Fantasy Fishing: High expectations on Rocky Top
Knoxville, Tenn. is such an amazing place to host the Classic for a wide variety of reasons, but the fishery is unique and seemingly hard to predict.
Star-studded Progressive Celebrity Pro-Am driven by Yokohama Tire set to launch 2026 Bassmaster Classic festivities in Knoxville
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A who’s who of sports, music and entertainment will descend on Knoxville, Tenn., as B.A.S.S. and Progressive Insurance announce the return of the wildly popular Bassmaster Classic Progressive Celebrity Pro-Am...
McDuffa relives history for Guntersville title; co-angler record falls
C.D. McDuffa has limited history fishing Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation (ABN) events in recent years. In fact, he said it had been at least 3 years since he last fished with...
Gear Review: Simms Stone Cold LS Shirt
WHAT IS IT? Simms Stone Cold LS Shirt WHAT SETS IT APART? The brrr° Triple Chill Effect cooling technology works to immediately and continuously reduce skin temperature. Beside those cooling materials, active...
Fishing tough rivers
A lot of people don’t like fishing rivers like the Tombigbee and the Arkansas, which are on the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series schedule this year. The same can be said...
Yarish and Catlett secure Day 1 lead at Sam Rayburn
Corey Yarish and Brock Catlett from Campbellsville University take the Day 1 lead at the 2026 Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by Bass Pro Shops with 31 pounds, 8 ounces.
Gee breaks down Classic playing field
Elite pro Robert Gee dissects the areas in play on the Tennessee River.
AFTCO and B.A.S.S. renew partnership with expanded conservation and program support
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. has announced the renewal and expansion of its partnership with AFTCO (American Fishing Tackle Company), reinforcing a multi-year commitment that includes broad support across youth, conservation and competitive...
Smallmouth could dominate at Classic
How the reduced 15-inch minimum length limit could change the game.
Loony Toons at Guntersville
I stayed with fellow pro Tristan McCormick at his Nashville home prior to the first Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series tournament of the season. As I drove through an ice storm...
