EVANS, Ga. — With a Day 2 catch of 8 pounds, 7 ounces, Tennessee’s Scotts Hill High School Anglers Junior duo Parker Smith and Carson Randan claimed the 2025 Bassmaster Junior National Championship title at Clarks Hill Lake with a two-day total of 20 pounds, 7 ounces. Parker and Smith, 14 and 13 years old, respectively, were […]
Author: Mandy Pascal
Johnson and Seal lead Day 1 at Junior Championship with 12 pounds 3 ounces
EVANS, Ga. — Memphis Johnson and Bryson Seal from Alabama’s Good Hope Fishing Team took the lead at the 2025 Bassmaster Junior National Championship at Clarks Hill Lake by catching a three-bass limit weighing 12 pounds, 3 ounces to take the Day 1 lead. Their catch included the big fish of the day, a 7 pound, 13 […]
Falardeau claims wire-to-wire victory at Upper Chesapeake Bay
NORTH EAST, Md. — For 10 years, Dillon Falardeau served his country as an artillery officer in the Army National Guard. But when the time came to leave the service, the Rhode Island native knew – and has known since he was a toddler – he wanted to be a professional bass angler. Using the skills he has […]
Falardeau increases lead at Chesapeake Bay despite unfavorable winds
NORTH EAST, Md. — Since he was a little kid, Dillon Falardeau has dreamed of crossing the Bassmaster Classic stage. He’s now five quality bass away from making that dream a reality. The Hixson, Tenn., pro caught a five-bass limit weighing 19 pounds, 2 ounces on Day 2 of the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Upper Chesapeake Bay […]
Pro-Guide Batteries named title sponsor of Bassmaster Elite Series finale and Screen of Knowledge for 2025 season
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. announced today that Pro-Guide Batteries has been named the title sponsor of the Bassmaster Elite at Mississippi River, set for August 21-24 in La Crosse, Wis. In addition, Pro-Guide will serve as the official sponsor of the Screen of Knowledge, powering live broadcasts and in-depth tournament analysis for the remainder of the 2025 Bassmaster season. […]
Current dynamics key for Bassmaster Open at St. Lawrence River
WADDINGTON, N.Y. — It all comes down to hydrology, really, and when anglers launch for the 2025 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at St. Lawrence River presented by SEVIIN, those that best manage the rules of current flow will reap the rewards. Competition days will be July 31-Aug. 2 with daily takeoffs from Whitaker Park at […]
Afternoon flurry drives Falardeau to Day 1 lead at Upper Chesapeake
NORTH EAST, Md. — An hour of “pure chaos” that resulted in a limit weighing 22 pounds, 7 ounces carried Dillon Falardeau to the Day 1 lead at the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Upper Chesapeake Bay presented by SEVIIN. Anchoring his bag with a 5-10 largemouth, the Hixson, Tenn., pro holds a 2-ounce advantage over Steve Dimatteo, who […]
Upper Mississippi River to host 2025 B.A.S.S. Nation Championship October 22-25
LA CROSSE, Wis. — B.A.S.S. officials announced today that the 2025 Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Lowrance will be held on the Upper Mississippi River, launching out of La Crosse, Wis., October 22-25. This prestigious tournament will bring top anglers from across the country to one of the nation’s most scenic and productive fisheries […]
Largemouth key to winning High School, Junior Championships at Clarks Hill
EVANS, Ga. — Youth anglers from across the country will get to experience one of the most underrated fisheries in the Southeast this summer. Clarks Hill Lake will host both the Bassmaster Junior National Championship and the Strike King Bassmaster High School National Championship, during a unique time of year according to St. Croix Bassmaster Opens presented by […]
B.A.S.S. announces Watauga Lake, Tenn., as venue of 2025 Bassmaster College Classic Bracket
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The road to the 2026 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour will wind through the scenic Appalachian Mountains this fall as B.A.S.S. announces Watauga Lake in Carter County, Tenn., as the host site for the 2025 Bassmaster College Classic Bracket presented by Lew’s, which will be held September 26-29. The event will take place […]