BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Fishing fans can spend their winter weekends with the world’s best anglers as FS1 begins airing highlight shows from the 2021 Bassmaster Elite Series and Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk and previews the upcoming events. The shows are the ideal opportunity to meet the Elites and learn more about sportfishing in the run-up to the first tournament and live broadcasts of the 2022 season.
After a successful first season where nearly 14 million viewers watched Bassmaster LIVE programming, once more all nine 2022 Elite events and the storied Bassmaster Classic will feature live television coverage on the FOX Sports platforms. Beginning with the AFTCO Bassmaster Elite Feb. 10-13 on Florida’s famed St. Johns River, fishing fans can tune in for live, on-the-water action on tournament Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Upcoming episodes will feature highlights of the 2021 season as well as an in-depth look at Seth Feider, who notched four Top 10s en route to winning 2021 Angler of the Year honors, and Josh Stracner, who had to climb over four other anglers in the final event on the St. Lawrence River to win Rookie of the Year. Among the moments viewers can relive — or experience for the first time — is Lee Livesay’s Lake Fork victory featuring a whopping four-day total of 112 pounds, 5 ounces that was capped by a final-day catch of five bass weighing 42-3. A captivated audience watched more than 51.4 million minutes of live tournament coverage as the Elite at Lake Fork produced three lead changes and two anglers caught over 100 pounds.
Avid fans can also join the Bassmaster LIVE team beginning January 22 to preview the exciting new season and upcoming Bassmaster Classic.
Highlight shows will run throughout January and February on both FS1 and FS2. For a complete schedule, visit Bassmaster.com/tv-schedule.
Date | Time | Episode | Network |
January 8 | 10 a.m. ET | 2021 Review: Alabama & Texas | FS1 |
January 8 | 11 a.m. ET | 2021 Review: Lake Fork | FS1 |
January 9 | 6 a.m. ET | 2021 Review: Florida & Tennessee (re-air) | FS1 |
January 15 | 9:30 a.m. ET | 2021 Review: Alabama Swing | FS1 |
January 15 | 10 a.m. ET | 2021 Review: New York Swing | FS1 |
January 15 | 10:30 a.m. ET | 2021 Review: Angler of the Year & Rookie of the Year | FS1 |
January 15 | 11 a.m. ET | Best Moments of 2021 | FS1 |
January 22 | 10 a.m. ET | 2022 Preview: Florida Swing | FS1 |
January 22 | 10:30 a.m. ET | 2022 Preview: South Carolina & Tennessee | FS1 |
January 22 | 11 a.m. ET | 2022 Preview: Texas & Alabama | FS1 |
January 29 | 10 a.m. ET | 2022 Preview: New York & South Dakota | FS1 |
January 29 | 11 a.m. ET | 2022 Preview: Wisconsin & MVPs | FS1 |
February 5 | 10 a.m. ET | 2021 Bassmaster Classic Review | FS1 |
February 5 | 11 a.m. ET | 2022 Bassmaster Classic Preview | FS1 |
Schedule subject to change.
About B.A.S.S.
B.A.S.S., which encompasses the Bassmaster tournament leagues, events and media platforms, is the worldwide authority on bass fishing and keeper of the culture of the sport, providing cutting edge content on bass fishing whenever, wherever and however bass fishing fans want to use it. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., the 515,000-member organization’s fully integrated media platforms include the industry’s leading magazines (Bassmaster and B.A.S.S. Times), website (Bassmaster.com), TV show, radio show, social media programs and events. For more than 50 years, B.A.S.S. has been dedicated to access, conservation and youth fishing.
The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the most prestigious events at each level of competition, including the Bassmaster Elite Series, St. Croix Bassmaster Opens Series, TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Series, Strike King Bassmaster College Series, Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Series presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors, Bassmaster Team Championship, Bassmaster Kayak Series powered by TourneyX, Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship presented by Skeeter and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk.
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Media Contact: Emily Harley, B.A.S.S. Communications Manager, 205-313-0945, eharley@bassmaster.com
