Jefferson County Sports Hall of Fame member and professional fisherman Stephen Browning opened the 2026 season with a strong finish over the weekend, turning in a three-day total of 52 pounds, 5 ounces.

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

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.

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.

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.