B.A.S.S. Nation Championship set for Oklahoma’s Grand Lake
GROVE, Okla. — It was only a few years ago that Chris Johnson found himself “not loving” bass fishing, a passion he’d enjoyed since his boyhood days in northwest Arkansas. That...
On the hook with Kayla Bowles
From fishing with her family to mastering bass behavior, Kayla Bowles has transformed her early fishing memories into a lifelong passion. She shares her journey, challenges, and achievements in the fishing community while inspiring others to pursue their own adventures.
Gear Review: Thorne Bros. Marabou Jigs
WHAT IS IT? Thorne Brothers Marabou Jigs — Finesse, HD and Eco WHAT SETS IT APART? Thorne Bros. offers three variations of their marabou hair jig with different head designs,...
Forward-facing sonar — better get onboard
I’ve been on the fence about forward-facing sonar (FFS) as I try to ponder its benefits and drawbacks to the sport. I’ve used it a lot over the last three...
2026 Classic Payouts
B.A.S.S. is increasing its contribution to payouts by $200,000 for 2025, which puts the total investment in payouts for the Elite Series and Bassmaster Classic over $4.1 million (almost $600,000...
2025 Elite Series and AOY Payouts
B.A.S.S. is increasing its contribution to payouts by $200,000 for 2025, which puts the total investment in payouts for the Elite Series and Bassmaster Classic over $4.1 million (almost $600,000...
Professional bass fishing will never be the same
B.A.S.S. has announced that the Elite Series, the world’s premier professional fishing league, will no longer require entry fees.
Bassmaster Elites no longer pay to play
Professional bass fishing will never be the same. Ever.
Opens profile: Meyer bet on himself
For two decades prior to fishing the 2024 Bassmaster Opens Elite Qualifiers, Idaho’s Cody Meyer enjoyed a well-established career competing on the FLW and MLF bass tours. He could have...
Competing on the other side of the globe
I recently returned from Italy where I participated in the Black Bass World Championship as a member of the USA Bass Team. I visited Europe about 10 years ago, but...
