Guntersville EQ finale puts Elite invitations on the line ↗
The Nov. 11–13 finale will decide the qualifying points race, with the top 10 in season points earning Elite Series invitations.
Bassmaster · Dated reportFRESHWATER. FRESH PERSPECTIVE.
Your next bite
starts here.
A good day on the water starts long before the first cast. Find the tackle, voices, and know-how to make yours count.
Explore the resource guide ↗LESS SCROLLING.
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01 / FOLLOW THE TRAILS
Big stages.
Bigger stories.
NEWS DESK · NOVEMBER 7, 2026
Follow the competition from the big tours to the weekend trails. Curated reports with a clear date and a route to the original source.
Morrison leads after Day 2 at the Toyota Series Championship ↗
The Bass Cast reports Tallis Morrison atop the Pickwick leaderboard heading into the final day. Open the story for that round’s report.
The Bass Cast · Dated reportNPFL reveals its 2027 championship and regular-season stops ↗
Lake Mitchell hosts the championship March 4–6. Five regular-season venues are named; the June stop remains to be announced.
BassResource · Dated reportA new season takes shape for the Bassmaster Kayak Series ↗
The 2027 schedule announcement gives kayak anglers their next season to plan around, including a February opener at Santee Cooper.
BassResource · Dated reportHandpicked news snapshot checked November 7, 2026, Eastern time. This page does not refresh automatically. Standings and schedules can change; follow the original publisher for current coverage.
Your tournament trail guide
Official homes, calendars, and coverage.
The Elite stage
Elite Series, Classic, Opens, Nation, college, youth, and kayak coverage.
Bass Pro Tour
Follow the tour, REDCREST, angler stories, and competition coverage.
The League
National Professional Fishing League events, news, and angler coverage.
Pro Circuit & Toyota Series
Follow the Pro Circuit and Toyota Series through Major League Fishing.
BFL & American Bass Anglers
Explore regional competition and opportunities closer to home.
A different way to compete
Explore Bassmaster Kayak Series coverage and the Kayak Bass Fishing community.
02 / THE SHORTLIST
Good resources.
One home base.
Spend less time searching and more time learning. Explore independent publishers, tackle retailers, and voices from the sport.
News
Bassmaster ↗
Tournament coverage, angler stories, videos, and Bassmaster Radio.
bassmaster.comLearn
Wired2Fish ↗
Technique explainers, seasonal tactics, tackle reviews, and fishing news.
wired2fish.comLearn
BassResource ↗
Start with the basics or dig into techniques and the fishing forums.
bassresource.comLearn
Tactical Bassin’ ↗
Detailed videos on bass tactics, tackle, and seasonal approaches.
tacticalbassin.comTackle
Tackle Warehouse ↗
A bass-focused shop for rods, reels, lures, and terminal tackle.
tacklewarehouse.comTackle
FishUSA ↗
Browse fishing tackle, equipment, boating gear, and angler resources.
fishusa.comTackle
Bass Pro Shops ↗
Fishing equipment alongside boating and outdoor essentials.
basspro.comTackle
Tackle Express ↗
Freshwater and saltwater tackle, rods, reels, and accessories.
tackleexpress.comPodcasts
BASS TALK LIVE ↗
Conversations about professional bass fishing and the fishing industry.
podomatic.comPodcasts
Tackle Talk ↗
Gear reviews, industry news, guests, and educational fishing tips.
tackletalk.libsyn.comPodcasts
MERCER ↗
Long-form conversations with personalities from the bass fishing world.
podcasts.apple.comPodcasts
Bass University Live ↗
Bass fishing conversations and instruction with anglers and guests.
podcasts.apple.comOn the water
National Weather Service ↗
Check your local forecast, wind, radar, and weather alerts before a trip.
weather.govNews
Major League Fishing ↗
Bass Pro Tour, Pro Circuit, Toyota Series, and BFL news and tournament coverage.
majorleaguefishing.comTournaments
National Professional Fishing League ↗
Follow the NPFL field, events, and league coverage.
thenationalprofessionalfishingleague.comNews
The Bass Cast ↗
Tournament stories, regional coverage, interviews, and Bass Cast Radio.
thebasscast.comNews
BassFan ↗
Bass tournament reporting and angler news, now hosted by In-Fisherman.
in-fisherman.comTackle
The Hook Up Tackle ↗
Explore bass rods, reels, swimbaits, and Japanese tackle.
thehookuptackle.comTackle
Tackle Experts ↗
Browse soft plastics, crankbaits, jigs, and other fishing tackle.
tackleexperts.comLearn
Bass University ↗
An on-demand library of bass fishing instruction. Some content requires a subscription.
bassuniversity.comTournaments
Kayak Bass Fishing ↗
Kayak angling community, challenges, and tournament information.
kayakbassfishing.comTournaments
American Bass Anglers ↗
Find tournament opportunities and information for weekend anglers.
americanbassanglers.comOn the water
USGS Water Data ↗
Explore streamflow, gauge height, and other readings from monitoring stations.
waterdata.usgs.govOn the water
Fishing license finder ↗
Use Take Me Fishing’s state directory to reach license information. Confirm current rules with your state agency.
takemefishing.orgCommunity
BassResource Forums ↗
Compare tackle notes, discuss techniques, and explore local fishing conversations.
bassresource.comTournaments
Bassmaster Elite Series ↗
Follow Elite Series stories, competition coverage, and anglers.
bassmaster.comTournaments
Bassmaster tournament calendar ↗
Find B.A.S.S. events across Elite, Opens, Nation, kayak, college, and youth series.
bassmaster.comTournaments
MLF tournament calendar ↗
Browse schedules across Major League Fishing circuits and seasons.
majorleaguefishing.comNews
BassResource news desk ↗
Bass fishing tournament updates, industry releases, and community news.
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03 / READ THE WATER
A plan for every season.
Starting points, not guarantees. Water temperature, clarity, forage, and local conditions matter more than the calendar.
WHERE TO STARTBAITS TO CONSIDER
Start simple
A Texas-rigged soft plastic is a useful place to learn bottom contact. Adjust weight to depth, wind, and cover.
Change one thing
Vary retrieve speed or depth before cycling through your whole tackle box. Keep track of what earns a bite.
Keep a pattern log
Note water clarity, cover, depth, lure, and retrieve after a catch. Look for the same ingredients elsewhere.
Explore more instruction at BassResource ↗ and Tactical Bassin’ ↗.
A PRACTICAL START
What’s in front of you?
Choose the situation that looks closest to your water. These are starting ideas to adapt, not a promise of a bite.
PRESENTATION TO TRY
HOW TO APPROACH ITONE THING TO WATCH
Learn the foundations
Start with knots, casting, fish location, and a few reliable rigs.
Explore BassResource ↗Study a technique
Watch how anglers adjust presentations to cover, depth, and changing conditions.
Watch Tactical Bassin’ ↗Make the release count
Prepare before handling fish, minimize air exposure, and follow current local guidance.
Read B.A.S.S. conservation ↗05 / BEFORE THE FIRST CAST
Ready for the
boat ramp?
A few minutes of preparation go a long way. This checklist stays on this device.