You’ve got to stay hungry
The Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series is just about done with its 20th year of competition, and those two decades have gone by in a flash. I can still vividly picture...
Queen disqualified from Mississippi River Elite
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. officials announced today that KJ Queen has been disqualified from the 2025 Pro-Guide Batteries Bassmaster Elite at Mississippi River event and fined after failing a screening credibility...
B.A.S.S. meets us in the middle
I’m thankful that B.A.S.S. divided the 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series schedule into five events that allow forward-facing sonar (FFS) and four that do not. They never could have pleased...
Big bass of 2025 Elite Series
Dreams of big bass turned into reality with monster bags, Century Club belts and the heaviest fish in decade.
My Finest Hour: Palaniuk foretells St. Lawrence victory
While Bassmaster Elite pros strive for excellence throughout each event, the right combination of variables occasionally align to create the opportunity for superlative performance. Here’s an example from Brandon Palaniuk.
Inside Elite Boats: Cody Meyer
Take a tour of Bassmaster Elite Series pro Cody Meyer's boat he ran during the 2025 season.
Ready for the EQs and offseason
Now that the Bassmaster Elite Series season is over, I’ve turned my attention to a diverse offseason schedule. It’s been a busy year, so I definitely need some relaxation, but...
Reflecting on my second season
With my second Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season behind me, I’ve had some time to look back and think about how things went. Obviously, I only have two years of...
1-Minute Angler: Emil Wagner’s fall crankbait tips
Watch why and how Bassmaster Elite pro Emil Wagner downsizes his crankbait choices in the fall for success.