Fishing gifts for Christmas
I love family gatherings during the holiday season and getting in touch with the meaning of Christmas. When I was young, I also longed to receive gifts tied to fishing....
Gear Review: Irish Setter Fifty
WHAT IS IT? Irish Setter Fifty WHAT SETS IT APART? Here is a take on the original Irish Setter style that achieved iconic status in the 1950s. Updated with rich,...
B.A.S.S. announces 2026 Bassmaster Elite Qualifiers schedule
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. announced today the 2026 Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifiers presented by Bass Pro Shops (EQ) schedule, marking the second year of the postseason-style format designed to challenge the top...
Daily Limit: Hudson hit trifecta at Big O
A longshot for sure, Caleb Hudson cashed in a “trifecta” at Lake Okeechobee. The 23-year-old from Lincolnton, Ga., went into the third and final Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier with...
101 anglers set to compete on 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Coming off the heels of a record-breaking 2025 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season that awarded 11 century belts, saw four-first time champions (two of which were members of the 2025...
Fishing a warmer fall
This year, fall was a lot warmer than normal and that had an impact on fishing patterns. For example, I recently fished a local jackpot tournament and the water was...
Registration open for 2026 Bassmaster AmBASSador program
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. officials announced today that registration will open to all B.A.S.S. Members Dec. 9 for the 2026 Bassmaster AmBASSador program, offering fans the opportunity to take part...
Gear Review: Daiwa Crossfire LT Spin Combo
WHAT IS IT? Daiwa Crossfire LT Spin Combo WHAT SETS IT APART? Daiwa’s original Crossfire reel debuted in 2007, with the redesigned Crossfire LT (light and tough) following a decade...
How pros use December and January to prepare
Preparing for a new Bassmaster Elite Series season really starts well before the first event. For me, the work begins in December and runs straight through January. It is the...
Daily Limit: Messer, Jagdfeld require rallies to reach Elites
Redemption is sweet; having to seek redemption can be souring. Just ask Matt Messer and Aaron Jagdfeld. Messer and Jagdfeld were atop the Elite Qualifier mountain, but each suffered nasty...
