Connell's emotional Elite moment
Ross Barnett Reservoir,
2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Elite at Ross Barnett
Ridgeland,
Mississippi
April 27 ~ July 15, 2017
2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Elite at Ross Barnett Updates
Chris Mitchell's favorite moment of 2017
Chris Mitchell's favorite moment of 2017
My favorite moment of 2017 was at one of the tournaments I didn't attend. I remember exactly what I was doing when the moment happened – I was making a sandwich at my house. While I only...
Rough rides on the Rez
Rough rides on the Rez
In one of the wildest Elite events of 2017, Mississippi's Ross Barnett provided whitecaps, a weather delay and alligators.
The truth about sandbagging
The truth about sandbagging
Bassmaster Elite Series pros catch a lot of flack from the media for sandbagging. Many pros report getting few bites on practice days, then these same guys lug heavy limits to the stage after the...
These are the breaks
These are the breaks
Orlando, I missed you.This marks the first time I’ve been home in six weeks. Man, it feels great to see, my wife, my son, my brother-in-law, my dog and especially my mom and dad. On the drive home...
'I don’t think I got enough, man'
'I don’t think I got enough, man'
I don’t really know what happened to me on the way back in on Championship Monday of the Bassmaster Elite at Ross Barnett. Obviously, I came totally apart, and for no good reason because in the end...
Best seat in the house
Best seat in the house
Marshal details day with Dustin ConnellBy Bassmaster Marshal Lee Means, exclusive to Bassmaster.comWhen I first saw the 2017 Elite Series schedule had Ross Barnett Reservoir on it, I was...
Change a kid's life
Change a kid's life
Another Bassmaster Elite Series event is in the books, and it feels good to have turned the tables and finished in the Top 12 at Ross Barnett. I gained some much-needed Toyota Bassmaster Angler of...
Top lures at Ross Barnett
Top lures at Ross Barnett
See the collection of lures the Top 12 used during the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Elite at Ross Barnett.
Elite profile: Connell committed to fishing early
Elite profile: Connell committed to fishing early
Editor's note: With Dustin Connell's huge win this week in the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Elite at Ross Barnett, Bassmaster.com wanted to share his rookie profile article again.Did you...
First Look with Dustin Connell
First Look with Dustin Connell
Monday Dustin Connell won his first Elite Series victory after a mere four attempts. That much you know if you have followed any of the coverage here on Bassmaster.com. As he idled into check-in,...
Dealing with change
Dealing with change
Changes — they’re part of fishing and part of life and how you deal with them has a great impact on your success and your happiness.I recently dealt with some difficult changes during the most...
LIVE: Championship Monday
LIVE: Championship Monday
Championship Monday is here! Watch the final 3 hours of coverage as the top 12 anglers battle for victory on Ross Barnett.
LIVE: Championship Monday
After a one-day postponement, the Top 12 Elites fish for the final day of the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Elite at Ross Barnett. Bassmaster LIVE returns at 11 a.m. CT.
LIVE: Championship Monday
Connell conquers Ross Barnett
Connell conquers Ross Barnett
Rookie Dustin Connell completes an impressive victory at the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Elite at Ross Barnett.
Fantasy Fishing: Connell was best choice at Ross Barnett
Fantasy Fishing: Connell was best choice at Ross Barnett
RIDGELAND, Miss. — Rising and muddy water paired with daily strong winds made for difficult fishing conditions for most of the 109-angler Elite Series field at the Academy Sports + Outdoors...
Connell crushing The Rez
Connell crushing The Rez
See how Dustin Connell attacked Ross Barnett Reservoir on Championship Monday. Is it enough to win? Weigh-in begins at 2:15pm CT.
World, meet Dustin Connell
World, meet Dustin Connell
Now that Elite Series Rookie has won his first Bassmaster Elite tournament at Mississippi's Ross Barnett, here are a few more details about him. The 26-year-old is from Clanton, Alabama, which is...
