New Elite: Pake South
A week after graduating from high school in 2022, Texan Pake South became a full-time guide at Lake Fork and other east Texas reservoirs. Many legendary bass pros were fishing...
Radio: VanDam, Hite and Livesay
Kevin VanDam, Davy Hite and Lee Livesay join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio to discuss season three of The Cast and the upcoming Elite Series season....
Bassmaster’s The CAST returns for third season on FOX Sports in 2026
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After a wildly popular two-season run, B.A.S.S. is proud to announce the return of The CAST presented by Bass Pro Shops for a third season in 2026 with seven original...
Getting in my new boat
I love celebrating Christmas, and this time, Robin and I got to stay home. My mom and Robin’s parents all live about 650 miles away in Eastern North Carolina, so...
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.
