Gear Review: Parkit360 Force 5K
WHAT IS IT? The Force 5K is a premium, North American-built electric trailer dolly capable of moving boats and trailers weighing up to 5,000 POUNDS. Its compact and heavy-duty design...
Daily Limit: Expect more big things from Natural State
Although nicknamed The Natural State, Arkansas isn’t exactly known as a natural for big bass, but that could be changing. Several publicized double-digit bass have been caught there recently, and...
New Elite anglers are the real deal
Congratulations to the new Bassmaster Elite Qualifiers for 2026! The path to the Elites through the Elite Qualifiers Series was no easy task and brought out the best of the...
EQ profile: Russ Lane returns to the Elites
From 2006 through 2018, Prattville, Ala., homie Russ Lane had the distinction of being an Elite Series angler. He earned a payday more than 50% of the time and competed...
Dealing with rejection
Once upon a time, I just fished. Fishing meant casting and/or pitching thousands of times a day. I would use dozens of lures on all types of cover. On any...
My boat swap process
One of the biggest offseason tasks I have to coordinate every year is my boat changeover. It’s a necessary part of being a professional angler, but it’s more involved than...
AFTCO: Comfort in any conditions
In tournament bass fishing, every cast counts. There’s no room for distractions when you’re trying to make the most of every moment on the water. Success often comes down to...
Gamakatsu Horizon Head LG: Built for Mid and Deep Strolling
Originally developed and refined in Japan, the Horizon Head Jig series was built around one simple goal: creating the most natural, horizontal presentation possible. Designed with mid strolling in mind,...
Why pros trust the Beatdown Outdoors Zeroed In Live T-Mount
Advertorial Content Forward-facing sonar has transformed how we approach structure, bait positioning, and even how we select our next cast. What started as a revolutionary tech for finding fish has...
My Finest Hour: Johnston employs experience for St. Lawrence victory
While Bassmaster Elite pros strive for excellence throughout each event, the right combination of variables occasionally align to create the opportunity for superlative performance. Success hinges on seizing the moment, rising to the occasion and turning in a truly memorable performance. Here’s an example from Cory Johnston.
