Tucker Smith joins Shimano pro-staff on Elite Series level
January 26, 2026 – Charleston, SC – Shimano North America Fishing is thrilled to announce the addition of Elite Series Pro Tucker Smith of Birmingham, Alabama, to its Pro-Staff. Smith...
Why my truck wrap is so personal
Y’all have been loving the artwork on the hood of my 2025 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro, thank you! But there’s a little more to it than meets the eye, so here’s a fun little story time for you!
Predictions for the 2026 Elites
Our season is a couple of weeks ahead of us. We are all scrambling to get our boats wrapped, ready and looking good. We’ll all be converging on Lake Guntersville on...
New Elite: Matt Messer
Kentucky’s Matt Messer earned a berth to the 2024 Bassmaster Classic by winning the final Bassmaster Opens event of 2023 at Florida’s Harris Chain. This early win and participation in...
A simple guide to early season success in East Texas
The fishing has been red hot here on Sam Rayburn Reservoir, which is not surprising – year after year it remains one of the best bass lakes in the country,...
Antunes and Ring rally for Kissimmee Chain victory
With a two-day total of 47 pounds, 12 ounces, the University of Montevallo duo of Trace Antunes and Garrett Ring rallies to take the victory in the first College Series tournament of the season! A 27 pound, 12 ounce, Day 2 bag gives them the edge over the Day 1 leaders by just over a pound at the Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Kissimmee Chain presented by Bass Pro Shops!
FXR named title sponsor of the 2026 Elite Series season opener on Lake Guntersville
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. is excited to announce that FXR®, a leading performance apparel brand for anglers and outdoor athletes, will serve as the title sponsor of the 2026 Bassmaster Elite...
Daily Limit: B.A.S.S. media also gearing up for season
While anglers finalize tackle and trim for 2026, B.A.S.S. media workers prepare to tackle reporting on 53 tournaments this year. Mandy Pascal, in her first year as communications manager, is...
How Elite pros scouted for ‘split’ scoping season
For 2026, offseason scouting was more about habitat, not catching bass.
Fantasy Fishing: Changes aplenty to begin 2026 Elite Season
The 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season is right around the corner, so that mean it’s time to get back in the mindset of making your Fantasy Fishing picks.
