Salt marsh mastery
Majestic and tranquil, vast expanses of stalky vegetation hold tremendous coastal fishing opportunities.
Nominations now open for 2026 C.A.S.T. for Kids B.A.S.S. Humanitarian Award
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. and the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation are now accepting nominations for the annual C.A.S.T. for Kids B.A.S.S. Humanitarian Award, recognizing the meaningful work being done by...
The AmBASSador program may save your life
I’ve known B.A.S.S. superfan Paul Fisler for about a decade, as he’s joined me and my wife, Hanna, on hosted trips to Mexico’s Lake El Salto. In fact, he was fishing...
From garage to water: Gearing up for the Opens
While most people think the offseason means rest and relaxation, as a competitive tournament angler, it is anything but. The decisions made now have a huge impact on my mindset...
January madness
College basketball goes bonkers during March Madness. Professional bass anglers become afflicted with January madness. For as long as I’ve been fishing Bassmaster tournaments, the 30 days before the first...
Offseason Obsession: Muskie Pursuits with Kristine Fischer
Kristine Fischer spends most of her year chasing bass and competing in tournaments out of her kayak or Ranger Boat, but in the fall and winter she has a special...
Emmanuel’s Ligon and Fisher rocket into Day 1 lead at Kissimmee Chain
Emmanuel College's Scooter Ligon Jr and Logan Fisher rocket into the Day 1 lead at the Kissimmee Chain with 25 pounds, 15 ounces. Despite cooler temperatures, many big bags crossed the stage at the Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Kissimmee Chain presented by Bass Pro Shops!
Weather patterns could deliver lights-out action for Bassmaster Open at Central Florida’s Kissimmee Chain
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The Sunshine State’s a little behind in seasonality, but Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series pro John Cox believes winter’s late arrival might be setting up an absolute smash fest for the Turtlebox Bassmaster...
high school
Kentucky Lake to host 2026 Bassmaster Junior and High School Championships
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. has announced that Kentucky Lake out of Paris, Tenn., will serve as the host site for two of its premier youth events in 2026: the Tackle...
New Elite: Aaron Jagdfeld
In his first year fishing a full season of the Bassmaster Opens, Michigan’s Aaron Jagdfeld secured third place in the overall point standings for the Nitro Elite Qualifiers presented by...
