Best of 2025: Chris Johnston’s AOY season
Look back on 100 of the best photos from Chris Johnston's season where he claimed the second of his back-to-back Progressive Angler of the Year titles!
The textbook fall to winter transition
I’m writing this column in Florida the Wednesday before the final Bassmaster Elite Qualifier of the season takes off on Lake Okeechobee. My dad, Stephen, and I have competed in...
5 must-have ‘window baits’
A couple of years ago, I wrote a column for Bassmaster.com about culling a bunch of bulky, redundant tackle from my pro touring arsenal. My goal was to significantly reduce...
1-Minute Angler: Marks’ shaky head tips
Learn pro Paul Marks’ best tactics for fishing a shaky head in the fall months.
The 14th Bassmaster Classic
I’m in! In for my 14th Bassmaster Classic that is – and I couldn’t be happier. I just finished my 20th season on the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series, and I was fishing...
Best of 2025: Crawford’s best Elite moments
From glorious sunrises to pregame faces — photographer Andy Crawford collects his favorite behind-the-scenes moments of 2025.
Decisions, decisions, part 2
In the previous installment, I spoke on the importance of good decision-making as it relates to pre-tournament preparation, official practice and actual competition. How compromising any of these reduces your chances...
Inside Elite Boats: Keith Combs
Take a tour of Elite Series pro Keith Combs tournament rig he used during the 2025 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season.
Focusing on the positives
At the end of the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series season, I was two spots away from not requalifying. Of course, I’m thankful I made it back for 2026, but I...
The beginner’s guide to jigs
When you first start bass fishing, people will probably tell you that a jig is a good way to catch big fish. What they probably won’t tell you is which...
