My busy offseason
As I drove home to Canada after the final Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series tournament of the season on the St. Lawrence River, I realized I hadn’t been back since Christmas....
Daily Limit: Anxiety squeezed McKinney before belting AOY
Uh-oh. Not again. The thought of falling short in the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year race for the third consecutive time raced through Trey McKinney’s mind. He coulda, shoulda...
Inside Elite Boats: John Crews
Take a tour of John Crew's 2026 tournament boat used for the Elite Series season!
2027 Elite schedule: Instant reaction from Elite Series pros
Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series schedule release day is here. Time to scrutinize, analyze and make travel plans for 2027. Next year’s slate brings a wide variety of styles and environments that will test anglers in different ways.
Photos: 2027 Bassmaster Elite Series schedule
The 2027 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series schedule is set! See the locations and dates that will be featured in 2027!
B.A.S.S. announces 2027 Bassmaster Elite Series schedule
The 2027 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series will take anglers from some of the most storied largemouth fisheries in the South to premier smallmouth destinations in the North as B.A.S.S. unveils a nine-event regular-season schedule built to test versatility from start to finish.
The art of closing the deal
I’m proud that over my career as a professional angler I’ve gained a reputation for being able to close out victories. Some of that is deserved because I’ve won a...
My Finest Hour: Cifuentes dials in Lake Seminole for his first Elite win
While Bassmaster Elite pros strive for excellence throughout each event, the right combination of variables occasionally align to create the opportunity for superlative performance. Success hinges on seizing the moment, rising to the occasion and turning in a truly memorable performance. Here’s an example from Joey Cifuentes III.
A season of growth
I’d had a solid career in tournament fishing before joining the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series last year, but the start of my first season on the Elites was brutal. I...
