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Thursday, January 08, 2026
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BFHOF Report
Tackle pioneers, legendary boat builders, record-setting competitors and all-around trailblazers is just one way to describe the diverse group of individuals that comprise the 2025 Bass Fishing Hall of Fame ballot.
There will be 20 names on the ballot this year as the Hall of Fame prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary by honoring another distinguished class of legends that has made a lasting and meaningful impact on the sport of bass fishing.
"It's a special honor in itself to even be considered for induction into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, and for Hall's Board of Directors, it is one of the most important decisions every year in presenting the ballot to our selection panel and current Hall of Fame inductees for them to choose the next class," said John Mazurkiewicz, president of the Hall's Board. "Along with the new 2025 inductees, we look forward to also giving special recognition to the first Hall's induction class as part of the 25th anniversary of the Hall's inception at this year's induction dinner in September.”
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BASS Report
New for 2025, B.A.S.S. has announced a companion circuit to the Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series presented by Native Watercraft. The Bassmaster College Kayak Series will offer college anglers the opportunity to punch their ticket to the 2026 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship presented by Native Watercraft over the course of three tournaments to be held concurrently with Kayak Series events.
The College Kayak events will be held Feb. 1-2 at Kissimmee Chain of Lakes in Kissimmee, Fla., April 26-27 at Dale Hollow Reservoir in Byrdstown, Tenn., and Sept. 27-28 at Toledo Bend Reservoir in Hemphill, Texas.
College Kayak Series anglers must register and pay entry fees for each regular-season Bassmaster Kayak Series event they compete in. The highest-placing College Kayak Series angler will be named winner of the College Kayak Series event and receive a trophy in addition to winning a berth to the 2026 Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship. College Kayak Series anglers will still be competing against the regular Kayak Series field, and it is possible for a College Kayak Series angler to win both the standard Kayak Series event alongside winning the College Kayak Series event.
Registration Links:
Kissimmee Chain of Lakes: tourneyx.com/leaderboard/standings/hash-2-25-kissimmee-chain-bassmaster-kayak-series
Dale Hollow Reservoir: tourneyx.com/leaderboard/standings/hash-3-25-dale-hollow-bassmaster-kayak-series
Toledo Bend Reservoir: tourneyx.com/leaderboard/standings/hash-6-25-toledo-bend-bassmaster-kayak-series
2025 Bassmaster College Kayak Series Schedule
- February 1-2, Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, Kissimmee, Fla.
- April 26-27, Dale Hollow Reservoir, Byrdstown, Tenn.
- September 27-28, Toledo Bend Reservoir, Hemphill, Texas
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AFTCO Report
The deadline for applying for AFTCO/B.A.S.S. Nation Conservation Grant Program is set for March 31.
The Grant Program provides financial support for stocking bass, habitat enhancements, and ensuring that bass are properly cared for and returned to lakes and rivers in the best possible condition for future generations to enjoy. These efforts are coordinated locally with the aid of B.A.S.S Nation chapters, governmental fishery management agencies, local businesses, and the valuable support of volunteers and youth organizations contributing their time and labor to the cause.
The Conservation Grant Program was created in 2018 to help provide funds to approved freshwater bass conservation projects proposed by B.A.S.S. Nation clubs. To date, AFTCO’s total contribution to this program has exceeded $152,000 in grants. This partnership with B.A.S.S. Nation Conservation has actively contributed to the shared goals of AFTCO and B.A.S.S., fostering community and youth-oriented conservation projects that positively impact local fisheries.
To submit a proposal, visit https://www.aftco.com/pages/bass-conservation-grant.
Proposals will be judged by a panel that includes representatives from B.A.S.S. and AFTCO. Please direct any questions to Gene Gilliland at ggilliland@bassmaster.com