Kyle Welcher
AOY: Welcher, Cobb swap top spot again
For the third straight tournament, Kyle Welcher and Brandon Cobb have swapped the No. 1 position in the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings. It sets up a classic...
Welcher’s adventurous Day 1
See Kyle Welcher get to work Day 1 of the 2023 Dakota Lithium Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain!
Cobb, Welcher separated by one AOY point
You can bomb in one tournament and still win the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year title. Brandon Palaniuk did it in 2017 when he placed 105th at Lake Okeechobee...
Fantasy Fishing: Welcher makes St. Clair Fantasy picks
Current Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year leader Kyle Welcher makes his Rapala Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing picks for the upcoming AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at Lake St. Clair.
Focusing on consistency pays off
When I compare my performance last year to where I am this year, it’s night and day. I finished 69th in the 2022 Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year points...
When to use finesse swim jigs
Several companies offer swim jigs that have the word “finesse” in their name. Since most of them weigh from 1/4- to 3/8-ounce, common sizes for swim jigs in general, it...
Daily Limit: Welcher all in to cash in on AOY
Kyle Welcher’s biggest jackpot in bass fishing came in his biggest disappointment, but he’s hoping to take the big pot this time. By 5 ounces, the 30-year-old from Opelika, Ala.,...
1-Minute Angler: Welcher’s line choices
Find out what line Elite pro Kyle Welcher reaches for when using specific techniques.