Open: Kilgore's Classic ticket
David Kilgore of Alabama wins Southern Open and 2014 Classic berth! More to come! Leaderboard | Photos | Video
Kilgore takes Open lead
David Kilgore of Alabama leapfrogs Chris Lane to lead on Logan Martin Lake. Story | Leaderboard | Photos
From pro ball to pro bass
Kendall Newson, a former NFL pro, fishing addict and founder of Teach A Child To Fish, is trying his hand at professional angling via the 2013 Opens. Story | Photos
Lane leads at Logan
Elite Series pro Chris Lane leads first day of Southern Open in sweet home state of Alabama. Story | Leaderboard | Photos
8 must-see lunkers of May
B.A.S.S. members show off their big bass in Bassmaster Magazine's May Lunker Club.
Truck stop: Edwin Evers
The truck is a modern angler’s office on wheels, a traveling tackle storage unit and so much more. Take a peek at Toyota AOY leader Edwin Evers' Toyota Tundra.
Hung up on the Coosa River
See Elite Series pro David Walker's efforts to free his boat from a submerged boulder on the Coosa River. Story | Photos
Video: Rough ridin' on the river
We captured footage of Elite pros Jared Miller and David Walker as they braved the rocky rapids of the Coosa River. Wild ride at Jordan Dam | Shooting Moccasin Gap
Whitewater bassin' in 'Bama
Only a handful of Elites decided to shoot the Class III rapids at Moccasin Gap to reach the frothy waters below Jordan Dam but their efforts made for a stunning pictorial. Part 1 | 2 | 3
Evers in Charge
Edwin Evers secures Alabama River Charge championship title and leads AOY race - again! Story | Leaderboard | Photos
Overstreet: Man or man-squatch?
B.A.S.S. emcee Dave Mercer turns the camera on B.A.S.S. tournament photographer James Overstreet for a day of chasing Elite pros on West Point Lake.
The 'Battle' for the trophy
Did you miss the final day of the West Point Lake Battle? We've got you covered with all of the Day Four on the water action in one place.
And now for our halftime report...
Different seasons test different things, and the 2013 Elite season looks like it's testing anglers' ability to bring five keepers to the scales. Here's where things stand at "halftime."
Reese reigns over Battle
Skeet Reese claims seventh title, gains ground on AOY at West Point Lake. Story | Leaderboard | Photos
20 tips for foul-weather fishing
Don't be a fairweather fisherman! Be prepared for whatever the weather holds with these tips from Elite Series pros.
The ultimate learning experience
The Bassmaster Marshal program offers an unparalleled opportunity to take your bass fishing to the next level with the best in the biz. Story | Hot shots: Marshals of Bull Shoals photos
Touring the 'FishFactory'
En route to the Ramada Quest at Bull Shoals, B.A.S.S. photographer Seigo Saito stopped for a brief tour of JM Associates, home of The Bassmasters TV show.
KVD: Power fishing swimbaits
In this installment of the Master Series, power fishing guru Kevin VanDam offers tips on how you should be using swimbaits today.
Video: Record breaking rookie
On this week's episode of The Livewell, Tommy Sanders and Mark Zona talk with Ramada Quest victor Jason Christie.
Browning pulls a Christie
After starting day in 12th, Stephen Browning hops on top to win at Red River. Story | Leaderboard | Photos
Carden wins Nation South
Coby Carden stays atop field on Douglas to claim B.A.S.S. Nation title. Story | Leaderboard
Palaniuk to the rescue
Elite Series pro Brandon Palaniuk saves the day when he uses his Tundra to pull a big rig out of the mud. Story | Photos
New: 100 best bass lakes of 2013
Introducing Bassmaster Magazine's brand new list of the best bass fishing lakes in the nation for 2013. Story | Photos
Red River: Stuck in the mud
Shaye Baker gets mud on his face as he takes on the Red River for the Bass Pro Shops Central Open #1. Video | Story
Biggest comeback in Elite history
Jason Christie has a monster day on Bull Shoals, vaulting from 11th to 1st place. Story | Leaderboard | Photos
What about the rookies?
With Sabine and Falcon in the books, it's time to take stock of the 2013 Elite Series rookie class.
Magic at Bull Shoals
Don Barone traces Jerry McKinnis' (middle) past through minor league baseball to Forrest L. Wood and Bull Shoals.
UNCC team takes East
Shane Lehew and Eric Self of UNC Charlotte claim College Series Eastern Regional title. Story | Leaderboard | Photos
Best in the West
Jeremy Percifield of Washington wins B.A.S.S. Nation Western Divisional! Story | Standings | Photos
Ladies' firsts in bass fishing
When Christiana Bradley posted her fourth place finish on Douglas Lake last week, she made B.A.S.S. history.
Skeet's 5 fave prespawn baits
Get on those prespawn fatties with Skeet Reese's top bait picks for the season.
How do I learn a new technique?
We posed that very question to Toyota Angler of the Year leader Brandon Card. See what he had to say.
Bling of B.A.S.S.: Elite rides
We went behind the scenes at Falcon Lake to check out Elite Series anglers' rides.
Spend a day with Cliff Pace
Being crowned Classic champ has brought some changes, but Cliff Pace stays grounded in his hometown of Petal, Miss.
OSU wins the West
Zach MacDonald and Ryan Sparks of Oregon State claim Western divisional title. Story | Standings | Photos
Good to the Bone
Patrick Bone stays on top at Southern Open to bring home the hardware. Story | Leaderboard | Photos
Bone-chilling to Bone leading
Day Two on Douglas saw nicer weather and Patrick Bone taking over top spot. Story | Leaderboard | Photos
Win a trip to fish with Skeet
Don't miss your chance to win a trip to fish with one of the all-time greats of bass fishing — Skeet Reese.
Lineberger leads Open
Shane Lineberger of North Carolina holds hot seat after cold, rainy Day One. Story | Leaderboard | Photos
Evers' 5 favorite hard baits
See which hard baits Elite Series pro Edwin Evers is packing in springtime.
Bass fishing for beginners
If you're new to bass fishing, the first thing you need to understand is your quarry — the beloved black bass!
Rolling out the goods
From tackle to truck wheels, plenty of new gear was on display at the Bassmaster Classic Outdoor Expo.
3 keys to big spawners
"Big Bass" Bobby Lane is an expert when it comes to taking giants during the spawning season.
The great Falcon trifecta
Jerry McKinnis details the perfect storm that brought together Wes Miller, James Overstreet and Rick Clunn on Falcon Lake.
A day with Morizo Shimizu
Get to know Japanese angler Morizo Shimizu as he packs up to hit the road after the Elite Series event on Falcon Lake.
Pros fish with theme park guests
Elite Series pros lend their expertise to guests at Morgan’s Wonderland in San Antonio. Story | Photos
AOY leader on 'Lake Deliverance'
Brandon Card found a sweet spot on the Sabine that earned him a Top 10 spot and an early edge in Toyota AOY points.
Barone meets the Zen master
B.A.S.S. writer Don Barone recollects meeting Rick Klein (sic), the man, not Rick Clunn, the legendary angler, at a campsite.
Jones' side of the story
Alton Jones comments on the "unwritten rule" and a stretch of water that he and Dean Rojas were sharing at Sabine.
Clunn: A true champ in my book
B.A.S.S. emcee Dave Mercer looks back at Falcon Lake and what might have been for Rick Clunn.
20 Questions with Brent Chapman
See how the 2012 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year tackled our 20 questions.
Combs closes Slam
Keith Combs goes wire-to-wire on Falcon for first Elite victory. Story | Weigh-in video | Photos
High winds cause postponement
Day Four was postponed until Monday because of high winds and dangerous waters. Video | Story | Blog | Photos
Video: Sweet victory on Sabine
On this week's episode of The Livewell, Tommy Sanders and Mark Zona talk with Sabine River victor Todd Faircloth.
Take a peek at these bizarro bass
Abnormalities in body shape, scars, coloration, condition, or markings tell interesting stories about a bass' world.
Sweet Home Guntersville
Former Classic champ Chris Lane offers three tips for fishing his home lake — Alabama's Lake Guntersville.
20 Questions with Skeet Reese
Skeet Reese has established himself as one of the best bass anglers of all time. Here’s how he answered our 20 questions.
Faircloth sacks Sabine
Texan Todd Faircloth puts Challenge in check to collect fourth Elite win. Story | Leaderboard | Photos
Tackle collecting 101
If you're a fisherman, you're likely a collector, too. Here are some tips on how you can take collecting to the next level.
20 Questions with Cliff Pace
2013 Classic champ Cliff Pace is young, accomplished and talented. Find out how he tackled our 20 Questions.
Shaw’s 10 rules of sight fishing
Tips from the master of sight fishing, Shaw Grigsby, on upping your odds this spring.
New Mexico State wins Central
Get the deets from the Carhartt College Series Central Regional this weekend at Amistad! Story | Photos | Results
AOY's 5 fave soft plastic combos
Elite Series pro Brent Chapman is a soft plastics fanatic. Here are the five plastic and hook combos he favors right now.
KVD: Texas bound and eager
Kevin VanDam, along with 99 other Elite anglers, is Texas bound for the inaugural events of the 2013 season.
Meet the 2013 Elites!
It's the who's who of professional bass fishing — the 2013 Bassmaster Elite Series field.
KVD: Go big with jigs
KVD recommends using a jig during the early prespawn because it's such a great big bass catcher.
Topwaters that don't fit the mold
Check out these unusual baits and the unorthodox methods the pros employ to catch bass with them.
Max knows ... rulers don't lie!
B.A.S.S. anglers know they've got to line up to see if their fish measure up with Max Leatherwood first. Story | Gallery
A word from our Classic champ
Winning the Classic is still sinking in for Cliff Pace; see what he has to say in the wake of this life changing event.
Top techniques of the Classic
See which anglers used which strategies to place in the top 25 in the 2013 Bassmaster Classic.
Video: Classic post-game
On this week's episode of The Livewell, Tommy Sanders and Mark Zona analyze the 2013 Bassmaster Classic.
The bling of B.A.S.S.
Rims, lift kits and LEDs are but some of the decorations Elite Series pros add to their tricked out rigs.
Barone's best of the Classic
Relive the 2013 Bassmaster Classic through the eyes of B.A.S.S. writer Don Barone.
Secret weapons of the pros
Are you superstitious when it comes to fishing? Find out what these Classic anglers are packing.
Classic action on ESPN
The 2013 Bassmaster Classic TV shows will air starting this weekend on ESPN2. TV Listings | Story
Oklahoma wins College Classic
College Series anglers waged their own battle last week in Oklahoma. Launch | Weigh-in
Heartbreak for Palaniuk
Coming so close to achieving one of his goals only makes Brandon Palaniuk want it that much more.
Pace picks up Classic
Cliff Pace goes wire-to-wire to win 2013 Bassmaster Classic in Tulsa. Story | Results | Photos | BASSCam
Setting a giant Pace
Cliff Pace takes the 7-pound lead into final day of Bassmaster Classic. Story | Photos I Video I Standings
On Pace with Ike
Cliff Pace and Michael Iaconelli tie for the lead on Day One! Follow the action: Story | Photos I Video I Standings
Classic Media Day
Go behind the scenes at Media Day as the Classic anglers talk shop. Story | Blog | BASSCam | Photos
Classic: Night of Champions
2012 Toyota AOY champ Brent Chapman addressed the crowd at Classic week's Night of Champions. Story | Photos
Classic practice makes perfect
Classic anglers descended on Grand Lake for the final practice day. Photo galleries | Blog | BASSCam
It's about the weather
Registration and angler briefing commence, but weather is big story among the 2013 Classic field. Story | Blog | Photos
Video: KVD primed for Classic
On this week's episode of The Livewell, Tommy Sanders and Mark Zona dig into the 2013 Classic with Kevin VanDam.
Dive into the Classic Vault
Can't get enough Classic? Get ready to reminisce. We have 42 years of Bassmaster Classic shows right here.
Frigid Fish Finding
Chris Lane faces a formidable foe in his search for the winning pattern -- Old Man Winter. Story | Photos
February Lunker Club
See the biggest of the big (and smallies!) as sent to us this month by B.A.S.S. members! Gallery | More info
Matt Lee's moment is here
On the cover of Bassmaster and in a slick video, it's Matt's time to shine. Photos | Video
Livewell talks college
The first event of 2013 is done. Find out how college anglers handled Harris Chain.
The Lanes: brotherly love
The Lane brothers, Chris and Bobby, have a unique bond rarely found in competitive sports.
20 Questions with Tim Horton
He's won Angler of the Year and appeared in 11 Classics. Find out what drives Tim Horton in our 20 Questions.
Barone's best B.A.S.S. photos
Don Barone traveled America following B.A.S.S. Here are his best photos of 2012. Story | Photos
Do you owe your boater?
3 takes on what it means to be a co-angler. Scott McGehee | Chris Bowes | Paul Wagner
How clean is your reel?
If your reels squawk and refuse to cast as far as they once did, they're overdue for a thorough cleaning. Story I Photos
