Riding momentum from the Pasquotank River
Luke PalmerLooking back on the St. Croix Bassmaster Elite at Pasquotank River, I’ll say making a top 20 finish was really big for me, but it’s something that I’m keeping in...
So far, so good
Cody MeyerBefore I fished the Bassmaster Opens in 2024, I made my living for 20 years or so by fishing FLW and MLF. When I qualified for the Progress Bassmaster Elite...
Pasquotank provides perfect backdrop for Welcher’s historical win
Davy HiteAnytime the Bassmaster Elite Series goes to a new fishery, it provides added excitement … going into the unknown. The third stop of 2025 on the Pasquotank River certainly provided...
Adapting to changing current flows in rivers
Michael IaconelliI’m a river guy at heart. I’ve fished the Delaware River, the Susquehanna and many other waterways. When I saw the Pasquotank River/Albemarle Sound on this year’s Progressive Bassmaster Elite...
Key to the big bass bite
Yui AokiAfter winning the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Kentucky Lake presented by SEVIIN, I didn’t know exactly how to feel. But going to shows like the Bassmaster Classic Outdoor Expo...
Don’t neglect lipless crankbaits or spinnerbaits this spring
Greg HackneyAnglers like to jump on trends and often forget about the tactics that worked well a few years ago. For example, prespawn usage of the lipless crankbait and the spinnerbait...
Fishing the Elites from the West Coast
Bryant SmithOne of the challenges of living on the West Coast and fishing the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series is the time between events. Once I leave California at the beginning of...
Lessons from Legends: Shaw Grigsby
Bernie SchultzOne of the most accomplished anglers to ever compete on the Bassmaster Tournament Trail is veteran pro Shaw Grigsby. The 68-year-old Florida native won nine events and qualified for 16...
Embracing my angling identity
Easton FothergillA flood of memories came rushing back to me as confetti surrounded me and the Ray Scott Trophy when I won the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by...
Preserving Ray Scott’s Legacy: Why positivity matters now more than ever
Kyle PatrickThere are many anglers in and around our sport who don’t fully understand the history of B.A.S.S., and that needs to change. This has been a problem for a few...
