Costa Sunglasses Announces 3rd Annual Costa Bass Derby
In partnership with sporting goods retailer SCHEELS, Costa invites anglers to Grand Lake, Oklahoma to participate in its amateur-only bass tournament
JUPITER, Fla. – (JUNE 23, 2026) – Mark your calendars for the weekend of October 10-11, 2026, as the Costa Bass Derby returns to Grand Lake in northeast Oklahoma. Now in its third year, the popular team tournament once again welcomes amateur anglers from across the country to compete for an incredible $20,000 first-place prize.
The Costa Bass Derby is hosted in partnership with Tulsa SCHEELS and is an event both brands look forward to each year. Beyond big payouts, this event promises a memorable weekend celebrating bass fishing and Costa Sunglasses.
“The response to the Costa Bass derby the past two years has exceeded every expectation we had,” said Evan Russell, Costa Sunglasses’ Head of Global Sports Marketing. “Seeing the growth from the inaugural tournament to more than 230 teams in year two, along with the atmosphere created by competing anglers and our partners, has us thrilled to bring the Costa Bass Derby back for a third year in 2026. We’re proud to continue building this event that rewards the bass fishing community, creates memories, and gives back to the waters that make our passions possible.”
Open to amateur teams only (see Rules), the tournament is highlighted by an incredible $20,000 first-place prize. Additionally, a $1,000 conservation donation will be made in the winning anglers’ names to the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, where the funds will be used to directly benefit freshwater habitats and bass fishing.
Oklahoma natives Freddie Stopp and Rickey Hicks competed in the inaugural event and then won the derby in 2025. They are eager for another great experience this year.
“We always have a great time at the Costa Bass Derby,” Hicks said. “We’ve fished tournaments together for 20 years, and this is one of the very best events we’ve competed in. For Costa and SCHEELS to put this kind of tournament on for weekend anglers like us is incredible. Everything from the registration gift bags, pros like (Jason) Christie and Casey Ashley hanging out, and then the payouts… it’s all top notch.”
Along with the tournament on Grand Lake, Costa Sunglasses will be set up on Friday, October 10th at the Tulsa SCHEELS location with product displays, exclusive in-store promotions for tournament participants, product raffles, and insight on Costa’s latest frame and lens technology.
Additionally, on Saturday, October 10th, Costa will host a Tournament Registration at The Regatta on Grand. Here, anglers will pick up swag bags (valued at $200+ and guaranteed for the first 200 boats to register), be treated to dinner, live music, meet & greet with Costa pros before a brief rules meeting.
The tournament will launch from Wolf Creek Park in Grove, OK at safe light (7:00AM) on October 11th and weigh-in will begin at 3:00PM.
To register for Costa Bass Derby, visit https://www.costabassderby.com/. The tournament entry fee is $200 per team with 100% payback. Registration closes Friday, October 2nd and will be capped at 300 boats. Teams are limited to two anglers per boat, and at least one team member must own a pair of Costa Sunglasses to compete.
To check out Costa Sunglasses’ full collection of performance, lifestyle and optical eyewear, and learn more about its commitment to conservation, visit costasunglasses.com.
