My last chance to requalify for the Elites
Nothing in the world of bass fishing is more challenging than attempting to qualify for the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series. Whether you take on this challenge via the Bassmaster Opens...
Sumrall finds his fire, saves Elite Series career
A little over a month ago, Caleb Sumrall made the long drive from Louisiana to New York knowing he might be driving to the final two Bassmaster Elite Series events...
What a crazy end to my season
August brought an interesting mix of experiences. Some were good, some were disappointing and some were unpleasant. Thankfully, I trusted the Lord’s plan, and he blessed me with some great...
Gear Review: 5Alive Everyday Shorts
WHAT IS IT? 5Alive Everyday Shorts WHAT SETS IT APART? The 5Alive Everyday Shorts check all the boxes for a great pair of fishing and boating shorts. Their standout feature...
Predicting the Elite Series qualifiers from the 2026 EQs
Who will qualify for the 2027 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series through the Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifiers presented by Bass Pro Shops? Bassmaster pundits make their predictions.
Daily Limit: Sprint to Elites blasts off at Norfork
Stephen Browning believes this year presents his best chance to return to the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series. “Simply because of a coin flip, I honestly think that I really have...
Drought-weary Norfork on the brink of igniting heading into 2026 Elite Qualifier
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — It’s a case of weather or whether, but how that riddle plays out will determine much for the Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Norfork Lake presented...
Jesus, don’t let this be it
How an Oklahoma angler's remarkable journey is uniting bass anglers against cancer.
How the FFS coin flip shapes the 2026 EQs
There is no bias in a coin flip, but the results of the coin flip that determined the forward-facing sonar restrictions for the 2026 Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifiers presented...
Hackney: A new approach for next season
Now that the 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season is behind us, it’s time to look forward. But before I do, I gotta give kudos to Trey McKinney for winning...
