BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Coming off the heels of a record-breaking 2025 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season that awarded 11 century belts, saw four-first time champions (two of which were members of the 2025 rookie class) and garnered over 183 million social media impressions, B.A.S.S. has announced the 101-angler field for an exciting 2026 Elite Series season. Next year, […]
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Anaya grabs final Classic berth with Fish-Off win at Lake Hartwell
ANDERSON, S.C. — Fisher Anaya’s name says it all – the kid from tiny Eva, Ala., seems destined for big things as a professional bass angler. Fresh off fishing atop the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Qualifier Points Standings last month and locking down a spot in the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series for the next two seasons, […]
Fisher Anaya takes “surprise” lead on Day 1 of Classic Fish-Off
ANDERSON, S.C. — Fans following the TNT Fireworks Bassmaster Team Championship Classic Fish-Off online likely were surprised to see Fisher Anaya, a super-talented 20-year-old angler from Eva, Ala., apparently zeroed Friday on Day 1 of the derby at Lake Hartwell. That wasn’t the case, though. Far from it. BassTrakk, the digital phone app used to report weights of the […]
Sorrow and Head post convincing victory at TNT Fireworks Bassmaster Team Championship
ANDERSON, S.C. — There is no sorrow when you’re head of the pack on the final day of the TNT Fireworks Bassmaster Team Championship. In fact, smiles abounded for Peyton Sorrow and Dalton Head on Thursday after they posted a commanding win on Lake Hartwell. The tandem, representing the Lake Hartwell 5 Alive Fall Series, caught limits of five bass […]
Registration opening soon for 2026 Bassmaster AmBASSador program
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. officials announced today that registration will open to all B.A.S.S. Members Dec. 9 for the 2026 Bassmaster AmBASSador program, offering fans the opportunity to take part in the action at the 2026 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour and the 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments. The AmBASSador […]
Sorrow and Head take charge in TNT Fireworks Bassmaster Team Championship
ANDERSON, S.C. — Peyton Sorrow and Dalton Head know Lake Hartwell pretty darn well, with Sorrow (who lives in nearby Abbeville, S.C.) frequently bringing his University of Montevallo teammate here to fish his home water. Despite their advanced knowledge of this 76,450-acre reservoir along the South Carolina/Georgia border, neither young man expected to catch a […]
Bassmaster College Kayak Series to join select 2026 Bassmaster Kayak Series events
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Building on the success of its inaugural season, B.A.S.S. officials have announced that the Bassmaster College Kayak Series will once again be held in conjunction with select Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series presented by Native Watercraft tournaments in 2026. College anglers will have the opportunity to compete alongside some of the nation’s best […]
Tyler Campbell should feel right at home in 2025 TNT Fireworks Bassmaster Team Championship
ANDERSON, S.C. — It was redemption, of sorts, when Tyler Campbell snapped a run of second-place finishes and won last year’s Bassmaster Team Championship Classic Fish-Off on Tennessee’s Kentucky Lake. Not surprisingly, Campbell is expected to be a contender at the 2025 TNT Fireworks Bassmaster Team Championship scheduled for Dec. 3-6 at Lake Hartwell in Anderson, S.C. Not only is he […]
B.A.S.S. names top student athletes to 2025 High School All-American fishing team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team is welcoming its 12 newest members. Nearly 200 students in grades 10-12 applied for the prestigious honor. A panel of judges consisting of representatives from the sportfishing industry carefully considered the tournament resumes and extracurricular efforts of the young applicants to determine the Top 12 […]
Under Armour renews presenting sponsorship of the Bassmaster Classic, the premier event in competitive bass fishing
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. officials announced today that Under Armour will remain the presenting sponsor of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic, continuing its role as a premier partner of the most prestigious event in professional bass fishing. The renewed partnership underscores Under Armour’s dedication to performance, innovation and the athletes who embody the spirit of competitive angling. […]