My Carolina roller coaster
I flew home to Idaho recently after fishing two consecutive Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments in South Carolina. I love back-to-back events like these. They eliminate a trip home between...
Paul Marks pockets Yamaha Power Pay at Lake Murray
Yamaha pro Paul Marks lined his pockets with an additional $4,000 thanks to the Yamaha Power Pay contingency program, following his victory at the Tedy's Team Bassmaster Elite on Lake Murray.
Utilizing a lost art at Santee Cooper Lakes
I had a great time fishing the recent Yokohama Bassmaster Elite at Santee Cooper Lakes, and I notched a respectable 35th-place finish. What really got me pumped at the event...
Big bass of Lake Murray
Paul Marks’ consistency leads to second Elite title, crown as blueback herring king.
Leaving South Carolina with two good finishes
After a disappointing finish at the Bassmaster Elite at Arkansas River, it sure felt good to leave South Carolina with a Top 10 at Lake Murray and a top 20...
Inside Elite Boats: Jay Przekurat
Climb inside the derby-ready rig of the fifth-year Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series pro.
This is the most frustrating sport
I was a standout on my high school’s golf team and thought about pursuing the sport in college. Instead, I opted to join a collegiate fishing team with the eventual...
My Finest Hour: Zaldain transitions bass skills into Redfish Cup success
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 Chris Zaldain.
Day on the Lake: Justin Atkins
DOTL Challenge: Take a Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series pro back home to explore the waters he grew up fishing. Give him five hours to locate and catch bass while we log his every move.
AmBASSadors’ view of Santee Cooper
The AmBASSador program gives participants the most unique view of an Elite Series tournament. Here are some of the views they provided at the 2026 Yokohama Tire Bassmaster Elite at Santee Cooper Lakes!
