Avoiding a disaster at St. Clair
Cooper GallantGoing into the Elite Series tournament at Lake St. Clair, I figured I needed 100 more Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year points to qualify for the 2026 Bassmaster Classic....
Win and I’m in — heck of a deal
Chris ZaldainIf you look over the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings for the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments thus far, you’ll have to scroll far down the list to...
Guts are churning in AOY race
Davy HiteWe’re entering the fourth quarter of the 2025 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season, and what an incredible way to end it all on a fascinating fishery. We’ve got a tie...
Staying positive through tough events
Beau BrowningBass tournament fishing has more ups and downs than a roller coaster. You might back up your best tournament of the season with your worst event ever. It’s one of...
Takeaways from St. Clair, looking forward to Leech
Easton FothergillAs the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Leech Lake presented by SEVIIN begins, I’m riding a wave of momentum from my 14th-place finish at the Yokohama Bassmaster Elite at Lake...
Missing St. Clair
Kyle PatrickThis week’s been a tough one. The Elites are on Lake St. Clair, and instead of making that first run at daylight, I’m sitting at home watching Bassmaster LIVE.
Going down swinging!
Bernie SchultzBy the time you see this, the Northern Swing of the Bassmaster Elite Series will be underway. And with only two events remaining, the season is near its end. Our...
My mindset going north
Bryant SmithAs the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series season wraps up with our final two events in August, I’m sitting in a good position in the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year...
Packing to close out the season up north
Keith CombsWith a big gap between Lake Tenkiller and our final two Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments, I had plenty of time to pack up my truck and boat. That’s good,...
Ready to roll north
Lee LivesayTournament fishing has its ups and downs, but when I look at 2025, I’ve really had one of the best years of my life, fishing-wise. And I’m not just talking...