The Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series is the highest level of professional bass fishing tournaments. Competitors must qualify for the series through the St. Croix Bassmaster Opens or the B.A.S.S. Nation, and anglers who are already on the Elite Series must re-qualify each year by maintaining enough points throughout the season. The pro anglers compete all season for the opportunity to win points toward the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year award and to qualify for the Bassmaster Classic.
The series was founded in 2006. Its predecessors were the Bassmaster Tour, Top 150 and Top 100.
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Elite Analysis– Day 2 Lake Guntersville
Moving day at the 2026 FXR Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville provided plenty of storylines. Pete Robbins takes us through the ups and downs of Day 2.
Behind the scenes: Day 2 at Guntersville Elite 2026
It was a busy Day 2 weigh-in at the 2026 FXR Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville. Check out the behind the scenes action!
Welcher rockets to Day 2 lead at Lake Guntersville
Alabama's Kyle Welcher leads the 2026 FXR Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville with a two-day total of 45 pounds, a 1-pound advantage over second-place Jamie Hartman. The 2023 Angler of the Year landed 20-7 on Day 1 before adding 24-9 on Day 2.
Elite: Best of Day 2 at Lake Guntersville
See the best shots from Day 2 of the 2026 FXR Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville!
Guntersville greatness with Johnston, Logan
Catch up with Corey Johnston and Wes Logan on Day 2 of the 2026 FXR Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville!
68 action shots from Day 2 on Guntersville
Follow along with Brandon Palanuik, Seth Feider, Greg Hackney, and Brock Mosley on Day 2 of the 2026 FXR Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville!
Hammering ’em with Hartman
Follow along with Bryant Smith and Jamie Hartman on Day 2 at Lake Guntersville. Hartman is putting on a clinic and is currently your unofficial leader at the FXR Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville!
Elites on Guntersville Day 2
Catch up with the Elites as they tackle Day 2 of the 2026 FXR Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville!
Early on Guntersville with Robertson
Follow along with Matt Robertson as he tackles Day 2 of the 2026 FXR Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville!
Early action with Shyrock and Schmidt
Catch up with Hunter Shyrock and Bryant Schmidt as they get going on the second morning of the 206 FXR Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville!
Chilly challenges
For the second consecutive day, family, fans, and other spectators watched 101 anglers take off, heavily layered to remain warm and functional during the coldest conditions in which many have...
A chilly Day 2 begins on Guntersville
See the Elites head out for the second day of the 2026 FXR Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville!
Elite: Day 1 weigh-in at Lake Guntersville
Despite the cold, the Progressive Elite Series field caught impressive limits on Day 1 of the 2026 FXR Bassmaster Elite Series at Lake Guntersville. Check out all of the bass shown off by the pros on Thursday.
