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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Johnston takes control heading into Championship Sunday
Chris Johnston surges into the Day 3 lead at the 2026 Yokohama Tire Bassmaster Elite at Santee Cooper Lakes with a three-day total of 82 pounds, 13 ounces. More details coming soon.
Elite: Best of Day 3 at Santee Cooper Lakes
See the best shots from Semifinal Saturday at the 2026 Yokohama Tire Bassmaster Elite at Santee Cooper Lakes!
Afternoon action with Jocumsen, Schlapper
Catch up with Carl Jocumsen and Pat Schlapper on the third afternoon of the 2026 Yokohama Tire Bassmaster Elite at Santee Cooper Lakes!
Pullin’ ’em in with Palaniuk
See how Day 2 leader Brandon Palaniuk fared on Day 3 of the 2026 Yokohama Tire Bassmaster Elite at Santee Cooper Lakes!
70 Elite action shots from Day 3
Head out with Tucker Smith, Drew Cook and Clifford Pirch on Day 3 of the 2026 Yokohama Tire Bassmaster Elite at Santee Cooper Lakes!
Chris Johnston’s wild Semifinal Saturday
Catch up with Chris Johnston as he takes on Day 3 of the 2026 Yokohama Tire Bassmaster Elite at Santee Cooper Lakes!
Early on Santee with Cory Johnston
Head out on-the-water early with Cory Johnston as he tackles the third day of the 2026 Yokohama Tire Bassmaster Elite at Santee Cooper Lakes!
Bassmaster LIVE from Santee Cooper
Follow all the action LIVE from the 2026 Yokohama Tire Bassmaster Elite at Santee Cooper Lakes!
Day 3 begins on Santee Cooper
See the top Elites get ready and get going on the third morning of the 2026 Yokohama Tire Bassmaster Elite at Santee Cooper Lakes!
Semifinal Saturday takeoff flyover
Get a bird's-eye view of takeoff Day 3 of the 2026 Yokohama Tire Bassmaster Elite at Santee Cooper Lakes!
Weigh-in: Day 2 at Santee Cooper
See the weigh-in from Day 2 at the Yokohama Tire Bassmaster Elite at Santee Cooper Lakes!
Elite Analysis – Day 2 Santee Cooper
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Go behind the scenes on Day 2 at the Yokohama Tire Bassmaster Elite at Santee Cooper Lakes!
