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Popular Lure Designer, Accomplished Tournament Angler Phil Marks Passes Away

Editor’s note: This press release was provided by Rather Outdoors.

2023-11-29

Bass Fishing Tournament Organizer Fined for Dead Bass

On Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) in Ontario, issued a release announcing the results of their investigation and subsequent punishment of tournament organizer Ben Woo who discarded 195 bass that died while under the care of his tournament staff at the B1 Tournament in July of 2019.

2023-11-29

Angler Missing after Boating Accident

Crews are currently on scene below the Ft. Loudon dam following a tragic boating incident. According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, 51-year-old Eric Mowery of Heiskell, Tenn. is missing after a fiberglass fishing boat was sucked into the dam’s spillway. The boat capsized and the other occupant, 44-year-old Steven D. Musick of Jellico, Tenn. was also pulled into the water but was quickly rescued by nearby fishermen. Multiple search teams are assisting with rescue efforts for Mr. Mowery.

2023-11-29