Gear Review: Z-Man HerculeZ Swimbait
WHAT IS IT? Z-Man HerculeZ Swimbait WHAT SETS IT APART? HerculeZ swimbaits are made with Z-Man’s proprietary ElaZtech construction, which ensures extreme durability and longevity, so each bait lasts longer....
Getting into the Classic routine
When we launch the boats in downtown Knoxville next week it’ll be my fourth Bassmaster Classic. I’m not yet 35 years old, so technically I may not be a veteran,...
Pat Schlapper: Classic Momentum
PARK FALLS, Wis. (March 16, 2023) – Competitive fishing’s most prestigious tournament is just over one week away – the 2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota...
Bassmaster panel upholds Smith’s Eufaula disqualification
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. officials announced today that, after an extensive investigation and appeals process, Tucker Smith’s Day 2 catch disqualification from the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake Eufaula...
Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship to be decided on Chickamauga
DAYTON, Tenn. — A prespawn bonanza is on tap for the 2023 Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship at Chickamauga Lake powered by TourneyX, and while the lake can be tough, Tennessee...
Shifting focus to the Classic
I’ve spent a lot of time evaluating the first two Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments because I’m a little shocked that I didn’t do better, or take advantage of these Florida...
Daily Limit: Comical Classic incidents involved VIPs
Most of the B.A.S.S. crew are full-out nose to the grindstone during the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota, so a good laugh is usually welcome. The...
Bassmaster Classic venues will be carbon-neutral thanks to partnership with TVA
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Tennessee Valley Authority and B.A.S.S., in conjunction with local authorities and the Knoxville Utilities Board, are partnering to make venues for the 2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic...
Gear Review: NEBO OMNI Fish Dock Light
WHAT IS IT? NEBO OMNI Fish Dock Light WHAT SETS IT APART? Weighing 2 pounds, the OMNI Fish Dock Light uses rotating Chip On Board (C.O.B.) panels. C.O.B. is a...
Bank Fishing Basics: Frogs offer the ultimate bank fishing bait
You don’t always get a clear look at them, but those shimmering streaks that plink and plop into the lake when you approach are one of the largemouth bass’ favored...
