Gaining ground slowly
After the first two Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments of 2026 at lakes Guntersville and Martin, I found myself near the bottom of the Angler of the Year Standings. I...
Big bass of Arkansas River
Health of bass evident as Foutz averaged 18 pounds a day for his first victory.
Top lures at Arkansas River 2026
See the lineup of heavy-cover lures used at the second consecutive river tournament.
Weigh-in: Day 4 at Arkansas River
Check out photos from the final day weigh-in at the Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at Arkansas River!
Elite Analysis Arkansas River – Day 4
Jason Christie, the local hero and pre-tournament favorite in Muskogee, gave his Day 4 effort a grade of A+, but said that his decision-making was at best a D. Jacob...
Behind the scenes: Day 4 at Arkansas River
Go behind the scenes for the final day weigh-in at the Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at Arkansas River!
Foutz is victorious on the Arkansas River
With a four-day total of 72 pounds, 4 ounces, Jacob Foutz takes the win at the Arkansas River! Foutz added 14 pounds, 10 ounces, on the final day to win by over 6 pounds and claim his first blue trophy at the 2026 Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at Arkansas River!
Elite: Best of final day at Arkansas River
See the best shots from Championship Sunday at the 2026 Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at Arkansas River!
Christie’s Sunday at Arkansas River
Check out Oklahoma pro Jason Christie's and Trey McKinney's comeback attempt on the final day of the 2026 Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at Arkansas River!
Anaya, Sands pick apart Arkansas River on Championship Sunday
Fisher Anaya and Cole Sands try to chase down Day 3 leader Jacob Foutz on the final day of the 2026 Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at Arkansas River.
