It turns out that the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series will not be a no-entry-fee circuit, as it was announced recently that anglers will pony up $10,000 each to boost the prize pool. In Joe Balog's view, there's a more important issue to be confronted regarding the sustainability of professional bass fishing: How to prevent fans from losing interest.
To read the latest edition of Balog's Bass War, click here.