Bass-Fishing History Made at St. Lawrence River
Trey McKinney catches the heaviest single-day bag of smallmouth bass in history and becomes the youngest ever to win Angler of the Year at the 2026 Bassmaster Elite finale. Chase...
B.A.S.S. announces 2027 Bassmaster Elite Series schedule
The 2027 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series will take anglers from some of the most storied largemouth fisheries in the South to premier smallmouth destinations in the North as B.A.S.S. unveils a nine-event regular-season schedule built to test versatility from start to finish.
The art of closing the deal
I’m proud that over my career as a professional angler I’ve gained a reputation for being able to close out victories. Some of that is deserved because I’ve won a...
My Finest Hour: Cifuentes dials in Lake Seminole for his first Elite 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 Joey Cifuentes III.
Radio: McKinney, Hudson and Kung
Trey McKinney, Caleb Hudson and Evan Kung join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio. Click here to listen to Bassmaster Radio.
A season of growth
I’d had a solid career in tournament fishing before joining the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series last year, but the start of my first season on the Elites was brutal. I...
Rebranded Bassmaster College Classic Cup presented by Lew’s to debut on Wilson Lake
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The future of college bass fishing will take center stage Oct. 9-11 when the newly rebranded Bassmaster College Classic Cup presented by Lew’s debuts on Wilson Lake in Florence, Ala.,...
Gear Review: Buzbe Magnetic Launch Pad
WHAT IS IT? Buzbe Magnetic Launch Pad WHAT SETS IT APART? Measuring 18 inches wide by 14 inches deep, this cushioned work surface is made of durable, easily cleaned material...
Long runs, big rewards
Long runs are no rarity in fishing, but committing to a lengthy journey for a specific opportunity defines boldness.
Big win on a new lure
Ever since I qualified to fish the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series through the 2024 Bassmaster Opens, the St. Lawrence River was the event I most looked forward to fishing. My...
