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B.A.S.S. Tournament News

B.A.S.S. Announces Diverse 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series Schedule

Andrea Marini
by Andrea Marini0237
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —  B.A.S.S. officials today announced the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series schedule with a slate of nine events across seven states, delivering diverse bodies of water to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the trail. “There is no better way to celebrate 20 years of Elite competition than to roll out a......
B.A.S.S. Tournament News

B.A.S.S. Announces Technology Standardization for Elite Series, Classic

Andrea Marini
by Andrea Marini0180
B.A.S.S. announces the creation of equipment standards related to new technologies that will impact anglers competing on the biggest stage in bass fishing BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Bassmaster Elite Series and the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Jockey Outdoors are the pinnacles of competitive bass fishing. B.A.S.S. has......
B.A.S.S. Tournament NewsHigh School and College Tournaments

Huge bag lifts Smith and Blanton to Bassmaster College National Championship win at Lake Hartwell

Andrea Marini
by Andrea Marini0189
ANDERSON, S.C. — After a decent start, Garrett Smith and Andrew Blanton of Lander University saved the best for last by smashing a huge Day 3 limit and tallying a three-day total of 49 pounds to win the Strike King Bassmaster College National Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops at Lake Hartwell. After......
Canada's Cory Johnston wins the Humminbird Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River with a four-day total of 102-0.
B.A.S.S. Tournament News

Johnston claims second Bassmaster Elite Title at St. Lawrence River

Andrea Marini
by Andrea Marini0146
WADDINGTON, N.Y. —  On a day dimmed by clouds and rain, lightning struck a second time for Canadian superstar Cory Johnston. After claiming his first blue trophy at the season’s fourth event at the St. Johns River, the pro from Otonabee, Canada, tallied 102 pounds and claimed the $100,000 top prize at......
Canada's Chris Johnston takes the 2024 Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year title at the Humminbird Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River.
B.A.S.S. Tournament News

Chris Johnston Takes Bassmaster AoY Title

Andrea Marini
by Andrea Marini0142
WADDINGTON, N.Y. — After finishing in 31st place Friday, his second-straight frustrating day on the St. Lawrence River, Chris Johnston still managed a smile. “I might have one trick up my sleeve still,” Johnston said. “I haven’t practiced it. I’m just going to wing it. I have nothing to lose now. I can......
B.A.S.S. Tournament News

Late-day rally lifts Loughran to victory at Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain

Andrea Marini
by Andrea Marini0154
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Entering Championship Monday at the Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain, Day 3 leader Ed Loughran III thought he needed another 20-pound bag to win his first blue trophy. So, when he finished with a 16-pound, 14-ounce limit of smallmouth, he was just hoping he would still finish in the......
B.A.S.S. Tournament NewsHigh School and College Tournaments

Key kickers lift Pickett County to victory at Bassmaster High School National Championship

Andrea Marini
by Andrea Marini0154
DAYTON, Tenn. — Rex Reagan and Max Moody have come close to winning high school tournaments before, missing out on victories by mere ounces. But this week, the rising sophomores at Pickett County High left little doubt about who would be hoisting the trophy this week at Chickamauga Lake. Boasting a......
Fishing News

Timing is Everything: John Garrett Crowned Elite Series Champion at Harris Chain

Andrea Marini
by Andrea Marini0203
Columbia, SC –Strike King and Lew’s pro John Garrett wins the 2024 Lowrance Bassmaster Elite at Harris Chain with a total of 84-pounds 5-ounces by the end championship Monday. Cinching his first 1st place finish as a rookie on the Elite Series, the Tennessee pro overcame adverse circumstances and exercised extreme......