Two of Bass Fishing’s Most Recognized Digital Media Brands to Deliver Full-Scale Coverage of the World Championship Event on Lake Guntersville, September 27–October 3, 2026

SCOTTSBORO, AL (April 28, 2026) — The Ultimate Angler Championship, organized by Unified Pros, today announced a media partnership with Anglers Channel (AnglersChannel.com) and Bass 365 (Bass365.com) to provide pre-event and on-site coverage of the 2026 Ultimate Angler World Championship Bass Fishing Tournament. The event, billed as the largest bass fishing championship in history, takes place September 27 through October 3, 2026, at Goose Pond Colony Resort on Lake Guntersville in Scottsboro, Alabama.

Together, Anglers Channel and Bass 365 will bring the full story of the Ultimate Angler Championship directly to hundreds of thousands of bass fishing fans across the country, from the announcement of the first qualified angler through the crowning of the Ultimate Angler World Champion.

About the Ultimate Angler World Championship

The Ultimate Angler World Championship is a first-of-its-kind, multi-league bass fishing event designed to crown a single World Champion across all competitive circuits. Organized by Unified Pros—a nonprofit with no ownership interest—in partnership with the State of Alabama, the event features a guaranteed $500,000 first-place payout and more than $1 million in total prize money, making it one of the largest payout structures in tournament bass fishing history.

“2026 is shaping up to be our biggest year yet,” said Lori Waller, Vice President of Unified Pros. “The anglers, the expo, the concert, the excitement—it all comes together in a way you simply can’t experience anywhere else in the country. Having Anglers Channel and Bass 365 tell that story to their massive audiences is tremendous for the sport.”

Modeled after the Masters and U.S. Open in golf, the Ultimate Angler Championship is open to qualifying college anglers, amateurs, and seasoned touring professionals, with anglers earning their way in through a series of Unified Pros-sanctioned qualifying events. The 2026 field will draw elite competitors from virtually every major bass fishing circuit, including the Bass Pro Tour, Bassmaster Elite Series, NPFL, Alabama Bass Trail, American Bass Anglers, Ikon Tailgate Tour Grassroots Tournament Series, and more.

Beyond the competition itself, the week-long event features daily fan experiences, an Outdoor Expo with industry vendors, educational and conservation programs, live entertainment, and activities for all ages—all set against the backdrop of one of the nation’s premier bass fisheries, Lake Guntersville.

Coverage Provided by Anglers Channel and Bass 365

Under this partnership, Anglers Channel and Bass 365 will deliver a full media package that keeps fans engaged from the first qualifying announcement through the final weigh-in, including:

• Pre-Event Coverage — In-depth previews and features setting the stage for the championship
• Qualified Angler Announcements & Profiles — News and background features on anglers as they earn their spot in the field
• Daily Reports from the Event — Timely dispatches from the water covering competition results, standings, and storylines as they develop throughout the week
• Angler Interviews — Behind-the-scenes conversations with competitors on their strategies, experiences, and thoughts on the championship
• On-Site Coverage — Live and near-live content streaming directly from Goose Pond Colony on Lake Guntersville, including blastoffs, weigh-ins, and event activities

Coverage will be distributed across Anglers Channel’s and Bass 365’s combined digital platforms—including their websites, email newsletters, YouTube channels, and social media networks on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok—putting the championship in front of bass fishing fans wherever they follow the sport.

“The Ultimate Angler Championship is exactly the kind of event that our audience lives for—elite anglers from every circuit, competing on one of the best bass lakes in the country, with everything on the line,” said Danny Blandford of Anglers Channel. “Our audience expects us to be there, and with Bass 365 alongside us, we’re going to deliver the comprehensive coverage this event and field of anglers deserve.”

Anglers Channel has built one of the largest bass fishing audiences in digital media, with more than 175,000 followers across Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube channels, in addition to a strong e-newsletter following. The platform amplifies partner content across all channels, including its homepage news slider, social media shares, and 16-season-running AC Bass Wrap Up Show.

Bass 365 is recognized as one of the most consistent and prolific tournament bass fishing media outlets in the country, with a dedicated following built on deep event coverage, angler profiles, and live-stream capabilities that have brought competition to audiences who otherwise could not attend.

“At Bass 365, we pride ourselves on covering nearly every blastoff and weigh-in in professional bass fishing,” said Ricky Bodsford of Bass 365. “The Ultimate Angler Championship is something the sport has been longing for over the years—bringing together the best from every league and giving them a chance to prove who is truly the Ultimate Angler. We are honored to be a part of telling that story.”

This partnership builds on a model Anglers Channel and Bass 365 have already proven together. At the inaugural Touring Anglers Association event on Lake Lanier in 2024, the two outlets joined forces with other media partners to stream daily weigh-ins to more than 180,000 viewers, collectively reaching well over a quarter of a million bass fishing fans across platforms.

 

About the Ultimate Angler Championship / Unified Pros

The Ultimate Angler World Championship is an annual, multi-league, invitation-only bass fishing event organized by Unified Pros, a nonprofit alliance of professional athletes. Grounded in competition, conservation, and community, the event brings together elite anglers from all major circuits to compete on one of the nation’s premier fisheries. For more information, visit www.theultimateangler.org or contact Lori Waller at [email protected] | 256-613-3193.

About Anglers Channel

Anglers Channel (AnglersChannel.com) is one of the fishing industry’s leading digital media platforms, delivering bass fishing news, tournament coverage, product information, and angler content to more than 175,000 combined followers across Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. With 16 seasons of the AC Bass Wrap Up Show and video production, social amplification, and digital marketing services—powered in partnership with Byrne Media—Anglers Channel is a go-to resource for anglers and industry partners across the sport. For more information, visit www.AnglersChannel.com.

About Bass 365

Bass 365 (Bass365.com) is a premier bass fishing media outlet dedicated to covering tournament bass fishing at every level. Bass 365 makes a point of being on the ground at events across the country, delivering blastoffs, weigh-ins, angler interviews, and breaking tournament news to a nationwide audience of dedicated bass fishing fans. For anglers, by anglers. For more information, visit www.Bass365.com.

 

MEDIA CONTACT

Ultimate Angler Championship / Unified Pros

Lori Waller, Vice President

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 256-613-3193

Website: www.theultimateangler.org