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,...
Kyle Welcher
Big bass of the St. Lawrence River 2026
Best smallmouth bag in B.A.S.S. helps McKinney secure AOY; Hudson takes ROY; Kung wins
Long runs, big rewards
Long runs are no rarity in fishing, but committing to a lengthy journey for a specific opportunity defines boldness.
Daily Limit: Close AOY race nothing new to Elites
You want close, we got close. The top three anglers in the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year race are separated by one point going into the season finale. It’s...
Daily Limit: Closing deal not out of question for Cook, Sands
Although behind two bona fide closers, Drew Cook and Cole Sands know they’re close enough to close the deal. Trey McKinney leads the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year race...
Big bass of Pasquotank River 2026
Jason Christie corrals Pasquo-tanks to climb up all-time victory list.
A look at Pasquotank River 2026
Elites return to Albemarle Sound, site of Kyle Welcher’s record beatdown.
Big bass of Santee Cooper Lakes
Chris Johnston uncovers an urchin dock bite for his second Century Club belt.
Top lures at Santee Cooper Lakes 2026
A seldom seen lure co-starred behind Chris Johnston's epic win.
Opens: Day 3 on the water at Eufaula
Kyle Welcher, Parker Guy and Derek Rodriguez Jr. work through the afternoon bite on Day 3 of the 2026 Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Lake Eufaula presented by Battery Tender.
