The Bassmaster Elite Series is the highest level of professional bass fishing tournaments. Competitors must qualify for the series through the St. Croix Bassmaster Opens or the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation, and anglers who are already on the Elite Series must re-qualify each year by maintaining enough points throughout the season. The pro anglers compete all season for the opportunity to win points toward the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year award and to qualify for the Bassmaster Classic.
The series was founded in 2006. Its predecessors were the Bassmaster Tour, Top 150 and Top 100.
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When Brandon Lester thinks of Lake Murray, he immediately thinks about blueback herring.
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Hangout with Elite Series anglers Cody Huff, Robert Gee and John Garrett on their off day at the 2024 Minn Kota Bassmaster Elite at Lake Murray!
Must-have Blueback Herring baits
Check out the Elite picks for must-have baits when fishing Blueback Herring lakes.
Cicada snacks and bass funk
The fifth stop of the Bassmaster Elite Series season was set to begin this morning on scenic Lake Murray in South Carolina before severe thunderstorms forced B.A.S.S. to wisely postpone...
Heavy rain and severe weather on Murray
Take a look at the wet and rainy conditions that postponed Day 1 of the 2024 Minn Kota Bassmaster Elite at Lake Murray.
Déjà vu – Cicadas at Lake Murray
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Bassmaster LIVE at Lake Murray
Get updates on the postponement and more on Bassmaster LIVE from the 2024 Minn Kota Bassmaster Elite at Lake Murray!
Bassmaster LIVE MIX at Lake Murray
Tune into LIVE Mix for all the up-to-the-minute information from the 2024 Minn Kota Bassmaster Elite at Lake Murray!
Bassmaster LIVE at Lake Murray
Get updates on the postponement and more on Bassmaster LIVE from the 2024 Minn Kota Bassmaster Elite at Lake Murray!
Rewind: Best shots from 2023 Lake Murray Elite
Postponement days are no fun, but while we wait on the action from Lake Murray to begin, take a look back at the best shots from last year's event at Lake Murray.
Elite: Day 1 postponed at Lake Murray
Due to the forecasted severe weather throughout Thursday, B.A.S.S. has elected to postpone Day 1 of the Minn Kota Bassmaster Elite at Lake Murray.
Elite anglers share Mother’s Day appreciation
This Mother’s Day our Elite anglers share heartfelt messages of gratitude and appreciation for the amazing mothers who support them every cast of the way.
Dock Talk at Lake Murray
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