Ike thankful for all of it
Michael Iaconelli is retiring from the Elite Series after fishing 298 professional Bassmaster tournaments over the past 30 years. He notched eight wins, including one of the 20 Bassmaster Classics he competed in.
Lake Champlain’s transformation
The bass fishing at Lake Champlain has changed a lot, especially over the past five years or so. Part of that has to do with the effectiveness of forward-facing sonar...
Top storylines heading into Elite Series finale
It doesn’t get much better than this — three anglers separated by two points at the top of the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year race!
Livewell: 2026 Bassmaster Elite finale at the St. Lawrence River
Ronnie Moore and Tommy Sanders break down the St Lawrence River and project who might have the technique and bait to bring home the final blue trophy of the 2026 Elite Series.
Fans Can Vote For The Ike Cam
It’s Mike Iaconelli's last Elite Series event, so you get to decide how he goes IKE!
A look at St. Lawrence River 2026
Close races on tap along with potential of biggest weight at smallmouth fishery
Fighting for my job
I needed top 20 finishes at Champlain and the final event on the St. Lawrence River to requalify for the Elite Series, and I did my job at Champlain.
Record-breaking numbers possible during Elite finale at St. Lawrence River
If the weather cooperates, the 2026 Lowrance Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River has the potential to be another record-breaking smallmouth bonanza.
What went wrong at Lake Champlain?
My experience at the SPRO Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain was frustrating, but that’s not because I didn’t get bit. In fact, it’s just the opposite. I had a solid...
