Prespawn cold fronts — the fallback plan
Party pooper, killjoy, Debbie Downer — late season cold fronts deserve such disdainful monikers because they’ll put the kibosh on the prespawn action. Bummer, for sure, but chin up; the...
Strong turnout fuels BassmastHER workshop at Classic
Women from across the country gathered at the Bassmaster Classic for a BassmastHER workshop centered on community, learning and shared experiences.
Yamaha Power Pay: Dylan Nutt dominates the 2026 Bassmaster Classic
Nutt became just the second person to win the Classic after qualifying through the B.A.S.S. Nation, joining the late Bryan Kerchal who won the 1994 Classic.
My growning up season
I’ve always followed professional fishing as a fan and a competitor. I’ll never forget watching KVD on television when he won the 2011 Bassmaster Classic on the Louisiana Delta in...
Gear review: Bajio Palehorse Sunglasses
WHAT IS IT? Bajio Palehorse Sunglasses WHAT SETS IT APART? New for 2026, Bajio has added three brand-new styles to their lineup of incredible sunglasses. This pair is named the...
Thank God for AFTCO
I learned something at the first two events of the 2026 Bassmaster Elite Series season … they were cold! Well, Guntersville was especially cold, and if it wasn’t for my...
Classic Analysis – Knoxville – Day 3
Like the 1972 Miami Dolphins, Stanley Mitchell’s reserved champagne remains safe. Despite some pundits’ predictions, Mitchell’s status as the youngest champion in Bassmaster Classic history will stay intact for at...
Dylan Nutt dominates to claim 2026 Bassmaster Classic title
B.A.S.S. Nation angler Dylan Nutt wins the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour with a three-day total of 66 pounds, 13 ounces! Nutt becomes the second B.A.S.S. Nation angler to ever win the Classic.
Big catches tell the story of Day 2 on Tennessee River
The 2026 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour, without question, has produced the biggest bass of any of the three previous tournaments on Fort Loudoun and Tellico.
Classic Analysis – Knoxville – Day 2
Dust off your fish whistles. Thirty-two years later, Bryan Kerchal may be about to get some company in the record books as 22 year-old B.A.S.S. Nation qualifier Dylan Nutt takes...
