B.A.S.S. announces 2026 Bassmaster Elite Qualifiers schedule.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. announced today the 2026 Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifiers presented by Bass Pro Shops (EQ) schedule, marking the second year of the postseason-style format designed to challenge the top anglers from the Bassmaster Opens. After a widely praised debut — one that produced 10 new Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series pros, including rising star Fisher Anaya and long-respected veteran Russ Lane — […]
Major League Fishing launches 2026 Phoenix Fantasy Fishing Presented by 13 Fishing
January 9, 2026. BENTON, Ky. – Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today that registration is officially open for the 2026 Phoenix Fantasy Fishing Presented by 13 Fishing season, giving fans another shot to test their Bass Pro Tour knowledge, out-pick their buddies and compete for an incredible lineup of prizes throughout the year. The free-to-play […]
B.A.S.S. announces Live Sonar (FFS) rule change for 2026 Elite Series
September 2, 2025. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S., the worldwide authority on bass fishing, today announced an update to its forward-facing live sonar (FFS) policy that will take effect during the 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season. Beginning in 2026, forward-facing live sonar will only be permitted in up to five of the nine regular-season Elite […]
Ott DeFoe takes down Stage 6 at Potomac River for fifth Bass Pro Tour win
MARBURY, Md. – After a week that saw Ott DeFoe near the top of SCORETRACKER® every day he was on the water, the Tennessee pro finally shot to the top when it mattered most, taking down the Zenni Stage 6 Presented by Athletic Brewing Company Championship Round for his fourth Bass Pro Tour regular-season win and fifth BPT win overall. With a […]
American Bass Anglers is excited to announce that the 2025 American Fishing Tour National Championship will be held on the legendary Lake Walter F. George, widely known as Lake Eufaula, with tournament headquarters in Eufaula, Alabama. The championship week is set for October 5–10, 2025.
Eufaula, AL – American Bass Anglers is excited to announce that the 2025 American Fishing Tour National Championship will be held on the legendary Lake Walter F. George, widely known as Lake Eufaula, with tournament headquarters in Eufaula, Alabama. The championship week is set for October 5–10, 2025. It will bring together the top 500 […]
Andy Wicker Wins American Bass Anglers American Fishing Tour Championship at Lake Murray. South Carolina angler wins a Caymas Boat powered by Mercury Outboards.
Lake Murray, SC – In a powerful display of consistency and knowledge, Andy Wicker of Columbia, South Carolina, emerged victorious at the 2024 American Fishing Tour (AFT) National Championship, held on the scenic waters of Lake Murray. Wicker not only captured the championship title but also clinched Angler of the Year, earning a Caymas Boat […]
Nick Hatfield cruises to first Bass Pro Tour win at B&W Trailer Hitches Heavy Hitters Presented by Bass Pro Shops, Jeff Sprague earns $100,000 Big Bass Award.
May 22, 2025 Tennessee pro catches 12 bass for 42-12 in Championship Round to earn $100,000 top prize, Sprague catches 6-2 largemouth to earn $100,000 Berkley Big Bass Award FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – Entering the Championship Round at B&W Trailer Hitches Heavy Hitters Presented by Bass Pro Shops, Nick Hatfield didn’t really believe he had […]
Schlapper claims first Bassmaster Elite title in wire-to-wire win at Sabine River.
May 18, 2025 ORANGE, Texas — A marathon, not a sprint. You’d be hard pressed to find a more fitting phrase to describe Pat Schlapper’s wire-to-wire win at the MAXAM Tire Bassmaster Elite at the Sabine River. Schlapper set the early mark with a Day 1 limit of 12 pounds, 2 ounces. The pro from Eleva, Wis., would follow with […]
Phoenix’s McFaul gets the win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League event at Potomac River Presented by Suzuki Marine. West Virginia’s Lloyd tops co-angler division.
May 19, 2025 MARBURY, Md. – Boater Rick McFaul of Phoenix, Maryland, caught a five-bass limit weighing 18 pounds, 11 ounces, Saturday to win the Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on the Potomac River Presented by Suzuki Marine. The tournament, hosted by Charles County Recreation, Parks, and Tourism, was the third […]
Pennsylvania’s McGeary logs first career win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League event at the Potomac River. Pennsylvania’s Bernier tops co-angler division.
May 12, 2025 MARBURY, Md. – Boater Joshua McGeary of Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, caught a five-bass limit weighing 18 pounds, 4 ounces, Saturday to win the Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on the Potomac River. The tournament, hosted by Charles County Recreation, Parks and Tourism, was the first event of the […]