Momentum matters in bass fishing
As we head into the seventh tournament of the Bassmaster Elite Series season, I’m very pleased to be sitting in 10th place for Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year. After...
TnZ: Tearing down progress in the sport
Tommy Sanders and Mark Zona continue the debate effects of forward-facing sonar and discuss the final three Elite stops for 2025.
My plans for Tenkiller
I can usually make it to Lake Tenkiller from my home in Colgate, Okla., in about 2 1/2 hours. Not only is that a nice break from the much longer...
A look at Lake Tenkiller 2025
Stop No. 7 of the season takes the Elites to Oklahoma where rains are ripping down the plains.
Everything comes back to Hartwell
Winning the Whataburger Bassmaster Elite at Lake Hartwell was a super cool feeling. I never expected to win something like this, so it is really special to me. To do it on...
Day on the lake: Steve Kennedy
See how Elite Steve Kennedy fared breaking down a mystery lake during a cold, windy day.
Looking for a slump-buster
If you’ve ever played competitive sports, you know slumps are inevitable. It doesn’t matter what the sport is or whether you’re a newcomer or a veteran. Slumps happen to everybody,...
My Finest Hour: Benton’s versatility salvages victory after setback
Event: Bassmaster Elite at Lake Murray 2023 Scenario: In the classic movie plot, boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy gets girl back. That’s not dissimilar to Drew Benton’s tale of...
The Bassmaster Elite Series: 20 years and counting
I’ve been competing in the Bassmaster Elite Series since its inception in 2006. Before that, I participated in the Top 100s, Top 150s and B.A.S.S. Invitationals (now referred to as...
