Hugging a prehistoric monster
I’ve been on a mission to catch a giant sturgeon since last October. That’s when anglers who target these Jurassic-looking fish told me they catch 7- to 9-footers from Idaho’s...
Team tournament tips with the Johnston brothers
Fans would be hard-pressed to find a more qualified duo to speak on team tournaments than the Johnston brothers.
Daily Limit: LeHew needs strong finish to keep Classic streak
Shane LeHew’s Classic streak is in jeopardy. Since joining the Elites in 2019, the 37-year-old from Catawba, N.C., has never missed a Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic. However, an up-and-down...
My favorites for summer
As I’ve gone through my career, I’ve realized how important it is for an angler to have an identity. I’m not talking about personality or how you promote yourself professionally....
Inside Elite Boats: John Cox
Take a tour of Elite Series veteran John Cox's tournament rig he is using during the 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season!
Mercury Mashup: Fisher Anaya and Pake South
See young Elite pros Fisher Anaya and Pake South ask each other the tough questions in the latest Mercury Mashup.
Daily Limit: Anaya hot on Hudson’s tail in ROY race
A rookie runaway has evolved into a rousing race. Caleb Hudson was seemingly breezing to the 2026 Pro-Guide Batteries Elite Series Rookie of the Year title before the tables turned...
The hairy ball craze
Hairy ball, urchin, Coike or whatever you call this bait, it resembles nothing I’ve seen in freshwater that swims. I’m big on matching the hatch, but this bait doesn’t mimic...
Prepping for the Northern Swing
It’s still July, but I’m already preparing for the August Northern Swing into New York for the final two Bassmaster Elite Series events of the season on Lake Champlain and...
