Posts by Charlie Peterson

Bagley Pro Drew Benton Wins Lake Murray Bassmaster Elite: Florida-based bass brain, Drew Benton, shares his winning tactics for bedding fish and the concurrent shad spawn buffet BEMIDJI, Minn. (April 26, 2023) – This past weekend, Panama City, Florida-based Bagley Baits pro, Drew Benton, added another Bassmaster Elite win to his growing resume of firsts…

Early Season Classic Crankin’: River & Reservoir Bass Tactics Bagley Baits Pro and Classic Contender, Drew Benton, will be practicing what he preaches. BEMIDJI, Minn. (March 21, 2023) – Anglers who’ve spent time bass fishing on river systems late-winter through early-spring know that pre-spawn river bass can be a tough nut to crack.   But…

Gussy Readies for the Bassmaster Classic on Tennessee River Bagley/Northland Fishing Tackle Pro Jeff “Gussy” Gustafson gives us the scoop on fishing his former winning waters. BEMIDJI, Minn. (March 15, 2023) – Bassmaster Classic qualifiers will soon hit the water on the famed Tennessee River out of Knoxville, Tennessee. Among them will be Bagley/Northland Fishing…

  Bass Angler Gift Guide — Bagley Baits has put together its bass angler gift guide because as we all know, the angler who has everything can be hard to shop for. Wait a minute… There’s no such thing. “No thank you, I don’t need any more fishing gear,” said no one, ever. So, in…

MLF angler Matt Becker wins first place at South Carolina MLF event BEMIDJI, Minn. (April 28, 2021) – It was a long time coming for the 2018 Rookie of the Year and Bagley pro, Matt Becker, who capitalized on the lake’s herring spawn to fill his livewell each day. Winning by just over two pounds,…

Bagley Baits has always been known for its variety. But with countless models and color options created over the years, it was almost too much of a good thing. Focus has been one of the key elements for Bagley Baits with new ownership. “Back in the day down in Florida, Jim Bagley could go in…