Ultimate Challenge Tournament

09/06/2026

Summer’s winding down. The memories don’t have to. 🎣

Get out there and make the most of every last day on the water. 🌅

09/02/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Power-Pole Total Boat Control

Our next 2026 Ultimate Challenge sponsor is a name that has become pretty hard to miss on the back of a tournament bass boat - Power-Pole!

For more than 25 years, Power-Pole has been helping anglers stop the boat quickly and quietly when they get into shallow water. Whether you're flipping bushes, fishing docks, working a shallow spawning area or just trying to hold the boat exactly where you want it, sometimes there’s nothing better than hitting that button and hearing those poles go down!

And Power-Pole isn't just shallow-water anchors anymore. Their lineup now includes the MOVE trolling motor, CHARGE marine power management system and other products designed around giving anglers better control of the boat.

We really appreciate Power-Pole supporting the 2026 Ultimate Challenge and helping us put on another great tournament for our anglers.

You guys know what we're going to say — support the companies that support YOUR tournament! If you're looking to add shallow-water anchors, upgrade what you already have, or check out some of the newer Power-Pole products, keep them in mind.

A big THANK YOU to Power-Pole for supporting the Ultimate Challenge and our anglers!

www.Power-Pole.com

Manufacturer of the Power Pole, a shallow water anchoring system for all small skiffs, bass boats, flats boats and bay boats.

09/02/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT — American Baitworks

Our next 2026 Ultimate Challenge sponsor is American Baitworks, and there’s a pretty good chance you already have some of their products in your boat!

American Baitworks is the family behind several brands bass fishermen know well — NetBait, BaitFuel, Scum Frog, Snag Proof and Halo Fishing Rods, just to name a few. From soft plastics and frogs to rods and fish attractant, these guys make products designed by fishermen for time on the water.

We especially like seeing companies that continue to invest in fishing and develop new products for anglers. Their NetBait lineup is manufactured in their own Mississippi facility, and every NetBait soft plastic is made with BaitFuel.

We really appreciate American Baitworks stepping up to support the 2026 Ultimate Challenge and helping us put together another great weekend for our anglers!

You guys know the drill by now — support the companies that support YOUR tournament! Next time you're stocking up on plastics, frogs, rods or other tackle, take a look at the American Baitworks family of brands and throw a few in the boat.

A big THANK YOU to American Baitworks for supporting the Ultimate Challenge and our anglers!

www.AmericanBaitworks.com

American Baitworks Co. is an innovative American-based fishing tackle company with a world-wide presence and a strong portfolio of well-known brands: NetBait®, Halo Fishing Rods®, Snag Proof®, Scum Frog®, Freedom Tackle® & BaitFuel®

08/31/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Morris Bros Embroidery LLC

Our next 2026 Ultimate Challenge sponsor is another local business that does a TON for us - Morris Bros Embroidery in Walnut Grove, Missouri!

Chelsie takes care of our event shirts, hats, koozies and more, and always does a great job making sure everything is ready for tournament weekend.

She also brings a great selection of boat brand merchandise right to the registration, dinner, and weigh-in to sell! You’ll be able to shop T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, rain gear and more for Champion, Charger, Bass Cat and iKon owners while you're there.

We really appreciate Chelsie and Morris Bros supporting the 2026 Ultimate Challenge and taking care of our anglers year after year.

Now we want to hear from you guys! Is there something specific you'd like Chelsie to bring this year?

Drop your boat brand AND what you'd like to see in the comments! This is your chance to let us know what you want to see available at the weigh-in in October.

A big THANK YOU to Chelsie and Morris Bros Embroidery for supporting the Ultimate Challenge!

08/30/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Sunline

Our next 2026 Ultimate Challenge sponsor is another name that should be pretty familiar to tournament bass fishermen — Sunline!

We all spend a lot of money on rods, reels, electronics and tackle, but at the end of the day there’s one little thing connecting us to the fish — our line! And when you finally get the bite you’ve been looking for, you definitely want to have confidence in what’s on your reel.

Sunline has been making fishing line since 1977, with a huge lineup of fluorocarbon, braid and nylon for just about every technique we use.

And if you've been around tournament fishing very long, you've probably heard of FC Sniper. It's been a favorite among bass anglers for years, whether you're dragging something offshore, flipping around cover, throwing a crankbait or downsizing with finesse gear.

We really appreciate Sunline supporting the 2026 Ultimate Challenge and helping us take care of our anglers.

As always, we ask you guys to support the companies that support this tournament! Next time you're respooling before a tournament or getting the boat ready for another season, give Sunline a look.

A big THANK YOU to Sunline for being part of the Ultimate Challenge!

www.SunlineAmerica.com

08/29/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT — Extreme Outdoors

Our next 2026 Ultimate Challenge sponsor is another one that a lot of our anglers already know - Extreme Outdoors in Branson West!

If you fish Table Rock, you know how handy it is to have a tackle shop close to the lake where you can grab what you need before heading back out. Extreme Outdoors carries a huge selection of bass fishing tackle, rods, reels, live bait, apparel and plenty of the brands tournament anglers use every day.

Extreme Outdoors is also going to be Ultimate Challenge headquarters on Friday, October 9th!

We’ll be there for last-minute registration and dinner from 3:00–5:00 PM, followed by our mandatory tournament meeting at 5:30 PM. Remember, a minimum of one person from each team is required to attend.

While you’re there, take some time to look around and stock up for the weekend. You never know what you might decide you need after a little Table Rock Lake practice!

We appreciate Extreme Outdoors supporting the Ultimate Challenge and giving us a great place to get everybody together before tournament weekend.

As always, support the businesses that support our anglers and our tournament!

ExtremeOutdoors.us

08/28/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT — Foster Auction and Appraisal Service

Our next Ultimate Challenge sponsor is another one from right here in our own backyard — Foster Auction Service out of Galena, Missouri!

Larry Foster has been handling auctions around Stone County and the surrounding area for years, and we appreciate him stepping up to help us with something pretty special at this year’s tournament.

Once again, we’ll have a gun up for auction, and Larry will be there to auction it off for us. The money raised from the gun auction will be donated to Cross Trail Outfitters - Missouri (CTO).

If you haven't heard of CTO, they use hunting, fishing and the outdoors to mentor the next generation, teaching kids outdoor skills while building relationships and helping preserve the hunting and fishing heritage that means so much to all of us.

That’s something we think our Ultimate Challenge anglers can get behind!

So when that gun comes up for auction, we hope you guys will get those hands up and make Larry work a little! Every bid helps us raise more money for a great organization and the next generation of outdoorsmen.

And when you need an auctioneer, remember the people who support our tournament and give Larry Foster and Foster Auction Service a call.

A big THANK YOU to Larry and Foster Auction Service for supporting the 2026 Ultimate Challenge, and to Cross Trail Outfitters for the work they’re doing with young people through hunting and fishing!

08/28/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT — Optic Nerve Eyewear

Next up on our 2026 Ultimate Challenge sponsor list is Optic Nerve Sunglasses! 😎

Any bass fisherman knows a good pair of polarized sunglasses is more than something to keep the sun out of your eyes. Cutting that glare and being able to see what’s happening in the water can make a BIG difference — whether you’re looking for that next piece of cover, watching a fish follow your bait, or just trying to survive a long day on the lake.

Optic Nerve has been designing and testing eyewear since 1982, and they offer a great lineup of polarized sunglasses made for fishing. They even have lens options specifically designed for lake and stream fishing, along with plenty of affordable options for anglers who don't want to spend a fortune on a good pair of shades.

We appreciate Optic Nerve supporting the 2026 Ultimate Challenge and helping us take care of our anglers!

As always, we encourage you to support the companies that support our tournament. If you're due for a new pair of fishing sunglasses, check out Optic Nerve and see what they have to offer, or come into Extreme Outdoors to see what we have in stock!

A big THANK YOU to Optic Nerve for being part of the Ultimate Challenge! 😎

www.OpticNerve.com

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT — Strike King Lure Company

There probably aren’t too many bass fishermen out there who don’t have a few Strike King baits somewhere in the boat!

Strike King has been part of bass fishing since 1964, and over the years they’ve built a lineup that has become a staple in tackle boxes everywhere. From crankbaits and spinnerbaits to jigs, soft plastics, Rage Tail baits and plenty more, they make the kind of stuff tournament anglers depend on every weekend.

When you’ve got names like KVD, Red Eye Shad, Rage Tail and Thunder Cricket in the lineup, there’s a pretty good chance most of us have caught a few fish on Strike King over the years!

We’re proud to have Strike King supporting the 2026 Ultimate Challenge and helping us make this tournament what it is for our anglers.

As you’re stocking the boat and getting ready for October, remember to support the companies that support our tournament! Pick up a few Strike King baits and hopefully one of them helps put the right fish in the livewell on Table Rock!

A big THANK YOU to Strike King for supporting the Ultimate Challenge and our anglers! 👊🎣

www.StrikeKing.com