Tennessee Tourism to support 2026 Bassmaster Classic, High School National Championship

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. officials announced that Tennessee Department of Tourist Development has been named a Local Classic Partner for the 2026 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour, which will be held in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tennessee Tourism will also serve as the presenting sponsor of the Strike King Bassmaster High School National Championship, scheduled for July 30-Aug. […]

Keystone State’s Ryan Matylewicz locks up key Kayak Series win at Kissimmee Chain

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Ryan Matylewicz didn’t come close to catching the best bag of bass in the Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series at Kissimmee Chain presented by Native Watercraft. That honor went to fellow Pennsylvanian Dylan Crystaloski whose Day 2 total of 114.75 inches broke the record for the largest one-day limit in Bassmaster Kayak Series history. Despite those […]

Cherry conquers Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville

SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — Hank Cherry, turned 52 today, so it’s fitting that the pro from Lincolnton, N.C., employed a straight-up old-school technique to win the FXR Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville with 88 pounds, 11 ounces. Cherry caught the majority of his fish on a 3-inch hand-poured chartreuse curly tail grub rigged on a 1/8-ounce ball-head jig. Dedicating […]

Progressive Insurance® named Platinum Sponsor and Official Insurance of Bassmaster

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. announced today that Progressive Insurance has been named a Platinum Sponsor and the Official Insurance of Bassmaster, further strengthening a long-standing relationship between the two organizations and underscoring Progressive’s commitment to professional bass fishing and the outdoor lifestyle. As part of the agreement, Progressive will serve as the title sponsor of […]

Yokohama Tire Named presenting sponsor of Bassmaster Classic Celebrity Pro-Am and Classic Weigh-Ins; title sponsor of the Bassmaster Elite at Santee Cooper Lakes

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. has announced a multifaceted partnership with Yokohama Tire, which will serve as the presenting sponsor of the Bassmaster Classic Celebrity Pro-Am, the presenting sponsor of all Bassmaster Classic weigh-ins and the title sponsor of the Bassmaster Elite at Santee Cooper Lakes. The expanded relationship strengthens Yokohama’s long-standing presence with Bassmaster fans and competitors […]