My growning up season
I’ve always followed professional fishing as a fan and a competitor. I’ll never forget watching KVD on television when he won the 2011 Bassmaster Classic on the Louisiana Delta in...
Thank God for AFTCO
I learned something at the first two events of the 2026 Bassmaster Elite Series season … they were cold! Well, Guntersville was especially cold, and if it wasn’t for my...
Lake Martin set up perfectly for me
Winning a Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series event is something I have always dreamed about doing, and achieving that goal at the Lippert Bassmaster Elite at Lake Martin was amazing. Now...
Top Tackle: Palmer’s go-to jigs for the spring
In this Top Tackle video, Luke Palmer goes through two jigs he keeps ready all year, but especially in the spring. One jig he opts for in cooler water and...
Gambling on myself
Looking back over February’s Alabama Swing, the Elite season obviously didn’t start the way I wanted it to. Even so, I was able to take some encouragement from both of...
Last-minute heroics
After finishing 30th at Lake Guntersville and 22nd at Lake Martin, I’m 13th in the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year points. It’s a lot easier to keep the momentum...
My Finest Hour: Browning’s commitment overcomes moody Norfork for College Series win
While Bassmaster Elite pros strive for excellence throughout each event, the right combination of variables occasionally align to create the opportunity for superlative performance. Success hinges on seizing the moment, rising to the occasion and turning in a truly memorable performance. Here’s an example from Beau Browning.
AI predicts Classic winning odds
Who do you predict to win the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour? We asked AI who had the best odds! These odds and reasonings were 100% generated by AI and may not be completely accurate.
My ‘Welcome to the Big Leagues’ moment
Heading into my rookie season on the 2025 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series, I thought I might have a bit of an advantage over a typical first-year competitor. I’ve been around...
