Wagner, comedian Crawford win Celebrity Pro-Am

FORT WORTH, Texas — Comedian and actor Lavell Crawford and Bassmaster Elite Series rookie Emil Wagner teamed up to win the 2nd annual Bassmaster Classic Celebrity Pro-Am to kick off the activities that surround the 2025 Bassmaster Classic in Fort Worth, Texas.

“I called (the win) … I called it,” Crawford said. “You got to think things into existence if you want it. I had a great time. It was so fun. Emil’s a great kid and we had a good time out there on the water.

“They said I didn’t catch anything, but hey, man, I put in work. I would have caught them if they had bit my line, that’s all I can say,” Crawford laughed.

The team won a set of Yokohama tires and a $2,500 Bass Pro Shops gift card.

The Pro-Am boasted a wide variety of celebrity guests, ranging from NFL, NASCAR, WWE and Olympic athletes to musicians, actors, comedians and other celebrities. The star-studded field teamed with a host of pro anglers, including pros from the Elite Series and the Bassmaster Opens.

The Pro-Am celebrates the meteoric rise of competitive fishing in pop culture and featured teams of celebrities matched with some of the world’s best anglers.

Here's a look at the final standings:

1. Emil Wagner - Lavell Crawford
Day 1: 2, 12-09 Total: 2, 12-09

2. Brandon Palaniuk - Heavy D
Day 1: 1, 10-12 Total: 1, 10-12

3. Beau Browning - Ryan Crouser
Day 1: 4, 09-15 Total: 4, 09-15

4. Steve Kennedy - Rhett Lashlee
Day 1: 2, 09-15 Total: 2, 09-15

5. Joey Cifuentes III - Ben Cleveland
Day 1: 3, 08-10 Total: 3, 08-10

6. Rick Clunn - Ross Chastain
Day 1: 4, 06-09 Total: 4, 06-09

7. Jonathan Kelley - Jake Jorgensen
Day 1: 2, 06-00 Total: 2, 06-00

8. Randy Howell - Jeffrey Simmons
Day 1: 2, 05-01 Total: 2, 05-01

9. Dakota Ebare - Hood Fishing Entertainment
Day 1: 2, 05-00 Total: 2, 05-00

10. Cliff Crochet - Stalekracker
Day 1: 1, 04-08 Total: 1, 04-08

11. Matty Wong - Diesel Dave
Day 1: 2, 03-15 Total: 2, 03-15

12. Paul Marks - Kevin Dotson
Day 1: 2, 03-14 Total: 2, 03-14

13. Tucker Smith - Sydnie Wells
Day 1: 1, 03-09 Total: 1, 03-09

14. Stephen Browning - Trent Cole
Day 1: 1, 03-00 Total: 1, 03-00

14. Michael Iaconelli - Billy Strings
Day 1: 1, 03-00 Total: 1, 03-00

16. Andrew Loberg - Barkevious Mingo
Day 1: 0, 00-00 Total: 0, 00-00

16. Bill Lowen - Bronson Steiner
Day 1: 0, 00-00 Total: 0, 00-00

16. Tristan McCormick - Patrick Queen
Day 1: 0, 00-00 Total: 0, 00-00

16. Luke Palmer - Pat Roach
Day 1: 0, 00-00 Total: 0, 00-00

16. Anastasia Patterson - Damone Clark
Day 1: 0, 00-00 Total: 0, 00-00

16. Matt Robertson - Tony D'Angelo
Day 1: 0, 00-00 Total: 0, 00-00

16. Gerald Swindle - Dakota Meyer
Day 1: 0, 00-00 Total: 0, 00-00

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