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 […]
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Stahl’s perfect plan yields wire-to-wire win at Kissimmee Chain
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Intuition plus determination plus execution equalled a dominant victory for Cody Stahl, who tallied a three-day total of 74 pounds, 6 ounces and earned the wire-to-wire victory in the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Kissimmee Chain presented by Battery Tender. “That is one heckuva way to start the season,” Stahl said. “It was just an […]
Bassmaster introduces Fan Cam for Elite Series LIVE coverage
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. is excited to announce the launch of the Bassmaster Fan Cam, an innovative new initiative designed to give fans a direct role in shaping Bassmaster LIVE coverage throughout the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season, including the sport’s biggest stage at the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour. The […]
Kayak Series’ return to Kissimmee Chain should be spawn showdown
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — For the second year in a row, the Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series presented by Native Watercraft will be visiting the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes during the spawning time. How good fishing is will depend on the weather. Tournament days are scheduled for Feb. 7-8 with home base located in Kissimmee, Fla. Anglers […]
Stahl’s confidence delivers Day 1 lead in Bassmaster Open at Kissimmee Chain
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — When you know, you know; and Cody Stahl knew his spot had the potential to deliver a big bag, like the 28-pound, 9-ounce limit that leads Day 1 of the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Kissimmee Chain presented by Battery Tender. “All week, I was paying attention to the conditions and what the weather was calling […]
Warm-water surprise boosts Emmanuel University’s Dunn & Mcguffin to Okeechobee win
OKEECHOBEE, Fla. — After Peyton Dunn and Luke Mcguffin found a “magical spot” and grabbed the Day 1 lead in the Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Lake Okeechobee presented by Bass Pro Shops, their greatest fear was that other anglers might fish the same area and disrupt their momentum. Other teams did fish nearby on Thursday in the second […]
Healthy Guntersville set to kick off 2026 Bassmaster Elite season
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — Call it bass fishing’s version of “curb appeal,” the condition of a lake’s grass plays a big role in determining its value and that’s precisely the formula awaiting anglers in the FXR Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville. Competition days will be February 5-8 with daily takeoffs from Goose Pond Colony Resort at […]
Emmanuel’s Dunn & McGuffin make late move, shoot to top of Okeechobee leaderboard
OKEECHOBEE, Fla. — The temperature fell 30 degrees overnight at Lake Okeechobee, but the fortune of Emmanuel University’s Peyton Dunn and Luke Mcguffin was climbing Wednesday on Day 1 of the Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops. The duo caught a five-bass limit weighing 20 pounds, 9 ounces, to jump atop […]
Pro-Guide Batteries named title sponsor of Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie of the Year, Bassmaster Kayak Angler of the Year
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. today announced that Pro-Guide Batteries has been named the title sponsor of the Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie of the Year award and will also sponsor the Bassmaster Kayak Series Angler of the Year award, further expanding the company’s presence across professional bass fishing while reinforcing its commitment to innovation, performance and […]
Seaguar renews Youth Sponsorship of Bassmaster Junior, High School and College Series for 2026
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. today announced that Seaguar, a leader in fishing line innovation, has renewed its youth sponsorship of the Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Junior Series, Strike King Bassmaster High School Series and the Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops for the 2026 season. The continued partnership underscores Seaguar’s long-standing commitment […]