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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It’s big bass froggin’ time
It’s no coincidence that several tournaments around the country are being won on a frog these days. October is frog time, when big bass get aggressive under mats and are feeding...
My biggest lessons of the season
If I had to grade myself on my 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season, I’d give myself a B. That may sound surprising after making seven of the nine cuts...
Coin flips set live-sonar designations for 2027 Bassmaster Elite Series and next two Classics
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The coin has spoken. B.A.S.S. revealed the live-sonar designations for all nine events of the 2027 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series during Tuesday’s live Bassmaster Coin Flip Show presented by Walls, setting...
Bass fishing is a funny sport
The 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season is complete, and I squeaked back into the field for 2027 by the skin of my teeth. Thankfully, I finished 70th in the...
My season chasing AOY
This year was one of my best seasons on the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series, even though the schedule didn’t look like one that would favor a run at Bassmaster Angler...
Land of giants: Early fall transition
The summer-to-fall transition can be an imprecise period, with weather patterns determining exact timing. Bass will be shifting from their warm-season patterns to new areas based on changes in temperature,...
I’m just killin’ time
Right now, I’m killing time at a friend’s house in Nashville before heading to Missouri for Monster Energy’s SMX Supercross Championship. Because I’m sponsored by Monster Energy, I attend and...
Inside Elite Boats: Brandon Lester
Take an inside look at Brandon Lester's tournament rig from the 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season!
Fall is my favorite time of year
Fall is in the air, and I love it. I love football, the cooler weather, the fall colors and spending time with my family. I also love winding down and...
Time for a reset
This year was something I’m not used to, and it’s certainly not a year I’m proud of as a professional angler. I had the worst year of my 21-year career...
B.A.S.S. continues 50/50 technology format for 2027 Elite Series
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Following a successful debut that delivered compelling competition and strong fan engagement, B.A.S.S. announced today that the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series will continue using the same forward-facing live sonar structure...
