Trailer Tire Blowout leads to BoatUS Angler and an 11-pound Bass

The following short story was sent to us by Matt Pangrac of the Basszone.com, who also does some tournament fishing. I thought his first-person tale (told below) really shows the value of BoatUS Angler membership with our “Trailer Assist” service, which provides roadside assistance for both boat trailers and tow vehicles for a whopping $14 / annually (in addition to $24 annual membership).

California Clean Boating Advocate Honored with BoatUS Foundation Environmental Leadership Award

California’s innovative dockwalkers program. For her hard work, dedication and expertise, Matuk, an Environmental Boating Program Coordinator with the California Department of Boating and Waterways, is honored with the 2011 BoatUS Foundation Environmental Leadership Award.

Record-Setting Field Registers for 2011 BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing National Championship

Tournament organizers announced today that 191 teams representing 380 collegiate anglers are registered to compete in the 2011 BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship.

Five Spring Boating Safety Tips That Work All Summer Long

Don’t forget that a boat owner is also responsible for his or her guests. So while it may be common practice to allow them to drink, inebriated guests can really ruin a day when they become a safety risk or injure themselves.

Bait Barn Parking Lot Sale June 5th

Come celebrate ten years in business with us at the Bait Barn “Barn Buster” event June 5th. Check out the latest goods from your favorite vendors. Come hungry and bring the kids ’cause we’ll have free barbecue for everyone!

Wild Bill with a Giant Bass

Monster Bass caught  by Wild Bill Bain on a BJ’s Bait shop shiner in Davie, Fla. on 03/29/11 Size: 11lbs 7 oz Lure: Shiner Structure: Weeds Rod: 6′ Bass Outdoor American Reel: Shakespeare LX Line: 8lb Mono Hook: Circle Hook Lake: Drainage Canal near Plantation, Fla. Time: 3:30 PM Weather: Windy & Sunny Date: 03/29/2011 [...]

Exclusive first look inside the new Bass Angler Magazine

By Jody Only of the Stockton Examiner The Stockton Fishing Examiner The Northern California based Bass Angler Magazine presents an exclusive, first look at the 2011 issue of the mag that will hit newsstands within the next week.  Created by local bass pro, Mark Lassagne, the publication celebrates its 20th year and the evolution of [...]

Jason Williamson Mopping Up!

Home Field Advantage Jason Williamson Takes the Win at Clark’s Hill By: Mark Lassagne with Jason Williamson Jason Williamson “Jwill” uses home field advantage to top the field of 100 Bass Master Elite anglers on Clarks Hill Reservoir. “A few weeks earlier and it would have been anyone’s game,” Williamson said. There are only a [...]

Bass Science – What’s the Point?

This is one of the many articles in the 2010 Issue #4 of Bass Angler magazine What’s The Point? – The key to success is understanding the point By: Richard Ziert     The Key to Success is Understanding the Point By Richard Ziert A long main lake and secondary points dropping sharply into the [...]

A 37.53lb 5 Bass limit in Western Oregon

Forty for Five! By: Mark Lassagne with Chris Carpenter and Travis Glass June 5, 2010, American Bass Oregon North team tournament at Dorena Lake located in western Oregon. Forty for Five The anglers actually caught 37.53 pounds that’s a seven and a half pound average for a five bass limit, a very impressive catch. Anglers [...]

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