The Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series is the highest level of professional bass fishing tournaments. Competitors must qualify for the series through the Turtlebox Bassmaster Opens or the B.A.S.S. Nation, and anglers who are already on the Elite Series must re-qualify each year by maintaining enough points throughout the season. The pro anglers compete all season for the opportunity to win points toward the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year award and to qualify for the Bassmaster Classic.
The series was founded in 2006. Its predecessors were the Bassmaster Tour, Top 150 and Top 100.
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Head out with Day 1 leader Carl Jocumsen as he takes on Day 2 of the 2026 SPRO Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain!
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Structure patterns exposed from high above in the sunny, calm conditions.
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See the Elites get ready and head out for the second day of the 2026 SPRO Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain!
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Check out the mix of smallmouth and largemouth that hit the scales on Day 1 of the 2026 SPRO Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain.
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Take a journey behind the scenes on Day 1 of the 2026 SPRO Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain.
Elite: Best of Day 1 at Lake Champlain
See the best shots from Day 1 of the 2026 SPRO Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain!
Jocumsen powers to the lead on Day 1 at Champlain
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Day 1 action on Champlain
Head out with the Elites as they tackle Day 1 of the 2026 SPRO Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain!
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Head out with Cory Johnston as he takes on Day 1 of the 2026 SPRO Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain!
91 epic Elite shots from Day 1
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