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B.A.S.S. Report
If you’ve ever experienced the fast-paced fun of an evening bass tournament, April 21 is going to deliver that excitement to fans in a whole new way on Table Rock Lake. Bass fishing fans are in for a truly unique event as Tuesday Night LIVE on Table Rock delivers a fun, fast-paced, grass-roots-style showdown featuring some of the biggest names in professional bass fishing.
The first Bassmaster Team Tournament and first ever Tuesday Night Bassmaster Tournament brought to you by AFTCO, Beatdown Outdoors, Gamakatsu, SPRO and Sunline.
On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, eight Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series pros will trade the national stage for a down-home competition at Mill Creek Boat Ramp in Kimberling City, Missouri. With four boats, two legendary hosts, and five powerhouse sponsors, the event blends top-tier talent with the relaxed atmosphere of a local Tuesday night jackpot tournament.
The evening begins at 4 p.m. CT as competitors arrive at the ramp to prepare their gear and exchange some friendly trash talk with entertaining hosts of Dave Mercer and Mark Zona. At 4:30 p.m., its blast-off time, and the teams will hit Table Rock Lake for a high-energy, three-hour shootout. At 7:30 PM, the boats return to the ramp for a traditional, no-frills weigh-in — just like the weekly tournaments anglers across the country know and love.
“This event is all about getting back to the roots of tournament fishing,” said Mark Zona. “No big stage, no big production, just great anglers, great competition, and a fun night on one of America’s most iconic bass lakes.”
Phillip Johnson, B.A.S.S. Chief Operating Officer, said the organization is excited to bring a live Tuesday night event directly to fans in a fresh and accessible format.
“We’re thrilled to bring Tuesday Night LIVE to our fans and showcase these incredible anglers in a format that feels authentic and close to home,” Johnson said. “This event captures the spirit of local jackpot tournaments while still featuring the very best talent in the sport. It’s another way for us to connect directly with our audience and deliver live bass fishing in a fun, innovative way.”
The event will feature limited commercial interruptions and will be streamed live on Bassmaster.com, the Bassmaster YouTube channel and the Bassmaster Channel on Roku, Plex and Freebie TV.
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Clear H2o is teaming up with the Twisted Bee to sponsor a Big Fish Ice Fishing Tournament on Eagle Lake Feb. 21.
Categories include northern pike, crappie, perch and Panfish (bluegill/sunfish/pumpkinseed). Entry into each category is $10. Each category requires a separate entry fee and fish will be judged by weight.
First place is $250 per category with additional prizes offered for each five entries in that category.
Competitors must check in by 6:45 a.m. at the Brady Road Boat Launch. Competition begins at 7 a.m. and fish must be weighed in by 1 p.m.
For additional rules and information, contact Clear H2o Tackle, 269 414 4131.
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Clear H2o Tackle and the Michiana Walleye Association is teaming up to hold a “Walleye Slam!” benefit tournament on the St. Joseph River May 9.
There will be no membership requirements and entry fee is $60 per two-man team with all of the entry money paid back to top finishers. There will be a 50/50 drawing, with half of the pot going to the club’s walleye stocking fund, the other half to the lucky angler who is drawn.
Tournament hours are 7-1. Take-off will be at Maggie’s Landing. You can register at Clear H2o or at the ramp the morning of the event.
For more details, stop by the store or call 269 414 1431.
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By Louie Stout
If you’re a Michiana tournament angler and forward-facing sonar is not your thing, The Angler Alliance Fishing Club (AAFC) may provide you a chance to fish “old school” against others.
The AAFC is planning a tournament circuit in which scoping won’t be permitted. It includes 12 Saturday tournaments on Michigan waters plus a Classic.
Tournament director is Cody Huston from Dowagiac, Mich. He said he’s considering ways for anglers to keep the technology on the boat yet not use it during competition.
Initially, the field will be limited to 10 boats with the possibility of adding a few more. There will be a $70 membership fee (per team) that goes to the classic pot. Entry fee is $45, with $5 going toward big bass. With 10 boats in a tournament, the circuit will pay three places with third getting its entry fee back.
To learn more and see the proposed schedule, visit the Angler Alliance Fishing Club Facebook page, or call Huston at 269 325 1212.
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By Louie Stout
Michiana Outdoors News is reminding tournament directors to get us their 2026 schedules once they are finalized. They will be posted on our Lake Drive Marine Events Calendar that is found on the home page and other pages of the website.
There is no charge for listing your events on the website. We welcome seasonal tournament circuits, open events and charity events that are open to the public. However, they MUST be emailed to us at stoutoutdoors@comcast.net
Schedules for the Events Calendar must include dates, entry fees, tournament hours, name/phone number of a tournament director contact, and ramp location (if the lake has more than one.
We are primarily interested in events held in northern Indiana and southern Michigan although we will include tournaments scheduled outside Michiana if the circuit is based in northern Indiana/southern Michigan or if the circuit makes visits to our regional waters.
Again, send your tournament information to stoutoutdoors@comcast.net.