Free Boat Giveaway Highlights Championship Weekend in Scottsboro; Sylacauga Marine & ATV to Showcase Ranger, Triton and Nitro Boats

SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — September 2, 2026 — The excitement surrounding the 2026 Ultimate Angler World Championship is getting even bigger.  As part of championship weekend, the Ultimate Angler will give away a brand-new Bass Tracker Classic XL, fully rigged and powered by Mercury, completely free to one lucky attendee during the Ultimate Angler World Championship on Saturday, October 3, in Scottsboro.

The winner must be present at the time of the drawing, which will take place after the championship weigh-ins and before the first act of the evening’s free concert begins.  The boat giveaway is being made possible by Sylacauga Marine & ATV, which will be on site throughout championship weekend showcasing some of the biggest names in the boating industry, including Ranger, Triton and Nitro. Sylacauga Marine & ATV will also have financing options available for those interested in purchasing a new boat.

The giveaway adds another major attraction to an already packed championship weekend.

The Ultimate Angler World Championship returns to Lake Guntersville and Goose Pond Colony October 1st-3rd, bringing three days of elite fishing competition, outdoor entertainment and family activities to Scottsboro. The event will feature 200 professional and amateur anglers competing for a $500,000 first-place prize.

Championship competition will conclude Saturday, October 3, with the crowning of the 2026 Ultimate Angler World Champion.

Running alongside the final days of competition, the Ultimate Angler Outdoor Expo will take place Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3. The Expo is free and open to the public and will feature exhibitor booths, product demonstrations, opportunities to meet professional