BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. and Progressive Insurance, a leader in auto and other insurance since 1937, has announced the return of the massively popular Bassmaster Classic Progressive Celebrity Pro-Am driven by Yokohama Tire to kick off the extravaganza of activities that surrounds the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour in Fort Worth, Texas. The Pro-Am will boast […]
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Bassmaster honors Rick Clunn’s legendary 50-year career with inaugural Bassmaster Person of the Year Award
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Following a historic 2024 season that marked his 500th Bassmaster event and celebrated a remarkable 50-year career, legendary angler Rick Clunn will be honored with the inaugural Rick Clunn Bassmaster Person of the Year Award at the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour. Established to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the sport […]
Bassmaster launches new Oh-Fish-ally, Unofficial podcast with Dave Mercer
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Bassmaster is bringing fans an all-new, sometimes-raw podcast with the launch of Oh-Fish-ally, Unofficial, hosted by legendary Bassmaster emcee Dave Mercer. Premiering Feb. 17 exclusively on Bassmaster.com, this fresh take on fishing talk will deliver raw, real and ridiculously entertaining conversations straight from the biggest names in the sport. Each episode, Mercer will be joined by a rotating panel of Bassmaster […]
Mark Zona returns to Bassmaster with new podcast, TnZ, launching on the Bassmaster Channel
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Bass fishing fans, get ready! Mark Zona is making his highly anticipated return to Bassmaster, bringing his unmistakable energy and insight back to the sport with the launch of the TnZ Podcast alongside his longtime colleague Tommy Sanders. Debuting Monday, Feb. 10, on Bassmaster.com, the TnZ Podcast will be the anchor show of the all-new Bassmaster Channel, which is set […]
The Bassmaster Classic returns to Knoxville for 2026
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Super Bowl of Bass Fishing is making its way back to one of the most electrifying destinations in the sport. B.A.S.S. officials announced today that the 2026 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour will return to Knoxville, Tenn., for the third time on March 13-15, 2026. With competition set on the Tennessee River’s Fort Loudoun […]
B.A.S.S. adds T-H Marine Bassmaster Pick ’Em Challenge to stable of fantasy games
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. has announced the addition of a third fantasy game, the T-H Marine Bassmaster Pick ’Em Challenge, to the wildly popular lineup of Rapala Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing Challenge and Falcon Rods Bassmaster Drain the Lake Challenge. Like the other fantasy games, playing is free and thousands of dollars in prizes are up for grabs. “We are […]
Nominations now open for 2025 class of Bassmaster High School All-Americans
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. is now accepting nominations for the most exceptional high school bass anglers in the country for the annual Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team. B.A.S.S. is celebrating the 11th year of the selection of the team, which recognizes the 12 most outstanding high school anglers in the nation. The program is designed to reward young athletes […]
B.A.S.S. announces 2025 Bassmaster Elite Qualifiers schedule
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. has announced the schedule for the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Qualifiers series, and the slate offers up three of the hottest fisheries in the country for anglers to compete for the opportunity to walk across bass fishing’s biggest stage. For the 2025 season, the St. Croix Bassmaster Opens Series presented by SEVIIN evolved into an […]
Bassmaster’s The CAST returns for second season on FOX Sports in 2025
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After a wildly popular first-season run, B.A.S.S. is proud to announce the return of The CAST presented by Bass Pro Shops for a second season in 2025. The show will premiere Jan. 4 on FS1 and will continue to give viewers even more insight into the personalities and stories of the meteoric rise of […]