Epic Elite catches
See dramatic battles with tournament bass through the eyes of B.A.S.S. photographer James Overstreet.
Evers starts strong, stays strong
When Edwin Evers won on the Alabama River, it no doubt gave him a boost — to his confidence, to his bank account and to his chances of winning the Toyota Angler of the Year race.
Here fishy, fishy!
Remember that first tug of the line when you were a kid? We asked B.A.S.S. Facebook fans for photos of their children's first bass. Here are some of the best.
Bass fishing dreams come true
Tag along as these anglers take their quest for bass to Brazil and the Amazon River in pursuit of the powerful peacock bass. Story | Photos
Howell shuts door on Open
Elite pro Randy Howell slams door on first Northern Open on James River. Story | Standings | Photos
Wild for Bethel
Bethel University's Jacob Hardy and Jake Lawrence best the Wild Card competition. Story | Standings | Photos
Welcome to Splitsville
When the bass bite is tough and traditional presentations put you in the gutter, consider rolling out the split shot.
On the road with Mike McClelland
An inside look at how this Elite Series pro spends his time travelling to the next event.
Pro football meets pro fishing
The 2nd annual KVD Charity Classic brought together champions from football and fishing. Story | Gallery
37 awesome Marshal photos
They not only enforce the rules, they take great photos. Check out their work from LaGrange and Montgomery.
Secrets of a big bass guru
Looking to land a monster? Let Mike Long help you hook up. Intro | Part 1 | Part 2
Theme songs of the 2013 Elites
Turn it up! Find out which song brings your favorite angler to the stage.
Master Series on flippin'
Most of the bass around the country are in the postspawn by now. A lot of anglers don’t realize it, but this can be a really good time to flip and pitch for bass.
Collins claims Central title
Albert Collins of Texas takes home B.A.S.S. Nation Central Division trophy at Sam Rayburn! Story | Standings | Photos
Portrait of the angler ...
What does an Elite Series rookie do during the break between tournaments? In the case of Kevin Hawk, he fishes, and then he fishes some more.
Texan takeover
Albert Collins assumes the lead on Day Two at Nation Central Divisional. Story | Standings | Photos
It's OK at the top
Oklahoman Brandon Pedigo grabs early lead at B.A.S.S. Nation Central Divisional. Story | Leaderboard | Photos
'Top dogs' of the Elites
From lapdogs and furballs to hunting and fishing dogs, the Elite Series anglers have them all. Snuggle in for these photos of a fisherman's best friend.
db: Back to B.A.S.S.
B.A.S.S. writer Don Barone is back on the road capturing stories of faith, family and fishin' with the Bassmaster Elite Series.
Guntersville primed for '14 Classic
Alabama's Lake Guntersville will play host to the super bowl of bass fishing in 2014, and by the looks of things, this fishery is primed and ready!
World record: 81 years on top
Four score plus one is a long time if you're talking years. That's how long George Perry has held the world record for largemouth bass.
Behind the scenes at B.A.S.S. HQ
En route to the Alabama River Charge presented by Star brite, B.A.S.S. photographer Seigo Saito stopped for a brief tour of B.A.S.S. headquarters in Birmingham, Ala. Take a peek inside.
20 can't miss bass from 17 states
Check out these bass catches submitted by B.A.S.S. Facebook fans from all over the country.
Inside Robinson's ride
As a touring bass fisherman, your truck becomes your lifeline. Let's see how Elite Series pro Marty Robinson uses his Toyota Tundra to organize the essentials.
Cowboys, Indians and A-Rigs
Bass fishing brings together people from around the world and all walks of life in this story of a record bass, a Classic fishery and a Walmart executive. Story | Photos
87 frog tips for bassin'
Floating, hollow-bodied frogs are far more versatile than most anglers could imagine. Bassmaster wanted to know exactly how versatile, so it asked readers for their best frog tips.
50 can't-miss bronzebacks
B.A.S.S. Facebook fans are crazy for smallies! See photos of prized bronzebacks from all over the country.
29 big B.A.S.S. bass
These bass — ranging in size from 4 pounds to more than 11 — were the biggest bass caught in official B.A.S.S. competition in 2012.
23 big bass from across America
Check out these big, beautiful bass caught from sea to shining sea by B.A.S.S. Facebook fans.
Bass fishing in 'Bama
Is fishing the Alabama Bass Trail on your bucket list? The Trail is comprised of 11 world-class bass fisheries to 'lure' you in.
Running marinas in postspawn
Edwin Evers is one of the best bass anglers in the business and an expert at postspawn fishing. Get his tips for targeting marinas for postspawn bass.
Inside the Classic champ's ride
The truck is a modern angler’s office on wheels, a traveling tackle storage unit and so much more. Take a peek at reigning Classic champ Cliff Pace's Toyota Tundra.
America's big bass guru
Meet Mike Long. His track record for catching lunkers is unequaled, and now he's ready to share all he's learned with you.
Meanest bass on the planet?
The Elite Series Alabama River Charge presented by Star brite is over but the scars from mean spotted bass may live on for quite some time.
Crankbait tips for the four seasons
Crankbaits are some of the most lifelike lures at a basser's disposal. Here's how four Elite Series pros stay on fish all year with seasonal crankbaits.
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
Kilgore opens a can
David Kilgore of Alabama wins Southern Open and 2014 Classic berth! Story | 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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
It's about the weather
Registration and angler briefing commence, but weather is big story among the 2013 Classic field. Story | Blog | Photos
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
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
