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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2027 Elite Schedule: Instant reaction from Elite Series pros
Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series schedule release day is here. Time to scrutinize, analyze and make travel plans for 2027. Next year’s slate brings a wide variety of styles and environments that will test anglers in different ways.
Photos: 2027 Bassmaster Elite Series schedule
The 2027 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series schedule is set! See the locations and dates that will be featured in 2027!
B.A.S.S. announces 2027 Bassmaster Elite Series schedule
The 2027 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series will take anglers from some of the most storied largemouth fisheries in the South to premier smallmouth destinations in the North as B.A.S.S. unveils a nine-event regular-season schedule built to test versatility from start to finish.
The art of closing the deal
I’m proud that over my career as a professional angler I’ve gained a reputation for being able to close out victories. Some of that is deserved because I’ve won a...
My Finest Hour: Cifuentes dials in Lake Seminole for his first Elite win
While Bassmaster Elite pros strive for excellence throughout each event, the right combination of variables occasionally align to create the opportunity for superlative performance. Success hinges on seizing the moment, rising to the occasion and turning in a truly memorable performance. Here’s an example from Joey Cifuentes III.
A season of growth
I’d had a solid career in tournament fishing before joining the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series last year, but the start of my first season on the Elites was brutal. I...
Ike’s career celebration
See the sights from Ike's final send off and celebration that happened at the 2026 Lowrance Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River!
Big bass of the St. Lawrence River 2026
Best smallmouth bag in B.A.S.S. helps McKinney secure AOY; Hudson takes ROY; Kung wins
Long runs, big rewards
Long runs are no rarity in fishing, but committing to a lengthy journey for a specific opportunity defines boldness.
Big win on a new lure
Ever since I qualified to fish the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series through the 2024 Bassmaster Opens, the St. Lawrence River was the event I most looked forward to fishing. My...
Top lures at St. Lawrence Elite 2026
See the lineup of finesse baits used to crack the 100-pound weight mark.
Elite: Best of final day at St. Lawrence River 2026
See the best shots from Championship Sunday of the 2026 Lowrance Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River!
