2015 Elite Series schedule

In 2015, B.A.S.S. celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Bassmaster Elite Series with a schedule that commemorates some of the greatest events in bass fishing history.

Before the Elite Series begins, the best in the world will gather in South Carolina for the 2015 Bassmaster Classic.

Crowds gather on a Sabine River bridge to cheer on Elite Series pro Dean Rojas.

Lake Guntersville has been the site of 22 previous professional tournaments, including four Elite events and the 2014 Classic.

The river may appear to be new to the B.A.S.S. schedule, but it’s a tributary of the legendary California Delta, and it’s a sure bet that many of the pros will make the run to the Delta for their catches. The birthplace of the “flippin’” technique, the Delta has hosted two previous Elite tournaments; they were won by Aaron Martens and John Crews. 

 The Colorado River fishery, which is ranked 20th on the list of best bass lakes, has been the site of three previous B.A.S.S. events, but none since the Elite Series debuted in 2006. 

Kentucky Lake is one of the most consistent bass fishing destinations in the country, which led to its ranking of 18th in Bassmaster Magazine's 100 Best Bass Lakes list in 2014.

Brandon Palaniuk earned his blue Elite trophy in 2013 with 88 pounds, 12 ounces of smallmouth bass.

Once again, the season will culminate in the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship tournament, to be held at a time and place to be announced later. The Top 50 pros in final standings for the regular season will battle for the Angler of the Year title, berths in the 2016 Bassmaster Classic and shares of the $1 million AOY prize fund.