Chris Mitchell

Chris

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Chris Mitchell is the Managing Editor for bassmaster.com.

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Hometown

Birmingham,

Alabama

Family

Whitney (wife), Lane (daughter)

Hobbies

Photography, fishing, video games

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Gear Review: Spro RkCrawler 50

By Chris Mitchell

What is it?Spro RkCrawler 50What sets it apart?The RkCrawler 55's little brother has arrived. Designed with a wide wobbling action and a giant lip, these baits are created for exactly what the name...

Gear Review: iLive TWS

By Chris Mitchell

What is it?iLive TWS wireless earbudsWhat sets it apart?First of all, you may be curious as to why we are reviewing headphones. Do you like listening to music or podcasts while you fish? Have you...

Day 4 takes off on Cayuga

By Chris Mitchell

The Top 10 head out for Championship Sunday at the SiteOne Bassmaster Elite at Cayuga Lake.

The Cayuga Navy

By Chris Mitchell

A growing group of boats is arriving at the weigh-in site in Union Springs. Some have swam over to check out the expo but plenty seem content to listen to the reverberations of Dave Mercer...

Gear Review: XTRATUF Sharkbyte shoes

By Chris Mitchell

What is it?XTRATUF Sharkbyte Deck ShoesWhat sets it apart?If you don't know, XTRATUF boots have been a leading choice of commercial fisherman for 50 years. The legendary no-slip bottom and aptly...

Former Elite Remitz injured in car crash

By Chris Mitchell

The same night after he appeared on Bassmaster LIVE, former Elite Series pro Derek Remitz was injured in a car accident near his home in Grant, Alabama as storms rolled through the area on Friday...

Fans from Australia cheer on "Joco"

By Chris Mitchell

It's not every day you get 10 emails from Australia. In my job, you can almost guarantee it means that Carl Jocumsen is having a good tournament. Emmett Yates, a big fan from Melbourne, sent in...

I thought this image encapsulated the thrill of winning bass fishing’s biggest tournament. Ott DeFoe was screaming as smoke billowed and the huge digital backdrop lighted up.

Classic champ DeFoe to have heart surgery

By Chris Mitchell

As Ott DeFoe won the 2019 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods, he began to notice that he was out of breath more often than usual. He was initially diagnosed with...

8 Elites head to Buck's Island before Guntersville

By Chris Mitchell

While you will be able to see all the Elite Series anglers starting Friday, June 21 at Goose Pond in Scottsboro for the weigh-in, if you are free on Monday, June 17 and live in the Gadsden area,...

Gear Review: Lure Angler PFD from Old Town

By Chris Mitchell

What is it?Lure Angler PFD from Old TownWhat sets it apart?Spending time in a kayak will get you very close to the water. So close that it is a no-brainer that you need a personal floatation device...

Tour of Lake Fork

By Chris Mitchell

We have been running spots all across Lake Fork, following Chris Zaldain as he searches for his 4th keeper. It has not been a pleasant tour for Chris, as the only thing he’s caught that we’ve seen...

Quick start for Zaldain

By Chris Mitchell

We had barely arrived after a short trip across Lake Fork when Chris Zaldain found two quick fish on topwater in very quick succession. They are most definitely not the fish he wants to count at...

Gear Review: Old Town Topwater PDL Fishing Kayak

By Chris Mitchell

What is it?Old Town Topwater PDL Fishing KayakWhat sets it apart?The Old Town Topwater PDL offers big fishing performance in a compact, lightweight, easy-to-maneuver format...

Gear Review: The Nomadik monthly gift box

By Chris Mitchell

What is it?The Nomadik What sets it apart?There are plenty of monthly subscription boxes out there, but The Nomadik is not only a collection of items, but curated by a theme of the outdoors....

Video: National anthem at final takeoff

By Chris Mitchell

See the amazing crowd honor our nation at the final day takeoff of the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods.

The crowd is ready for the weigh-in

By Chris Mitchell

Going to be a big crowd at Thompson-Boling for the weigh-in.

Laker Howell signs with Bryan College

By Chris Mitchell

Bryan College, which has made a serious commitment to bass fishing, has signed another scholarship angler. Laker Howell, son of former Elite Randy Howell, signed his paperwork in a special ceremony...

Alan Pierce's organized chaos

By Chris Mitchell

I don't normally get to go to Classic takeoffs due to my job of making sure the website works properly. Fortunately for me, this morning was a perfect opportunity because here in Knoxville...

Gear Review: Fishing Sim World for PS4

By Chris Mitchell

What is it?Fishing Sim World by Dovetail GamesWhat sets it apart?There aren't that many serious attempts at fishing video games, and you may be looking at the best one right here. There are real...

Registration begins

By Chris Mitchell

We have arrived to the registration site in the North Georgia mountains and Marshals are arriving, ready to meet the anglers. Soon the Elites will be here as well.

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