COLUMBIA, S.C. — B.A.S.S. announced today the inaugural stand-alone Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship presented by Native Watercraft will be held Oct. 14-16, 2026, on Lake Murray, marking a significant milestone for one of the organization’s fastest-growing competitive platforms. Previously held in conjunction with the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour, the […]
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Colvin and Murphy stay close to win Bassmaster High School Series at Kerr Reservoir
SALLISAW, Okla. — This is the only their second year competing in organized bass tournaments, but apparently Hunter Colvin and Murph Murphy are fast learners. The two 16 year-old high school sophomores from SEK Fishing in Kansas caught 18 pounds, 3 ounces of Oklahoma bass to win the 2026 Strike King Bassmaster High School Series […]
Sullivan and Pack rely on late catch to take home Junior title at Kerr Reservoir
SALLISAW, Okla. — Twelve year-olds Henry Sullivan and Laken Pack refused to give up and a final big bass caught in the last 15 minutes of the day put them over the top at the 2026 Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Junior Series at Kerr Reservoir. The duo caught a five-bass limit weighing 13 pounds, 2 ounces […]
Key decision rewards Huskins with Bassmaster Open win at Lake Norman
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Stubbornness and a willingness to change might sound contradictory, but combining the two traits lead Cole Huskins to a razor-thin victory in the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Lake Norman presented by Battery Tender. Tallying a three-day total of 47 pounds, 14 ounces, the pro from Gastonia, N.C., edged Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series […]
Hoyle’s dock savvy puts him atop Bassmaster Open at Lake Norman
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — You can’t overstate the value of local knowledge and Cody Hoyle proved this point en route to leading Day 2 of the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Lake Norman presented by Battery Tender by a narrow margin. Five years after winning the Bassmaster Open on this Catawba River impoundment, the Mooresboro, N.C., angler […]
Mississippi River should show out at Nation Qualifier
LA CROSSE, Wis. — Anglers competing in the 2026 Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier at Mississippi River presented by Lowrance will likely enjoy some of the best fishing the Upper Mississippi has to offer, according to Wisconsin native Grant Neubauer. “This is the best time of year, and every year it is getting better,” said the […]
Shockley and Watts stay in their comfort zone to win at Kerr Reservoir
SALLISAW, Okla. — Josiah Shockley and Landon Watts may not have been familiar with Kerr Reservoir before this week’s Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops, but they felt right at home all the same. The Northwestern State University freshman claimed the victory with a two-day total weighing 35 pounds, 12 ounces, […]
Gleason’s banner day leads Bassmaster Open at Lake Norman
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Darold Gleason’s not a greedy guy, but he wasn’t satisfied with only one big bite, so he added a second kicker toward the end of his day. Good thing he padded his weight, as his five-bass limit of 18-12 leads Day 1 of the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Lake Norman presented by […]
Murray primed for impressive Bassmaster Elite Series action
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Fast-paced action, lots of fish catches and big weights, that’s the fan-friendly show that JT Thompkins expects for the Tedy’s Team Bassmaster Elite at Lake Murray. The Elites’ last visit to this Saluda River reservoir in 2024 produced a highly entertaining contest and the South Carolina pro believes this year’s event will meet […]
Morning kickers carry Easter to Day 1 lead at Kerr Reservoir
SALLISAW, Okla. — The 2026 Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Kerr Reservoir presented by Bass Pro Shops is senior Clayton Easter’s final regular season event, and so far he is going out with a bang. The Tarleton State University angler caught 19 pounds, 9 ounces to take the Day 1 lead at Kerr Reservoir on […]