FFS or Spot-Lock?
We’ve seen a lot of technological advancements over the years in both trolling motors and electronics. In those early days of tournament angling it was a big deal when anglers...
Meyer’s quest for a 10-pound smallmouth
Many Elite pros spend the offseason trying to bag a trophy buck. In October, I transition from competitive fishing to casting for trophy bass. When I lived in California, I...
Matt Arey on Guntersville: The Soul of the Toyota Owners Event
When you pull into Lake Guntersville this time of year, you can feel the hum of anticipation. The Tennessee River fog hangs low over the mats, the hum of outboards...
Planning for next year’s changes
I’m sure I’m like most Bassmaster Elite Series anglers in that I’ve spent a good amount of time thinking about the 2026 season — specifically, the new rules regarding forward-facing...
Enter Howell’s 15th annual King’s Home charity boat giveaway
The Bassmaster Elite Series season is a wrap, and it’s time once again to WIN Randy Howell’s fully rigged Ranger/Yamaha tour boat, while helping kids and ladies in need at...
Gear Review: Yo-Zuri Rattl’n Vibe
WHAT IS IT? Yo-Zuri Rattl’n Vibe WHAT SETS IT APART? The Yo-Zuri Rattl’n Vibe is a lipless vibrating crankbait engineered to trigger strikes through sound and motion. Internal stainless-steel balls...
Daily Limit: Norsetter receives reprieve, second Classic berth
Kyle Norsetter became the biggest fan of anyone who would help secure his berth to the 2026 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic, while he rooted against anyone who could deny...
B.A.S.S. announces schedule adjustments for 2026 Bassmaster Opens
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. officials announced two schedule updates for the 2026 Bassmaster Opens, including a venue change for one tournament and a practice period adjustment for another to better...
Keith and Penny Miller Win 2025 Toyota Bonus Bucks Owners Tournament on Lake Guntersville
If you’ve ever spent time around the Toyota Bonus Bucks Owners Tournament, you know it’s more than just another bass fishing derby. It’s part competition, part reunion and part celebration...
Tournament fishing south of the border
During the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series offseason, I love traveling to bass fishing destinations outside of the U.S. with my wife, Trait, and cameraman Charles. We recently enjoyed a bass...
