LA CROSSE, Wis. — Redemption came in a most unexpected manner for Michael Harlin, who overtook a local legend to win the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Upper Mississippi River presented by Battery Tender. After placing 68th on Day 1 with 12-3, the pro from Osage Beach, Mo., added a second-round limit of 17-11 and rose […]
Author: Mandy Pascal
Monsoor grinds through slow day to maintain Bassmaster Open lead at Upper Mississippi River
LA CROSSE, Wis. — Usually, missing your daily limit means a lead lost, but not for Tom Monsoor. The La Crosse pro’s Day 2 bag held only four keepers, but that 12 pound, 1 ounce total gave him just enough to retain the lead at the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Upper Mississippi River presented by […]
Monsoor intercepts transitioning fish for Bassmaster Open lead at Upper Mississippi River
LA CROSSE, Wis. — Tom Monsoor’s fish aren’t where they’re gonna be, but they’re on the way. Intercepting them en route delivered a Day 1 limit of 19 pounds, 6 ounces, which leads the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Upper Mississippi River presented by Battery Tender. “The (bass) just got done eating the bedding sunfish,” said Monsoor, the […]
B.A.S.S., Pro Football Hall of Fame announce landmark partnership, Celebrity Pro-Am Tournament on St. Lawrence River
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 […]
Tough transitional season facing Bassmaster Open at Upper Mississippi River
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 […]
One dock, one new trick carry Christie to victory at Pasquotank River/Albemarle Sound
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 […]
Christie rebounds on Semifinal Saturday to claim lead at Pasquotank River/Albemarle Sound
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 […]
Simple approach helps Blaylock take the Day 2 lead at Pasquotank River/Albemarle Sound
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 […]
Effective practice strategy leads Zaldain to the lead on Day 1 at Pasquotank River/Albemarle Sound
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 […]
Bassmaster Elite Series Event Earns North Carolina Main Street Award
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 […]