BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The 2025 B.A.S.S. Bassmaster Elite Series is poised for another thrilling season following a record-breaking 2024 campaign that showcased dramatic finishes, skyrocketing attendance, and record-setting weights. With the field of 104 anglers officially confirmed, fans can anticipate an exhilarating mix of fresh talent and seasoned veterans battling it out for the coveted trophies and the prestigious Progressive Insurance Bassmaster Angler of the Year title.
The Elite Roster
The lineup features seven former Bassmaster Classic champions and eight former Angler of the Year titleholders, all vying for glory in one of bass fishing’s most competitive circuits. New to the series are nine rookies, led by Easton Fothergill, who dominated the 2024 Elite Qualifiers points race. Other standout rookies include Cody Meyer, Tucker Smith, Dakota Ebare, and Emil Wagner.
Fans will also welcome the return of legends Randy Howell and Cliff Pace, each boasting career earnings exceeding $1.5 million and Classic victories in 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Competition Format
Each event will see the full field of 104 anglers compete over the first two days, with the top 50 advancing to the semifinals and the top 10 battling it out on the final day. The winner takes home the title and a $100,000 first-place prize.
2025 Bassmaster Elite Series Schedule
The season kicks off at the St. Johns River in Florida, with anglers traveling through six other states before concluding the circuit. Along the way, they’ll compete for points, titles, and a chance to qualify for the 2026 Bassmaster Classic.
2025 Bassmaster Elite Series Field
- Matt Arey, Shelby, N.C.
- Justin Atkins, Florence, Ala.
- Drew Benton, Panama City, Fla.
- Stetson Blaylock, Benton, Ark.
- Beau Browning, Hot Springs, Ark.
- Scott Canterbury, Odenville, Ala.
- Blake Capps, Muskogee, Okla.
- Brandon Card, Salisbury, N.C.
- Hank Cherry, Lincolnton, N.C.
- Jason Christie, Welling, Okla.
- Joey Cifuentes III, Clinton, Ark.
- Brandon Cobb, Greenwood, S.C.
- Keith Combs, Huntington, Texas
- Drew Cook, Cairo, Ga.
- John Cox, DeBary, Fla.
- John Crews, Salem, Va.
- Will Davis Jr., Sylacauga, Ala.
- Greg DiPalma, Millville, N.J.
- Bob Downey, Detroit Lakes, Minn.
- Tim Dube, Nashua, N.H.
- Dakota Ebare, Brookeland, Texas
- Seth Feider, New Market, Minn.
- Austin Felix, Eden Prairie, Minn.
- Easton Fothergill, Grand Rapids, Minn.
- Jacob Foutz, Charleston, Tenn.
- Marc Frazier, Newnan, Ga.
- Kyoya Fujita, Minamitsuru, Yamanashi, Japan
- Cooper Gallant, Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada
- John Garrett, Union City, Tenn.
- David Gaston, Sylacauga, Ala.
- Robert Gee, Knoxville, Tenn.
- Wesley Gore, Clanton, Ala.
- Buddy Gross, Chattanooga, Tenn.
- Jeff Gustafson, Keewatin, Ontario, Canada
- Greg Hackney, Gonzales, La.
- Justin Hamner, Northport, Ala.
- Ray Hanselman, Del Rio, Texas
- Jamie Hartman, Newport, N.Y.
- Matt Herren, Ashville, Ala.
- Randy Howell, Guntersville, Ala.
- Cody Huff, Ava, Mo.
- Mike Iaconelli, Pittsgrove, N.J.
- Taku Ito, Chiba, Japan
- Carl Jocumsen, Toowoomba, Australia
- Chris Johnston, Otonabee, Ontario, Canada
- Cory Johnston, Otonabee, Ontario, Canada
- Jonathan Kelley, Old Forge, Pa.
- Steve Kennedy, Auburn, Ala.
- Kenta Kimura, Hirakata, Osaka, Japan
- Evan Kung, Pickering, Ontario, Canada
- Caleb Kuphall, Mukwonago, Wis.
- Logan Latuso, Gonzales, La.
- Jordan Lee, Cullman, Ala.
- Shane LeHew, Catawba, N.C.
- Brandon Lester, Fayetteville, Tenn.
- Lee Livesay, Longview, Texas
- Andrew Loberg, Guntersville, Ala.
- Wes Logan, Springville, Ala.
- Ed Loughran III, Richmond, Va.
- Bill Lowen, Brookville, Ind.
- Paul Marks, Cumming, Ga.
- Scott Martin, Clewiston, Fla.
- Trey McKinney, Carbondale, Ill.
- Mark Menendez, Paducah, Ky.
- Cody Meyer, Eagle, Idaho
- Ben Milliken, New Caney, Texas
- Brock Mosley, Collinsville, Miss.
- Paul Mueller, Naugatuck, Conn.
- David Mullins, Mt. Carmel, Tenn.
- Bryan New, Leesville, S.C.
- Kyle Norsetter, Cottage Grove, Wisc
- Cliff Pace, Ovett, Miss.
- Brandon Palaniuk, Rathdrum, Idaho
- Luke Palmer, Coalgate, Okla.
- Logan Parks, Auburn, Ala.
- Kyle Patrick, Cooperstown, N.Y.
- Chad Pipkens, DeWitt, Mich.
- Clifford Pirch, Payson, Ariz.
- Jacob Powroznik, North Prince George, Va.
- Jay Przekurat, Plover, Wis.
- KJ Queen, Catawba, N.C.
- Alex Redwine, Blue Ash, Ohio
- Tyler Rivet, Raceland, La.
- Matt Robertson, Kuttawa, Ky.
- Cole Sands, Calhoun, Tenn.
- Pat Schlapper, Eleva, Wis.
- Bryan Schmitt, Deale, Md.
- Bernie Schultz, Gainesville, Fla.
- Hunter Shryock, Ooltewah, Tenn.
- Bryant Smith, Roseville, Calif.
- Tucker Smith, Birmingham, Ala.
- Caleb Sumrall, New Iberia, La.
- Gerald Swindle, Guntersville, Ala.
- JT Thompkins, Myrtle Beach, S.C.
- Emil Wagner, Marietta, Ga.
- Patrick Walters, Summerville, S.C.
- Kyle Welcher, Opelika, Ala.
- Alex Wetherell, Middletown, Conn.
- Brad Whatley, Bivins, Texas
- Jake Whitaker, Hendersonville, N.C.
- Tyler Williams, Belgrade, Maine
- Jason Williamson, Aiken, S.C.
- Matty Wong, Honolulu, Hawaii
- Chris Zaldain, Fort Worth, Texas
Connect with #Bassmaster and the #BassmasterClassic on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.
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 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.
See more bass tournament news here
Discover the ultimate resource for bass fishing enthusiasts with Bass Angler Magazine! Packed with expert tips, the latest cutting-edge techniques, and in-depth articles, our magazine is your go-to guide for mastering the art of bass fishing. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, Bass Angler Magazine delivers the insights and inspiration you need to reel in the big ones. Subscribe today and elevate your angling game!
