventure Camp (OAC) is a six-day summer
camp for kids who enjoy the outdoors and want to learn more about
it. Now in its 19th year, the event will be held June10-15 at
the Camp WaShunGa area of Rock Springs 4-H Center, near Junction
City. Complete Story
23rd Annual "Walk With
Wildlife" is June 9
GREAT PLAINS NATURE CENTER SET TO GO WILD
May 17, 2007 - Interested in getting an
up-close, personal look at all kinds of Kansas wildlife? Want
to hold a live snake? Do you want to discover the differences
between hawks and owls? Complete
Story
Rainfall helps northwest Kansas
lakes, but much more needed
May 4, 2007 - The past five or six years
have not been good ones for lakes in the Kansas Department of
Wildlife and Parks' (KDWP) Region 1, the northwest portion of
the state extending from Salina in the east to Scott City in
the south. Drought has plagued the area, and many lakes have
been so low that boat ramps are several hundred yards from the
water. However, a very wet spring is helping to reverse this
trend. With more rain predicted for the first 10 days of May,
many of these lakes could become the highly-productive fisheries
they were in the mid- to late 1990s. Complete
Story
Kevin VanDam Scores 11th BASS
Victory at Bassmaster Elite Series Event on Alabama's Lake Guntersville
Two-Time Bassmaster Classic
Champ VanDam Moves into Second in Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler
of the Year Lead
April 29, 2007 - GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. Kevin
VanDam of Kalamazoo, Mich., is known for his fast-paced style
on the water, but the two-time Bassmaster Classic champion had
to shift gears into low speed Sunday to claim the Bassmaster
Elite Series Southern Challenge presented by Purolator besting
Mark Tucker of St. Louis, Mo., by more than seven pounds. Complete Story
Kansan Shane Durham of Wichita
places second in Heartland Elite on Grand Lake April 28, 2007
April 28, 2007 - Grand Lake Oklahoma - Kansan Shane
Durham of Wichita places second in Heartland Elite Series tournament
while former Kansan Gary Carrier places 10th. See
the top ten
Kansan Ron Chapman
lands Co-angler big bass for day 3
Oklahoma's Terry Butcher Maintains
Slim Lead at Bassmaster Elite Series Event on Alabama's Lake
Guntersville
South Carolina's Jason Quinn Trails
by 11 Ounces; Two-Time Bassmaster Classic Champ Kevin VanDam
in Close Fourth
April 28, 2007 - GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. Terry Butcher,s
early bite failed to materialize Saturday morning on Lake Guntersville,
but the Talala, Okla., pro managed to hold onto the lead heading
into the final day of the Bassmaster Elite Series, Southern Challenge
presented by Purolator. Read
Complete Story
Oklahoma's Terry Butcher Leads
Bassmaster Elite Series Event on Alabama's Lake Guntersville
Elite Tournament Shortened to
Three Days; South Carolina's Jason Quinn in Second
April 27, 2007 - GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. Terry
Butcher hasn't had a great start to the 2007 Bassmaster Elite
Series season, but Friday,s opening day of the Southern Challenge
presented by Purolator on Lake Guntersville helped change things.
The Talala, Okla., pro leads Jason Quinn of Lake Wylie, S.C.,
by more than three pounds heading into the two final days of
competition. Read Complete
Story
Fishing proves tough for BASS
Weekenders at Milford
Chis Savoie captures first in boaters
while Chance Nelson wins co-angler side
April 23, 2007 - Milford Lake Kansas - Eleven
boaters managed to weigh in fish while only three co-anglers
brought in fish in the BASS/ABA weekender tournament held on
Milford on April 22. See
results
TAXPAYERS, CHICKADEE CHECKOFF
GET NEW DEADLINE IN 2007
State income tax return box
helps conserve wildlife; tax deadline April 17
April 6, 2007 - While it may not be the
greatest break in income tax return history, the Internal Revenue
Service (IRS) has extended the 2006 income tax filing deadline
to Tuesday, April 17, this year, giving taxpayers an extra two
days to file their 2006 federal tax returns and pay taxes. The
Kansas Department of Revenue will also conform to this date,
giving the Sunflower State's wildlife enthusiasts an extra two
days to make the decision to "checkoff" on the Kansas
income tax form and give a portion of returns back to nature.
See complete story
Jeff Farley pockets $25,000
in Heartland Trails Elite Tournament
on Table Rock
See top ten
results
SHERI GLASGOW OF OKLAHOMA GRABS
WIRE-TO-WIRE WIN AT WOMEN'S BASSMASTER TOUR EVENT ON LAKE DARDANELLE
Lynda Gessner of Missouri Finishes
Second
Fomer Kansan Penny Berryman finishes seventh
March 31, 2007 - RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. "Pro
angler Sheri Glasgow of Muskogee, Okla., scored her first Mercury
Marine Women,s Bassmaster Tour presented by Triton Boats win
Saturday on Arkansas, Lake Dardanelle in style: wire-to-wire,
with more than 46 pounds, and almost two pounds in front of second-place
finisher Lynda Gessner of Foristell, Mo. Read
Complete Story
LA CYGNE RESERVOIR SHINES IN
FIRST "BASS PASS" TOURNAMENT
New bass fishing tournament system
implemented at La Cygne Reservoir event
22 Mar 2007 - Beginning in 2007, the Kansas
Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has implemented a new
method for conducting bass fishing tournaments. A new "Bass
Pass" ($12.15) allows participants in registered bass tournaments
held between Sept. 1 and June 15 to keep two fish -- to be released
after tournament weigh-in -- that meet the statewide minimum
length limit but are under a special length limit for that fishing
location. Read Complete Story
NEW REGULATION SPECIFIES TWO
TROUT WATER CATEGORIES
Some waters require a permit whether
fishing for trout or not
22 Mar 2007 - A new fishing regulation that
went into effect Jan. 1 mandates that, during the Oct. 15-April
15 trout season, some waters stocked with trout require a trout
permit ($12.15) whether fishing for trout or not. Anglers fishing
other trout-stocked waters are required to have a permit only
if fishing for trout. The daily creel limit is five trout unless
otherwise posted. The possession limit is 15. Read
Complete Story
Minnesota Pro Takes Charge in
Leaderboard Re-Mix on Second Day of the Texoma Bassmaster Central
Open
Four of the five Kansans
fishing on the co-angler side advance in day 2
March 16, 2007 DENISON, Texas "Fishing
just one spot of Lake Texoma slow and easy, Trevor Rogge of Champlin,
Minn., moved up Friday from third place to first in the Bassmaster
Central Open. Read
Complete Story
TEXAN MATT HUPP SETS THE PACE
AT TEXOMA OPEN
Fog Delay Helps Leaders in Bassmaster
Central Open at Lake Texoma
Five Kansans fishing co-angler
side
March 15, 2007 - DENISON, Texas "When
a fog delay chopped fishing time in half on Thursday, the first
day of the Lake Texoma Bassmaster Central Open, anglers Matt
Hupp and Clark Reehm used the short day to their advantage. Read Complete Story
TAGGED CRAPPIE YIELD $$ FOR
ANGLERS, INFORMATION FOR KDWP
Rewards offered for return of tags
Mar 16, 2007 - Crappie fishing will soon
pick up across Kansas as the water warms and crappie prepare
for their annual spawn. April through June is the time when more
anglers fish and more crappie are caught than any other period
during the year. Some of these crappie sport special tags that
provide important harvest information for fisheries biologists.
Read Complete Story
Kansan Matthew Kinsley places
4th in co-angler division
CHRISTIE WINS WAL-MART BASS FISHING LEAGUE
EVENT ON GRAND LAKE
GROVE, Okla. (March 12, 2007) Boater
Jason Christie of Park Hill, Okla., won the Wal-Mart Bass Fishing
League Okie Division tournament on Grand Lake Saturday with a
five-bass catch weighing 21 pounds, 13 ounces. The victory earned
Christie $4,380 and placed him one step closer to qualifying
for the Wright Patman Regional Championship in Texarkana , Texas
, Oct. 25-27, where he could ultimately win a new 519VX Ranger
boat and a Chevy truck. Read
Complete Story
WILDLIFE AND PARKS COMMISSION
TO MEET IN TOPEKA MARCH 15
Public invited to attend
all sessions at Great Overland Station, Topeka
March 12, 2007 - The Kansas Wildlife and
Parks Commission </news/kdwp_info/commission> will conduct
a public meeting and hearing Thursday, March 15, at the Great
Overland Station, 701 N. Kansas Ave., Topeka. The afternoon session
will begin at 1:30 p.m. The evening session will begin at 7 p.m.
Read Complete Story
LOVEWELL RESERVOIR INLET CLOSED
TO FISHING THROUGH APRIL 8
Move designed to protect
spawning walleye; closure March 1 through April 8
March 8, 2007 - Historically, when water
is released into Lovewell Reservoir by the Bostwick Irrigation
District, fish are attracted to the inlet area. This year, that
release will coincide with the walleye spawning season. When
this has occurred in the past, illegal snagging of walleye has
occurred. For this reason, the inlet area will be closed by posted
notice to all fishing from Thursday, March 1, through Sunday,
April 8. Read Complete Story
Oklahoma bass fishing heats
up; 12-pound largemouth caught at McGee Creek
March 5, 2007 - One Sooner angler has already
proven that now is the time to be bass fishing in Oklahoma. Clayton
Dorris, Blanchard, landed a 12 lb., 6 oz. largemouth bass Feb.
23 out of McGee Creek Lake in Atoka County. Read
Complete Story
NEW RULES MARK PADDLEFISH SEASON
Permit required of everyone, six-fish
season limit
March 2, 2007 - PRATT - The Kansas paddlefish
season begins March 15 and runs through May 15, and paddlefish
snaggers should be aware of some new rules for 2007. The first
new rule is that anyone snagging must have a paddlefish permit
-- good for six paddlefish. Only one permit is allowed per angler
for the season. Read Complete
Story
GRAND LAKE TO HOST WAL-MART
BASS FISHING LEAGUE OKIE DIVISION TOURNAMENT
GROVE, Okla. (Feb. 27, 2007) The Okie
Division of the $8.8 million Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League will
visit Grand Lake in Grove, Okla., March 10 for the first of five
regular-season events. As many as 200 boaters and 200 co-anglers
are expected to compete in the tournament, which will award as
much as $45,000 in cash, including a top award of $6,000 in the
Boater Division. Read Complete
Story
ALABAMA'S BOYD DUCKETT WINS
BASSMASTER CLASSIC IN FIRST APPEARANCE
Duckett First Homestate Angler
to Win Classic
Feb. 25, 2007 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Boyd
Duckett accomplished Sunday what no Bassmaster Classic angler
had been able to in the 37-year history of the marquee event.
The Demopolis, Ala., Bassmaster Elite Series pro became the first
homestate angler to win the Classic and the $500,000 top prize.
Read
Complete Story
MICHIGAN'S KEVIN VANDAM STORMS
INTO CLASSIC LEAD
Two-Time Classic Champ Holds
9-Ounce Lead Entering Final Day
Feb. 24, 2007 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. "In
a come-from-behind charge familiar to fishing fans, three-time
Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year Kevin VanDam moved
up the leaderboard with one of his patented moves Saturday, jumping
from 19th place into the lead at the 37th Bassmaster Classic
on Alabama's Lay Lake. Read
Complete Story
ALABAMA PROS DOMINATE BASSMASTER
CLASSIC
Three Alabamians Vie to Become
First Homestate Angler to Win the Classic
Feb. 23, 2007 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Three
Alabama pros took the first step toward reversing the "Classic
curse" for homestate anglers. Thirty-six Bassmaster Classics
have been completed and anangler hailing from the host state
of the Classic site has never won the marquee event. Read
Complete Story
FISH INFORMATION NIGHTS MARCH
7-8
Fishing techniques, reservoir forecasts,
aquatic nuisance species to be covered at Hays, Salina events
Feb. 21, 2007 - HAYS -- Catch more fish.
It's likely you will if you attend one of two events hosted by
the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) in northcentral
Kansas on March 7 and 8. Called Fishing Information Nights, the
events will feature experts on fishing and focus on fishing prospects,
techniques, and locations. The events will also feature presentations
on how anglers can help protect Kansas waters from unwanted aquatic
hitchhikers, formally known as aquatic nuisance species (ANS).
Both events are free to the public. Read
Complete Story
PROS SCOUT CLASSIC WATERS WITH
MIXED RESULTS
Weather Hampers Contenders, Efforts to Pinpoint Winning Patterns
Feb. 19, 2007 - CELEBRATION, Fla. "
Mother Nature played a nasty trick this week on the 50 competitors
preparing for the Feb. 23-25 Bassmaster Classic on Lay Lake in
Birmingham, Ala. Read Complete
Story
Inside BASS: Lane Enjoying Role
as Pre-Classic Favorite
CELEBRATION, Fla. - Jan. 29, 2007 Considering
that no angler has ever won a Bassmaster Classic held in their
homestate, some might find Russ Lane's position as the homestate
favorite in the upcoming 37th Bassmaster Classic to be uncomfortable.
Read Complete Story
BASSMASTER CLASSIC RETURNS TO
HISTORY-RICH ALABAMA
Lay Lake to Host Championship in State
Where BASS was Founded
CELEBRATION, Fla. - Jan. 25, 2007 - When
the 37th annual Bassmaster Classic unfolds on Lay Lake Feb. 23-25,
it will be familiar waters for some of the highly accomplished
tournament field. Read Complete
Story
YOUTH EVENTS RECOGNIZED
O.K. Kids Day awards presented to state
parks
January 25, 2007 - LAWRENCE -- The Kansas
Wildscape Foundation has honored Meade State Park as the winner
of the 2006 Kansas Wildscape and Capitol Federal Savings &
Loan's O.K. Kids Day Top Site Award. Wilson and El Dorado state
parks received honorable mentions for the success of their O.K.
Kids Days. Johnson County's Ernie Miller Nature Center also received
special recognition for their Birding Fiesta. Read
Complete Story
Kansan Mike Edrington of Olathe
finishes in 16th
OKLAHOMAN ROYCE DENNINGTON
WINS BASS FEDERATION NATION CHAMPIONSHIP
Dennington and 5 Other Federation
Nation Amateurs
Qualify For 2007 Bassmaster Classic
Jan. 19, 2007 - GADSDEN, Ala. In his first
time fishing outside the state of Oklahoma, Royce Dennington
outfished 53 other amateur anglers with a catch of 43 pounds
of bass to win the BASS Federation Nation National Championship
on Alabama's Lake Neely Henry. Read
Complete Story
SAM RAYBURN RESERVOIR TO HOST
WAL-MART BASS FISHING LEAGUE COWBOY DIVISION TOURNAMENT
JASPER, Texas (Jan. 17, 2007) The
Cowboy Division of the $8.8 million Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League
will visit Sam Rayburn Reservoir in Jasper, Texas, Jan. 27 for
the first of five regular-season events. As many as 200 boaters
and 200 co-anglers are expected to compete in the tournament,
which will award as much as $45,000 in cash, including a top
award of $6,000 in the Boater Division. Read
Complete Story
THE FISHIN, HOLE PRESENTED BY
STIHL
AND FAMED HOST JERRY MCKINNIS
TO CONCLUDE LEGENDARY RUN
Jan. 9, 2007 - CELEBRATION, Fla. After a
44-year stretch that has seen The Fishin, Hole presented by
Stihl visit extraordinary locations such as Zimbabwe and
the Kola Peninsula in Russia with luminaries such as NCAA Basketball
coach Bob Knight and MLB Hall of Famer Ted Williams, the show
and its affable host, Jerry McKinnis, will entertain viewers
with its final season of programming in 2007. Read
Complete Story
Walleye Anglers to Enjoy "A
Day With the Legends"
Springfield, MO, December 27, 2006 -- Anglers
in the Springfield area may soon enjoy a unique opportunity to
learn more in one day about catching walleyes than they could
discover on their own in the next 10 years! Read
Story
2007 KANSAS STATE PARK RESERVATIONS
BEGIN JAN. 3
Jan. 2 declared state holiday in honor
of President Gerald Ford
December 31, 2006 - PRATT -- At the beginning
of each new year, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
(KDWP) begins taking reservations for state park campsites, cabins,
and special event facilities. Normally, this begins the first
working day of the year, Jan. 2, because New Year's Day is a
state holiday every year. This year, however, KDWP will not begin
accepting reservations until Wednesday, Jan. 3, because Governor
Kathleen Sebelius has declared Tuesday, Jan. 2, a state holiday
in memory of President Gerald Ford's death on Dec. 26. Read
Story
2007 FISHING REGULATIONS FEATURE
SEVERAL CHANGES
Changes affect handfishing, bass tournaments,
and paddlefish and trout anglers
Dec. 26, 2006 - PRATT -- Hard copies of
the 2007 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary booklet will
be available in early January, and anglers should be aware of
several new regulations that take effect Jan. 1, 2007. Two new
regulations deal with handfishing in certain parts of the state
and a Bass Pass for bass tournaments. Other changes affect paddlefish
and trout anglers. Read Story
ZEBRA MUSSELS FOUND IN WINFIELD
CITY LAKE
Wildlife and Parks working with city to
contain infestation; lake-user help essential
December 22, 2006 - WINFIELD -- The Kansas
Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has confirmed that zebra
mussels have been found in Winfield City Lake. The agency was
informed of the possibility of zebra mussels in the lake after
a local angler brought what he thought were zebra mussels to
lake manager John Crow's office the week of Dec. 18. Crow called
district fisheries biologist Craig Johnson who in turn notified
KDWP aquatic nuisance species specialist Jason Goeckler. KDWP
investigated and found zebra mussels throughout the lake. Read Story
California angler develops product
to be used with Power Bait and other dough baits
 December
15, 2006 - Dave Thompson, an avid angler since he was just
a small boy has invented a new tool anglers using Power Bait
for trout and crappie will be anxious to use. In his over 40
years of fishing he has become quite skilled at fishing and have
caught nearly every specie of game fish available to him in Northern
California. Read Story
FINAL WAL-MART FLW SERIES EVENT
TO AIR DEC. 17 ON FSN
30 pros and 25 co-anglers to receive berths
to 2007 Forrest Wood Cup
MINNEAPOLIS (Dec. 15, 2006) - Tune in Sunday, Dec.
17 to "FLW Outdoors" on FSN for the $900,000 Wal-Mart
FLW Series event held on Lewis Smith Lake in Jasper, Ala. The
fifth and final tournament of the $6.5 million FLW Series season
concludes with the winning pro claiming a cash prize of $100,000.
The stories evolve and the suspense grows throughout the one-hour
show until the final weigh-in results are announced. Complete
Story
NEW STATE RECORD COMMON SNAPPING
TURTLE CAUGHT
45-pound monster breaks old record
by 13 pounds
December 14, 2006 - PRATT -- On Oct. 6, two
Haven men caught a new Kansas state record snapping turtle on
the Arkansas river near their home town. The monster weighed
45 pounds and was 16 inches long. The previous largest Kansas
common snapper was caught by Ian and John Bork on April 23, 1992,
in Barton County. That specimen weighed 32 pounds. The world
record for this species (Chelydra serpentina) is 86 pounds,
19 _ inches. Story and Photos
Anglers now have a chance to
give sponsors more exposure and share tournament succcess with
others
November 30, 2006 - Cottonwood Falls, KS - Kansas
Angler Online has introduced a new program that will give tournament
anglers a chance to publicize their successes and give their
sponsors more exposure. For a small investment, anglers can have
their own website to showcase their tournament fishing success,
their resume and other activities they do to promote the sport
and their sponsors. Read Complete
Story
BASS TO LICENSE BASSMASTER WEEKEND
SERIES
TO AMERICAN BASS ANGLERS, INC.
Nov. 14, 2006 - CELEBRATION, Fla. Beginning
in 2007, BASS will license its Bassmaster Weekend Series circuit
to American Bass Anglers, Inc., an Athens, Ala.,-based group
originally formed in 1975 for anglers in the military but now
open to all bass enthusiasts across the nation. Complete
Story
WILDLIFE FEDERATION WANTS AWARD
NOMINEES
Conservation Achievement Award deadline
Dec. 1
Nov. 10, 2006 - PRATT -- The Kansas Wildlife
Federation's (KWF) Conservation Achievement Awards (CAP) program
gives recognition to Kansans who have devoted themselves to conserving
the state's natural resources. Whether through education, communication,
or on-ground habitat work, such dedicated people are eligible
for CAP awards. KWF is asking conservation-minded citizens to
consider those they work with or know who have done such work
to nominate them for their contributions to wildlife. Complete
Story
FARLINGTON HATCHERY BOOSTS BLUE
CATFISH PRODUCTION
Large fish eat zebra mussels, provide
excellent angling opportunity
Nov. 10, 2006 - FARLINGTON -- In recent
years, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has
embarked on a project to stock blue catfish in many of the state's
lakes. Blue catfish grow very large (the state record is 94 pounds),
provide excellent table fare, and have the added benefit of browsing
on zebra mussels, an aquatic nuisance species that is present
in El Dorado Reservoir. Complete
Story
Trout return to the Panhandle
- winter trout season begins Nov. 1 at seven Department trout
areas
Oct. 27, 2006 - After a year's absence,
trout are returning to the Oklahoma Panhandle. Summer rains provided
about 30 acres of water to the once dry Lake Carl Etling near
Boise City. Complete Story
KANSAS DEER-VEHICLE COLLISIONS
PEAK IN NOVEMBER
2005 stats reveal lowest number since 1995
October 26, 2006 - PRATT -- In Kansas, deer-vehicle
accidents are common in November. Kansas Department of Transportation
(KDOT) statistics show that November is the month when the highest
number of deer-vehicle collisions occur. Motorists are encouraged
to be on particularly high alert about Nov. 17 -- historically
the day deer-vehicle collisions peak. One of the main reasons
there is a greater potential for deer-vehicle accidents in November
is the deer mating season. Deer are particularly active in the
fall, with the peak mating season, called "rut," occurring
in mid-November. Complete Story
Update on Zebra mussels problem
at El Dorado Reservoir
October 26, 2006 - As many people are now
aware, zebra mussels are established in El Dorado Reservoir and
the Walnut River below the dam. Zebra mussels cause a whole host
of problems for surface water users including boat hull fouling,
fish habitat degradation, zooplankton removal, odors, plugged
intake pipes, have sharp shells that can cut the unprotected
skin of humans and pets, and their general aesthetically unpleasing
nature"to name a few.
ANGLERS INVITED TO CONTRIBUTE
ONLINE FISHING REPORTS
Anglers can post their own fishing reports to complement KDWP's
October 25, 2006 - The Kansas Department
of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has provided fishing reports to
anglers for more than 25 years. What started as a weekly mailing
has evolved into electronic reports posted on the agency's website.
While this technology makes it possible for agency staff to update
reports at any time, it has also led to greater public expectations.
Complete Story.
COOL AUTUMN BRINGS HOT FISHING
Cool water brings fish up from the deep
Oct. 19, 2006 - PRATT -- Hot summer temperatures
push fish into deep water and make them sluggish, but as fall
cools the air and the water, fish are back on the move. This
can be one of the best times to dust off the fishing gear and
head to the lake. Complete Story
WILDLIFE AND PARKS COMMISSION
MEETING OCT. 26 IN CHANUTE
2007 spring turkey hunting, fishing regulations to be set
Oct. 19, 2006 - PRATT -- The Kansas Wildlife
and Parks Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing
at Neosho Community College Auditorium, Sanders Hall, on Thursday,
Oct. 26. The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m. The evening
public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. Complete
Story
Kansan Brent Chapman in 32nd
After Ozarks: Some Move, But Not At
Top
October 18, 2006- There isn't much movement
at the top of the rankings because most of the top anglers in
the world don't fish the FLW Series and because those anglers
have fished more events this year than most FLW Series anglers.
MONROE TAKES BUSCH SHOOTOUT
California Pro Finishes Season
with Two Wins in Texas
Oct. 14, 2006 - GRAPEVINE, Texas There's
a reason Ish Monroe is building a house in the Lone Star State.
The Hughson, Calif., pro won his first Bassmaster
title at the season-opening CITGO Bassmaster Elite Series tournament-
the Battle on the Border- on Lake Amistad in Del Rio, Texas,
in March. Complete Story
BRAUER DOMINATES BUSCH SHOOTOUT
FIELD
Brauer, Monroe, Roumbanis and
Wirth Advance to Saturday,s Finale
October - 14, 2006 - GRAPEVINE, Texas Denny
Brauer had the best overall day Friday on the first day of the
BUSCH Shootout at Grapevine Lake.
The 57-year-old needs two good half-days Saturday
to claim the $100,000 first prize. Complete
Story
Kanans take 3rd in the All Seasons
Buddy Bass Championship
October 13, 2006 - Steve and Dominic Ortiz
from Lawrence captured third in the All Seasons Buddy Bass Championship.
Story and Photo
TEXAS' GRAPEVINE LAKE ANNOUNCED
AS SITE OF 2006 BUSCH SHOOTOUT
13 Anglers, including Denny
Brauer and Mike Iaconelli, Vie for $100,000 Grand Prize
Oct. 12, 2006 - GRAPEVINE, Texas Thirteen
anglers arrived at airports Thursday morning with no idea where
they would find themselves this afternoon. Unlike other tournaments,
packing tackle for the BUSCH Shootout was a guessing game. But
once they landed at the Dallas/Forth Worth International Airport,
they would learn the Shootout's location: Grapevine Lake. Complete Story
TROUT SEASON OPENS OCT. 15
Lakes statewide to be stocked with trout through April 15,
2007
October 6, 2006 - PRATT -- The Kansas trout
season begins Oct. 15 and runs through April 15, 2007. During
this cool period of the year, the Kansas Department of Wildlife
and Parks (KDWP) stocks rainbow trout in designated waters throughout
the state. Anyone fishing for trout in these waters must purchase
a $12.15 trout permit, whether they are required to have a fishing
license or not. Trout permits are valid for the calendar year,
so permits purchased last January are valid through Dec. 31.
All residents 16-64 years old, and all non-residents 16 and older
must also have a valid fishing license. Complete
story and stocking dates
The United States
wins its third Eurobass Cup
Danny Correia
re-takes the title as individual champion and the Frenchman Ampaud
catches the biggest fish
Level of the
European anglers rises while facing the best anglers of the American
circuit
-September 27, 2006- The team from
the United States has won the Eurobass Cup once again.
Three years, three victories, but the feeling passed on by the
European anglers is that of having stepped it up in their form
of fishing. They have faced a group of professionals who
are the best on the American circuit, all having careers full
of world championships, Angler of the Year titles, Rookie of
the Year, victories in hundreds of tournaments and earnings of
more than eight million dollars. In other words, the best
in the world have won by only four points, 14 - 10. Complete story
AMERICANS SUPPORT HUNTING AND
FISHING
New survey reveals continuing trend
September 22, 2006 - HARRISONBURG, Va. -- As
the 35th annual National Hunting and Fishing Day approaches on
Sept. 23, a new nationwide survey of Americans 18 years old and
older shows that a strong majority of Americans support hunting
and fishing. The nationwide survey, conducted by Responsive Management
of Harrisonburg, Va., found that support for hunting and fishing
has remained strong over the past decade with approximately three
out of four Americans approving of legal hunting and more than
nine out of 10 approving of recreational fishing. Complete
Story
Kansan Brent Chapman ends
season in 22nd
KVD in top spot at season end
September 20, 2006 - Following are the BassFan.com
World Rankings as updated after last week's Table Rock, Mo. Bassmaster
Elite Series event. Notable movement:
> Kevin VanDam finishes his season ranked No.
1 in the world. This is the fifth time in six years he has achieved
this, an incredible achievement in any sport let alone one so
variable as bass fishing. Read
More
FAIRCLOTH BREAKS THROUGH FOR
FIRST BASS VICTORY
Texan Collects $100,000 for Elite Series
Win on Table Rock
Kansan Ron Chapman finishes in 24th
on Co-Angler side (see story following this one)
Sept. 17, 2006 - KIMBERLING CITY, Mo. Todd
Faircloth of Jasper, Texas, parlayed a deep-water, drop-shot
pattern into his first BASS victory on Sunday at Table Rock Lake.
Faircloth won The Rock presented by TheraSeed, the final event
of the CITGO Bassmaster Elite Series season, with 50 pounds,
9 ounces and took home $100,000. Complete
Story
Kansas Team places second in
Superbass Truman event
Another Kansan on third place team
September 17, 2006 - 09/10/06 Truman Division
Results - SUPERBASS Pro Staffers John Bennett, Joplin
MO and Adam Bennett, Osceola MO take 1st Place with 5 fish weighing
17.21 lbs. John reports not having a keeper at noon. Last 2 hours
were reported as very exciting. A Picasso spinnerbait was credited
for their success. Sponsors include Albers Marine in Arma KS,
ProCraft Boats, Mercury, Pitt State Bass Club and SUPERBASS.
Complete Story
Kansan Ron Chapman finishes
in 24th on Co-Angler side
FAIRCLOTH LEADS TABLE ROCK ELITE SERIES
FINALE
Texas Angler Targets Deep-Water Spotted
Bass
Sept. 16, 2006 - KIMBERLING CITY, Mo. Todd
Faircloth of Jasper, Texas, had an "unbelievable day Saturday,
grabbing hold of a 4-pound lead in The Rock presented by TheraSeed
at Table Rock Lake, the final event of the CITGO Bassmaster Elite
Series season. Faircloth will try to hold off a host of accomplished
Elite anglers on Sunday for the $100,000 top prize. Complete
Story
BRAUER TAKES TOYOTA HORIZON
AWARD
CITGO Bassmaster Elite Series Win on Lake
Champlain Propels '98 Bassmaster Classic Champ to Award
Sept. 16, 2006 - KIMBERLING CITY, Mo. "A
veteran angler from Camdenton, Mo., Denny Brauer knows how to
bounce back from a disappointing season. Brauer, who faired poorly
in his 2005 Bassmaster campaign, returned to form in 2006 and
earned the Toyota Horizon award - which rewards the most improved
angler of the year. Complete Story
Kansan Ron Chapman in 15th
on Co-Angler side
ROOKIE LOWEN FISHES SHALLOW TO LEAD AT ELITE SERIES FINALE ON
TABLE ROCK
Ohio Angler Defies Deep-Fishing Trend
in Pursuit of First BASS Win
September 15, 2006 - KIMBERLING CITY, Mo. While
most of his competitors were fishing deep, Elite rookie Bill
Lowen of Cincinnati, Ohio, defied the trend Friday by fishing
in shallow river water at Table Rock Lake. The move gave him
a narrow yet important lead after Day 2 of The Rock presented
by TheraSeed, the final event of the 11-tournament CITGO Bassmaster
Elite Series season. Complete Story
Kansan Brent Chapman in 54th after day one
Reese leads early on 'The Rock'
Elite Series stop #11: The
Rock presented by TheraSeed
September 14, 2006 - KIMBERLING CITY, Mo.
While the Elite anglers waited out a 1 hour, 40-minute fog delay
Thursday morning, Skeet Reese bemoaned the lost time, saying
it would make what he expected to be a tough tournament even
tougher. Complete Story
Two Hybrid (wiper) Tournaments
announced by Kansas Striper Association
September 12, 2006 - The Kansas Striper
Association is having a Hybrid (wiper) tournament on Sept. 16
on Marion Resevoir. Registration at Canada Bait Shop Sept. 15
and at Cottonwood Point boat ramp prior to boat release at 6:00.
Complete Story
JAMES NIGGEMEYER, BOYD DUCKETT
AND TOM HAMLIN EARN FIRST 3 SPOTS IN 2007 CITGO BASSMASTER
CLASSIC
Pros Qualified Through the CITGO
Bassmaster Southern Tour; 5 Anglers Qualify for '07 Elite Series
Sept. 10, 2006 - GAINESVILLE, Ga. After
a grueling, five-event 2006 CITGO Bassmaster Southern Tour schedule,
three pros emerged with what most bass anglers consider to be
the ultimate prize: a chance to become the next CITGO Bassmaster
Classic champion. Complete Story
Kansan Brent Chapman advances
to 21st
Not Much Change After Major
Rook moves up
August 29, 2006 - Following are the BassFan
World Rankings as updated after last week's Bassmaster "Legends"
Major tournament on the Arkansas River. Highlights:
> Not much movement overall because BASS pros
have fished many events this year (the season is nearly over),
and because the Majors' small field size affects points allocated
to finishes. Read More
Kansan Brent Chapman ends
in 18th
SCOTT ROOK BECOMES A LEGEND
Little Rock Angler Takes $250,000
Top Prize in Final Major of Season
August 27, 2006 - LITTLE ROCK, Ark. With
Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee watching, Little Rock resident Scott
Rook came from behind Sunday to win the third and final Bassmaster
Major, the Bassmaster Legends presented by Goodyear on the Arkansas
River. Rook, 45, who had previously finished second three times
in BASS events, scored his first BASS win in his 97th career
tournament and received $250,000. Complete
Coverage
Kansan Brent Chapman slips
back to 22nd from 19th
VanDam Still 1st, Ike Now No. 2
August 17, 2006 - Following are the BassFan.com
World Rankings as updated after last week's Bassmaster Elite
Series event on the Potomac River in Maryland. Highlights:
> Overall, as expected this late in the season, there isn't
much significant movement meaning moves up or down by four,
five or more places.
> Kevin VanDam remains No. 1 in the world, though he finished
30th at the Potomac, his worst finish in the last seven tournaments
and his third-worst finish all year. He drops a point, and his
16-point lead over the No. 2-ranked angler is now down to 9 points.
Read More
LOW LAKE LEVELS PLAGUE WESTERN,
NORTHERN KANSAS
Impaired stream flows deplete many reservoirs;
boating safety, waterfowl seasons may be affected
August 17, 2006 - PRATT -- The past year has not been
good to the reservoirs of northern Kansas. Drought and heavy
water use have plagued the region, and the resulting lack of
stream flow into these reservoirs has fishermen wringing their
hands and boaters cautiously motoring waters so shallow that
underwater hazards -- such as rocky outcroppings and barely submerged
tree stumps -- present a risk. Complete
Story
Ninth annual Fishin' for Wishes
big bass tournament set for September 16 at Milford Reservoir
- $5,000 top prize on the line
August 13, 2006 - The Kansas Bass Chapter
Federation will sponsor their ninth annual Fishin' for Wishes
tournament at Milford on Sept. 16. Based on a minimum field of
150 paid entries, the top prize will be $5,000 with hourly prizes
of $500 for the biggest bass, $250 for the second biggest bass
and $125 for the third biggest bass. Everyone that enters will
also have a chance to win during a raffle for prizes. Find
out more
Kansan Brent Chapman will be
part of the field of competitors
BASSMASTER LEGENDS PRESENTED BY GOODYEAR
FIELD IS SET
Final Bassmaster Major of the
Season Features 6 Home State Anglers
Aug. 13, 2006 - CELEBRATION, Fla. Pro
anglers have just wrapped up this week,s Capitol Clash on the
Potomac River presented by BUSCH Beer and with that, BASS has
finalized the 55-angler field for the third and final Bassmaster
Major, the Bassmaster Legends presented by Goodyear, on the Arkansas
River in Little Rock, Ark., Aug. 24-27. Kansan Brent Chapman
will be among the anglers competing. Read
Story
JORDON FLIPS TO VICTORY ON POTOMAC
Reese a Close Second; Angler of the Year
Race Tightens Up
Auust 13, 2006 - CHARLES COUNTY, Md. Kelly
Jordon had caught a limit of small fish Sunday morning and was
ready to make a run to a spot with bigger bass when he made just
a few more flips. Read Story
Kansan Ron Chapman in 10th on
Co-angler side, up from 23rd on day 2
Virginia Angler Morris Seeking First BASS
Win
Top Two in Angler on the Year Standings
Right Behind
Aug. 12, 2006 - CHARLES COUNTY, Md. Rick
Morris has always done well in Bassmaster tournaments on the
Potomac River.
After catching yet another solid limit Saturday
on the third day of the Capitol Clash presented by BUSCH Beer,
Morris is poised for his best finish ever. Read
Story
Kansan Brent Chapman climbs
to 59th from 81st
CALIFORNIA'S REESE VAULTS INTO POTOMAC LEAD
Two Elite Winners in Top Five
August 11, 2006 - CHARLES COUNTY, Md. Patience
paid off for Skeet Reese Friday as the California pro waited
for the tide to "get right and took the lead on the second
day of the Capitol Clash presented by BUSCH Beer on the Potomac
River. Read Story
Kansan Brent Chapman moves
up to 19th from 22nd
After FLWTC, Lots Of Moving Around
August 8, 2006 - VanDam still has comfortable
lead
With the exception of Steve Kennedy, who moves
four spots to 7th in the world, there isn't much movement in
the Top 10 though because of the rolling 2 calendar years, Greg
Hackney does creep by Mike Iaconelli (by less than half a point)
to regain the No. 2 spot. Complete
Story
Pro angler Chad Morgenthaler
teams
with Special Olympics to host bass tournament
Rend Lake Tournament to Benefit Athletes
in Illinois
August 8, 2006 - NORMAL, Ill. Professional
bass fisherman Chad Morgenthaler of Coulterville, Ill., is hooked
on Special Olympics. He is teaming up with Special Olympics Illinois
and the Law Enforcement Torch Run to host the Chad Morgenthaler
Bass Tournament presented by Jasper Engines & Transmissions
and the Franklin County Tourism Bureau on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1
at Rend Lake in southern Illinois. Read
Story
Kansan Brent Chapman currently
in 22nd
VanDam continues to hold lead
August 2, 2006 - VanDam Still On Top, Ike And
Hack Close
Kevin VanDam remains No. 1 in the world, and extends
his World Rankings points lead to 15 points (from 8) thanks in
part to finishing 2nd at Wylie. The way VanDam has been fishing,
it looks like no one will be able to overtake him at the top
spot by the end of the year. He has finished in the Top 10 64%
of the time this year. That's a pretty shocking statistic. Complete Story
LACROSSE RESIDENT WINS STEVE
HARPER SCHOLARSHIP
Award honors longtime Wichita Eagle
outdoor writer, photographer
August 3, 2006 - PRATT Mitchell Keeley,
a 2006 graduate of LaCrosse High School, was named this year's
recipient of the Steve Harper Scholarship. Keeley plans to pursue
a degree in wildlife biology at Fort Hays State University and
will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Complete
Story
WOLAK TAKES HOME BASSMASTER
AMERICAN
July 30, 2006 - CHARLOTTE, N.C. Toyota angler
Dave Wolak of Warrior Run, Pa., became the second Bassmaster
Major winner in the history of BASS when he efficiently outpaced
five other anglers at the Bassmaster American presented by Advance
Auto Parts on Lake Wylie. Wolak who qualified for the American
because he was the 2005 Toyota Rookie of the Year took the $250,000
win with a two-day total of 25 pounds, 14 ounces, after he weighed
in five fish for 10-8 on Sunday. Complete
Story
Wolak takes commanding lead
in Bassmaster American
Same-Day Television Coverage to air
Sunday on ESPN2 at 7:00 pm Eastern
July 28, 2006 - CHARLOTTE, N.C. Dave Wolak
has had a hectic - but memorable - week. On Tuesday, the 29-year-old
celebrated the birth of his first child - a healthy baby boy
named Jacob. Now, just four days later, the Warrior Run, Pa.,
angler is on the verge of creating a $250,000 nest egg for his
growing family. Complete Story
LOVEWELL "FUN DAY"
TO LIVE UP TO ITS NAME
Archery, fishing, log races, Frisbees:
event offers something for everyone
July 28, 2006 - MANKATO -- The Kansas Department
of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), Lovewell Lake Association, and
Lovewell Marina at Lovewell State Park are sponsoring the annual
Lovewell Fun Day on Saturday, Aug. 5. Events begin with registration
for the 3-D archery shoot from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Classes for
the archery shoot include finger and mechanical release and divisions
for men, women, and youth. A $5 entry fee is required. Complete
Story
KDWP ANNOUNCES AUGUST STATE
PARK EVENTS
Celebrations continue through late
summer
July 28, 2006 - PRATT -- Each month, Kansas
state parks conduct special events, some in conjunction with
Free Park Entrance Days, some to celebrate a special historical
event or geological attribute of an individual park, and others
just for entertainment. Each park sets its own dates for these
events, including Free Park Entrance Days. Complete
Story
POND OWNERS: BE ALERT FOR SUMMER
FISH KILLS
Low oxygen content in water can be
a prescription for disaster
July 28, 2006 - PRATT -- Everyone who has
a recreational farm pond enjoys the opportunity to step outside
and catch fish. However, nothing can be more disheartening than
to carefully nurture a pond only to discover a fish kill on a
hot summer morning. The July/August 2006 issue of Kansas Wildlife
& Parks magazine features an article by Pratt Fish Hatchery
manager Mark Kumberg addressing this issue. Complete
Story
Kansan Brent Chapman slips to
27th from 13th
Timmy Horton Grabs Bassmaster American
Lead
$250,000 Top Prize; Same-Day Television
Coverage Highlight 2nd Major
July 28, 2006 - CHARLOTTE Surging from 13th
place, Alabama,s Timmy Horton seized the Day 2 lead of the Bassmaster
American presented by Advance Auto Parts with a limit of 15 pounds,
12 ounces on Friday. Complete
Story
Tommy Dillon of Manhattan places
second for $2,343
BERHORST WINS WAL-MART BASS FISHING LEAGUE
EVENT ON LAKE TRUMAN
CLINTON, Mo. (July 24, 2006) - Boater Dennis
Berhorst of Holts Summit, Mo., earned $4,686 Saturday as winner
of the Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League Ozark Division event on Lake
Truman. The tournament was the fourth of five regular-season
Ozark Division events and earned Berhorst 200 points in the Boater
Division. Complete Story
STAGE SET FOR BASS FISHING'S
BIGGEST WEEK
$500,000 on the line in Birmingham
during $1.5 million Wal-Mart FLW Tour Championship
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (July 19, 2006) - They've
driven thousands of miles, spent weeks studying lake maps and
water conditions, and made countless casts in preparation for
this moment. Now 48 of the world's top professional anglers are
headed to Birmingham where they will square off in head-to-head
competition on Login Martin Lake Aug. 2-5 for a shot at winning
$500,000 in their sport's crowning event - the $1.5 million Wal-Mart
FLW Tour Championship and Outdoor Show presented by Castrol.
Complete Story
Konawa Lake number one Oklahoma
Lake - eight years running
July 20, 2006 - For the eighth year in a
row Konawa Lake ranked number one in the number of bass caught
per hour in reservoirs over 1,000 acres according to the 2006
spring electrofishing data recently released by the Oklahoma
Department of Wildlife Conservation. Read
Story
PROPOSED FISHING BAIT REGULATIONS AIM AT INVASIVE
SPECIES
Blog comments invited on bait recommendations
July 20, 2006 - PRATT -- Controlling
the spread of non-native wildlife and plants in Kansas depends
on the assistance of the state's citizens. Precautions taken
by anglers and boaters, for example, help prevent the spread
of troublesome aquatic species such as zebra mussels and white
perch. Read Story
Kansan Brent Chapman jumps seven spots to
19th
VanDam in lead again
July 17, 2006 -> Kevin VanDam posted
his third Top 10 finish in a row at Champlain (9th) and regains
the No. 1 spot, a rank he has not held since March. Will he finish
the season No. 1 in the world? If so, that would be an incredible
five of six years (Greg Hackney was No. 1 last year). Complete
Story
Kansan Brent Chapman weighs
in nearly 18 pounds on last day to finish second
DENNY BRAUER IS THE VICTOR OF THE CHAMPION'S CHOICE
With the Win, He Reclaims the Title of
All-Time BASS Money Winner
July 16, 2006 - PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. Denny
Brauer handily outfished three-day leader Chris Lane on Sunday
to take the $100,000 win in the CITGO Bassmaster Elite Series,
Champion,s Choice on Lake Champlain and become the all-time BASS
money winner. Complete Story
ZEBRA MUSSELS NOT PRESENT IN
CHENEY RESERVOIR
Previous findings not supported by long-term monitoring
July 13, 2006 - PRATT -- Cheney Reservoir
is free of zebra mussels, according to Kansas Department of Wildlife
and Parks (KDWP) aquatic nuisance species specialist Jason Goeckler.
This determination comes following several years of intense monitoring
after an independent laboratory in Oklahoma reported finding
zebra mussel larvae in the lake. Complete
Story
Kansan Brent Chapman slips to
26th
Ike New Leader for first time
July 12, 2006 - > Mike Iaconelli is the
No. 1 angler in the world for the first time in his career. He
finished tied for 6th at Oneida Complete
Story
BULLFROG SEASON RUNS JULY 1-OCT.
31
State's largest frog a favorite summertime
quarry
July 6, 2006 - PRATT -- Every Kansan is familiar
with the bellowing song of the bullfrog. The largest of all Kansas
frogs, this amphibian is also a favorite quarry of outdoorsmen
and women, and pursuing them is a great way to beat the summer
heat. The season for bullfrog hunting began July 1 and runs through
Oct. 31. Complete Story
Kansan Brent Chapman now in
24th after being in 16th for short period
Hackney still in lead
Not Much Change After Final FLW Event
June 29, 2006 - Following are the BassFan
World Rankings as updated after last week's final regular-season
FLW Tour event of 2006, at Vermont's/New York's Lake Champlain.
Highlights: Complete Story
WILDLIFE & PARKS COMMISSION
TO MEET IN SCOTT CITY JUNE 29
Early migratory bird seasons top evening
public hearing agenda
June 22, 2006 - SCOTT CITY -- The public is invited
to attend a meeting of the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission
Thursday, June 29, at the William Carpenter 4-H Building in Scott
City. The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m.; the evening
public hearing begins at 7 p.m. Read
Story
Kansan Brent Chapman jumps to
16th from 21st
Hackney maintains lead
Tighter Top 3
June 19, 2006 Following are the BassFan
World Rankings as updated after last week's Kentucky Lake Bassmaster
Elite Series event. Complete Story
Mike Edrington
of Olathe will represent Kansas at Nationals
Kansas team fisnishes in sixth
OKLAHOMA DOMINATES BASS FEDERATION NATION
CENTRAL DIVISIONAL
June 16, 2006 - WAGONER, Okla. - An expired
fish penalty decided the winner of the BASS Federation Nation
Central Divisional on Friday at Fort Gibson Lake. Read
Story
Kansan Brent Chapman lands big
bass on day one, in 12th overall
HE'S BACK: VANDAM TAKES DAY 1 LEAD OF
BLUEGRASS BRAWL
Slow Fishing, Offshore Ledges Key on Kentucky Lake
Juine 15, 2006 - GILBERTSVILLE, Ky. It was
a deep-water struggle for the 102 CITGO Bassmaster Elite Series
anglers on Kentucky Lake, but in the end, a proven angler and
two-time CITGO Bassmaster Classic champion came out on top. Read Story
Mike Edrington
of Olathe is highest Kansan in the standings
Kansas team climbs to sixth from eighth
OKLAHOMA'S DENNINGTON TAKES OVER LEAD
AT FEDERATION NATION CENTRAL DIVISIONAL
June 15, 2006 - WAGONER, Okla. - School's
out for the summer, but Oklahoma school teacher Royce Dennington
appears to still be giving some lessons at the BASS Federation
Nation's Central Divisional at Fort Gibson Lake. Read
Story
Zebra mussels continue to spread
in Oklahoma
June 16, 2006 - odwc - Fisheries biologists from the Oklahoma
Department of Wildlife Conser |