Bass fishing is a funny sport
The 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season is complete, and I squeaked back into the field for 2027 by the skin of my teeth. Thankfully, I finished 70th in the...
Gear Review: CrushCity Avatar Shad
WHAT IS IT? CrushCity Avatar Shad WHAT SETS IT APART? Debuting at ICAST, CrushCity’s new 4-inch swimbait is made of buoyant Super Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE), which combines rubber’s flexibility, extreme...
Minn Kota Introduces One Seamless Fishing System Powered with Humminbird Imaging
The new Minn Kota brings the power of Humminbird Imaging into one brand experience, uniting new trolling motors, fish finders and navigation, sonar and shallow water anchors to reduce complexity for anglers everywhere.
Why Fishing Is Humanity’s True Universal Language
Fishing transcends generations, cultures and boundaries, connecting humanity through a shared rhythm on the water.
Power Pay rewards more than a great finish
For Tyler Nelson and Sawyer Reynolds, a third-place finish at the 2026 Strike King Bassmaster High School National Championship presented by Bill Dance Signature Lakes on Kentucky Lake was already...
Bassmaster College Classic Cup field to face seasonal transition at Wilson Lake
The path to bass fishing’s pinnacle event goes through Wilson Lake, as the newly rebranded Bassmaster College Classic Cup presented by Lew’s brings top competitors to this Tennessee River reservoir.
My season chasing AOY
This year was one of my best seasons on the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series, even though the schedule didn’t look like one that would favor a run at Bassmaster Angler...
Land of giants: Early fall transition
The summer-to-fall transition can be an imprecise period, with weather patterns determining exact timing. Bass will be shifting from their warm-season patterns to new areas based on changes in temperature,...
The Senko — 30 years and counting
When Gary Yamamoto introduced the Senko 30 years ago, he knew it would catch fish. What he didn’t know was the impact its simple design would have on our industry...
The rise of fall
I can understand why so many people consider spring to be the season of new beginnings. The weather starts warming up in spring, nature starts to blossom, a new tournament...
