The versatility of the bladed jig
Lure trends come and go, but I’m here to tell you the bladed jig is a trend that isn’t going anywhere. It has become a lure we continue to discover...
New Elite: Sam Hanggi
Tennessean Sam Hanggi survived the gauntlet of the 2025 St. Croix Bassmaster Opens to qualify for the debuting Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier series. Finishes of fifth, 36th and 12th punched...
Armed and ready – with finesse gear
It’s no secret that I’m a power fisherman. I’m most happy with a big rod in hand and a jig tied at the end of the line. But I’m also...
Scroggins and Berling claim High School victory at Kissimmee
Eli Scroggins and Drew Berling from Park Hills Athletic Club take the victory at the 2026 Strike King Bassmaster High School Series at Kissimmee Chain with 24 pounds, 5 ounces.
Cooper Anderson takes Junior title at Kissimmee Chain
Cooper Anderson from Scotts Hill Student Anglers takes the victory at the 2026 Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Junior Series at Kissimmee Chain with 19 pounds, 8 ounces.
New Elite: Fisher Anaya
At just 19 years old, Fisher Anaya’s 2025 season was spent piling up top 20 finishes, tournament checks and a 2026 Bassmaster Classic berth. Anaya’s performance was remarkably consistent in...
My three offseason stages
I typically go through three stages during the offseason. The first thing I do is relax and avoid obsessing about the next season’s tournaments. I hang with friends, go fishing...
Fantasy Fishing: Turn the TV off
Depending on your perspective the Elite offseason either seemed rocket-fast or interminable, but either way they’re back – with a few twists. The first is that the schedule won’t start...
College Series kicks off 2026 season at Kissimmee Chain of Lakes
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The 2026 Bassmaster Tournament Trail will kick off at the Kissimmee Chain at a time of year when weather will determine the trajectory of each tournament held on the...
New Elite: Russ Lane
From 2006 through 2018, Prattville, Ala., angler Russ Lane had the distinction of being a Bassmaster Elite Series angler. He earned a payday more than 50% of the time and...
