Redfish tips from top tier tournament anglers
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An unexpected victory
by Bobby Bakewell Winning the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake Martin presented by SEVIIN means everything to me. The fact that I get to fish the 2025 Bass Pro...
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,...
Industry veteran’s first experience at the 2024 Toyota Bonus Bucks Owners Tournament
by Walker Smith With a lot of tournaments under my proverbial belt, I can’t believe it took me so long to check out the Toyota Bonus Bucks Owners Tournament. As...
B.A.S.S. Nation Championship set for Oklahoma’s Grand Lake
GROVE, Okla. — It was only a few years ago that Chris Johnson found himself “not loving” bass fishing, a passion he’d enjoyed since his boyhood days in northwest Arkansas. That...
On the hook with Kayla Bowles
From fishing with her family to mastering bass behavior, Kayla Bowles has transformed her early fishing memories into a lifelong passion. She shares her journey, challenges, and achievements in the fishing community while inspiring others to pursue their own adventures.
Gear Review: Thorne Bros. Marabou Jigs
WHAT IS IT? Thorne Brothers Marabou Jigs — Finesse, HD and Eco WHAT SETS IT APART? Thorne Bros. offers three variations of their marabou hair jig with different head designs,...
Forward-facing sonar — better get onboard
I’ve been on the fence about forward-facing sonar (FFS) as I try to ponder its benefits and drawbacks to the sport. I’ve used it a lot over the last three...
2026 Classic Payouts
B.A.S.S. is increasing its contribution to payouts by $200,000 for 2025, which puts the total investment in payouts for the Elite Series and Bassmaster Classic over $4.1 million (almost $600,000...
2025 Elite Series and AOY Payouts
B.A.S.S. is increasing its contribution to payouts by $200,000 for 2025, which puts the total investment in payouts for the Elite Series and Bassmaster Classic over $4.1 million (almost $600,000...
