Bassmaster Elite Series Heats Up: Top Anglers Chasing 100-Pound Bags
Published: January 10, 2026
Duration: 4:18
Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, sliding out of the rod locker with your weekly bass fix.
Let’s start with big news on the tournament front, because where the pros are whacking ’em, the rest of us usually aren’t far behind. WesternBass reports that the 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series is about to kick off after a 2025 season that cranked out a record 11 century belts – that’s 100-pound-plus four‑day bags, which tells you U.S. bass fishing is in a seriously healthy place. They’ve also announced 101 anglers for the 2026 Elite field, so expect even more pressure on the classic...
Let’s start with big news on the tournament front, because where the pros are whacking ’em, the rest of us usually aren’t far behind. WesternBass reports that the 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series is about to kick off after a 2025 season that cranked out a record 11 century belts – that’s 100-pound-plus four‑day bags, which tells you U.S. bass fishing is in a seriously healthy place. They’ve also announced 101 anglers for the 2026 Elite field, so expect even more pressure on the classic...