GROVE, Okla. — Wyatt Burkhalter of Alabama took a terrible practice and a lure he’d never thrown before and pieced together a masterful performance at the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees presented by Battery Tender. After landing in 4th place on Day 1, and rising into a narrow 7-ounce lead on Day […]
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Burkhalter weighs in giant bag of Grand Lake bass to claim narrow Day 2 lead
GROVE, Okla. — Wyatt Burkhalter of Alabama didn’t get the weather he wanted on Day 2 of the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees presented by Battery Tender, but he nevertheless got the desired results. With a 24-pound catch added to his Day 1 weight of 20-13, he’s tallied 44-13 over two […]
Andrew Rickman dominates at Toledo Bend, shatters B.A.S.S. Nation record
MANY, La. — Andrew Rickman is a big guy, standing a full 6 feet, 6 inches tall. And this week at the Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier at Toledo Bend Reservoir presented by Lowrance, the 24-year-old from Canton, Texas was up to big things — historic ones, at that. Rickman caught a three-day total of 15 bass weighing […]
Phoenix Boats signs on as Supporting Sponsor of B.A.S.S.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. today announced that Phoenix Boats has signed on as a supporting sponsor of B.A.S.S. through 2028, reinforcing a shared commitment to performance, innovation and the continued growth of competitive bass fishing. The partnership brings together two brands with deep roots in the sport. B.A.S.S., the global authority in bass fishing, continues […]
Oklahoma Elite Cranford takes Day 1 lead in wind-blown Grand Lake Open
GROVE, Okla. — Oklahoma pro Austin Cranford hasn’t been pleased with his results on the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series tour four events into his rookie season, so he jumped into the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees presented by Battery Tender hoping to get back on track. Through Day 1, it seems […]
Texas’ Andrew Rickman vaults into lead at Toledo Bend B.A.S.S. Nation qualifier
MANY, La. — Riding the strength of back-to-back 30-pound bags, Andrew Rickman has put himself in prime position to win the Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier at Toledo Bend Reservoir presented by Lowrance. Rickman, a 24-year-old angler from Canton, Texas, caught a limit of five largemouth bass weighing 34 pounds, 2 ounces and pulled into the […]
Capitalizing on a shad spawn will be key at Lake Norman Open
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Targeting bass feeding around a shad spawn should lead anglers to the top of the leaderboard in a postspawn duel at the 2026 Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Lake Norman presented by Battery Tender according to Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series pro Matt Arey. “Typically in late April and early May, there will be […]
B.A.S.S. partners with Tedy’s Team to promote Stroke Awareness Month; Lake Murray Elite event to highlight initiative
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. today announced a new partnership with Tedy’s Team Foundation to promote Stroke Awareness Month in May, using the platform of professional bass fishing to educate anglers and fans about stroke prevention and the importance of recognizing warning signs. As part of the partnership, Tedy’s Team will serve as the title sponsor […]
Antunes is in tune at Toledo Bend B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier
MANY, La. — The consensus opinion among competitors and pundits was that conditions were set up for something special to happen during the Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier at Toledo Bend Reservoir presented by Lowrance. Boy, were they right. Trace Antunes III, a 20-year-old from Henderson, Texas, went wild Wednesday on Day 1 of this tournament, catching […]
Shallow-water anglers should thrive at Kerr Reservoir
SALLISAW, Okla. — For the first time, the Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops will visit Kerr Reservoir in Oklahoma, and Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series sophomore Blake Capps believes shallow-water anglers will have a chance to dominate. “The river system as a whole has been fishing better than it has in […]