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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Murray primed for impressive Bassmaster Elite Series action
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Fast-paced action, lots of fish catches and big weights, that’s the fan-friendly show that JT Thompkins expects for the Tedy’s Team Bassmaster Elite at Lake Murray. The Elites’...
A little behind the ball
This season has offered an example of how big a role pre-practice can play in your tournament results. I don’t always have time to visit every tournament venue prior to...
Saving the day on the Arkansas River
Carl Jocumsen fished from two separate boats on semi-final Saturday during the Bassmaster Elite Series on the Arkansas River. He caught two fish early for about 4.5 pounds before we ran to...
Crews highlights Autism Awareness Month with special edition jerseys, glidebait auctions and community support initiatives
Professional angler and founder of Missile Baits, John Crews, is proud to recognize Autism Awareness Month again this April by continuing the mission to raise awareness, promote acceptance, and support...
Generations of change
Lately, I’ve been thinking about what defines generations and eras. Partly, it’s because I’ve been reading World War II history again, a subject that always makes me think about my grandparents’ generation and their sacrifices during...
Inside Classic Boats: Dylan Nutt
Take an inside look into the 2026 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour champion Dylan Nutt's tournament boat.
Mercury Mashup: Logan Parks and Tucker Smith
Young Elites Logan Parks and Tucker Smith cover a variety of topics in the latest Mercury Mashup interview video.
Tricks for spawn transitions
It’s that time of the year when things can get a little tricky because the fish are in all stages of the spawn. It’s that period where there’s been some...
B.A.S.S. partners with Tedy’s Team to promote Stroke Awareness Month; Lake Murray Elite event to highlight initiative
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. today announced a new partnership with Tedy’s Team Foundation to promote Stroke Awareness Month in May, using the platform of professional bass fishing to educate anglers...
Gaining ground slowly
After the first two Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments of 2026 at lakes Guntersville and Martin, I found myself near the bottom of the Angler of the Year Standings. I...
Big bass of Arkansas River
Health of bass evident as Foutz averaged 18 pounds a day for his first victory.
Top lures at Arkansas River 2026
See the lineup of heavy-cover lures used at the second consecutive river tournament.
Weigh-in: Day 4 at Arkansas River
Check out photos from the final day weigh-in at the Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at Arkansas River!
