Take advantage of some “EPIC” post Christmas savings on all Epic Baits products on their website until January 31, 2025! Use code CHRISTMAS 2024 at checkout and save 35% off all of their products, including tungsten, jigs, spinnerbaits and more. Start saving here.
2025 Bassmaster Elite Series Roster Set
On the heels of a record-setting 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series, where attendance and viewership numbers were equaled only by record weights and nail-biting finishes, the competitive field for the 2025 season has been set. Although last year’s rookie class took the Elites by storm, the young guns stepping up to the big stage this year are just as fierce. However, the veterans will have something to say about who will be holding the blue trophies when the scales settle. All 104 anglers invited to join the 2025 Elite class accepted the challenge, including seven former Bassmaster Classic champions and eight former Angler of the Year champions. The rookie class is led by Easton Fothergill, who won two Bassmaster Opens events in 2024 and the points race in the 2024 Elite Qualifiers division to punch his ticket to the big show. Cody Meyer, Tucker Smith, Paul Marks, Emil Wagner, Andrew Loberg, Dakota Ebare, Beau Browning and Evan Kung are also part of the stacked freshman class. Two legends will be joining the 2025 Elites, both dragging a Classic trophy alongside them. Randy Howell won the world championship in 2014 and has almost $2 million in B.A.S.S. winnings. Cliff Pace hoisted the Ray Scott Bassmaster Classic trophy in 2013 and has almost $1.7 million in career earnings. Each event will kick off with the full field of 104 anglers on Days 1 and 2 before the field is cut to 50 for the semifinal round. The field will then be cut to the Top 10 on the final day, with the winner taking home the title and the $100,000 first-place prize. The 2025 Elite Series will kick off with the Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River February 20-23. From there, the competitors will rattle rods through six other states while battling for the Progressive Insurance Bassmaster Angler of the Year title and a berth into the 2026 Bassmaster Classic. Check out the full roster here.
Get Started Making Custom Tackle with Confidence
If you’ve ever wanted to dive into the world of custom tackle-making but weren’t sure where to start, Do-It Molds has you covered. Their “How We Do-It” video series breaks down every step of the process, from selecting molds to pouring your own baits. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-time DIYer, these videos make it easier, faster, and more rewarding to create tackle that’s built for success. With expert tips and a clear, easy-to-follow approach, you’ll have everything you need to feel confident in your tackle-making purchases – and more importantly, the fish you’ll catch with it. Check them out here.
Designed in collaboration with YouTube influencer and tournament angler Ben Milliken, the versatile 6th Sense Ozzie 4.0 is an ideal bait for hover strolling tactics and is also incredibly productive as a spinnerbait or vibrating jig trailer. Crafted with a segmented body for a realistic swimming action, the 6th Sense Ozzie 4.0 is made with 3D body ridges and a horizontal forked tail that incorporates a small ball at the base for increased flutter and stability.
When rigged on a jighead, the Ozzie Soft Jerkbait tantalizingly rolls side-to-side and reacts to even the slightest movements of the rod tip, making it ideal for casting to individual targets while using forward-facing sonar. Available in a wide selection of colors to help coax even the most pressured fish, the 6th Sense Ozzie 4.0 is ready to rock some big bass. Check out the full selection here
Which is the better way to rig soft jerkbaits? Or does it even matter? Take an underwater look and side-by-side comparison of two popular soft jerkbait rigging techniques in Steve Rogers Outdoors latest video. Check it out here.
Bass Pro Tour professional Casey Ashley’s sponsors include Costa Sunglasses, Triton Boats, Mercury, RealTree, Lew’s, YETI, Simms, Lowrance, Zoom, and Power-Pole just to name a few.
New BeatDown Outdoors Apparel
BeatDown Outdoors has stepped up their apparel game just in time for the 2025 season. Several new items have been added to the lineup including hoodies, t-shirts, performance shirts, and more. Check out the full selection here.
B.A.S.S. recently announced that the longstanding co-angler program within the Bassmaster Opens has been eliminated for the 2025 season. According to a press release B.A.S.S. cited multiple reasons, including fairness to the field of boaters and reduced interest since COVID, the program has been shuttered. Check out the full details here.
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https://bestontour.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Best-On-Tour-Logo-1920-minified.png8141920Jordan Babcockhttps://bestontour.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Best-On-Tour-Logo-1920-minified-300x127.pngJordan Babcock2024-12-26 17:14:462024-12-26 17:14:46100% of the top 10 utilized this technique in these two Elite Series events (Issue 304)
