Daily Limit: Hudson hit trifecta at Big O
A longshot for sure, Caleb Hudson cashed in a “trifecta” at Lake Okeechobee. The 23-year-old from Lincolnton, Ga., went into the third and final Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier with...
101 anglers set to compete on 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Coming off the heels of a record-breaking 2025 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season that awarded 11 century belts, saw four-first time champions (two of which were members of the 2025...
Fishing a warmer fall
This year, fall was a lot warmer than normal and that had an impact on fishing patterns. For example, I recently fished a local jackpot tournament and the water was...
Registration open for 2026 Bassmaster AmBASSador program
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. officials announced today that registration will open to all B.A.S.S. Members Dec. 9 for the 2026 Bassmaster AmBASSador program, offering fans the opportunity to take part...
Gear Review: Daiwa Crossfire LT Spin Combo
WHAT IS IT? Daiwa Crossfire LT Spin Combo WHAT SETS IT APART? Daiwa’s original Crossfire reel debuted in 2007, with the redesigned Crossfire LT (light and tough) following a decade...
How pros use December and January to prepare
Preparing for a new Bassmaster Elite Series season really starts well before the first event. For me, the work begins in December and runs straight through January. It is the...
Daily Limit: Messer, Jagdfeld require rallies to reach Elites
Redemption is sweet; having to seek redemption can be souring. Just ask Matt Messer and Aaron Jagdfeld. Messer and Jagdfeld were atop the Elite Qualifier mountain, but each suffered nasty...
My favorite tackle to put on your Christmas list
If you’re like most anglers, you’re being asked, “What do you want for Christmas?” One thing I’ve learned over the years is to never answer that question generically. If you’re...
Gear Review: Lew’s KVD Elite Rods
WHAT IS IT? Lew’s KVD Elite Rods WHAT SETS IT APART? Drawing upon the exacting standards of the most dominant angler in Bassmaster history — four-time Bassmaster Classic winner Kevin...
Anaya clinches final Classic spot at Lake Hartwell
With a two-day total of 39 pounds, 15 ounces, Fisher Anaya wins the TNT Fireworks Team Championship Classic Fish-Off and clinches the final spot in the 2026 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic! Anaya added a giant Hartwell bag of 20-7 to seal the deal against nine other incredible anglers at the TNT Fireworks Bassmaster Team Championship!
