Anticipation for the season
At the end of January, we’re only three weeks from the start of a new Bassmaster Elite Series season. I’ve been fishing tournaments for 25 years, and it’s the same...
Helton and Wheat take Day 1 lead at Okeechobee
With a Day 1 total of 24 pounds, 5 ounces, Zachary Helton and Blake Wheat of Carson Newman University hold the Day 1 lead at the Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Lake Okeechobee presented by Bass Pro Shops.
B.A.S.S., MAXAM Tire announce Elite Series title sponsorship extension
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. and MAXAM Tire, a global leader in specialty tire manufacturing, have announced a two-year extension of MAXAM’s return as a title sponsor for the Elite Series, starting with...
B.A.S.S. announces 2025 Bassmaster College Kayak Series
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — New for 2025, B.A.S.S. has announced a companion circuit to the Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series presented by Native Watercraft. The Bassmaster College Kayak Series will offer college anglers the...
Offseason time crunch
It won’t be long before I hear my number called during blastoff at the first Bassmaster Elite Series tournament of 2025 on Florida’s St. Johns River. However, right now I’m...
New Elite: Evan Kung
Canada’s Evan Kung struggled when he fished the Bassmaster Opens Elite Qualifiers for the first time in 2023. The season’s highlight was 14th place at the St. Lawrence River. Also...
Applications open for 2025 AFTCO X B.A.S.S. Nation Conservation Grant Program
SANTA ANA, Calif. — The AFTCO X B.A.S.S. Nation Conservation Grant Program continues its efforts to support conservation initiatives throughout the country in 2025. The Conservation Grant Program was created in 2018 to...
Snow start, not slow start for college champ Dylan Akins
Dylan Akins’ year as the Bassmaster College Series Bracket champion is off to a strong, albeit snowy start. Akins finished the first Bassmaster Open of his career in 18th place,...
Chasing the horizon: Anticipating year two of the Elites
The offseason is a double-edged sword for me. On one hand, it offers time to reset, refine my skills and prepare for the grueling schedule ahead. On the other, it...
World premiere of ‘Dream Catcher: The Ray Scott Story’ during the 2025 Bassmaster Classic!
Get ready to witness an unforgettable celebration of vision, determination and the birth of a sport beloved by millions. “Dream Catcher: The Ray Scott Story” premieres March 20-23, 2025, at...
