Alternative drop-shot baits
The first time I saw a drop shot was at the Chicago Bassmaster Classic 24 years ago. Besides a few Japanese anglers and West Coast guys, nobody else had ever...
Cooler weather, high water should bode well for Bassmaster Open at Mississippi River
LA CROSSE, Wis. — Cool times could lead to hot action. So says Bassmaster Elite Series angler Seth Feider, as the Minnesota standout eyes the upcoming St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Mississippi River presented by...
Future home away from home
For the past few years, I’ve stayed up north after our final Elite tournament on the St. Lawrence River because I just can’t get enough of that phenomenal smallmouth fishery....
Gear Review: Z-Man Shadtron LT
WHAT IS IT? Z-Man Shadtron LT WHAT SETS IT APART? A true-to-nature shad-mimicking swimbait in 4.5- and 6-inch sizes, Shadtron LT is equipped with an industry-first over/under line-through harness that...
B.A.S.S. announces technology standardization for Elite Series, Classic
B.A.S.S. announces the creation of equipment standards related to new technologies that will impact anglers competing on the biggest stage in bass fishing
Digging deep into live sonar changes for 2025
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Today, B.A.S.S. made the announcement everyone has been waiting for: Live sonar will NOT be banned for the 2025 season. Instead, the anglers in the Bassmaster Elite...
Creating a balanced Elite Series schedule
There’s no debating the fact that live sonar, or forward-facing sonar as it’s often referred to, has had an impact on the Bassmaster Elite Series and how events are playing...
Why the new standardization rules?
“Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” — Prominent author and leadership expert John C. Maxwell. As B.A.S.S. announces a new standardization of equipment initiative for Bassmaster Elite Series competition, anglers...
2025 Rule Change: Limiting Elites to one electric motor
One trend we have seen on the Bassmaster Elite Series over the past couple of seasons is the addition of electric motors mounted to shallow water anchors. Many anglers saw...
Breaking down a new pond with friends
Break down any body of water with your friends using our top bait recommendations for every season, depth, and style ensuring your crew is always dialed in for success.
