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A Rookie Season to Remember The 2026 Bassmaster Elite Series season is officially in the books, and one of the year’s biggest titles came down to the very final day. Congratulations to Caleb Hudson, your 2026 Pro-Guide Batteries Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie of the Year. The 24-year-old Georgia pro capped off an impressive first season on the Elite Series with 621 points, edging out fellow …

The 2026 Bassmaster Elite Series stop on North Carolina's Pasquotank River and Albemarle Sound once again proved why it's one of the most challenging events on tour. Changing conditions, expansive water, and constantly shifting patterns forced anglers to adapt throughout the week. When the final weigh-in wrapped up, three Pro-Guide anglers had battled their way into the Top 10. Leading the charge …

Changing Conditions. Reliable Power. Strong Finishes. Another stop on the Bassmaster Elite Series brought another week of changing conditions and constant adjustments for the field at Lake Murray. Weather shifts throughout the event kept anglers adapting on the fly as fish behavior changed by the day. Staying competitive meant covering water, staying efficient, and keeping the trolling motor down …

One Last Season. Still Competing. Every career has a final chapter. At the Bassmaster Elite Series stop on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, Mike Iaconelli added another Top 10 finish, this time in his final season on tour. 8th place. One last run. Still delivering. Back to the Basics The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway wasn’t a tournament where you could rely on forward-facing sonar to bail yo …