Japanese Big Bait Specialist to Compete in HBC-2
One of the most difficult things to do is to get a trophy bass hunter to talk about their techniques, their tactics, and most certainly about their baits. But if you
were able to get them to talk, you would learn that their arsenal undoubtedly contains several big bass specialty baits that are manufactured in Japan. This phenomenon is not by coincidence, but rather the direct result of the vision and foresight of some big-name lure manufacturers on both sides of the Pacific Ocean. One such company is "Fish Arrow", a division of the famous UOYA, LTD, headquartered in Osaka, Japan. Fish Arrow is run by Takeshi Matsumoto, who is considered one of the best trophy bass anglers in Japan.
Full Story July 7, 2008
Velvick & Vanderburg Return to Host HBC-2
The HBC is pleased to announce that BASSMASTER Elite Series angler Byron Velvick and radio personality Stan Vanderburg will be returning to host HBC-2, which will be held at Clear Lake on Friday, July 11th .
Full Story June 7, 2008
BASSMASTER Elite Series Anglers to Compete in HBC-2
When word reached the ranks of the BASSMASTER Elite Series that there was going to be a one-fish, big-fish, winner-takes-all trophy bass tournament at Clear Lake, California, it didn’t take long for Elite Series anglers Ish Monroe of Hughson, CA and Greg Gutierrez of Red Bluff, CA to declare themselves "All In".
Full Story June 7, 2008
Volunteer Tournament Officials Hold the Key to Success for the HBC
When Ken Huddleston first had a vision of sponsoring a series of trophy bass tournaments, he sought out the experience and reputation of long-time Southern California tournament director Ron Cervenka. "Having anyone other than Ron run these tournaments never even entered my mind," recalls Huddleston. "Ron and his staff are well respected and are regarded as the best in the business and there isn't anyone else who I would want to run these events" adds Huddleston.
Full Story June 10, 2008