The importance of offseason fishing
When the Bassmaster Opens ended last autumn, it marked the beginning of my offseason. A lot of pros take advantage of the break by sitting back, bow hunting and enjoying...
Elite 20th season: International influence
The influx of international Elite Series anglers and their contributions to American bass fishing is impressive.
Starting in the home state
We’re less than a week away from the start of a new Bassmaster Elite Series season and you know me, I’m anxious, I’m excited, I’m a little nervous. I’ve been...
My Florida craw arsenal
When I packed my truck for the first two Elite Series tournaments of 2025 in Florida, I started with a plastic bait tub that had the word “Craws” written on...
Using forward-facing sonar for finding cover, structure
Learn how the pros use it as a tool for locating prime areas
Roku becomes the streaming hub of Bassmaster tournaments
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Audiences can soon hook free access to live coverage of Bassmaster professional bass fishing tournaments thanks to a new streaming rights partnership between Roku, America’s No. 1 TV streaming...
Fantasy Fishing: St. Johns River with a twist
It’s about that time. Time to kick off the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series season and another year of Rapala Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing. Our first stop of the year is a...
At the junction of youth and humility
Life tried to land a right-hook on Toyota Bonus Bucks pro Easton Fothergill a few years ago. Not only did he dodge it; he landed an even stronger counterpunch showcasing...
This was meant to be
During the past 18 months, I know I’ve become known as that angler who recovered from brain surgery to win the Bassmaster College Classic Bracket presented by Lew’s just two...
Daily Limit: Thirtieth season up in air for injured Ike
Worried his season was over before it even started, Mike Iaconelli received great news Wednesday – he has a shot at fishing his 30th season with B.A.S.S.
