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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. and the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced today a landmark partnership that will bring together two of America’s most passionate sports communities for a unique celebration of competition, camaraderie and outdoor recreation. The organizations will host the inaugural Bassmaster Randy Moss Pro Football Hall of Fame Pro-Am on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, on the…

LA CROSSE, Wis. — Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series pro Jay Przekurat believes current levels will bear a determining impact on the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Upper Mississippi River presented by Battery Tender. It’s a tough time of year, but this habitat-rich fishery has a knack for cranking out good bags, so the Wisconsin native holds…

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — At no point did Jason Christie think he was going to win the Maxam Bassmaster Elite Series at Pasquotank River/Albemarle Sound. That is until he held the trophy over his head.  The Dry Creek, Okla., pro caught a four-day total weighing 92 pounds, 7 ounces, outlasting Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series rookie…

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — Jason Christie can’t believe he is leading the 2026 Maxam Tire Bassmaster Elite at Pasquotank River/Albemarle Sound.  The nine-time B.A.S.S. champion entered this tournament just trying to get plenty of points to stay inside the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour cutline. Instead, Christie is out in front…

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — Stetson Blaylock has never liked vast tidal fisheries like the Albemarle Sound. Success seems to find him anyway.  The Arkansas pro leads the 2026 Maxam Tire Bassmaster Elite at Pasquotank River/Albemarle Sound with a two-day total of 42 pounds, 4 ounces. Blaylock added 18-12 to his 23-8 Day 1 limit to…

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — Live by the sword, die by the sword. Chris Zaldain plays the game often, and on Day 1 of the Maxam Tire Bassmaster Elite at Pasquotank River/Albemarle Sound, the veteran mastered the sword.  The Californian turned Texan caught 25 pounds, 8 ounces to take the Day 1 lead on the massive eastern North Carolina…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. announced that the Bassmaster Elite Series event held in Elizabeth City, N.C., was honored with a 2025 North Carolina Main Street Award for Best Downtown Special Event or Event Series. The award recognized the community’s “Bassmaster Elite Series — Hooked on the Harbor” initiative, which centered around the 2025 Bassmaster Elite…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. is now accepting nominations for the most exceptional high school bass anglers in the country for the annual Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team. B.A.S.S. is celebrating the 12th year of the selection of the team, which recognizes the 12 most outstanding high school anglers in the nation. The program is designed to reward young…