Johnston claims back-to-back Angler of the Year title

Chris Johnston claims the 2025 Progressive Angler of the Year title to become a two-time Angler of the Year in back-to-back years. It came down to the wire with Trey McKinney and Jay Przekurat, but a 19th place finish at the Pro-Guide Batteries Bassmaster Elite at Mississippi River seals the deal!

Kuphall stays strong at Mississippi River

A 14 pound, 10 ounce limit on Day 3 keep Caleb Kuphall on top of the leaderboard with a three-day total of 50 pounds, 12 ounces. Kuphall is looking to go wire-to-wire in his home state at the Pro-Guide Batteries Bassmaster Elite at Mississippi River!

Smith claims 2025 Rookie of the Year

Tucker Smith seals the deal on the 2025 Dakota Lithium Rookie of the Year at the Mississippi River. Smith made it happen in dramatic fashion by passing his roommate, Paul Marks, at the final event of the season, the Pro-Guide Batteries Bassmaster Elite at Mississippi River!

Same, but not the same

When Bryan Schmitt claimed the coveted blue trophy during the 2022 Elite event at the Mississippi River, he leveraged a particular depression where adjacent vegetation sent clean, filtered water across...

Christie, Hackney looking to end on a high note

Jason Christie and Greg Hackney have much in common. They’ve both had stellar pro bass fishing careers topping $2 million in B.A.S.S. earnings. They’re both 51 years old. And they’ve...

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