CULLMAN, Ala. — Smith Lake is as healthy as it’s ever been, according to guide Logan Johnson, which is good news for teams looking to make a splash during the Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops event. “Really and truly, the lake as a whole health-wise, the population of the fish, is exponentially better than it […]
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Roku becomes the streaming hub of Bassmaster tournaments
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Audiences can soon hook free access to live coverage of Bassmaster professional bass fishing tournaments thanks to a new streaming rights partnership between Roku, America’s No. 1 TV streaming platform, and Bassmaster, the world’s leading authority on sportfishing. Upcoming Bassmaster LIVE events will include action from the brand-new Elite Qualifiers (EQ) Series, five Bassmaster Open […]
B.A.S.S., Cavender’s Boot City announce 2025 Bassmaster Classic partnership
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. announced today that Cavender’s Boot City, the leading Western wear retailer based out of Tyler, Texas, has signed on to partner for the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour. Cavender’s will join the Classic as a local partner as well as title sponsor of the Bassmaster Classic Kickoff Party. The Cavender’s Bassmaster […]
Iowa’s Miller ‘times it just right’ in weather-shortened Bassmaster Open at Sam Rayburn
JASPER, Texas — Foul weather trimmed the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by SEVIIN from a three-day tournament to a one-day derby. So, before competition even began, the 233 competing anglers knew they’d have to go big if they wanted to go home a winner. Chris Miller of Spirit Lake, Iowa, found the right bites Friday, […]
Bassmaster launches new Oh-Fish-ally, Unofficial podcast with Dave Mercer
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Bassmaster is bringing fans an all-new, sometimes-raw podcast with the launch of Oh-Fish-ally, Unofficial, hosted by legendary Bassmaster emcee Dave Mercer. Premiering Feb. 17 exclusively on Bassmaster.com, this fresh take on fishing talk will deliver raw, real and ridiculously entertaining conversations straight from the biggest names in the sport. Each episode, Mercer will be joined by a rotating panel of Bassmaster […]
Water and weather foretell favorable fishing for Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River
PALATKA, Fla. — “Cold” typically is a four-letter word in Florida, but Bassmaster Elite Seriespro Drew Benton said winter weather in the right measure and with the right timing could unleash an eruption of Sunshine State potential during the 2025 FXR Pro Fish Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River. Competition days will be February 20-23 with daily takeoffs from Palatka […]
Mark Zona returns to Bassmaster with new podcast, TnZ, launching on the Bassmaster Channel
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Bass fishing fans, get ready! Mark Zona is making his highly anticipated return to Bassmaster, bringing his unmistakable energy and insight back to the sport with the launch of the TnZ Podcast alongside his longtime colleague Tommy Sanders. Debuting Monday, Feb. 10, on Bassmaster.com, the TnZ Podcast will be the anchor show of the all-new Bassmaster Channel, which is set […]
The Bassmaster Classic returns to Knoxville for 2026
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Super Bowl of Bass Fishing is making its way back to one of the most electrifying destinations in the sport. B.A.S.S. officials announced today that the 2026 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour will return to Knoxville, Tenn., for the third time on March 13-15, 2026. With competition set on the Tennessee River’s Fort Loudoun […]
B.A.S.S. adds T-H Marine Bassmaster Pick ’Em Challenge to stable of fantasy games
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. has announced the addition of a third fantasy game, the T-H Marine Bassmaster Pick ’Em Challenge, to the wildly popular lineup of Rapala Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing Challenge and Falcon Rods Bassmaster Drain the Lake Challenge. Like the other fantasy games, playing is free and thousands of dollars in prizes are up for grabs. “We are […]
Nominations now open for 2025 class of Bassmaster High School All-Americans
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. is now accepting nominations for the most exceptional high school bass anglers in the country for the annual Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team. B.A.S.S. is celebrating the 11th year of the selection of the team, which recognizes the 12 most outstanding high school anglers in the nation. The program is designed to reward young athletes […]