The textbook fall to winter transition
I’m writing this column in Florida the Wednesday before the final Bassmaster Elite Qualifier of the season takes off on Lake Okeechobee. My dad, Stephen, and I have competed in...
Anaya leads the charge into the 2026 Elite Series
CLEWISTON, Fla. — It was only last July when Fisher Anaya wrapped up his final high school tournament. Now, the 19-year-old is achieving his dream of becoming a professional angler. Anaya claimed...
Hudson seals the deal on Lake Okeechobee
With a three-day total of 52 pounds, 6 ounces, Caleb Hudson seals the deal at Lake Okeechobee! This victory not only qualifies him for the Bassmaster Classic but also boosts him into the Elite cut at the Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Okeechobee presented by Bass Pro Shops!
Hudson rallies into Day 2 lead at Lake Okeechobee
Caleb Hudson rallies into the Day 2 lead with a 25 pound, 7 ounce bag. This rally comes after a 10 pound, 9 ounce Day 1 which not only boosts him into the lead but also keeps his chances alive for making the Elite Series. The bite is heating up and the final day of the EQ season will be one to watch at the Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Okeechobee presented by Bass Pro Shops!
Great experience at the Redfish Cup
I had an incredible opportunity to do something unique last week when I competed in the Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship presented by Skeeter at Port Aransas. This was my...
Daily Limit: Flops create major flips in EQ standings
Fisher Anaya takes over point lead as five supplanted in Top 10 that make 2026 Elite Series
Hanggi hammers ’em on Day 1 at Lake Okeechobee
Sam Hanggi hammers 'em at Lake Okeechobee and with 23 pounds, 15 ounces, takes the lead on Day 1! While the overall bite has been a little slow, Hanggi caught a couple kickers to propel him to over a 4 pound lead. Warming temperatures should keep the bite heating up at the Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Okeechobee presented by Bass Pro Shops!
Gear Review: Bizz Baits Heavy Finess Jig
WHAT IS IT? Bizz Baits Heavy Finesse Jig WHAT SETS IT APART? The Bizz Baits Heavy Finesse Jig combines compact finesse presentation with the power of a heavier skipping jig....
5 must-have ‘window baits’
A couple of years ago, I wrote a column for Bassmaster.com about culling a bunch of bulky, redundant tackle from my pro touring arsenal. My goal was to significantly reduce...
Fishing the winter drawdown
Knowing the plans for preventing floods in the spring can improve your chances of catching wintertime bass on man-made reservoirs. Reservoir authorities annually draw down lake levels during the winter...
