Big bites are game changers

Day 3 of the AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at the St. Johns River has already seen several of the top-50 anglers getting a jump on Semi-Final Saturday by capitalizing on big...

B.A.S.S. anglers come to the rescue

PALATKA, Fla. — Elite Series angler Dale Hightower was competing in the AFTCO Bassmaster tournament on the St. Johns River Friday afternoon, when he heard a cry for help. Across...

Lester: St. Johns is constantly changing

The St. Johns River has been a staple of the Bassmaster Elite Series schedule the past decade, but history can seemingly haunt you on this iconic Florida fishery. Just ask...

Clouse clenches Day 2 at St. Johns

PALATKA, Fla. — Despite having longer to fish on Friday, Gary Clouse found fewer big bites than he did during Thursday’s fog-shortened first round. Nevertheless, the Tennessee angler sacked up...

Frazier thankful for family connection

Competing in his first Bassmaster Elite event has, no doubt, stirred a few butterflies for Marc Frazier; but the rookie from Newnan, Ga. said he’s solid, thanks, in equal part...

Ham for hooks

Bassmaster Elite Series rookie Darold Gleason is a combination of mature fishing talent, a big heart, hard work and endlessly hilarious one-liners. In the 15 years I’ve known him, I’ve...

Gary Clouse leads Day 1

PALATKA, Fla. — Gary Clouse knew what he had to do, and he was determined that not even a three-hour fog delay was going to stop him. It was a good call...

Thankful to be here

You often hear about big moments finally sinking in. Well, Wednesday brought two clarifying moments for me. One was putting my Bassmaster Elite Series sticker on my boat. The other...

B.A.S.S. Membership Swag

Join B.A.S.S

Membership Includes 1 Year Bassmaster Magazine, Plus $50 in free gear.