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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The nation’s best redfish teams will converge on the Texas coast Nov. 7-9 for the 2025 Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship presented by Skeeter, taking place on the legendary waters of Aransas Bay and Corpus Christi Bay out of Port Aransas, Texas.
Competition will run from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CT daily, with weigh-ins beginning at 2:45 p.m. The event will feature a catch-weigh-release format, with each team allowed to bring in two fish per day measuring between 20 and 28 inches. The accumulative three-day weight will determine which team takes the top spot.
Anglers will be competing for a $100,000 total purse, including a $75,000 first-place prize for the winning team.
“The Redfish Cup Championship has quickly become one of the most exciting events in competitive fishing,” said B.A.S.S Executive Director of Tournaments Hank Weldon. “The mix of redfish pros and Bassmaster Elite Series anglers creates a unique dynamic — you see different strategies, styles and strengths play out on one of the most scenic fisheries in the country. Port Aransas and the Texas coast always deliver an incredible stage for this event, and I can’t wait to see what the teams bring to the scales.”
Adding another layer of intrigue to the competition, Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series pros Easton Fothergill, Carl Jocumsen, Bryant Smith and Tyler Williams will step outside their usual freshwater arenas to take on the challenge of saltwater competition. Known for their precision, adaptability and relentless drive on the Bassmaster Elite Series trail, these anglers bring their big-stage experience and bass-fishing instincts to the flats of the Texas Gulf Coast, where redfish behavior and tidal patterns demand a whole new level of skill and strategy.
The 2025 field will feature a combination of Bassmaster Elite Series pros, the defending Bassmaster Redfish Cup champions and top performers from professional redfish circuits across the Gulf Coast:
Teams:
Known for its pristine flats, diverse wildlife and strong fall redfish bite, Port Aransas will once again provide a world-class backdrop for one of the most competitive and scenic events in saltwater fishing.
Fans are invited to attend daily weigh-ins at Port Aransas Fisherman’s Wharf and experience the excitement in person. Whether on-site or online, fans can expect plenty of action, tight races and unforgettable moments as the best in the sport chase the coveted Redfish Cup trophy.
All of the action can be found live on Bassmaster.com as well as on Roku throughout the three-day event.
This event is being hosted by Port Aransas Fisherman’s Wharf.
2025 Redfish Cup Championship Title Sponsor: Yamaha
2025 Redfish Cup Championship Presenting Sponsor: Skeeter Boats
About B.A.S.S.
B.A.S.S., which encompasses the Bassmaster tournament leagues, events and media platforms, is the worldwide authority on bass fishing and keeper of the culture of the sport, providing cutting-edge content on bass fishing whenever, wherever and however bass fishing fans want to use it. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., the organization’s fully integrated media platforms include the industry’s leading magazines (Bassmaster and B.A.S.S. Times), website (Bassmaster.com), TV show, radio show, social media programs and events. For more than 50 years, B.A.S.S. has been dedicated to access, conservation and youth fishing.
The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the most prestigious events at each level of competition, including the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series, St. Croix Bassmaster Opens Series presented by SEVIIN, Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifiers Series presented by Bass Pro Shops, Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier Series presented by Lowrance, Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops, Strike King Bassmaster High School Series, Bassmaster Junior Series, TNT Fireworks Bassmaster Team Championship, Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series presented by Native Watercraft, Bassmaster College Kayak Series, Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship presented by Skeeter and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour.