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  • Legislation Introduced to Stop Unwarranted Fisheries Closures
    Anglers and industry groups unite to address catch limit problems in federal saltwater fisheries
    June 28, 2011
    A bill introduced by Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) seeks to ensure that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Marine Fisheries Service is required to set catch limits based on sound science. The bi-partisan legislation, known as the Fishery Science Improvement Act (FSIA), is endorsed by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus as well as a broad coalition of conservation, sportfishing and marine industry groups.
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  • Berkley Pro Defoe Named B.A.S.S. Rookie Of The Year
    June 21, 2011
    Berkley pro Ott Defoe created quite an impact in his first year on the B.A.S.S. Elite Tournament Trail. The 25-year old native of Knoxville, TN, captured the 2011 B.A.S.S. Rookie of the Year in strong fashion. Not only did he out fish the other 15 rookies on the trail, he just about beat out the entire lot of the best bass anglers in the world, finishing fourth just 206 points behind the Angler of the Year.
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  • Berkley NanoFil Wins Big At EFTTEX
    Unifilament Line Awarded Innovation of the Year Honor
    June 20, 2011
    EFTTEX, the European Fishing Tackle Trade Exposition, concluded on Sunday their 30th anniversary show in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The gala closing ceremony included the announcements of the new product award winners. Leading the awards announcements was the naming of Berkley NanoFil as recipient of the first-ever category for Innovation of the Year.
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  • Berkley USA Team Places Second At World Catfish Classic
    First Ever Event Featured 45 Teams from 16 Different Countries
    June 08, 2011
    he first ever World Catfish Challenge is in the record books, and the Berkley Fishing sponsored team of anglers, Capt. Phil King and Tim Haynie along with team runner, David Shipman. All Corinth, Mississippi natives brought in over 500 pounds of Wels Catfish and came in a very close second, missing the title by a mere 1 pound, 3 ounces.
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  • Berkley Trilene Pro Asheley Is Lake Murray Champion
    Ashley Weighs in 61 pounds, 3 ounces for Victory
    May 18, 2011
    Berkley Trilene pro and South Carolina native Casey Ashley was victorious at the Carolina Clash that was held on Lake Murray, S. C., this past weekend. Ashley squeaked by fellow Trilene pros Davy Hite and Michael Iaconelli to cash a $100,000 check
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  • Berkley USA Team to Compete in World Catfish Classic 2011
    Event to Take Place in Chiprana, Spain
    May 16, 2011
    Captain Phil King, Tim Haynie and David Shipman will be fishing the Berkley World Catfish Classic to take place May 31st to June 3rd at Chiprana, Spain. Berkley plans on sending eight other teams from around the globe to compete in the Catfish Classic.
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  • Enter Your Conservation Project for Recognition
    May 08, 2011
    Your club or chapter could be the winner of a 2011 Outstanding Conservation Award presented by the Berkley Conservation Institute and B.A.S.S. in honor of the best B.A.S.S. Federation Nation conservation and angler recruitment and retention projects conducted in 2010. The Institute awards a $2,000 check for the best conservation project and $1,500 in fishing gear for the best angler recruitment/retention project.
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  • Berkley Conservation Institute Awards Collegiate Anglers
    April 25, 2011
    Collegiate anglers competing in the 2011 BoatU.S. Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship and Pepsi Collegiate Bass Fishing Open will have the opportunity to win prizes for presenting their fishing conservation ideas, with the top prize being the angler featured on a several nationally televised fishing programs.
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  • Berkley Pro Hite Runs Away With Pickwick Trophy
    Hite Earns 8th Bassmaster Title of Career
    April 12, 2011
    Berkley pro Davy Hite earned his eighth career Bassmaster victory this past weekend on Pickwick Lake. The Ninety Six, S.C., native cashed a $100,000 check with his four-day bag of 84-pounds, 9-ounces. Hite edged fellow Berkley pro Bobby Lane in the event, which also earned Hite his 14th Bassmaster Classic qualification.
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  • Berkley and BASS Partner Again in 2011 to Recognize Outstanding Conservation Projects
    April 08, 2011
    Once again, in 2011 the Berkley Conservation Institute will be bestowing their Outstanding Conservation awards for the best B.A.S.S. Federation Nation conservation and angler recruitment and retention projects conducted in 2010. The Institute awards a $2,000 check for the best conservation project and $1,500 in fishing gear to the best angler recruitment/retention project.
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