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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Elite Analysis – Day 3 Arkansas River
On an overall tough day of fishing, Jacob Foutz got the big bites needed to take the lead at the 2026 Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at Arkansas River. Pete Robbins breaks down what this means for Foutz and the nine anglers trying to chase him down.
Day 3 weigh-in at Arkansas River
Check out the big bass brought to the stage on Day 3 of the 2026 Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at Arkansas River!
Foutz rockets into Day 3 lead at Arkansas River
Tennessee pro Jacob Foutz claimed the Day 3 lead at the 2026 Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at Arkansas River with a three-day total of 57 pounds, 10 ounces. Foutz has been consistent, landing 18-1 and 18-15 the first two tournament days before cracking 20-10 on Semifinal Saturday.
Elite: Best of Day 3 at Arkansas River
See the best shots from Semifinal Saturday at the 2026 Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at Arkansas River!
Behind the Scenes: Day 3 at Muskogee
Check out all the action happening behind the scenes on Day 3 of the 2026 Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at Arkansas River!
AmBASSadors’ view of Arkansas River
The AmBASSador program gives participants the most unique view of an Elite Series tournament. Here are some of the views they provided at the 2026 Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at Arkansas River!
Saturday slugfest with Howell and Co.
Follow along with Randy Howell, Chris Zaldain and Bob Downey on Day 3 of the 2026 Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at Arkansas River!
Foutz’s fantastic semifinal Saturday
Catch up with Jacob Foutz as he climbs the leaderboard on Day 3 of the 2026 Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at Arkansas River!
Palmer’s early afternoon on the river
See some of the top Elites take on the third day of the 2026 Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at Arkansas River!
Day 3 with Anaya and more
See how Day 2 leader Fisher Anaya and company fared early Day 3 of the 2026 Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at Arkansas River!
Early action on Arkansas with Hudson and Hamner
Head out with Caleb Hudson and Justin Hamner on Day 3 of the 2026 Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at Arkansas River!
Day 3 begins on Arkansas
See the Top 50 Elites get ready and head out for the third day of the 2026 Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at Arkansas River!
