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Imagine spending a weekend on some of the best smallmouth bass lakes in the world, amid some of the most spectacular scenery in North America. And your fishing buddy is a bass pro whose only goal is to help you catch fish. To top it off, your fishing is helping kids who are at risk. more Fish with the Pros details»
The first of five Double Barrel Shootout series St. Clair tournaments took place on June 28th. The morning began at 4:30 AM with heavy winds and buckets and buckets of rain soaking the start of the check-in. A few shelters were put up to give some of the anglers shelter from the drenching rain. more Double Barrel Shootout»
For you NBAA anglers out there that own a Nitro or Tracker boat there is a new club especially for you, introducing “Club Nitro/Tracker”. Club Nitro/Tracker is for NBAA anglers that own a Nitro or Tracker boat and want a chance at winning extra prizes just for fishing with NBAA. Club Nitro / Tracker Details and Registration»

Bass Pro Shops – Grand Opening!
Rossford, Ohio!
Bass Pro Shops will be opening their latest and greatest store in Rossford, Ohio. The store will officially open its doors for a preview celebration during the fundraising event and ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, July 2nd from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public. For more information you can go to www.bassproshops.com
Now along with all of the other great benefits you get by being a member of NBAA, along comes another reason to fish with the fastest growing tournament organization in the nation. NBAA would like to announce the new “Club Bass Pro”. All you need to do to be eligible is to have a Bass Pro Shops decal on your tow vehicle or boat and register on-line and you’re in, it’s that easy. more»
The word is out on the One on One’s! This popular circuit kicked off last season with great success and now the word has really spread. The One on One events are drawing large numbers of anglers throughout NBAA and continue to grow and why not. more»
The Anglers Advantage Insurance Program (AAIP) announces new coverage options for angler’s boats. The Anglers Advantage GOLD Policy is on the cutting edge of watercraft insurance and if you own any type of watercraft you owe it to yourself to check out what AAIP can do for you! more»
We’re very excited here at NBAA to continue the partnership with Gamma Line and look forward to another great season in 2008! For you anglers out there, keep an eye out at events and tournaments around NBAA for special giveaways that may include Gamma line and products. more»
More Chances then ever to win with NBAA!
NEW – for the 2008 season NBAA announces the introduction of the Red, White and Blue divisions. NBAA will still fish all of the current Overtime and Weekend Challenge events along with a few new ones but there is a new twist. more»
Another chance for NBAA anglers to win big this summer!
Combat Fishing will once again be sponsoring the Combat Fishing Big Bass and Angler of the Year programs in 2008. This is a great program that has been a huge hit with the anglers from all over Michigan and beyond. NBAA is very excited to have Wayne Carpenter back on board with Combat Fishing. more»
Anglers from all over NBAA entered this contest in 2007 hoping to be the next “Club Minn Kota” winner and many of you won. The rules are the same as last year all you need to do to qualify is to own a Minn Kota trolling motor transom or foot controlled, fill out the registration form and you’re in. more»
NBAA Mourns Loss of Scott Dye
The staff and members of NBAA and bass anglers across the state were saddened to hear of the loss of Scott Dye in a tragic snowmobile accident this past weekend. Scott was a well known tournament angler, avid hunter and snowmobile enthusiast. more»
WaveSpin Reels Joins NBAA in 2008
Formally known as WaveCast, the new WaveSpin reels are teaming up with NBAA for a great 2008 season. This revolutionary reel was announced and put on the market just last year and it made a huge splash in the industry and the excitement about the WaveSpin has only grown from there. more»
Mystery Lake for Division 60!

Divisional Championship a Huge Success! When division 60 finished up the regular season schedule on August 23, it gave the anglers one month to think about where they might be fishing on September 23 for the division 60 Divisional Championship. more» | photo album»

The 2008 season just keeps getting better and better. Poor Boys Baits are back on board for another great year with NBAA. more»
Anglers Advantage Insurance Program (AAIP) is introducing another exciting program that gives NBAA anglers more chances to win than ever before. Here is how it works. more»
The company who created the line of Hard Nose baits is staying put with NBAA for 2008. We are very excited and pleased to announce that Mann’s Bait Company will be returning for the upcoming season with tons of great new samples that we’ll be handing out at tournaments and special events through out NBAA. more»

Back with NBAA for another great season, Eagle Claw the maker of the Lazer Sharp hooks and Nitro Gravy, one of the leaders in scent product technology. Eagle Claw and Nitro Gravy have really stepped it up this season with thousands of hooks and Nitro sample packs. more»
We’re extremely excited here at NBAA about the release of the new Tournament Results page and what it will do for all NBAA members. If you have not seen the “NEW” Tournament Results page you need to check it out. This new system by BTI and Doug Maurer is all new and super fast, look for yourself. more»
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The NEW DHxL is another innovative reel from WaveSpin. This new Ultra light reel is perfect for Trout, Blue Gill, and other panfish as well as being perfect for all light tackle applications. more Wavespin DHxL details»
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NBAA & BBT will once again be putting on the Michigan Super Bass event for 2008. This event will take place on July 12th, launching out of Fisherman’s Landing on Muskegon Lake. This will be the 4th annual Michigan Super Bass and it just seems to be getting bigger and better every year. more Michigan Super Bass details»
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For the nearly 200 anglers competing in the 2008 Detroit River Open the beginning of the day started out great. With every team receiving a special sponsors package from the Detroit River Days Festival, Tracker Boats, Anglers Advantage Insurance, WFN and the BFL. more details and DRO results»
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Angler Cashes in for 2nd Place finish! The team of Derek Zdeb & Chris Schultes probably had no idea when they weighed in their limit of fish at this year’s Ultimate Championship in Kentucky that they would be one of the first teams in NBAA to take advantage and cash in on the Nitro Money. more» |
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NBAA is putting together a fantastic trip to famed Lake El Salto for some of the greatest bass fishing in the world. This trip will be hosted by Ron Speeds Adventures who is known worldwide for their incredible fishing trips. more»
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The Big Ugly contest is back and better than ever. This year we’re stepping it up with Bass Pro Shops headlining this one of a kind contest for NBAA members. You’ll not only win a great prize package from participating sponsors you’ll also win great prizes from Bass Pro Shops. more» | album»
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NBAA Anglers Cash in on $100,000 in Cash and Prizes! Despite the adverse conditions and reputation of the Ohio River as being a challenging body of water to fish, NBAA anglers came out in force to take on this challenge. Early reports were that the fishing was good but most of them were keeping a tight lip as not to share any of their secrets. more» |
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It seems that every year opening day at Hardy Dam just keeps getting better and better. The 2008 opener was no exception. With over 50 teams vying for first place and a share of the prize money this was sure to be a shootout. more»
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Register Now - Is fishing your passion? WFN wants to know why you don’t fish to live, but live to fish. Log on to http://wfn.tv/livetofish/ and complete the entry form for your chance to win your very own "Live To Fish" promo on WFN: World Fishing Network. more» |
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Guaranteed First Place prize – A Tracker PT 190 W/115 HP Mercury
Detroit International River Days Festival and NBAA would like to invite you to the 2nd Annual Detroit River Open to be held on June 21, 2008. Working with Tracker Marine and Mercury Outboards, the Detroit International River Days Festival and the National Bass Anglers Association would like to announce that this year’s guaranteed first place prize for the Detroit River Open will be a brand new Tracker PT 190 boat with a 115 HP Mercury Optimax outboard. more» |
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WFN-World Fishing Network is the first and only TV network dedicated 24-hours a day, seven days a week to every single aspect of fishing. more»
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Houghton Lake to Host National Championship!
We’ve had tons of calls on this and now it’s official. NBAA will be hosting the 2008 National Championship at Houghton Lake in Houghton Lake, Michigan. more» |
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2 Years ago NBAA sponsor Save Phace the makers of the (SUM) Sports Utility Mask put out a special incentive program to their pro-staff. In 2007 after the dust cleared and the points were added up, NBAA member and pro-staffer Steve Miller was the nation’s top pro-staff member for Save Phace. more»
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NOW – Join on Line with NBAA! Many of you have been asking for it and now it’s finally here, the “New” NBAA online web store. This new web store will not only feature many of the great NBAA items you have seen at the shows such as hats, t-shirts, lure wraps, and other items but now you’ll have the option to buy your membership online too. more» |
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NEW Sponsorship, NEW Programs take NBAA to the Next Level!
The word is out and it’s great news for NBAA anglers – we have joined forces with the top dogs in bass fishing! That’s right - Tracker Marine, Nitro Boats, Bass Tracker and Mercury Outboards have joined Bass Pro Shops as NBAA national sponsors. more» |
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Auto Value, a huge supporter of NBAA for many years is back again for 2008. This means NBAA anglers will once again have the opportunity to win MIS race tickets throughout the season with NBAA. more» |
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Not many of you will recognize the name but most of you have probably used their products. Fishing Complete Inc represents some of the finest products around that most of you have used or will use in the near future. more» |
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Who said the big fish aren't still biting, just ask the team of Bud Smart
and Dave Coffing from Indiana. At a recent tournament on Lake Shafer this
duo brought in the biggest limit of smallmouth bass this lake has ever seen.
Their huge limit of bronzebacks topped the scales at 23.18 lbs.. more»
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Great news for NBAA anglers everywhere, Humminbird will be continuing support of NBAA and its anglers for the 2008 season. We’re all very excited here at NBAA to be making this announcement of the continued support of Humminbird. more»
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As one of the nation’s most innovative watercraft insurance specialists, Old United Casualty Company and NBAA are proud to bring you the ANGLERS ADVANTAGE insurance program and Anglers Advantage Angler of the Year program. more»
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Join The Fastest Growing Circuit in the Nation! If you’re in an area that needs an NBAA-Bass fishing division or you currently run a tournament circuit that would like to be part of the NBAA, now’s the time to plan for next season. more»
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Holiday Gift Idea! NBAA Logo Wear! |
As you start your holiday shopping, don't forget about NBAA logo wear! NBAA is now offering Hats, T-shirts, Large Window Decals, Patches, Pins, towels and more. more»
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