Tournament fishing south of the border
Chris ZaldainDuring the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series offseason, I love traveling to bass fishing destinations outside of the U.S. with my wife, Trait, and cameraman Charles. We recently enjoyed a bass...
The college side of college fishing
Logan ParksThere is little doubt that high school and college fishing programs have drastically reshaped the landscape of professional fishing over the last decade. These days, young anglers can start fishing...
It’s about the people
Steve KennedyWhenever a new Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series schedule comes out, I’m always eager to see where we’ll be fishing. This year, when the 2026 schedule was released, I immediately noticed...
Fishing the Elite Qualifiers with my father
Beau BrowningMy goal for this year’s Bassmaster Elite Series was to qualify for the 2026 Bassmaster Classic. My dad, Stephen’s, goal was to return to the Elite Series via the Bassmaster...
Multispecies fishing adventure in Ontario
Cooper GallantAfter a grueling season on the Bassmaster Elite Series tour, many pros take a break from fishing to recharge their physical and mental batteries. Some of them unwind by hunting....
Time for a mental reset
Greg HackneyThere was a time in my career when I didn’t need anything to keep me motivated. I used to fish five days a week and couldn’t get enough of it....
Fishing and life lessons from Aaron Martens
Tucker SmithWhen I was in high school, I had a miraculous experience that would forever shape my life for the better: I met Aaron Martens. I grew up watching Aaron on the...
Increasing my versatility
Easton FothergillI made a lot of great memories during my college fishing years at the University of Montevallo. I also developed a love for southern fisheries that kept me in Alabama...
Follow the baitfish in the fall
Randy HowellWhen I watched my son Laker win the Bassmaster Elite Qualifier event at Wheeler Lake last week, it was officially a fall tournament, but the weather still felt like summer....
Planning ahead for next year
Lee LivesayI recently spent some time on Lake Gunterville pre-practicing for the Ultimate Angler Championship, an event put on by the State of Alabama the second week of October with a...
