February 17, 2025 — In response to inquiries from anglers and fans, Unified Pros would like to provide a clarification regarding the requirements for qualifying for The Ultimate Angler World Championship Bass Fishing Tournament as a points leader in a professional bass fishing league.

To be eligible for qualification as a points leader, anglers must be active members of Unified Pros by the official cutoff date of March 5th. This membership requirement is an essential step in ensuring all anglers meet the necessary criteria for competing in this prestigious tournament.

Anglers who have accumulated enough points to qualify leading up to the championship, but who are not Unified Pros members by the cutoff date, will not be eligible to qualify for The Ultimate Angler World Championship, regardless of their performance.

“We want to make sure there is no confusion moving forward,” said Danny Groves, Unified Pros Chairman. “To clarify, being a Unified Pros member by March 5th is a requirement for any angler hoping to qualify for the World Championship by being a points leader. This is part of our ongoing efforts to support professional anglers and maintain the integrity of the tournament.”

For more details on how to become a Unified Pros member and ensure qualification, please visit www.unifiedpros.org.

The Ultimate Angler World Championship Bass Fishing Tournament will take place at Lake Guntersville, one of the top bass fishing lakes in the United States, in October 2025. This highly anticipated event promises to be a thrilling competition for anglers from around the world.

For further information about the tournament, please visit www.theultimateangler.org.

For any further questions or membership information, please contact:
Susan Carothers
[email protected]