B.A.S.S. and C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation opens nominations for 2025 Humanitarian Award

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. and the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation are now accepting nominations for the annual C.A.S.T. for Kids B.A.S.S. Humanitarian Award, which honors a B.A.S.S. member who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to...

2025 Bassmaster Classic Contingency Awards

On the hook with Lea Anne Powell

From a childhood fishing trip in the Outer Banks to competing in international tournaments, Lea Anne has embraced every challenge and triumph in her journey as an angler.

2025 Contingency Awards

Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour $1,000 – Daily Big Bass$2,500 – Overall Mercury Big Bass$7,000 – Rapala CrushCity Monster Bag$1,000 – BassTrakkYamaha Power Pay – $20,000...

Ramping up for the year

I made a lot of great memories during the Christmas season. It was a good little break that allowed me to spend time with my wife and daughter, visit both...

Young anglers make their mark at Clarks Hill Reservoir

For most 18-year-olds, fishing in their first ever St. Croix Bassmaster Open presented by SEVIIN would be an incredibly nerve-wracking experience, especially when they drove by the boats of so...

Wiggly worm wisdom

Of all the baits available to freshwater anglers, few have launched more fishing careers (casual or pro) than earthworms. Widely available and easy to use, these wiggly ground dwellers define “simplicity,” as you need nothing...

Georgia Southern claims the title at Lake Okeechobee

The Georgia Southern University team of Brayden Batchelor and Quinn Williams has won the Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Lake Okeechobee presented by Bass Pro Shops with a two-day total of 42 pounds, 3 ounces.

Daily Limit: Crews takes over as iron man of Elites

Virginia pro John Crews is one of three anglers who have fished all events since the tour's inception.

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...