BASS Returns to Michigan for Angler of Year Championship

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Published: 21 February 2014

B.A.S.S.B.A.S.S. LLC has unveiled four unique events for 2014, including one to be held in Michigan.

Together, the events offer new opportunities for every type of angler, from weekenders and high school students to professionals.

“We always strive to provide novel ways anglers and fans can enjoy the sport of bass fishing, and new avenues through which our sponsor partners can reach their markets,” said Bruce Akin, CEO of B.A.S.S.

“Two of the 2014 events reach the fast-growing market of high school anglers, whether they simply love the sport or have an eye on turning pro. High school anglers are the future of our sport,” Akin said. “Another event will result in a weekend angler qualifying for the 2015 Bassmaster Classic — the dream of most any angler. The fourth — a Bassmaster Elite Series ‘super-event’ — is sure to be a fan favorite.”

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Brutal Winter May Impact Some Fish, Wildlife

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Published: 17 February 2014

By Louie Stout

If you think winter has been rough on you, imagine how nature has been dealing with it these days.

That begs the question; will this long, unseasonably cold, snowy winter affect our fishing and hunting this season?

Maybe, say area biologists.

It would be logical for anglers to think that the ice-packed, snow covered lakes could impact fishing successes or lake conditions this spring.

Not likely, said Indiana fish biologist Neil Ledet.

“We do expect some of the small, shallow weedy lakes and farm ponds to suffer some fish kills as they do every year after a hard winter,” he said. “But it will probably be the weaker fish that die and the healthy ones will be fine.”

Ledet said aquatic vegetation dies back and depletes oxygen levels, especially when the lakes are snow covered for a prolonged period and prevents sunlight from reigniting the plants. The occurrence has less of an impact on deeper lakes with more oxygen.

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