Find out if YOU qualify to compete in the Largest Pro & Amateur Bass Fishing Tournament and Payout Ever on Lake Guntersville, Scottsboro, AL, October 5th - 11th, 2025
Scottsboro, AL (July 8, 2024) – Unless you’ve been hiding under your boat cover, you’ve probably heard the news about what will be the largest professional and amateur bass fishing tournament and payout in the history of bass fishing…
Unified Pros, a nonprofit with no ownership, has organized the biggest news in tournament bass fishing since those early days of the sport. Unified Pros, in tandem with the state of Alabama, has announced the Ultimate Angler Championship—October 5th - 11th on Lake Guntersville, near Scottsboro, AL. with a guaranteed 1st Place payout of $500,000, the tournament guarantees a total of over 1 million in cash payouts.
Conceived to “inspire and unify a global community of professional athletes from all leagues to champion the power of the outdoors, fostering unity, excellence, competition, and philanthropy—and elevate sportfishing, the outdoors, and conservation” – the tournament promises to be a truly epic event.
In combination with the state of Alabama, as well as local partners, City of Scottsboro, Jackson County and state leadership, the group not only wants to unite bass anglers across circuits, but to raise awareness of the state’s healthy bass fisheries and help raise funds for conservation—ultimately, to fund grants for federal-matched dollars for conservation. The unprecedented payout is secured and over $1 million will go to a guaranteed, top 10 finish payout to kickstart United Pros’ and greater Alabama’s first event.
Modeled after the Masters/US Open, and like the Masters/US Open, Ultimate Angler will be open to qualifying college anglers, amateurs, and pros. United Pros also modeled the tournament after AP college football, essentially creating a bass fishing version of an FCS game, the first and only champion crowned across multiple leagues and tournament trails.
The other thing that separates United Pros inauguaral event from other tournaments is that it will not be sponsor-driven. All of the money is being underwritten by the state of Alabama, Jackson County, and the City of Scottsboro.
*Also note: This tournament will have a five fish limit, prohibit use of forward-facing sonar, and feature social media collaboration across the blog with an outdoor expo.
Find Out if YOU Qualify for Unified Pros’ “Ultimate Angler” Intro—World Championship
Are you of the top-notch caliber it takes to fish a tournament like this—completely “old school” and without forward-facing sonar, bringing bass fishing back to the early days of Ray Scott, Tom Mann, Roland Martin, and other veterans? Do YOU want to compete for the coveted title of “Ultimate Angler”?
Well, registration is now open! Wondering what it takes to qualify? In a nutshell, you must compete in any of the circuits/tournaments listed in full at www.theultimateangler.org.
If YOU are fishing any of these sanctioned tournaments, YOU qualify to register to compete for over $1 million dollars in cash prizes on Lake Guntersville in October 2025! Simply pay the modest $500 Unifed Pros Membership fee that lasts one year and be the highest finishing member in any of these sanction events, and YOU will be guaranteed a spot at 2025’s biggest event in bass fishing.
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The Ultimate Angler Championship is not just a fishing tournament; it is a celebration of the enduring spirit of those who dare to chase their dreams. It unites anglers from diverse backgrounds, highlighting their talents while fostering camaraderie and mutual respect for the sport we all love at a place “Where tournament bass fishing all began… Alabama.”
So, mark your calendars for October 5-11, 2025, and make your way to Jackson County, in Scottsboro, Alabama. Witness history unfold as the finest qualified bass anglers in the world battle against nature in an epic quest to become the Ultimate Angler World Champion. Prepare for non-stop thrills, heart-stopping moments, and an experience that will forever be etched in your memory—and bass fishing history.
About Unified Pros
Unified Pros, a nonprofit alliance of professional athletes, through our sanctioned competitions, charity events, and membership, aim to elevate the love for outdoor competition while raising awareness for our fisheries, habitat, and their continued conservation. We envision an inclusive world where athletes collaborate and compete in the outdoor arena to create transformative experiences that make a lasting impact on individuals, communities, professional athletes, and the Sport of Bass Fishing.
Through collaborative partnerships with esteemed organizations such as the Major League Fishing Anglers Association (MLFAA), Bassmaster Professional Anglers, National Professional Fishing league (NPFL), NFL Professional Players Association (NFLPA), MLB Players Association (MLBPA), NBA Players Association (NBAPA), and Professional Golfers Association (PGA), we aim to create Pro-Pro events that bring together professionals from various sports disciplines in unique competitive formats. These events will not only offer major payments to winners but also serve as platforms to raise awareness for outdoor activities and conservation efforts. By harnessing the collective influence of these associations, we envision creating extraordinary experiences that unite athletes, build camaraderie, and promote the importance of preserving our outdoors and fisheries.
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Contact: info@theultimate.fishing
