The Ike Foundation® 2022 recap
January 18, 2023– Mike Iaconelli and The Ike Foundation® had an amazing year working on all aspects of their mission to introduce kids to the wholesome sport of fishing and...
Gear Review: Abu Garcia Revo X Combo
WHAT IS IT? Abu Garcia Revo X Combos WHAT SETS IT APART? Combining the dependability of the Revo X reels with keenly matched rods and giving the package a stylish...
New Elite: Joey Cifuentes
It’s hard to miss Joey Cifuentes when he weighs in at a Bassmaster event thanks to the prominent cowboy hat he wears on stage. It is a literal tip of...
Warming up on the ice
This time of year is always kind of stressful as we prepare for another season of competition on the Bassmaster Elite Series. While it’s my dream job for sure, there...
B.A.S.S. Nation 2023 regional championship schedule announced
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The 2023 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation schedule features five opportunities for grass-roots anglers to battle some of the country’s best bass fisheries. Each regional championship will provide opportunities for everyday anglers to...
Big Bite Baits and the Illinois B.A.S.S. Nation kick off soft bait recycling program
In 2022, Big Bite Baits teamed up with Jill Wijangco, Conservation Director of the Illinois B.A.S.S. Nation, to create a soft plastic recycling program. This program was based on a vision...
Gear Review: Water Wood Custom Baits Turbo Prop
WHAT IS IT? Water Wood Custom Baits Turbo Prop WHAT SETS IT APART? Built in the Carolinas, the Turbo Prop is the perfect bait for targeting bream beds but shines...
Bank Fishing Basics: Current leads to land success
Admittedly, we weren’t cool with getting out-fished, but Bassmaster Elite Series pro Drew Cook and I were targeting something different than the guy who was whacking panfish from atop the...
Gear Review: SPRO Speed Demon 55
WHAT IS IT? SPRO Speed Demon 55 WHAT SETS IT APART? Measuring 2.17 inches with a weight of 3/8 ounce, the Speed Demon 55 carries sharp No. 5 Gamakatsu trebles...
Learn from the pros’ mistakes
Fish loss happens. It’s part of the learning curve, part of the collective experience that’s supposed to make us better anglers. Still, it hurts. If you think Bassmaster Elite Series...
