Great content from Bassmaster.com in 2026
Pete RobbinsWhile I may write for Bassmaster publications and this website, first and foremost I’m a fan of the sport. I try to consume as much information about bass fishing as...
Excited to get back to fishing
Cody MeyerIt’s mid-October as I write this, and I haven’t made a single cast since fishing the final Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series tournament of the year at the St. Lawrence River....
Fishing meets supercross
Cooper GallantI just attended one of the most exciting competitions I’ve been to with Monster Energy. The event, the Monster Energy SMX World Championship Supercross Final, took place at the Thunder Ridge...
How I fish the seasonal transition
Robert GeeFall is a fun time of year for me, and not only because of football season. This time of year, the Tennessee River offers amazing fishing opportunities. I think this...
An offseason African odyssey
Keith CombsIn order to celebrate our 10th anniversary and my 50th birthday, my wife Jennifer and I journeyed to South Africa to hunt a variety of species just a few weeks after the...
One EQ down, two to go
Beau BrowningWe all want to win every tournament we compete in, but I’m pleased with my 14th-place finish at the first Bassmaster Elite Qualifier of 2026 on Norfork Lake. Any one...
Find the fall feed
Bernie SchultzIt’s fall, and bass are on the move. Where to is the question. As water temperatures decrease, baitfish activity will increase. And that will trigger bass to begin their fall...
Toyota Bonus Bucks Owners Tournament
Michael IaconelliI’m excited to be going to the 15th Annual Toyota Bonus Bucks Owners Tournament in mid-October. Toyota has been a sponsor of mine since 2005, and I’ve only missed one...
Northern fishing best in the fall
Easton FothergillSince 2000, I’ve been spending most of the year in the South and returning to my hometown of Grand Rapids, Minn., in the last couple months of the year. I...
My Classic quest through the EQs
Randy HowellIf I had to describe my objective for fishing the 2026 Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifiers presented by Bass Pro Shops, I would call it “The Quest for the Classic.” That’s...
