LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — For the first time since 2020, the 2026 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series presented by Native Watercraft heads out West to take on Clear Lake, California’s largest natural reservoir. Tournament days are scheduled for June 6-7. Competitors will be able to launch from any approved launch on Clear Lake. The Top 5 […]
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Minor wins weather-shortened kayak event at Santee Cooper Lakes
CLARENDON COUNTY, S.C. — Ewing Minor is not only one of the best young anglers on any of the Bassmaster circuits, but he’s a competitor at heart. So, naturally, he was disappointed when the second and final day of the 2026 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series at Santee Cooper Lakes presented by Native Watercraft was cancelled […]
Jones secures College Bracket berth with James River victory
RICHMOND, Va. — Anderson Jones knew he would have to win the 2026 Strike King Bassmaster College Series at James River presented by Bass Pro Shops if he had any chance of leaving eastern Virginia as Lunkers Trail Team of the Year recipient. His strategy was risky, but with conditions trending in his favor, all […]
Minor is major on Day 1 of kayak series event at Santee Cooper Lakes
CLARENDON COUNTY, S.C. — Ewing Minor’s original plan for Day 1 of the 2026 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series presented by Native Watercraft at Santee Cooper Lakes was a dud. Realizing that, he made a mid-morning move that was more than beneficial to his cause. The 24-year-old Dandridge, Tenn., resident set up early Saturday on an […]
Jones channels redfish prowess to lead College Series at James River
RICHMOND, Va. — Anderson Jones is plenty familiar with tidal waters. Growing up, he and his dad redfished around Isle of Palms in Charleston and still compete in redfish derbies. Very little of his tidal experience revolved around bass in freshwater, but that didn’t stop him from dominating Day 1 of the 2026 Strike King Bassmaster College Series […]
Knight overcomes adversity to win Bassmaster Open at Kentucky/Barkley Lakes
PARIS, Tenn. — Clint Knight’s lifetime of fishing Kentucky Lake gave him complete confidence in his final-round game plan, but calling an audible set him up for a rain-soaked victory at the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley presented by Battery Tender. With the morning’s light drizzle turning into afternoon downpours, Knight tallied a three-day total of […]
Summer showdown set for Santee Cooper Kayak Series event
CLARENDON COUNTY, S.C. — Summer will likely be in full swing when anglers arrive at Santee Cooper Lakes for the third stop of the 2026 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series presented by Native Watercraft season. Tournament days are scheduled for May 30-31. Competitors will be able to launch from any approved public boat launch in this […]
Expect big bags from college anglers at James River
RICHMOND, Va. — According to Virginia pro Ryan Lachniet, college anglers will need to hit the tides right to unlock the magic of the James River during the 2026 Strike King Bassmaster College Series event presented by Bass Pro Shops. “It should be really good,” the former Campbellsville University angler said. “Last October, I won […]
McCormick’s local knowledge delivers Day 2 lead in Bassmaster Open at Kentucky/Barkley Lakes
PARIS, Tenn. — Tournament anglers often self-motivate with the phrase “Go big or go home.” Tristan McCormick did both and that aggressive strategy delivered the Day 2 lead in the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley presented by Battery Tender. Day 1 saw the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series rookie from Bon Aqua, Tenn., place […]
Nielsen’s key catch delivers slim lead in Bassmaster Open at Kentucky/Barkley Lakes
PARIS, Tenn. — A quick tackle inspection likely prevented the loss of an afternoon kicker that gave Riley Nielsen the Day 1 lead in the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley presented by Battery Tender. When a 6-pound, 15-ounce bass surfaced with one point of one treble hook barely pinned in its mouth, fortune’s favor could […]