Bass Fishing Hall of Fame News

A series of limited-edition lures bearing the autographs of five members of the inaugural Bass Fishing Hall of Fame induction class will soon be available for sale to lure collectors and fans of the sport. Rick Clunn, Bill Dance, Roland Martin, Bobby Murray and...

Hopper, Lamb and Shakespeare Jr. to be honored in September The plaque wall at the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame will see three new additions in 2025, a formidable trio that represents a cross section of industry pillars, including boat building, media, tournament...

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Arbogast, McKinnis, Reese, Williams, Zona enshrined; Clunn collects Murski award To the three bullies on the bridge, Mark Zona has a message for you: Bass fishing is cooler than you’ll ever be. It has perhaps never been as cool as it was Thursday evening at the...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – July, 24, 2024 – For the second consecutive year, the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame (BFHOF) has awarded scholarships under its Fishery Management Scholarship Program. This program aims to provide financial support and encouragement to high school and...

As part of its mission to celebrate, promote and preserve the sport of bass fishing, the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame’s Board of Directors is again providing financial support to numerous conservation projects that will enhance fisheries in New Mexico, Illinois,...

“This will be a very limited and special collection opportunity for anyone who is passionate about bass fishing or fishing lures,” said Bruce Stanton, the Vice President and General Manager for PRADCO’s fishing division and current Vice President and...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – For Immediate Release – Feb 23, 2023 – The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame will enshrine five new members in 2024, all of whom can be called pioneers in their own unique way. The quintet of Fred Arbogast, Mike McKinnis, Skeet Reese, Alfred Williams and...

January 23, 2024 – The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame has added three members to its Board of Directors to begin serving a three-year term in January 2023, bringing their unique talents and experience to continue the Hall’s efforts in expanding its outreach and impact...

STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FURTHER THEIR STUDIES IN FISHERIES AND NATURAL RESOURCES FROM BASS FISHING HOF   SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – 8/1/23 –   Supporting those whose future career paths will focus on healthy fisheries, essential access, and clean...

BASS FISHING HALL OF FAME BOARD CONTINUES ITS ‘PRESERVE THE SPORT’ MISSION WITH CONSERVATION GRANTS June 13, 2023 – As part of its mission to celebrate, promote and preserve the sport of bass fishing, the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame’s Board of Directors is again...

The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame will welcome three new members in 2023 – a pioneer of competitive fishing, an industry icon synonymous with a renowned rod company and a tournament pro from New Jersey who brought an urban flair to the highest levels of the sport. The...

As many of the state and federal natural resource managers near retirement, there is a need to fill vacant positions with qualified individuals who understand and have a passion for sport fishing. To ensure that a pool of well-trained applicants is available for...

The Board of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame was saddened to learn of the passing of fishing industry legend Bill Huntley, who was not just a member of the Board, but also a 2015 inductee. Throughout his nearly 90 years on Earth he established himself as a leader in...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Hobson Bryan, 80, of Tuscaloosa, a former vice president of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Board of Directors, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2022, at Hospice of West Alabama, after a long illness. Bryan was a leader and key proponent of...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – August 10, 2022 – For the third consecutive year, the Board of Directors of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame announces that the Hall has awarded four conservation grants to contribute to the mission of celebrating, promoting and preserving the sport...

HICKORY, N.C. — Blake Honeycutt, an earlier pioneer in structure fishing for bass and cofounder of Humminbird Electronics, has died. Honeycutt, 92, a longtime resident of Hickory, N.C., passed away Saturday, March 5, at his residence. The news shook those in the...