Meyer’s quest for a 10-pound smallmouth
Cody MeyerMany Elite pros spend the offseason trying to bag a trophy buck. In October, I transition from competitive fishing to casting for trophy bass. When I lived in California, I...
Planning for next year’s changes
Bryant SmithI’m sure I’m like most Bassmaster Elite Series anglers in that I’ve spent a good amount of time thinking about the 2026 season — specifically, the new rules regarding forward-facing...
Tournament fishing south of the border
Chris ZaldainDuring the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series offseason, I love traveling to bass fishing destinations outside of the U.S. with my wife, Trait, and cameraman Charles. We recently enjoyed a bass...
The college side of college fishing
Logan ParksThere is little doubt that high school and college fishing programs have drastically reshaped the landscape of professional fishing over the last decade. These days, young anglers can start fishing...
It’s about the people
Steve KennedyWhenever a new Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series schedule comes out, I’m always eager to see where we’ll be fishing. This year, when the 2026 schedule was released, I immediately noticed...
Fishing the Elite Qualifiers with my father
Beau BrowningMy goal for this year’s Bassmaster Elite Series was to qualify for the 2026 Bassmaster Classic. My dad, Stephen’s, goal was to return to the Elite Series via the Bassmaster...
Multispecies fishing adventure in Ontario
Cooper GallantAfter a grueling season on the Bassmaster Elite Series tour, many pros take a break from fishing to recharge their physical and mental batteries. Some of them unwind by hunting....
Time for a mental reset
Greg HackneyThere was a time in my career when I didn’t need anything to keep me motivated. I used to fish five days a week and couldn’t get enough of it....
Fishing and life lessons from Aaron Martens
Tucker SmithWhen I was in high school, I had a miraculous experience that would forever shape my life for the better: I met Aaron Martens. I grew up watching Aaron on the...
Increasing my versatility
Easton FothergillI made a lot of great memories during my college fishing years at the University of Montevallo. I also developed a love for southern fisheries that kept me in Alabama...
