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2024 Bassmaster Opens Elite Qualifiers Field Once Again Stacked with Talent

Andrea Marini
by Andrea Marini0605
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Enthusiasm reached an all-time high for the St. Croix Bassmaster Opens in 2023 as B.A.S.S. unveiled a new “Elite Qualifiers” division that required anglers to fish all nine events across three divisions to qualify for one of nine spots on the Bassmaster Elite Series. That momentum shows no signs......
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Gamakatsu lands title sponsorship for Bassmaster Elite kickoff at Toledo Bend

Andrea Marini
by Andrea Marini0289
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Gamakatsu, a leading manufacturer and innovator of fishing hooks and terminal tackle, has signed on as the title sponsor for the 2024 season’s first Elite Series event. The 2024 Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at Toledo Bend will be held February 22-25 in Many, La. “Gamakatsu is very excited to partner with......
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Jordan Lee makes legendary return to Bassmaster Elite Series

Andrea Marini
by Andrea Marini0203
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Former back-to-back Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic champion Jordan Lee is headed back to the Bassmaster Elite Series in 2024. Lee will return to the Elites via a Legend’s spot in the field, which opened when Larry Nixon announced his retirement. In just five seasons competing in major B.A.S.S.......
Two-time Bassmaster Angler of the Year and 14-time B.A.S.S. champion Larry Nixon of Bee Branch, Ark., who returned to the Bassmaster Elite Series in 2023, has announced his retirement.
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Larry Nixon retires from Bassmaster Elite Series

Andrea Marini
by Andrea Marini0194
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Bassmaster’s first “Million Dollar Man,” Larry Nixon of Bee Branch, Ark., is stepping away from the Bassmaster Elite Series in 2024. Nixon decided at the end of the 2023 season that his health would not allow him to compete at his usual high standard. “The Elite Series grind is more......
Bradley Hallman Bass Elite
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Bradley Hallman steps away from Bassmaster Elite Series

Andrea Marini
by Andrea Marini0276
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After rejoining the Bassmaster Elite Series during the 2023 season, Bradley Hallman of Edmond, Okla., has decided to step away from Elite competition. Every angler fishing the Elite Series understands how much time and effort it takes to be successful, and Hallman — citing among other things a desire......
Myers and Chivas Claim Redfish Cup Championship Victory at Winyah BayMyers and Chivas Claim Redfish Cup Championship Victory at Winyah Bay
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Myers and Chivas Claim Redfish Cup Championship Victory at Winyah Bay

Andrea Marini
by Andrea Marini0246
GEORGETOWN, S.C. — Teamwork made the difference for Fred Myers III and Cody Chivas, who systematically executed a game plan that delivered a three-day total of 36 pounds, 7 ounces to win the Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship presented by Skeeter Boats at Winyah Bay. Myers and Chivas turned in daily weights......
Micah Frazier
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Micah Frazier Announces Retirement from Bassmaster Elite Series

Andrea Marini
by Andrea Marini0244
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After fishing nine seasons on the Bassmaster Elite Series, Micah Frazier of Newnan, Ga., is stepping away from professional fishing. Over the course of his B.A.S.S. career, Frazier has earned one Elite win, nine Top 10 finishes and 34 Top 30 finishes. Although Frazier has experienced consistent success in......
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B.A.S.S. Announces 2024 Nation Qualifier Schedule

Andrea Marini
by Andrea Marini0431
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The 2024 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Series schedule features four national qualifiers on some of the country’s best bass fisheries along with a new format giving grass-roots anglers more opportunities to qualify for the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship and a shot at a berth in the iconic Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic.......
Matt Messer of Warfield, Ky., has won the 2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Harris Chain of Lakes with a two-day total of 39 pounds, 13 ounces.
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Messer Wins Bassmaster Open at Harris Chain of Lakes

Andrea Marini
by Andrea Marini0342
LEESBURG, Fla. — Two weeks ago, Matt Messer wondered how he would pay for his 2024 tournament entry fees. But winning the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Harris Chain of Lakes completely changed that outlook. After leading Day 1 with 24 pounds, 6 ounces, the Warfield, Ky., angler added a second-round total of 15-7 and......
B.A.S.S, Reveals Schedule for 2024 Bassmaster Kayak Series
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B.A.S.S. Reveals Schedule for 2024 Bassmaster Kayak Series

Andrea Marini
by Andrea Marini0885
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Shortly following the conclusion of their regular season, officials from B.A.S.S. revealed the itinerary for the 2024 Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series powered by TourneyX. The fifth season of the ever-popular Kayak Series will include five stops in five states — and for the second year in......