BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. has announced that Yamaha Marine has extended its premier partnership with B.A.S.S. through 2028, continuing a long-standing relationship that spans decades and plays a significant role across competitive fishing, conservation and angler development. As part of the extension, Yamaha will remain the Official Engine Sponsor of B.A.S.S. and the Official Motor […]
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Late-day heroics push Montevallo’s Ring and Antunes to Bassmaster College win at Kissimmee Chain
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Committing to a long run and capitalizing on a late-day opportunity allowed Garrett Ring and Trace Antunes III of University of Montevallo to start their season with a win at the Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Kissimmee Chain presented by Bass Pro Shops. After placing sixth on Day 1 with a 20-pound limit, Ring and Antunes, […]
FXR named title sponsor of the 2026 Elite Series season opener on Lake Guntersville
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. is excited to announce that FXR®, a leading performance apparel brand for anglers and outdoor athletes, will serve as the title sponsor of the 2026 Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville, the season-opening event of the 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series. Lake Guntersville, one of the most storied fisheries in tournament bass […]
Nominations now open for 2026 C.A.S.T. for Kids B.A.S.S. Humanitarian Award
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. and the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation are now accepting nominations for the annual C.A.S.T. for Kids B.A.S.S. Humanitarian Award, recognizing the meaningful work being done by B.A.S.S. members to serve others in their communities. The award honors a B.A.S.S. member who has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to helping fragile populations such […]
Emmanuel College’s Ligon and Fisher take Day 1 lead in Bassmaster College event at Kissimmee Chain of Lakes
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The later flights benefitted from Florida’s typical afternoon warm-up bite, but Emmanuel College’s Scooter Ligon Jr. and Logan Fisher got it done early to lead Day 1 of the Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Kissimmee Chain of Lakes presented by Bass Pro Shops. On a day that saw six teams break […]
Weather patterns could deliver lights-out action for Bassmaster Open at Central Florida’s Kissimmee Chain
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The Sunshine State’s a little behind in seasonality, but Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series pro John Cox believes winter’s late arrival might be setting up an absolute smash fest for the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Kissimmee Chain presented by Battery Tender. Competition days will be January 29-31 with daily takeoffs from Lake Front […]
Okeechobee provides promising potential for College Series anglers
OKEECHOBEE, Fla. — The largemouth bass in Lake Okeechobee will have the spawn on their minds when the 2026 Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops Lunkers Trail rolls into town, according to Turtlebox Bassmaster Opens presented by Battery Tender angler Kane Weekley. The question is: Will the weather allow anglers to see the true potential of the south […]
Scroggins and Berling finish strong in Bassmaster High School win at Kissimmee Chain
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — A late-day adjustment yielded the deal-sealing catch for Eli Scroggins and Drew Berling of the Park Hills Athletic Club, who topped the Strike King Bassmaster High School Series at Kissimmee Chain with a five-bass limit of 24 pounds, 5 ounces. Making the trip from Kentucky, the winners fished the south end of Lake Toho and the canal linking Toho to […]
Anderson’s solo mission yields Bassmaster Junior win at Kissimmee Chain
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Weather and team dynamics did not make it easy for Cooper Anderson of Scotts Hill Student Anglers, but the 8th grader from Henderson, Tenn., sacked up a 19-pound, 8-ounce limit and won the Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Junior Series event at Kissimmee Chain. On a day that saw a weather system bring 25-knot winds, Anderson fished the season […]
College Series kicks off 2026 season at Kissimmee Chain of Lakes
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The 2026 Bassmaster Tournament Trail will kick off at the Kissimmee Chain at a time of year when weather will determine the trajectory of each tournament held on the powerhouse fishery. The Strike King Bassmaster High School Series and the Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Junior Series will start off the week, taking to the waters of Kissimmee on Jan. […]