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Friday, October 10, 2025
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Seaguar Report
Summertime is well known as an excellent time for topwater action in the bass fishing world, but autumn might be even better.
As the weather starts to cool at night and the baitfish begin to move, fishing a topwater bait in the fall can be some of the year's best action.
It's a time of year when the feeding frenzy on the surface can last all day, and that's why it's one of the preferred ways for Bassmaster Elite Series pros Stetson Blaylock and Bill Lowen to fish as summer wanes and turns into fall.
Each approach the season with similar thoughts on what they look for, but have learned a few tricks along the way to get more action out of their topwaters to get more bites. They each shared some insight and topwater secrets for fall bass fishing.
What to Look For
As bass feed more heavily in the cooler water temperatures, the most significant factor is finding that food source, whatever that may be in your home waters. No matter what bait you use or how you work it, fishing in less-than-ideal places will surely hamper your success.
"The biggest thing in the fall is simple: find the bait," said Lowen. "It's the most important thing, and when I'm looking, whether it's in a creek or whatever, I won't even start fishing until I find baitfish. This can be done with your electronics, but using your eyes and looking for fish activity has been crucial for years and is still one of the best ways to look for baitfish."
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BFHOF Report
The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame (BFHOF) has awarded scholarships under its Fishery Management Scholarship Program.
The program aims to provide financial support and encouragement to high school and college bass anglers pursuing careers in fields that will directly contribute to healthy fisheries, essential access, and clean rivers, lakes and reservoirs, consistent with the BFHOF’s mission.
The eight selected applicants will each receive $2,500 to pursue their studies. The recipients include:
- Reagan Davis -- Carleton University
- Cole Hofstadt -- Bemidji State University
- Noah Lieberman -- Missouri State University
- Colby Munrow -- Arkansas Tech University
- Kate Norrid -- Auburn University
- Garrett Page -- South Georgia State College
- Riley Schuldt -- University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point
- Alexa Wasankari -- Clemson University
“The response to this program continues to be exceptional,” said incoming BFHOF Board President Bruce Stanton. “We have a dedicated Conservation/Education Committee, led by Board Member and BFHOF inductee Gene Gilliland, and they gave great care in choosing the recipients. Based on the results achieved by previous years’ grantees, and their long-term career goals, we know that our supporters made a difference that aligns perfectly with the Hall’s mission of celebrating, promoting, and preserving bass fishing. Healthy fisheries are a prerequisite for a healthy sport.”
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BFHOF Report
The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame continues to prove its commitment to conservation by again granting a total of $40,000 to be dispersed among eight different bass fishing-related conservation projects. The efforts range from building live release boats for use at tournaments, to enhancing black bass habitat across the United States. When paired with additional funds raised by these recipients, the Hall of Fame grants will greatly enhance the likelihood of these projects being completed.
“With these latest grants, we’ll exceed $200,000 given in support of fishery enhancement projects over the past six years,” said BFHOF conservation committee chair Gene Gilliland. “These bass clubs have boots-on-the-ground members who donate their sweat equity to these projects, while the Hall of Fame’s Board provides financial support for building live release tournament boats, conservation-based youth fishing camps, fish stocking projects, habitat enhancement, and other needed gear to help make the projects a reality.”