Knoxville makes the Classic even more special
Gary ClouseWhile every Classic is a big deal for me, this one is very special since it’s held in my home state of Tennessee.
My ‘Welcome to the Big Leagues’ moment
Beau BrowningHeading into my rookie season on the 2025 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series, I thought I might have a bit of an advantage over a typical first-year competitor. I’ve been around...
The many advantages of lithium batteries
Greg HackneyI often get asked if I think lithium batteries are worth the investment. There is no doubt in my mind they are. This is my fifth year with lithium, and...
Knoxville is a special place
Jeff GustafsonA former champ reflects on the experience of winning the Classic and the city where he made history.
Shapeshifting dock patterns at Lake Martin
Michael IaconelliLake Martin has a ton of spotted bass and fewer largemouth, but the largemouth run bigger. When I fished the recent Bassmaster Elite Series tournament there, I relied on forward-facing...
Classic-sized inspiration
Curtis NiedermierIt was a gray, rainy fall day when I got the call from an unknown Illinois number. I’d been cooped up for hours, so I answered, figuring whoever was on the other end of...
R.I.P. Reverend Billy Graham
Trip WeldonMaybe this headline caught your attention. The B.A.S.S. community lost a great friend on Feb. 16, 2026. W.E. (Billy) Graham passed away at the age of 99. Billy was a Lay Minister and yes, he was...
A classic dose of faith
James HallFrank Campbell doesn’t trust me to help load his boat. The longtime Niagara River guide has good reason to be cautious. The last time I tried to help someone load a boat in the...
Someone’s life is about to change
Jeff GustafsonWho’ll it be? The three pros on our cover — Brandon Lester, Kyoya Fujita and Paul Marks — certainly have a shot. Or, maybe one of the favorites listed on...
Martin fit my style perfectly
Easton FothergillI like to take a fast-paced but disciplined approach to tournament fishing, so the Bassmaster Elite at Lake Martin really fit my style. I thought this lake set up very...
