BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. today announced that Daiwa has been named the title sponsor of the 2026 Bassmaster Classic Kickoff Party, one of the most anticipated fan events of Classic week surrounding the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour, set for March 13-15 in Knoxville, Tenn. The Daiwa Bassmaster Classic Kickoff Party presented by TNT Fireworks will welcome fans, anglers […]
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Goss and Wolcott leverage early kicker for Bassmaster High School win at Sam Rayburn
JASPER, Texas — An early taste of success locked Grayson Goss and Wally Wolcott into a pattern that produced a winning limit of 27 pounds, 5 ounces in the Strike King Bassmaster High School Series at Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Representing the Arkansas-based Lakeside Rams Bass Club, the winners edged second-place Griffin Antunes by 3-3. The […]
Phillips and Mullins overcome mayhem to win Bassmaster Juniors event at Sam Rayburn
JASPER, Texas — On a day marked by chaotic drama, Aiden Phillips and Weston Mullins of the Scotts Hill Student Anglers sacked up a five-bass limit of 17 pounds, 4 ounces to win the Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Junior Series at Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Finishing with a winning margin of 1-9, Phillips and Mullins made a […]
melin named Takeoff Sponsor of the 2026 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic Presented by Under Armour
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. today announced that melin, a premium headwear brand focused on performance and built for life outdoors, has been named the Takeoff Sponsor of the 2026 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour, to be held in Knoxville, Tenn. As Takeoff Sponsor, will play a prominent role in one of the most iconic and […]
Patience pays off for Ring, Antunes at Sam Rayburn
JASPER, Texas — Garrett Ring and Trace Antunes III had a hunch that a big wave of largemouth would make their way to the backs of the drains on Sam Rayburn Reservoir during the Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops. It took nearly all the tournament, but their patience and persistence […]
Star-studded Progressive Celebrity Pro-Am driven by Yokohama Tire set to launch 2026 Bassmaster Classic festivities in Knoxville
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A who’s who of sports, music and entertainment will descend on Knoxville, Tenn., as B.A.S.S. and Progressive Insurance announce the return of the wildly popular Bassmaster Classic Progressive Celebrity Pro-Am driven by Yokohama Tire, a marquee event that will kick off celebrations surrounding the 2026 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under […]
Magical morning vaults Campbellsville duo to the lead at Sam Rayburn
JASPER, Texas — Catching the “Dirty 30” is something every angler dreams of achieving. Campbellsville University juniors Corey Yarish and Brock Catlett knocked that goal off their bucket list on Day 1 of the 2026 Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by Bass Pro Shops, landing a limit weighing 31 pounds, 8 ounces to take a […]
AFTCO and B.A.S.S. renew partnership with expanded conservation and program support
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. has announced the renewal and expansion of its partnership with AFTCO (American Fishing Tackle Company), reinforcing a multi-year commitment that includes broad support across youth, conservation and competitive programming. Under the renewed agreement, AFTCO will continue as a Supporting Sponsor of B.A.S.S., a B.A.S.S. Conservation Partner, Conservation Summit Sponsor and the […]
Lake Hartwell to host 2027 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour
BIRMINGHAM, AL — B.A.S.S. announced today, alongside officials from VisitGreenvilleSC and Visit Anderson, that the 2027 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour will be held March 19-21, 2027, in Greenville, S.C., with tournament competition taking place on Lake Hartwell. This will mark the fifth time the Super Bowl of Bass Fishing has visited the lake, […]
South’s record performance seals Bassmaster Open win at Sam Rayburn Reservoir
JASPER, Texas — Pake South fell a little short of an ambitious goal, but along the way, he turned in a record-breaking performance to win the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by Battery Tender with a three-day total of 96 pounds, 15 ounces. On Day 1, the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series rookie […]