A new kind of rookie
Eight years ago, B.A.S.S. officials decided to rewrite the rules to change the definition of a “rookie” on the Bassmaster Elite Series. They decided anyone who’s won more than $500,000...
The trials and tribulations of women in the tournament world
When she was 11 years old, Briana Tucker went bass fishing for the first time. Her grandpa took her to a Fishers of Men tournament, and in her first taste...
Lew’s new Custom Lite Rods
Lew’s Custom Lite Rods have HM85 graphite blanks for sensitivity and stainless steel guides with titanium oxide inserts for durability, with spinning rods featuring a new Comfort Plus ergonomic reel...
Opens profile: Messer grinds to the Classic
Kentucky’s Matt Messer earned a berth to the 2024 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic by winning the final Bassmaster Opens Elite Qualifier event of the year at Florida’s Harris...
Myers and Chivas close the deal on Redfish Cup Championship at Winyah Bay
Fred Myers III and Cody Chivas have won the 2023 Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship presented by Skeeter Boats with a three-day total of 36 pounds, 7 ounces.
Just fiddling around
One of the biggest themes interweaving this week’s competition bespoke anglers exiting shallow creeks and cuts in the Winyah Bay marsh grass before a falling tide drained the area. That...
Myers and Chivas play it Smart to take Day 2 lead at Redfish Cup Championship
Fred Myers III and Cody Chivas take the Day 2 lead of the Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship presented by Skeeter Boats with 20 pounds, 14 ounces.
The sound and smell of success
From a boat deck, boardwalk or marina pier, watching the Winyah Bay tidal flow might leave you wondering: “How can fish feed in this murky water?” No doubt, the brownish...
Cook and Eschete take the Day 1 lead at 2023 Redfish Cup
Drew Cook and Dwayne Eschetes take the lead of the Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship presented by Skeeter Boats with a limit weighing 16 pounds, 4 ounces.
Salty connection between Rickard, Atkins
After only three days of practice together, Capt. Ryan Rickard and Bassmaster Elite pro Justin Atkins are acting like old friends, complete with pointed barbs. Rickard had great rapport with...
