Kennesaw, GA –  SPRO is thrilled to congratulate Chris Johnston on securing the 2025 Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year (AOY) title, marking his second consecutive season earning the sport’s most prestigious honor.  Johnston, hailing from Otonabee, Ontario, capped off a season of relentless consistency with a 19th-place finish at the final Elite Series stop on the Mississippi River, accumulating 776 points over the nine-tournament season to outlast second-year phenom Trey McKinney and earn the $100,000 first-place prize.

“Winning back-to-back AOY titles is something I’ve dreamed about my whole career,” said Johnston. “This achievement is the result of countless hours on the water, careful planning, and trusting the gear, from great partners like SPRO that helps me perform at my best.”

“Chris has shown incredible skill, patience, and focus all season,” said SPRO National Sales Manager, Syd Rives. “We’re proud to support him and celebrate his historic accomplishment, which highlights the level of performance our products help anglers achieve.”

Johnston’s season was a masterclass in patience and skill, steadily moving up the AOY standings with strong, consistent finishes—including back-to-back 11th-place showings at Lake Tenkiller and Lake St. Clair. The championship came down to the wire at the Mississippi River, where a decisive late-day cull not only filled his limit but clinched the historic back-to-back title.

 

We are Sports Professionals. SPRO works with America’s best anglers to design the world’s finest fishing tackle. Using cutting edge technology and innovation, SPRO leads the way in developing the highest quality premium fishing equipment available.

 

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