A different kind of Classic
I know there’s going to be a lot written about the Classic — there always is. But I wanted to touch on the Classic in this space, too, because I...
B.A.S.S. announces Progressive Insurance as new platinum sponsor
B.A.S.S., the worldwide authority on bass fishing, today announces Progressive Insurance’s landmark sponsorship across the Bassmaster platform to be the title sponsor for several high-profile Bassmaster properties.
Fantasy Fishing: A balance of massive risk and hedging your bets
Wait, how is it already time for the Bassmaster Classic? Didn’t we just crown Justin Hamner as the world champion? Classic qualification moves incredibly quickly, and not to go all...
Memories of Kerchal
I was sitting at my desk inside The Birmingham News on the afternoon of Dec. 13, 1994, when I heard outdoors writer Mike Bolton sit back in his chair and...
Aoki conquers Kentucky Lake
Japanese pro Yui Aoki has won the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley presented by SEVIIN with a three-day total of 66 pounds, 14 ounces.
Aoki stays consistent, leads Day 2 at Kentucky Lake
Japanese pro Yu Aoki leads the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Kentucky Lake presented by SEVIIN with a two-day total weighing 48 pounds, 4 ounces.
Getting ready for Texas
Just like that, the first two Bassmaster Elite Series events of the 2025 season are over. Those two weeks just flew by, as our tournament weeks usually do, and I’m...
Hartman jumps into Day 1 lead at Kentucky Lake
With 25 pound 4 ounces Jordan Hartman jumps into the Day 1 lead for the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley presented by SEVIIN.
Weather and seasonal patterns lining up for stellar Bassmaster Classic
FORT WORTH, Texas — In The Tempest, Shakespeare told us that, “What’s past is prologue.” With bass fishing’s grandest event just weeks away, Chris Zaldain’s optimistic with the way his highlight reel seems to indicate great...
Hopper, Lamb, Shakespeare Jr. to be inducted into Bass Fishing Hall of Fame
The plaque wall at the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame will see three new additions in 2025, a formidable trio that represents a cross section of industry pillars, including boat...
