Gear Review: Bucca Brand Trick Crawler
WHAT IS IT? Bucca Brand Trick Crawler WHAT SETS IT APART? Measuring 6 inches long and weighing 1.5 ounces, the Bucca Brand Trick Crawler includes Mustad Triple Grip hooks, which...
2027 Elite schedule: Instant reaction from Elite Series pros
Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series schedule release day is here. Time to scrutinize, analyze and make travel plans for 2027. Next year’s slate brings a wide variety of styles and environments that will test anglers in different ways.
Whitewater: Handwear’s triple crown
MUSKEGON, Mich. (August 31, 2026) – Sun. Grip. Cold. Three problems that have nothing to do with each other, and three gloves built to handle them individually instead of compromising across...
Bass-Fishing History Made at St. Lawrence River
Trey McKinney catches the heaviest single-day bag of smallmouth bass in history and becomes the youngest ever to win Angler of the Year at the 2026 Bassmaster Elite finale. Chase...
B.A.S.S. announces 2027 Bassmaster Elite Series schedule
The 2027 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series will take anglers from some of the most storied largemouth fisheries in the South to premier smallmouth destinations in the North as B.A.S.S. unveils a nine-event regular-season schedule built to test versatility from start to finish.
The art of closing the deal
I’m proud that over my career as a professional angler I’ve gained a reputation for being able to close out victories. Some of that is deserved because I’ve won a...
My Finest Hour: Cifuentes dials in Lake Seminole for his first Elite win
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 Joey Cifuentes III.
Radio: McKinney, Hudson and Kung
Trey McKinney, Caleb Hudson and Evan Kung join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio. Click here to listen to Bassmaster Radio.
A season of growth
I’d had a solid career in tournament fishing before joining the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series last year, but the start of my first season on the Elites was brutal. I...
