PALATKA, Fla. — “Cold” typically is a four-letter word in Florida, but Bassmaster Elite Seriespro Drew Benton said winter weather in the right measure and with the right timing could unleash an eruption of Sunshine State potential during the 2025 FXR Pro Fish Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River. Competition days will be February 20-23 with daily takeoffs from Palatka […]
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Mark Zona returns to Bassmaster with new podcast, TnZ, launching on the Bassmaster Channel
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Bass fishing fans, get ready! Mark Zona is making his highly anticipated return to Bassmaster, bringing his unmistakable energy and insight back to the sport with the launch of the TnZ Podcast alongside his longtime colleague Tommy Sanders. Debuting Monday, Feb. 10, on Bassmaster.com, the TnZ Podcast will be the anchor show of the all-new Bassmaster Channel, which is set […]
The Bassmaster Classic returns to Knoxville for 2026
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Super Bowl of Bass Fishing is making its way back to one of the most electrifying destinations in the sport. B.A.S.S. officials announced today that the 2026 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour will return to Knoxville, Tenn., for the third time on March 13-15, 2026. With competition set on the Tennessee River’s Fort Loudoun […]
B.A.S.S. adds T-H Marine Bassmaster Pick ’Em Challenge to stable of fantasy games
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. has announced the addition of a third fantasy game, the T-H Marine Bassmaster Pick ’Em Challenge, to the wildly popular lineup of Rapala Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing Challenge and Falcon Rods Bassmaster Drain the Lake Challenge. Like the other fantasy games, playing is free and thousands of dollars in prizes are up for grabs. “We are […]
Nominations now open for 2025 class of Bassmaster High School All-Americans
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 11th 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 athletes […]
Helton and Wheat capitalize on key bites to lead Day 1 of Bassmaster College Series at Lake Okeechobee
CLEWISTON, Fla. — A late-morning kicker buoyed the bag for Carson-Newman University’s Zachary Helton and Blake Wheat, whose five-bass limit of 24 pounds, 5 ounces topped the Day 1 leaderboard for the Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Lake Okeechobee presented by Bass Pro Shops. Helton and Wheat, both sophomores, spent their day at the lake’s north end, […]
Icy roads force postponement of Bassmaster Open at Clarks Hill Reservoir
EVANS, Ga. — Due to unsafe and icy roads, Day 1 of the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Clarks Hill Reservoir presented by SEVIIN has been postponed to ensure the safety of anglers, fans and tournament staff. Tournament officials made the decision after seeking guidance from local authorities. “With temperatures forecast to drop to 17 to 19 degrees, […]
College anglers set to take on famed Okeechobee
CLEWISTON, Fla. — Big bass always swim in the waters of Lake Okeechobee, and teams fishing the Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Lake Okeechobee presented by Bass Pro Shops will be arriving in south Florida at the perfect time of year to catch giant bags. “With the new moon, there will be some really big bags caught,” St. Croix […]
Weather leads to postponement of Day 1 of Bassmaster College Series at Harris Chain
LEESBURG, Fla. — Due to potentially unsafe weather conditions, including high winds and rain, Day 1 of the Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Harris Chain presented by Bass Pro Shops has been postponed due to potentially dangerous weather situations. The event will now be a one-day tournament. B.A.S.S. officials reviewed and considered all weather resources, and tournament officials […]
B.A.S.S. announces 2025 Bassmaster Elite Qualifiers schedule
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. has announced the schedule for the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Qualifiers series, and the slate offers up three of the hottest fisheries in the country for anglers to compete for the opportunity to walk across bass fishing’s biggest stage. For the 2025 season, the St. Croix Bassmaster Opens Series presented by SEVIIN evolved into an […]