Bass in the grass
The first two Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments of the 2025 season at the St. Johns River and Lake Okeechobee will be pure grass fishing events. Grass will also be a...
Fantasy Fishing: Act like a turtle
The Elite Series is off to a fast start, but if you want to understand Florida fishing, think s-l-o-w. Do you know why Bill Lowen won at the St. Johns?...
Thom Abraham’s Pick ‘Em Picks: Lake Okeechobee
It’s time for week two of the T-H Marine Bassmaster Pick ‘Em Challenge, and I was feeling pretty good about going 6-1 at the St. Johns River, until I saw...
Elite: Herren disqualified at St. Johns River
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. officials announced today that Matt Herren has been disqualified and fined after it was determined he had violated “Rule C3. 3 PRACTICE AND COMPETITION (ii) a....
Fantasy Fishing: Daring to fish alone?
After an amazing season opener in Palatka, the Bassmaster Elite series convoy slides down south a bit to famed Lake Okeechobee . St. Johns River was unpredictable for many anglers...
Fantasy Fishing: Big expectations at the Big O
As a fan of the sport, these back-to-back Elite events are a lot of fun. We get to keep the momentum rolling from the FXR Pro Fish Bassmaster Elite at...
St. Johns River best Fantasy Fishing picks 2025
See the best and worst Rapala Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing picks from the 2025 FXR Pro Fish Bassmaster Elite at the St. Johns River!
Another perspective on spawning bass
Prior to the initial Bassmaster Elite Series tournament of the year on Florida’s St. Johns River, I spent a week fishing several Sunshine State bass waters, including the Stick Marsh...
Elite Analysis – Day 4 St. Johns River 2025
Pete Robbins unpacks what was a roller coaster ride of a Championship Sunday at the FXR Pro Fish Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River
Lowen locks down second Elite title at St. Johns River
Brookville, Ind. pro Bill Lowen has won the FXR Pro Fish Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River with a four-day total of 73 pounds, 14 ounces. It is Lowen's second career title with the Elite Series. Wisconsin's Jay Przekurat finishes second with 73-10.
