Meet the 2026 Elites
Check out all the anglers who will be competing in the 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series!
101 anglers set to compete on 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Coming off the heels of a record-breaking 2025 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season that awarded 11 century belts, saw four-first time champions (two of which were members of the 2025...
Fishing a warmer fall
This year, fall was a lot warmer than normal and that had an impact on fishing patterns. For example, I recently fished a local jackpot tournament and the water was...
Best of 2025: Dalton Tumblin’s favorite shots
From fishing action to weigh in, see photographer Dalton Tumblin's favorite pics.
Randy Howell’s winter tacklebox
Find the bait, catch the bass with this lineup of wintertime lures.
How pros use December and January to prepare
Preparing for a new Bassmaster Elite Series season really starts well before the first event. For me, the work begins in December and runs straight through January. It is the...
Daily Limit: Messer, Jagdfeld require rallies to reach Elites
Redemption is sweet; having to seek redemption can be souring. Just ask Matt Messer and Aaron Jagdfeld. Messer and Jagdfeld were atop the Elite Qualifier mountain, but each suffered nasty...
Inside Elite Boats: Hank Cherry
Take a tour of Elite Series pro Hank Cherry's tournament rig he used during the 2025 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season.
Registration opening soon for 2026 Bassmaster AmBASSador program
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. officials announced today that registration will open to all B.A.S.S. Members Dec. 9 for the 2026 Bassmaster AmBASSador program, offering fans the opportunity to take part...
B.A.S.S. Announces updated No-Information rule for Classic, Elite Series, Elite Qualifiers and Opens
B.A.S.S. has announced an update to its No-Information rule that will apply to the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series, Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour, Nitro Bassmaster Elite...
