How-To
No-information rule builds better anglers
One of the things I love about fishing the Bassmaster Elite Series is the no-information rule. It not only evens the playing field but makes us better anglers. We have...
Latest Industry News
Snyder conquers Hobie Bass Open on Broken Bow
OCEANSIDE, Calif. (March 11, 2021) – With 62 top-ten finishes in 84 kayak bass tournaments over the past four years, Rus Snyders is no stranger to the winner’s circle. Last weekend...
Fantasy Fishing
Fantasy Fishing: Walking the wire
As the Bassmaster Elite Series field heads to round three at a familiar haunt — at a primo time — my Rapala Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing season is already at a...
My number one goal
A fifth-place finish at the Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at Tennessee River felt good after being away for two years, but I don’t want to make any assumptions. This sport...
Conservation News
Sportfishing industry puts support behind bipartisan mine restoration bills
Alexandria, Va. – The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) today announced its support for two bipartisan bills to help restore land and water surrounding abandoned mines that would otherwise threaten fisheries and nearby communities. The Surface...
Daily Limit: Gussy shows nice guy can finish first
Jeff Gustafson is nice, maybe too nice. Anyone who’s met the affable Canadian can see he’s kind, gracious and would pleasantly fulfill any reasonable request for a favor. Bassmaster Elite...
Gear
Gear Review: Gill Overton Shirt
WHAT IS IT? Gill Overton Shirt WHAT SETS IT APART? It’s no rarity for anglers to wear their fishing shirts in casual settings, but Gill has designed a functional, yet...
Nominations open for C.A.S.T. for Kids B.A.S.S. Humanitarian Award
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. and the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation are accepting nominations for their annual humanitarian award recognizing the important work being done by many anglers to support fragile populations. The C.A.S.T. for Kids...
The trophy is heavy
After lifting that beautiful, big blue trophy in Knoxville, Tenn., it was a whirlwind week. Getting to hoist that trophy was the pinnacle of my fishing career. While I’m so...
How-To
Get your largemouth game on at Pickwick Lake
Smallmouth bass get all the attention at Pickwick Lake, and they deserve it. The lake is legendary for producing the best smallmouth fishing on the Tennessee River system. Not to...
