Previewing the 2026 Elite fisheries
Get a preview of what to expect when the Elite season begins its eight-month run in February.
Puerto Rico tarpon
I just returned from a saltwater fishing adventure in Puerto Rico. The trip will soon be posted as a Road Trip video on my YouTube channel — Cooper Gallant Fishing. My companions...
Best of 2025: Sansom’s best photos from Elites, Classic
B.A.S.S. photographer Chase Sansom covered the Elites and Classic in 2025. Here are a collection of his favorite photos and the stories behind them!
Huntin’ with Hall of Famers
One of the many things I like to do during the offseason is hang with friends, and when hunting is involved, it doesn’t get much better. I recently spent a...
Best of 2025: Chris Johnston’s AOY season
Look back on 100 of the best photos from Chris Johnston's season where he claimed the second of his back-to-back Progressive Angler of the Year titles!
The textbook fall to winter transition
I’m writing this column in Florida the Wednesday before the final Bassmaster Elite Qualifier of the season takes off on Lake Okeechobee. My dad, Stephen, and I have competed in...
5 must-have ‘window baits’
A couple of years ago, I wrote a column for Bassmaster.com about culling a bunch of bulky, redundant tackle from my pro touring arsenal. My goal was to significantly reduce...
1-Minute Angler: Marks’ shaky head tips
Learn pro Paul Marks’ best tactics for fishing a shaky head in the fall months.
The 14th Bassmaster Classic
I’m in! In for my 14th Bassmaster Classic that is – and I couldn’t be happier. I just finished my 20th season on the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series, and I was fishing...
Best of 2025: Crawford’s best Elite moments
From glorious sunrises to pregame faces — photographer Andy Crawford collects his favorite behind-the-scenes moments of 2025.
