FORT WORTH, Texas — When Trey McKinney hopped onto the stage at the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour, the infectious beat of “Church Clap” by Christian hip-hop artist KB filled Dickies Arena. Though conventional wisdom says don’t ever change what’s working, McKinney’s hype song might as well be “The Kids are Alright” by The Who, […]
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Hammond makes all the right adjustments to win Kayak Championship
YANTIS, Texas — Nothing went as planned for North Carolina’s Wyatt Hammond during the 2025 Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship scored by TourneyX. Fortunately, every adjustment he made produced big largemouth bass. The Fayetteville, N.C., angler landed a 111.25-inch limit to win the coveted trophy, filling his limit with four bass measuring 22 inches or better along with […]
2024 class of High School All-Americans honored on Bassmaster Classic stage
FORT WORTH, Texas — The 2024 Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team were treated to a trip to Dickies Arena to be recognized on the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour stage ahead of the Day 1 weigh-in. This is the first time in the program’s history the All-American class has been honored on the […]
Nutt continues Pickwick magic; wins B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier
FLORENCE, Ala. — Dylan Nutt has only been fishing Pickwick Lake consistently for three years, but there may not be anyone who is more dialed into what is happening on that Tennessee River reservoir than him right now. The University of North Alabama junior secured the victory at the Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier at Pickwick Lake presented […]
Monster bags await Kayak Series Championship anglers at Lake Fork
YANTIS, Texas — Giant bass await anglers who qualified for the 2025 Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship at Lake Fork scored by TourneyX. With temperatures rising, multitime championship qualifier Matthew Scotch, who is based out of Fort Worth, Texas, believes this tournament will produce impressive bags. “That time of year is probably the best time […]
Big bag lifts Nutt to the lead at Pickwick Lake
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 […]
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, […]