Classic champ Dion Hibdon passes

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—Dion Hibdon, 58, the 1997 Bassmaster Classic champion, passed away on Monday, Jan. 12 after a brief illness.  Hibdon is survived by siblings Dotty and Chuck, wife Amy, and...

Back in a new saddle

So here we are, about to start the 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season, and I am grateful to be in the field  There was a time from August until...

Reflective action 

New Year’s resolutions are dumb. I only say that because, in my 56 years, I have yet to see one through. I almost checked the box one year in college...

New Elite: Pake South

A week after graduating from high school in 2022, Texan Pake South became a full-time guide at Lake Fork and other east Texas reservoirs. Many legendary bass pros were fishing...

Radio: VanDam, Hite and Livesay

Kevin VanDam, Davy Hite and Lee Livesay join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio to discuss season three of The Cast and the upcoming Elite Series season....

Getting in my new boat

I love celebrating Christmas, and this time, Robin and I got to stay home. My mom and Robin’s parents all live about 650 miles away in Eastern North Carolina, so...

Elite prep is in full swing

Ever since my son, Jensen, was born, my wife and I have enjoyed celebrating Christmas by having both sides of our family over to our house. I’ll cook dinner, other...

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