Elite prep is in full swing
Ever since my son, Jensen, was born, my wife and I have enjoyed celebrating Christmas by having both sides of our family over to our house. I’ll cook dinner, other...
Gear Review: SEVIIN GX Casting
WHAT IS IT? SEVIIN GX casting reels WHAT SETS IT APART: Offered in right and lefthand options, SEVIIN GX casting reels come in 6.6:1, 7.3:1 and 8.1:1 gear ratios. Each...
Mercury Marine, Lowrance expand sponsorship roles with B.A.S.S.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. today announced an expanded multiyear partnership with Mercury Marine and Lowrance, two of the most respected brands in the marine industry. As part of the agreement, Mercury Marine will...
Dylan Akins is Trading Tundras After Year as College Champion
In January of 2025 Dylan Akins flew out to Tulsa, Oklahoma to pick up a brand-new Toyota Tundra that sported his name and his alma mater’s logo on the wrap....
Elite stories I’ll watch in 2026
The big story to watch on the 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series – according to just about everyone who can distinguish a flipping jig from a football jig – is...
Shimano North America Fishing, Inc., a division of Shimano North America Holding, Inc. Announces a Leadership Change
President Dave Pfeiffer Steps Down After Nearly Four Decades of Service.
Making waypoints
At first, I didn’t believe it. My German shorthair, Zap, was standing stock-still on a Kansas hillside, washed in the golden light of a mid-November evening. He’d never pointed a bird before — not a wild...
Gear Review: Lew’s Speed Spool RX
WHAT IS IT? Lew’s Speed Spool RX WHAT SETS IT APART? Lew’s signature P2 Super Pinion is a double-bearing gear designed to improve gear longevity and ensure consistently smooth performance...
Trusting instincts on big water: Kristine Fischer’s kayak mindset
From her early days in kayak tournaments to competing against the best anglers in the country, Fischer has learned that preparation is only half the battle. The other half is trusting instincts once the tournament clock starts, especially when fishing massive lakes and river systems from a kayak.
My finest hour: Howell’s last-minute decision delivers Classic win
While Bassmaster Elite pros strive for excellence throughout each event, the right combination of variables occasionally align to create the opportunity for superlative performance. Success hinges on seizing the moment, rising to the occasion and turning in a truly memorable performance. Here’s an example from Randy Howell.
