Check out the top lures used by the pros at the 2026 Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Kissimmee Chain presented by Battery Tender.

Post-front conditions are never ideal in Florida, but that’s exactly what anglers dealt with at the 2026 Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Kissimmee Chain presented by Battery Tender. Cold air shut down the bite for most of practice, pushing back the bass that were trying to make a charge up to the shallows. DISCOVER MORE

By John Johnson
BassFan Senior Editor

Truth be told, Stephen Browning isn’t crazy about returning to a five-fish limit tournament format this year. Weight-determining procedures, however, were low on the priority list in regard to his decision to leave the MLF Bass Pro Tour and attempt to requalify for the Bassmaster Elite Series via the Opens.

The move was purely a family matter. The Arkansas veteran’s 23-year-old son, Beau, will be an Elite Series rookie in 2025 after gaining a berth through last year’s Opens. The elder Browning would like to spend the latter part of his career traveling and competing alongside his offspring and aiding in Beau’s professional development after missing out on a lot of his childhood endeavors due to tournament schedules. READ MORE

In this video, Wired2fish joins Stephen Browning and his son, Beau Browning, as they demonstrate the latest bladed jig techniques using the Z-Man Tungsten ChatterBait Elite EVO. Whether you’re an experienced angler or just starting out, this video provides insights on how to fish ChatterBaits in shallow water using the yo-yo retrieve technique, fishing around vegetation, and tips for choosing the right ChatterBait trailers, colors, and rod setups.  VIEW VIDEO

Stephen Browning breaks down his approach to selecting the best ChatterBait trailers for different fishing conditions. Whether fishing open water or heavy cover, Browning explains how the right trailer can make a significant difference in your success on the water. READ MORE