Ultimate Angler announces qualifying events

The Ultimate Angler World Championship Bass Fishing Tournament has announced a partnership with Ikon Boats to sanction two of the qualifying events for the competition. The Ikon Tailgate Tour presented by Mercury Outboards, a grassroots team tournament series for amateur anglers, will feature four qualifying events, with two of them taking place at iconic fishing destinations—Lake of the Ozarks (June 7, 2025) and Lake Guntersville (Sept. 6, 2025). These events will provide an opportunity for anglers to earn a spot in the Ultimate Angler World Championship, which will take place at Lake Guntersville from Oct. 5-11, 2025.

The Ultimate Angler Championship’s objective is to crown a world champion by bringing together top anglers from all leagues and backgrounds, providing a platform for every level of angler to compete for the ultimate title.

The entry fee for the qualifying events is $200 per team, plus $95 for membership. All entry fees will go to the prize fund, with a guaranteed $10,000 for first place.

Teams are not required to fish more than one event. Each event will feature a conventional five-fish weigh-in format.

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