What 20 years means to me
I’ve been very fortunate to be in this career for a long time. I was always obsessed with fishing; I got into a club early and even chose to attend...
Berlinsky claims Day 1 College Bracket lead at Watauga Lake
With 19 pounds, 14 ounces, Tripp Berlinsky of the University of North Alabama holds the Day 1 lead at the 2025 Bassmaster College Classic Bracket presented by Lew’s.
B.A.S.S. mourns death of Campbellsville University angler
HEMPHILL, Texas — B.A.S.S. confirmed today that Campbellsville University angler Peyton Hughes has died following a search on Toledo Bend Reservoir in Texas. Hughes had been reported missing Sept. 24 after...
My first trip to Lake Champlain
I entered the first Bassmaster Elite Qualifier event at Lake Champlain mainly to try and make next year’s Bassmaster Classic, and even though that plan didn’t work out, fishing this...
Fall time in the North
For the past several years, I’ve spent fall/winter in the South. I’ve enjoyed the warmer climate, but I’ve also missed the amazing fall fishing that’s available throughout the North Country....
Froggin’ to the Classic fishing the Mississippi River
Going into the final Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series tournament of 2025 on the Mississippi River, I needed 15 to 20 points to qualify for the 2026 Bassmaster Classic. It was...
Minn Kota & Humminbird Pro Emil Wagner secures EQ victory at Lake Champlain
RACINE, W.I. (Sept. 25, 2025) – In record-setting fashion, Minn Kota and Humminbird pro Emil Wagner captured first place at the Bassmaster Elite Qualifier on Lake Champlain, September 18–20, totaling 15 bass...
EQ anglers set for challenging Wheeler conditions
DECATUR, Ala. — Fueled by optimism and driven by potentially career-changing rewards, anglers competing in the Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Wheeler Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops will, no doubt,...
B.A.S.S. statement on missing kayak angler
B.A.S.S. has been made aware that a kayak angler registered for the upcoming Bassmaster Kayak Series event on Toledo Bend has gone missing. After the angler did not arrive at...
Staying positive about the FFS rule changes
When Bassmaster announced the move to a 50/50 forward-facing sonar (FFS) schedule, I will be honest: at first I was not thrilled. Like many anglers, I have built my career...
