What a crazy end to my season
August brought an interesting mix of experiences. Some were good, some were disappointing and some were unpleasant. Thankfully, I trusted the Lord’s plan, and he blessed me with some great...
Jesus, don’t let this be it
How an Oklahoma angler's remarkable journey is uniting bass anglers against cancer.
Hackney: A new approach for next season
Now that the 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season is behind us, it’s time to look forward. But before I do, I gotta give kudos to Trey McKinney for winning...
Three tips for scopin’
The topic of forward-facing sonar — or “scopin’” — has been a hot-button issue for a while now. I’m not going to get on here and debate the benefits or...
Picking up the pieces from the Elite Series finale
The dust has settled on a colossally entertaining Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series finale at the St. Lawrence River. Of course, Trey McKinney’s Bassmaster Angler of the Year title has garnered...
Daily Limit: Fothergill again recovers in style
Easton Fothergill came out smelling like a rose after a second major health scare. Fothergill, who burst into the Bassmaster annals after recovering from a brain abscess in 2023, overcame...
Closing out the year the right way
With three events left in the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season, I was sitting 80th in the Angler of the Year standings. That’s not where I wanted to be. I’m...
Do-Overs: Livesay avoids winning area in favor of less pressure
Avoiding the prime area due to crowds kept Texas out of serious contention.
Ending the year on a high note
I have to say that walking away from the final Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series event of 2026 with a top 30 finish felt good. The front half of my year...
Palaniuk’s urchin specialty hook setup
Learn how Elite Brandon Palaniuk is rigging his spiky ball bait for tournament competition.
