Big Bass Big Stage Big Dreams

Meet the Elites: John Crews

Sometimes, the least dramatic tales can be some of the most inspiring. While some anglers “find” their way into professional fishing via life experiences, unexpected opportunities, or perhaps, doors suddenly...

Big Bass Big Stage Big Dreams

Meet the Elites: Brian Snowden

In the history of B.A.S.S., Brian Snowden has one of the most fantastic anomalies in the big book of results – he finished a tournament with more overall weight than the...

Big Bass Big Stage Big Dreams

Meet the Elites: Drew Cook

Never underestimate Drew Cook’s desire to make his living as a Bassmaster Elite Series pro. Consider what the Florida resident overcame at the first Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Eastern Open...

Big Bass Big Stage Big Dreams

Meet the Elites: Brock Mosley

Brock Mosley has been a competitor on the Bassmaster Elite Series since 2016. While competing on the Elite Series, the Collinsville, Miss., pro has managed to have a few top-flight...

Big Bass Big Stage Big Dreams

Meet the Elites: Micah Frazier

Georgia pro Micah Frazier burst onto the scene as a young phenom when he won a BFL at the tender age of 16. And the rest, as they say, is...

Big Bass Big Stage Big Dreams

Meet the Elites: Ray Hanselman

You can say that Ray Hanselman loves the thrill of the hunt. Be it on the water, in the blind or on the stalk, his dialed-in diligence and dogged determination...

Big Bass Big Stage Big Dreams

Meet the Elites: Bernie Schultz

Bernie Schultz has mastered the art of professional fishing, and he’s picked up a few valuable pieces along the way. Spoiler alert — both statements address the literal as well...

Big Bass Big Stage Big Dreams

Meet the Elites: Koby Kreiger

In 2003, Koby Kreiger underwent major life changes. He fished the Bassmaster Classic at the Louisiana Delta, which he qualified for by claiming the Bassmaster Northern Opens points championship the...

Big Bass Big Stage Big Dreams

Meet the Elites: Jake Whitaker

Jake Whitaker took the Bassmaster Elite Series by storm when he stepped up to the big time last year. He earned checks in five of the nine regular-season events, with...

Big Bass Big Stage Big Dreams

Meet the Elites: Harvey Horne

The stars of bass fishing typically inspire teenagers to dream of following in their footsteps. Harvey Horne was different. His inspiration to join the pro ranks came from the very...

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