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 […]
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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 […]
Emmanuel College’s Ligon and Fisher take Day 1 lead in Bassmaster College event at Kissimmee Chain of Lakes
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The later flights benefitted from Florida’s typical afternoon warm-up bite, but Emmanuel College’s Scooter Ligon Jr. and Logan Fisher got it done early to lead Day 1 of the Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Kissimmee Chain of Lakes presented by Bass Pro Shops. On a day that saw six teams break […]
Weather patterns could deliver lights-out action for Bassmaster Open at Central Florida’s Kissimmee Chain
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The Sunshine State’s a little behind in seasonality, but Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series pro John Cox believes winter’s late arrival might be setting up an absolute smash fest for the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Kissimmee Chain presented by Battery Tender. Competition days will be January 29-31 with daily takeoffs from Lake Front […]
Kentucky Lake to host 2026 Bassmaster Junior and High School Championships
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. has announced that Kentucky Lake out of Paris, Tenn., will serve as the host site for two of its premier youth events in 2026: the Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Junior Championship, July 24-25, and the Strike King Bassmaster High School Championship, July 30-Aug. 1. The back-to-back national championships will bring the country’s […]