WADDINGTON, N.Y. — Ryan Lachniet might have added a few grey hairs to his otherwise dark brown beard, but after enduring the stress storm that a 7-pound, 5-ounce smallmouth unleashed, the Gum Spring, Va., pro leads Day 1 of the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at St. Lawrence River presented by SEVIIN. Sacking up an opening limit of 26-5, Lachniet leads […]
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Big smallmouth await Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series field at Lake St. Clair
MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. — Summer is in full swing in southern Michigan, which means the smallmouth are starting to feed up just in time for the 2025 Yokohama Tire Bassmaster Elite at Lake St. Clair according to Michigan native Aaron Jagdfeld. “We had a late spring, so everything has been a little behind. But the last week or […]
Eigbrett wins weather-shortened Kayak Series at Lake Champlain
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Bailey Eigbrett entered the Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series at Lake Champlain presented by Native Watercraft with one goal; qualify for the 2026 Bassmaster Kayak National Championship in Knoxville. Not only did he accomplish that goal, but he also claimed a big trophy to add to his mantle. The Cheektowaga, N.Y., angler claimed the victory in his […]
Smith and Randan take the title at Junior Championship
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 […]
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 […]