Winter is the perfect time to get ahead for next season – and what better way than by making your own tackle? If you’ve been on the fence about getting started, know this: with Do-It Molds, you can create high-quality baits for pennies on the dollar, saving serious money while building a tackle box that’s 100% your own. Worried about figuring it all out? Don’t be. Do-It Molds has the How We Do-It video series, walking you step-by-step through every process – from pouring lead jigs, to crafting soft plastics, to airbrushing your own hard baits. There’s almost no bait you can’t make, and it’s easier than you think to get started – especially with a starter kit. Beyond saving money, making your own tackle gives you the freedom of customization. Pick the colors, shapes, and actions you want – create exactly what works for your waters and your style. It’s also a great way to stay connected to fishing even when the cold winds blow. So grab your 2026 tournament schedule, make your game plan, and start making baits now. Your spring fishing will thank you – and your tackle box will be one-of-a-kind
Welcome to the Best On Tour Awards 2025!
The Best on Tour Awards celebrate the anglers, media, and community that make the bass fishing world go round — and you get a say in who takes home the honors!
Help us recognize the best of the best across the sport we all love!. Check out more details here.
2026 BPT Roster Is Set
Major League Fishing recently announced the roster of 51 pros who will compete on the 2026 Bass Pro Tour, the eighth season of professional bass fishing’s premier tournament circuit. Featuring the most exclusive and talented field of anglers in the world – from the veterans who built the Tour’s legacy to the rookies reshaping its future – the 2026 Bass Pro Tour is set to deliver the toughest competition and most rewarding payouts in professional bass fishing history. Notable anglers who will not be returning to the Bass Pro Tour in 2026 are Josh Bertrand, Luke Clausen, Brandon Coulter, Shin Fukae, Gary Klein, Jeremy Lawyer, Dave Lefebre, Jared Lintner, Andy Morgan, Britt Myers, Keith Poche, Skeet Reese, Marty Robinson, Fred Roumbanis, Terry Scroggins, Gerald Sphorer, Martin Villa, and David Walker. Check out more details here.
Geecrack Bellows Vibe
A Tackle Warehouse exclusive designed in collaboration with BPT angler and Geecrack pro Alton Jones Jr., the Geecrack Bellows Vibe 4.2” is a premium soft plastic bait offering lifelike versatility appropriate for fishing a range of techniques. Equipped with a meaty body that stays firmly planted on a jig hook cast after cast, the segmented “super ring” rear portion vibrates and flows through the water with tantalizing realism, while the “fork pintail” at the end quivers with even the slightest inputs. To help trigger even more strikes and make big bass hold on longer, the Geecrack Bellows Vibe 4.2” also comes infused with Geecrack’s proprietary SAF (Salt, Amino, Flavor) scent. A stellar choice as a vibrating jig trailer, the Geecrack Bellows Vibe 4.2” can also be effectively Texas rigged, used for strolling, or fished on a spinnerbait, scrounger, or buzzbait. Offered in a variety of strike-provoking colors, bass will “feel the vibe” of the Geecrack Bellows Vibe 4.2” no matter how you choose to rig it!
Bait Hack For Frogs. How To Change Your Skirt With Ease
Elite Series pro Bryan Schmitt has built his reputation on versatility — and few baits have earned him more success than the SPRO Bronzeye Frog. In this video, Bryan shares one of his favorite tips for customizing frog colors: changing skirt colors to match conditions, forage, or simply to repair worn skirts. Watch as he walks you through the quick and easy process of swapping skirts on your Bronzeye series frogs — a simple tweak that can make a big difference on the water. Check it out here.
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Missile Baits is firing off a fall drop that’s sure to hit harder than a flipping hookset. The company has announced a limited-run apparel release featuring an array of exclusive items built for anglers who live and breathe the bass grind — on and off the water.
The Missile Baits Fall ’25 Merch Drop includes:
Bottomland Camo Hat – The first-ever Missile Baits hat in classic Bottomland camo, built on a Richardson-style profile with a woven patch logo. It’s stealthy, sharp, and perfect for fall fishing or the deer stand.
Blaze Orange Fleece-Lined Beanie – High-visibility meets high comfort. Whether you’re running down the lake on a frosty morning or hanging in a tree stand, this fleece-lined beanie keeps you warm and visible in true Missile fashion.
Retro Missile Tee – Vintage graphics. Modern fit. Inspired by early Missile Baits branding and tournament nostalgia, this shirt delivers a throwback look with that unmistakable Missile attitude.
Other merch drop options include Black Long Sleeve Baits Flag Tee, USA Legend Hooded Sweatshirt, Black Long Sleeve Baits Flag Tee, and Camo Trucker Style.
“This drop is all about bringing the same energy we put into our baits to the lifestyle side of the brand,” said John Crews, Missile Baits owner and Elite Series pro. “We wanted to give our fans something fresh, functional, and limited. We have new baits popping this fall and we wanted to drop some fresh merch to wear while fishing it.”
Much of the Missile Baits Fall Merch Drop is a limited release — once it’s gone, it’s gone. The collection will be available exclusively at www.missilebaits.store right now, while supplies last.
In the modern bass fishing world, a pro’s value to a brand goes far beyond what they weigh in on tournament day. That’s why we developed the Best on Tour Most Valuable Pro Index (BOT MVP Index) — a proprietary system designed to evaluate a pro.
How does it work?
The BOT MVP Index uses a weighted scoring model built around 10 key metrics, including social following, influence, career performance, and more. Each factor contributes to a composite score that reflects an angler’s overall value to potential sponsors and partners.
While the exact formula remains private, the goal is simple: to create a clear, objective way to compare and understand an angler’s reach, reputation, and results in today’s industry. The BOT MVP Index is used internally by Best on Tour when evaluating pro staff considerations, helping brands make informed decisions based on data—not guesswork. Of course, not everyone will agree with the rankings. You may be surprised by where certain anglers fall or wonder why your favorite pro isn’t listed as high as you expected. The BOT MVP Index isn’t about opinions or favoritism; it’s purely data-driven. It’s one way to look at an angler’s overall value through the lens of measurable impact. There are plenty of other ways to rank and compare pros — from BassFan World Rankings to each tournament organization’s Angler of the Year standings — and each tells a different part of the story. The BOT MVP Index just adds another perspective to the ever-evolving landscape of professional bass fishing. In short, the BOT MVP Index measures more than fishing success—it measures influence, longevity, and brand impact. Because being the most valuable pro means more than just catching fish. Check out more details here.
The BOT Breakdown – Ep. 2: He Won’t Stop Winning
The Best on Tour Breakdown is the behind the scenes briefing on the buzz, banter, baits, and business of bass fishing.
The 5 B’s in this episode:
Buzz: Jacob Wheeler’s 6 year domination streak.
Banter: If you could only fish one lake for the rest of your life, which one would you choose?
Baits: The best new dice & fuzzy baits.
Business: How tariffs are affecting the bass fishing industry.
Bonus: Our new AI chat bot, ChatBOT!
Special shoutout to our longtime friend Dave Mercer for taking the time to check out our new podcast and drop a comment!
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