Land of Giants: Bundle up tight
Though some see the winter months as a good time for hot chocolate and a roaring fire, anglers willing to brave the elements can score a personal best The start...
My Finest Hour: Schmitt’s intuition seals Mississippi River 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,...
Breaking: B.A.S.S. announces no entry fees for 2025 Elite Series
Tommy Sanders and Davy Hite outline the huge changes for competitors on the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament trail.
Professional bass fishing will never be the same
B.A.S.S. has announced that the Elite Series, the world’s premier professional fishing league, will no longer require entry fees.
Bassmaster Elites no longer pay to play
Professional bass fishing will never be the same. Ever.
Competing on the other side of the globe
I recently returned from Italy where I participated in the Black Bass World Championship as a member of the USA Bass Team. I visited Europe about 10 years ago, but...
Small adjustments lead to big win
Reflecting back on it, winning the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake St. Clair presented by SEVIIN was pretty special for me. Getting an Opens win as a boater was...
Tungsten is worth it
While tungsten-made tackle isn’t new, we are learning more about ways to use it effectively. When the material first came out, it was primarily used as a sinker for Texas...
Competitive fishing’s pit crews
When it comes to high-stakes fishing, professional anglers will do almost anything to get to the fish — even if it means abusing their equipment. They won’t think twice about...
Autumn is for old-school power fishing
There’s no doubt that forward-facing sonar has greatly impacted our sport and the fishing industry. But fall is a great time to get away from this technology and hammer bass...
