The Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series is the highest level of professional bass fishing tournaments. Competitors must qualify for the series through the St. Croix 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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Cox ready to measure up at Martin
With light weights and fish measuring mishaps at the Elite Series opener on Guntersville in his rearview mirror, the always happy John Cox begins round two of the season at Lake Martin.
Wes Logan loads the boat with Yamaha Power Pay
Wes Logan bested 96 of his peers to finish fifth in the FXR Bassmaster® Elite on Lake Guntersville, earning an additional $2,500 of extra cash from the Yamaha Power Pay program for his efforts.
Top lures at Guntersville Elite 2026
See the lineup of old school lures that dominated at Lake Gunterssville.
Elite Analysis – Day 4 Lake Guntersville
Hank Cherry certainly saved the best for last. Pete Robbins takes through an eventful final day of the 2026 FXR Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville.
Elite: Final day weigh-in at Guntersville
The final weigh-in of the 2026 FXR Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville was full of fireworks. Here are all of the bass and emotions from the afternoon!
Behind the scenes: Final Day at Guntersville Elite 2026
Experience the Final Day weigh-in at the 2026 FXR Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville. Check out the behind the scenes action!
Elite: Best of final day at Lake Guntersville
See the best shots from Championship Sunday at the 2026 FXR Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville!
Cherry’s monster day secures first Elite win at Lake Guntersville
North Carolina pro Hank Cherry has won the 2026 FXR Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville with a four-day total of 88 pounds, 11 ounces. Cherry caught 16-3, 22-11 and 22-2 the first three days, but saved the best for last, landing a tournament-high 27-11 on the final day to secure his first ever Progressive Elite Series win.
Hartman battles adversity
A tougher day and a crowded area gave Hartman a challenge on Championship Sunday but he's still grinding it out to have a shot at the win at the FXR Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville!
Logan’s Championship Sunday on Big G
Follow along as Wes Logan attempts to claim his third Progressive Elite Series trophy at the FXR Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville.
Championship Sunday action from Lake Guntersville
Follow along with Justin Atkins and Kyle Welcher as they compete on the final day of the 2026 FXR Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville.
Cherry smashes birthday mega bag at Lake Guntersville
There's nothing quite like catching a big bag on your birthday. Check out Hank Cherry's exceptional final day at the FXR Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville.
McKinney making it happen on Championship Sunday at Guntersville
Check out how Trey McKinney tried to make a climb up the leaderboard on the final day of the FXR Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville.
