OKEECHOBEE, Fla. — After Peyton Dunn and Luke Mcguffin found a “magical spot” and grabbed the Day 1 lead in the Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Lake Okeechobee presented by Bass Pro Shops, their greatest fear was that other anglers might fish the same area and disrupt their momentum. Other teams did fish nearby on Thursday in the second […]
Author: Mandy Pascal
Healthy Guntersville set to kick off 2026 Bassmaster Elite season
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — Call it bass fishing’s version of “curb appeal,” the condition of a lake’s grass plays a big role in determining its value and that’s precisely the formula awaiting anglers in the FXR Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville. Competition days will be February 5-8 with daily takeoffs from Goose Pond Colony Resort at […]
Emmanuel’s Dunn & McGuffin make late move, shoot to top of Okeechobee leaderboard
OKEECHOBEE, Fla. — The temperature fell 30 degrees overnight at Lake Okeechobee, but the fortune of Emmanuel University’s Peyton Dunn and Luke Mcguffin was climbing Wednesday on Day 1 of the Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops. The duo caught a five-bass limit weighing 20 pounds, 9 ounces, to jump atop […]
Pro-Guide Batteries named title sponsor of Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie of the Year, Bassmaster Kayak Angler of the Year
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. today announced that Pro-Guide Batteries has been named the title sponsor of the Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie of the Year award and will also sponsor the Bassmaster Kayak Series Angler of the Year award, further expanding the company’s presence across professional bass fishing while reinforcing its commitment to innovation, performance and […]
Seaguar renews Youth Sponsorship of Bassmaster Junior, High School and College Series for 2026
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. today announced that Seaguar, a leader in fishing line innovation, has renewed its youth sponsorship of the Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Junior Series, Strike King Bassmaster High School Series and the Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops for the 2026 season. The continued partnership underscores Seaguar’s long-standing commitment […]
Skeeter Boats extends multi-year partnership with B.A.S.S.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. today announced that Skeeter Boats has extended its premier sponsorship with B.A.S.S. through 2028, continuing a long-standing relationship that has helped define performance, innovation and reliability at the highest levels of competitive fishing. Under the renewed agreement, Skeeter will remain the Official Boat Sponsor of B.A.S.S., while also serving as the presenting sponsor of the Redfish Cup Championship and […]
Yamaha, B.A.S.S. extend partnership focused on competition and conservation
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. has announced that Yamaha Marine has extended its premier partnership with B.A.S.S. through 2028, continuing a long-standing relationship that spans decades and plays a significant role across competitive fishing, conservation and angler development. As part of the extension, Yamaha will remain the Official Engine Sponsor of B.A.S.S. and the Official Motor […]
Late-day heroics push Montevallo’s Ring and Antunes to Bassmaster College win at Kissimmee Chain
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Committing to a long run and capitalizing on a late-day opportunity allowed Garrett Ring and Trace Antunes III of University of Montevallo to start their season with a win at the Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Kissimmee Chain presented by Bass Pro Shops. After placing sixth on Day 1 with a 20-pound limit, Ring and Antunes, […]
FXR named title sponsor of the 2026 Elite Series season opener on Lake Guntersville
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. is excited to announce that FXR®, a leading performance apparel brand for anglers and outdoor athletes, will serve as the title sponsor of the 2026 Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville, the season-opening event of the 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series. Lake Guntersville, one of the most storied fisheries in tournament bass […]
Nominations now open for 2026 C.A.S.T. for Kids B.A.S.S. Humanitarian Award
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. and the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation are now accepting nominations for the annual C.A.S.T. for Kids B.A.S.S. Humanitarian Award, recognizing the meaningful work being done by B.A.S.S. members to serve others in their communities. The award honors a B.A.S.S. member who has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to helping fragile populations such […]