Catch live coverage of Bassmaster Elite at Santee Cooper Lakes March 17-20

STAFF REPORT

CLARENDON COUNTY - Fishing fans can catch live coverage of the Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at Santee Cooper Lakes on March 17-20 as 94 of the world's best anglers take on what has been named the third-best bass lake of 2021 by Bassmaster Magazine.

Bassmaster LIVE kicks off tournament coverage Thursday and Friday mornings at 8 a.m. FS1 will broadcast live with the tournament leaders on Saturday and Sunday. Viewers can also join Bass Fishing Hall of Fame journalist Steve Bowman and a number of Elite anglers for LIVE Mix on Saturday and Sunday mornings at Bassmaster.com.

Daily weigh-ins can be streamed on Bassmaster.com beginning at 3:30 p.m.

In addition to commentary from Bassmaster LIVE hosts, the anglers will explain the sport as well as offer fishing tips and techniques.

"I want our broadcasts to be entertaining and educational for anglers of all levels whether it's the first or 100th event they have watched," said Elite Series pro Brandon Palaniuk in a news release, who came from behind on Championship Sunday to claim victory when the Elites visited Santee Cooper in 2020. "That's why I do my best to explain what I'm seeing out there in the moment."

Watch the tournament at the following times:

- Thursday, March 17, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Bassmaster LIVE on Bassmaster.com

- Friday, March 18, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Bassmaster LIVE on Bassmaster.com

- Saturday, March 19, 8-11 a.m., Bassmaster LIVE on FS1 and FOX Sports Digital; 8-11 a.m., LIVE Mix on Bassmaster.com; and 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bassmaster LIVE on Bassmaster.com

- Sunday, March 20, 8-11 a.m., Bassmaster LIVE on FS1 and FOX Sports Digital; 8-11 a.m., LIVE Mix on Bassmaster.com; and 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bassmaster LIVE on Bassmaster.com

The tournament is being hosted by the Clarendon County Chamber of Commerce.