FLORENCE, Ala. — It is safe to say Dylan Nutt has a good thing going on Pickwick Lake right now. With a two-day total of 53 pounds, 14 ounces, the University of North Alabama junior leads the Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier presented by Lowrance. After landing 25-15 on Day 1, Nutt landed a 27-15 limit on Day […]
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Progressive Celebrity Pro-Am driven by Yokohama Tire returns for 2025 Bassmaster Classic
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. and Progressive Insurance, a leader in auto and other insurance since 1937, has announced the return of the massively popular Bassmaster Classic Progressive Celebrity Pro-Am driven by Yokohama Tire to kick off the extravaganza of activities that surrounds the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour in Fort Worth, Texas. The Pro-Am will boast […]
Prespawn largemouth carry Myers to Day 1 lead at Pickwick
FLORENCE, Ala. — Landon Myers enjoyed the best day of tournament fishing of his young life so far on Day 1 of the Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier at Pickwick Lake presented by Lowrance. The 18-year-old Alcoa High School (Tennessee) senior landed a five-bass limit weighing 27 pounds, 7 ounces to take the Day 1 lead over second-place […]
B.A.S.S. announces TNT Fireworks as local partner for the 2025 Bassmaster Classic
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. is thrilled to announce TNT Fireworks as a local partner for the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour, set to take place March 21-23 in Fort Worth, Texas. As part of this exciting partnership, TNT Fireworks will serve as the official sponsor of the new Bassmaster Classic App Light Show, bringing an electrifying atmosphere to Dickies Arena each evening […]
B.A.S.S. announces Mountain Dew as local sponsor for the 2025 Bassmaster Classic
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S., the global leader in bass fishing, is proud to welcome Mountain Dew as a local sponsor for the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour, taking place March 21-23 in Fort Worth, Texas. The most anticipated event in professional fishing, the Bassmaster Classic will draw tens of thousands of passionate fans to Fort Worth and Lake Ray Roberts, […]
Bassmaster honors Rick Clunn’s legendary 50-year career with inaugural Bassmaster Person of the Year Award
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Following a historic 2024 season that marked his 500th Bassmaster event and celebrated a remarkable 50-year career, legendary angler Rick Clunn will be honored with the inaugural Rick Clunn Bassmaster Person of the Year Award at the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour. Established to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the sport […]
B.A.S.S. announces Progressive Insurance® as new platinum sponsor
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S., the worldwide authority on bass fishing, today announces Progressive Insurance’s landmark sponsorship across the Bassmaster platform to be the title sponsor for several high-profile Bassmaster properties, including the prestigious Bassmaster Angler of the Year award, recognizing the most consistent and outstanding angler throughout the season. Progressive will also serve as the title sponsor of the Bassmaster […]
Aoki’s consistency and decision making are keys for win at Bassmaster Open at Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley
PARIS, Tenn. — Nothing was certain on the final day of the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley presented by SEVIIN. But this much was true — Japan’s Yui Aoki, who led by more than 6 pounds when the day began, would have to stumble substantially to not win the tournament. He didn’t stumble at all. […]
Mixed bag of bass gives Aoki solid lead at Bassmaster Open at Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley
PARIS, Tenn. — There’s no such thing as an insurmountable lead in a B.A.S.S. tournament, but Yui Aoki has put himself in a very enviable position after Day 2 of the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley presented by SEVIIN. Aoki, a 25-year-old native of Minamitsuru District in Japan, weighed a five-bass limit of 24 pounds, 4 […]
Hartman rides home-water knowledge to Day 1 lead at Bassmaster Open at Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley
PARIS, Tenn. — The lead changed hands often on Day 1 of the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley presented by SEVIIN. But when Thursday’s weigh-in was complete, a local stick was in the pole position. Jordan Hartman, who lives in Benton, Ky., on the north side of Kentucky Lake, caught a limit of five […]