What 20 years means to me
Mark MenendezI’ve been very fortunate to be in this career for a long time. I was always obsessed with fishing; I got into a club early and even chose to attend...
My first trip to Lake Champlain
Evan KungI entered the first Bassmaster Elite Qualifier event at Lake Champlain mainly to try and make next year’s Bassmaster Classic, and even though that plan didn’t work out, fishing this...
Fall time in the North
Easton FothergillFor the past several years, I’ve spent fall/winter in the South. I’ve enjoyed the warmer climate, but I’ve also missed the amazing fall fishing that’s available throughout the North Country....
Froggin’ to the Classic fishing the Mississippi River
Cooper GallantGoing into the final Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series tournament of 2025 on the Mississippi River, I needed 15 to 20 points to qualify for the 2026 Bassmaster Classic. It was...
Staying positive about the FFS rule changes
Kyle PatrickWhen Bassmaster announced the move to a 50/50 forward-facing sonar (FFS) schedule, I will be honest: at first I was not thrilled. Like many anglers, I have built my career...
One of my favorite times of the year
Luke PalmerWe’re not too far from one of my favorite times of the year, but we’re not there yet. I’m talking about fall in Oklahoma, and my gut tells me it...
FFS and the 2026 Elite Series schedule
Beau BrowningIn this day and age of professional bass fishing, the overwhelming topic is how forward-facing sonar (FFS) has transformed our sport. Many fans rail against FFS on social media, while...
You’ve got to stay hungry
Stephen BrowningThe Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series is just about done with its 20th year of competition, and those two decades have gone by in a flash. I can still vividly picture...
B.A.S.S. meets us in the middle
Chris ZaldainI’m thankful that B.A.S.S. divided the 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series schedule into five events that allow forward-facing sonar (FFS) and four that do not. They never could have pleased...
Preparing for the future
Mark MenendezI've decided I want to share this journey with you. The fans are the reason any of us have this career, and who better to follow along when somebody is trying to make this work than you guys?
