Preserving Marine Habitat with Rigs-to-Reefs

As oil and gas platforms reach the end of their productive lifespans, decisions must be made about their removal—often at the expense of marine communities and reef ecosystems that have...

2025 AFTCO B.A.S.S. Conservation Grant Updates

In 2025, AFTCO continued its longstanding commitment to conservation by awarding five $5,000 Conservation Grants to B.A.S.S. Nation Clubs, totaling $25,000 in support. Since launching the program in 2018, AFTCO...

2025 Year in Review

Good News for White Seabass Anglers & The Advancement of Proper Marine Aquaculture in the U.S.

This land transfer strengthens the long-term stability of a program anglers have supported for decades. It also strengthens the foundation for future U.S. aquaculture efforts—work that will be essential to...

AFTCO Announces 2025 B.A.S.S. Conservation Grant Recipients

In 2025, AFTCO continues its longstanding commitment to conservation by awarding five $5,000 Conservation Grants to B.A.S.S. Nation Clubs, totaling $25,000 in support. Since launching the program in 2018, AFTCO has...

The Truth About the Shark Problem

Sharks generally have a hard time winning popularity contests among saltwater anglers, but they are a critical part of the marine ecosystem. As apex predators, they help maintain the balance...

AFTCO Bass Bus Live Release Boat

Since 2019, the AFTCO Bass Bus Live Release Boat — built in part with support from Yamaha and operated by the experienced release boat technicians at Ulrich Marine has helped...

The Resurgence of Pacific Bluefin Tuna: Is It Threatened?

In 2012, the population of Pacific bluefin in the eastern Pacific reached a low point from overfishing by the commercial purse seine fishery. From there, the quotas were lowered, and...

2024 AFTCO x B.A.S.S. Conservation Grant Updates

In 2024, as part of its longstanding conversation commitments, AFTCO awarded the following six B.A.S.S. Nation clubs $25,000 in conservation grants. In 2025, these projects are underway and are already...