AFTCO Freshwater

Bass fishing takes on numerous forms, from the simplicity of backyard pond fishing to the apex of competitive tournament angling. Yet, within this pursuit lies a distinct niche: trophy hunting via swimbait fishing. We headed out with anglers Paul Bailey and Pat Touey who have built their livelihoods around an obsession with the big swimbait bite. Cut from a similar cloth and hailing from Northern California, both Paul and Pat were fortunate to nurture their passion for bass fishing in the epicenter of big bait swimbait fishing. Check out the full video at the link in our bio! #aftco #aftcofreshwater #anyfishanywater

Introducing 2024 Bass Bootcamp Recruit, Emil Wagner! @emilwagnerfishing   A solid stick with an impressive resume, Emil is locked and loaded to fish the 2024 Bassmaster Opens EQ’s. He’ll document his experiences and share his adventures on AFTCO’s nine-episode YouTube series, Bass Boot Camp. Follow along for an insider look at the journey to become a Bassmaster Elite series qualifier. Subscribe to the AFTCO channel at the link in bio.    First stop - Lake Ockeechobee in t-minus 2 weeks. Stay tuned! #aftco #aftcofreshwater #bassbootcamp

The smile says it all. Solid 5+ pounder for @girlskickbass #aftco #anyfishanywater #aftcofreshwater #smallmouth

Day 1 of the Elites on Smith Lake is well underway. Tune into weigh ins at 3 pm today! @bass_nation #aftco #anyfishanywater #aftcofreshwater #bassmaster

@tacticalbassin said it best - “The best part about catching a true fish of a lifetime, is turning it loose!” Congrats on another double-digit! #aftco #aftcofreshwater #anyfishanywater

@scootdaddyangling getting into some mega smallies. 🔥 #aftco #anyfishanywater #aftcofreshwater

Nothing beats time on the water with your dad, especially when it’s filled with moments like this. Happy Father’s Day, folks! Congrats to the Brodey’s on this monster of a Sharelunker sitting at 13.31 pounds!! 📸: @davis.brodey #aftco #aftcofreshwater #anyfishanywater

Day 1 of @bass_nation Elite's Lake Wheeler tournament in Decatur, Alabama is live now. Tune into all things Elite on bassmaster.com #aftco #aftcofreshwater #bassmasterelite #lakewheeler

On patrol 🚨 📷: @factsoffishing #aftco #aftcofreshwater #anyfishanywater

Tim + twins. Check out @tacticalbassin for all things bass. #aftco #aftcofreshwater #anyfishanywater

Christie giving the run down on everyone’s favorite ned rig. Don’t let the clear water steer you wrong. Check out the full episode on his YouTube channel! #aftco #anyfishanywater #nedrig

@emilwagner putting the work in at Logan Martin for the fourth @bass_nation Opens event. Be on the lookout for the full video coming soon. 👀 In case you missed his Santee Cooper episode, head over to our YouTube channel and get the scoop. #aftco #aftcofreshwater #anyfishanywater #bassbootcamp