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Southern Fishing News Feature—Bass Assassin Lures
Family-owned and operated, Bass Assassin Lures is a soft plastic fishing lure manufacturer. They have been around for 30+ years. No matter what type of fish you’re trying to catch, they have something that will do the trick! Check out their Forward-Facing Lures: 5″ Forward-Facing Sonar Shad 3″ Forward-Facing Sonar Split Tail 3″ Forward-Facing Sonar…
Shaw pulls off epic comeback to claim first Bass Pro Tour win
By Mitchell Forde, Bass Pro Tour GROVE, Okla. — Virtually the entire Championship Round at Zenni Stage 6 Presented by Toyota looked like a duel between Zack Birge and Dustin Connell, with Banks Shaw among the also-rans.
Summer Spooning with Zaldain
If you ask Bassmaster Elite Series pro Chris Zaldain about summertime fishing, the first thing that he will likely bring up is a magnum flutter spoon.
Bass Redistribution After Weigh‑In: Three Tournament Organizations Weigh In
Three major tournament sponsors share their perspective on natural movement, assisted release, and what anglers should know.
Chatuge Enhances Angling Experience
The Tennessee Valley Authority and Georgia Department of Natural Resources planted around 1,600 native plants and shrubs like water willow and buttonbush to help restore fish habitat in Chatuge Lake’s shady coves.
Shoals Youth Take On Pickwick Lake
The Shoals Youth Bassmasters fished their second tournament of the 2026 season. Pickwick Lake was the site on June 13. Fifty-four young bass anglers competed in three age divisions for trophies.
AI in Fishing — Special Issue
A full issue dedicated to how artificial intelligence is reshaping the fishing industry — from lure design to boat electronics to manufacturing workflows. READ ISSUE: SFN Newsletter JUN 2026