What to watch for this week at the Albemarle Sound
This is it. The turning point of the season. A fishery with very little history to begin with, during a distinctively different season than the first time the Progressive Bassmaster...
Prepping for events
We’ve had a couple of weeks off since the Carolina Swing — two events in South Carolina — and it’s been good to be home with Melissa and the kids...
Gross steps down from Elite Series
In his seventh Elite Series season, Buddy Gross retires prior to the last three events of 2026.
Bassmaster Elite Series Event Earns North Carolina Main Street Award
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. announced that the Bassmaster Elite Series event held in Elizabeth City, N.C., was honored with a 2025 North Carolina Main Street Award for Best Downtown Special Event or Event...
Nominations now open for 2026 class of Bassmaster High School All-Americans
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. is now accepting nominations for the most exceptional high school bass anglers in the country for the annual Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team. B.A.S.S. is celebrating the...
Eager to get back to Pasquotank River
With the next Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series event set for the Pasquotank River, I’m definitely eager to get back there. We got a little taste of this North Carolina fishery...
Gear Review: Daiwa Freams LT
WHAT IS IT? Daiwa Freams LT WHAT SETS IT APART? Offering pro-level features at a price that won’t cut into your gas budget, the Daiwa Freams LT boasts a ZAION...
I can’t believe I won an Open on my home lake
Winning the 2026 Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Lake Norman presented by Battery Tender was such an achievement. It is so hard to win an Open, so it is special to...
Carleton University student Raegan Davis wins Clough Scholarship for Females in Fisheries
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Black Bass Conservation Committee of the Southern Division, American Fisheries Society is pleased to announce the 10th annual Noreen Clough Memorial Scholarship for Females in Fisheries...
My Finest Hour: Solid game plan carries Marks to Hartwell victory
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 Paul Marks.
