Gene Gilliland will retire at the end of 2026 following a distinguished 12-year career as B.A.S.S. Conservation Director.

By Terry Madewell Native species are vital to any healthy fishery ecosystem. This native harmony results from a diversity of ...

Over fifty years ago, B.A.S.S. introduced the concept of releasing bass caught in tournaments. We now know that black bass ...

The Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 includes legendary finesse fishing pioneer Don Iovino, tournament trailblazer Pam ...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Following a successful debut that delivered compelling competition and strong fan engagement, B.A.S.S. announced today that the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series will continue ...

I recently spent an amazing weekend at the Bassmaster High School Combine in Decatur, Ala. I had never been to this annual event, and I was blown away. One hundred high school students from across the ...

MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — Kaden Buchmann followed the same script that had him headlining the first two days’ weigh-ins for the Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Norfork Lake presented by Bass Pro ...

MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — Kaden Buchmann spent a lot of time looking for deer today, but the Troutman, N.C., pro was not distracted from the task at hand. Actually, spotting whitetails helped him sack up ...

Long before the tournament began, Easton Fothergill knew the 2026 Lowrance Bassmaster Elite at the St. Lawrence River was not going to be a normal derby. Fothergill entered the event in 40 th place in ...

Your BASS member number is the 9-digit number that appears on your Bassmaster Magazine label. See the example magazine labels below. Phone 877-BASS USA if you are still unable to find your member ...

Nothing in the world of bass fishing is more challenging than attempting to qualify for the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series. Whether you take on this challenge via the Bassmaster Opens and the ...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. officials have announced the talented field of anglers set to compete in the 2025 Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifiers (EQ) Series presented by Bass Pro Shops, the ...