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Marbut Doing the Right Things When No One is Looking The past 12-months of bass fishing have been nothing short of incre...
04/11/2024

Marbut Doing the Right Things When No One is Looking

The past 12-months of bass fishing have been nothing short of incredible for Hayden Marbut, a 21-year-old Auburn University student and college angler. The talented young Alabama pro won two of college fishing’s biggest trophies, the Bassmaster College Series National Championship and the Collegiate Bass Fishing National Championship on Pickwick Lake, with his partner Tucker Smith at the tail-end of 2023.

Marbut went on to notch a Major League Fishing Toyota Series win as a pro this February, as well as two handfuls of other top ten finishes in 2024 tournaments since. Along with these achievements, he’s earned over $3,500 of bonus money via the Yamaha Power Pay contingency program based on being the highest placing angler running a Yamaha Outboards purchased within the past 60-months in college events and other weekend series trails.

But out of all these accolades, the tournament that gives the best glimpse into the character of Hayden Marbut was a 13th place finish in the 2024 Collegiate Bass Fishing National Championship. Marbut fished solo in this event. He wanted nothing more than to defend his 2023 title and take the trophy back to Auburn.

He weighed-in an impressive limit of nearly twenty pounds on day one, but it could have been much more. Marbut was forced to throw back his biggest fish in the middle of the day, after he called the tournament director to self-report for having too many bass in his livewell.

“I realized I had six fish in my livewell and my heart just sank,” Marbut recalled. “I had gotten a school of bass fired up and, in the excitement, I didn’t add a cull tag to my one of my fish. That cost me. I immediately called to report myself and they informed me I had to release my biggest fish, which was the nearly five-pounder I had just caught.

“It hurt, but I never even considered not calling myself in. I love this sport too much. Finishing a few places higher in the derby isn’t worth damaging the integrity of tournament fishing. I truly believe most of my competitors would have made the same decision.”

Since he was fishing alone, it would have been easy for Marbut to throw his sixth bass back into Pickwick Lake and continue fishing, but the aspiring future pro was raised to do the right thing, even when no one is looking.

Without a second thought he made the right decision, dealt with the repercussions like a professional, and had a strong finish regardless of the rules violation. If answered honestly, I wonder how many people would have made the same decision in Hayden’s position?

Marbut proved his moral compass is as dialed in as his talents on the water and the Yamaha V MAX 250 SHO on the back of his Phoenix Boat.

An Industry Veteran’s First Experience at the 2024 Toyota Bonus Bucks Owners Tournament - By: Walker SmithWith a lot of ...
01/11/2024

An Industry Veteran’s First Experience at the 2024 Toyota Bonus Bucks Owners Tournament -

By: Walker Smith

With a lot of tournaments under my proverbial belt, I can’t believe it took me so long to check out the Toyota Bonus Bucks Owners Tournament. As it turns out, that short ride to Lake Hartwell started a tradition my wife and I can’t wait to continue.

I’ve been working in this industry for roughly 18 years. I’ve attended countless tournaments as a fan in my younger years, then later as both an angler and a media member. If I had a dollar for every weigh-in or registration I’ve photographed and attended, I’d have a few-hundred acres and a big house to boot.

I’ve seen poorly run events, decently run events and well-run events. And I want you to understand that. I’ve seen a lot in my career thus far. I know what resonates with anglers and what doesn’t.

When my wife and I learned that the 2024 Toyota Bonus Bucks Owners Tournament was coming to Lake Hartwell, we just had to drive over to check it out. With it being just a short, three-hour jaunt from our rural, sleepy Georgia town, it was a no brainer.

I’ve heard about it for years and several close friends always talked highly of it. So, we loaded up the grocery-getter and headed northeast for the weekend.

As you’d probably agree, first impressions are everything; they are for me, at least. When we finally made it through the “goat roads” and came upon the beautiful registration venue, I figured we’d have to deal with the mess of finding a parking spot, dodging crooked boat trailers and the like. If you’ve ever attended a large tournament, you know exactly what I’m talking about. If not run correctly, even the parking and logistics can turn into a real bo**er.

We were first struck, however, by the pure kindness of the parking attendants. I’m not sure of their names and I don’t know quite where they came from. But every single individual had the biggest smile on their face. We’d roll the drivers-side window down and ask where to park and they’d just smile to high Heaven and give us the nicest instructions. It felt like they knew us their whole lives. They’d wave, thank us for being there and wish us a good time and we slowly pulled off.

In today’s world, that’s rare. And I take notice of things like that. Maybe we all should. But I digress.

Then, when we were pulling up to our designated parking spot, I heard a quiet rumble and the garble of gravel behind the car. I look into the rearview mirror and guess what? It was a volunteer golfcart driver, following us to our parking spot, ready and waiting to give us a ride to the registration venue.

We had camera gear to unload and some things to straighten up before we headed to the registration. And the driver, a local high-school football coach, waited very patiently as he watched Saturday college football games on his iPad. I won’t lie, I gravitated towards him and watched the Ole Miss game and talked ball while my wife tidied up the car and our gear.

Again, another smiling face and fantastic interaction. This dude ended up being my “buddy” for the whole day. I’d get score updates and free rides to the car when I needed more memory cards for my camera and things of the like. I wish I had a better memory and could remember his name. But I sure do wish him well and Lord willing, he’ll read this and know I appreciated his kindness.

Now, let’s take a golfcart ride down the hill, through the hayfield to the wedding venue-turned-registration site.

We got there early to create a bunch of content before the majority of the anglers showed up. We walked into the banquet hall and the smells filled our noses; just wonderful smells of food filled the air.

To our left started a line of free merchandise tables full of goodies for the participating anglers. Hoodies, hats, beanies, keychains, decals, fancy water bottles… they had it all. As a professional media member, I’ve always tried to stay clear of getting a bunch of free stuff. It’s just a “thing” I’ve got. But I messed up this time and broke my own rule. I had to grab an AFTCO Toyota Fishing Team hoodie. I hope that doesn’t make me unprofessional. But it just looked too good.

With the hoodie acquired, it was time to get to work. I tucked the hoodie behind my camera case in the corner behind a table and got all my fancy gear ready. The garble of the gravel outside was growing louder and more frequent as the anglers were starting to pour in.

Show time.

I could look at you dead in the eyes and tell you that I’ve never experienced a family atmosphere like this at any, and I mean any, bass-fishing tournament. Folks who haven’t seen each other since last year’s event shaking hands, hugging, getting caught up on life… what a beautiful thing to experience. Whether it’s a bass derby or not, how awesome is that? The love, respect and excitement was palpable.

We went through and took about three billion photos for several hours and it didn’t even seem like work. Perhaps my favorite part of registration was seeing my old buddy Mark Daniels Jr. and getting a big hug. He is just the greatest.

After a fantastic supper, great fellowship and a thorough but succinct pre-tournament raffle and meeting hosted by none other than Mike Iaconelli and Mrs. Lisa Talmadge from Bassmaster, everyone dispersed to get ready for derby day.

Sunday morning, it was chilly but you could feel the anticipation in the air. That might sound a little extreme, but there was a nervous excitement humming throughout Green Pond Landing in Visit Anderson SC. The local fire department hoisted one of the largest American flags I’ve ever seen, local folks had their dogs on leashes to check out the action and the anglers had their game faces on.

Every single face I saw was wearing a smile. My wife and I did not see anyone not having a good time.

As we walked down the hill to the boat dock and launch site, with that Old Glory loudly whipping in the brisk wind, we heard the music over the loudspeakers. We saw the anglers begin to get a bit more serious. And I turned to my wife and said, “Man, this smell reminds me of my childhood,” as I referred to the nostalgic scent of two-cycle exhaust in the air.

The pros were all lined up at the end of the dock wishing every single angler good luck and making small talk. The pros were excited, engaging and you could absolutely tell they wanted to be there. They were having a ball, as were we. They wished everyone well and off into the South Carolina sunrise the anglers went. It was truly a sight to behold.

Absolutely beautiful.

Come weigh-in time, I was shocked by not only the efficiency, but the quality of interactions in such a short amount of time. I’ll be honest; I’ve seen enough weigh-ins in my lifetime to last me another 10 lifetimes. I love the sport but the weigh-ins can get a little dull to me at times.

But here you have none other than Gerald Swindle / GMAN emceeing the event. As you read that last sentence, you probably smiled. If he weren’t so good at catching bass, he could be on a nationwide comedy tour putting folks into stitches.

The back-end Bassmaster staff was unbelievably quick, moving anglers through the line efficiently and while Swindle got through the massive line of anglers quickly, he also gave them plenty of facetime and entertaining interaction. I was fairly shocked by how quickly the weigh-in went. It may have been the most efficient weigh-in I’ve seen. And remember, I’ve seen a lot throughout my career.

As we loaded up our camera gear and shared some well-earned goodbye hugs with industry friends, it’s only fitting that we noticed Swindle surrounded by a group of high-school fishing team volunteers, sharing fishing tips, mentorship, smiles and laughs.

It was almost a shame to hop into our SUV and head back home. We sat in our car for about 15 minutes, ate a free (and delicious) barbecue sandwich and brownie and just smiled, reflecting on our weekend.

What a blessing it was to be around so many fantastic and positive outdoorsmen and women. And of course, as we pulled out of Green Pond Landing, we were met by two parking attendants smiling, waving and wishing us a safe trip home.

I should note: That Sunday was our wedding anniversary. And as we held hands on the goat roads back to chilly Georgia, my wife smiled, looked at me and said, “I wouldn’t have wanted this anniversary any other way, honey. Thank you.”

That right there, is why you need to make a serious effort to fish this tournament. We cannot wait for the next one.
Neil Paul

Tomorrow, If All the Things Were GoneDakota Louis Meyer has lived the life of a thousand men. When duty called, he answe...
30/10/2024

Tomorrow, If All the Things Were Gone

Dakota Louis Meyer has lived the life of a thousand men. When duty called, he answered in a powerful way more robust than most. Now that his active service has ended, he continues to spread the ideals of patriotism with the country.

At just 36 years old, Sergeant Dakota Meyer of Columbia, Ky. has seen much more life than most of us. We as humans tend to go through a fairly routine trajectory in life, checking boxes and doing whatever we can to make an honest living. Meyer, however, has already made more of a mark on this country than many will make in a lifetime.

A veteran of the War in Afghanistan and the second-youngest living Medal of Honor recipient, Meyer rose to the occasion when his fellow troops were in dire need because he believed in and loved our country and his commitment to it. He put his own personal safety aside to help both his country and his brothers.

Reading that, it might sound like something that only happens in the Hollywood movies but this man has experienced things we could never imagine.

Terrifying, to say the least.

He’s a man of principle, fact and common sense. So, when he shows up to any event, it makes sense to listen carefully to what he has to say. As someone who loves fishing, Meyer had an opportunity to make the trip to the 2024 Toyota Bonus Bucks Owners Tournament on Lake Hartwell. He was absolutely thrilled to experience the prestigious event.

“I’ve been with Toyota for the last 12-years an we’re out here talking about the Hiring Our Heroes program and raising awareness to support our veterans,” Meyer said. “The foundation helps veterans make a smooth transition back into civilian life. We connect our military community, including service members, military spouses and veterans with American businesses to create economic opportunity and a strong and diversified workplace.”

Meyer was excited to see the turnout at the 2024 Toyota Bonus Bucks Owners Tournament and cherished the opportunity to get to meet fellow anglers and share how much Toyota has done for the program. On top of speaking to and addressing the entire group of anglers, Meyer made time for a private meet and greet with Toyota manufacturing plant team members who are military veterans.

“I think this is an absolutely fantastic event,” Meyers said. “This is the first time I’ve been able to be out here meeting all these great anglers. I’ve loved meeting folks who support Toyota, which is the most American-made vehicle out there right now. Toyota supports service members and they support this beautiful country along with the ideas and unity we stand for.”

Sure, he’s promoting a great cause; but there’s one thing he also wants to check off his list.

“Being around all of these anglers and this atmosphere, I want to come again next year and fish the tournament,” Meyer said. “Fishing has always been such a huge part of my life and I can’t wait to come back. All the fellowship, community and smiles make this an enjoyable time for everyone.”

For someone who has been through so much at such a young age, it meant the world to the angling community to spend some time with him. There’s a suspicion, however, that the sentiment was equal. After experiencing the things he has seen, it sure was nice to be among the fishing community, just being a regular guy and shooting the breeze with fellow outdoorsmen and women.

Prince Family Wins 13th Annual Toyota Bonus Bucks Owners Tournament  The father-son duo of Trevor and Alex Prince caught...
28/10/2024

Prince Family Wins 13th Annual Toyota Bonus Bucks Owners Tournament


The father-son duo of Trevor and Alex Prince caught a mixed bag of spotted and largemouth bass weighing 17-lbs 15-ounces to win the 13th Annual Toyota Bonus Bucks Owners Tournament on Lake Hartwell. This was the Prince’s first time fishing the Bonus Bucks Owners event, though the 2023 Tundra they drove to legendary Green Pond Landing in is the fourth Tundra Trevor Prince has owned.

“I’ve always liked the look of Toyota Tundras and you can’t beat the reliability,” the elder Prince said. “All you have to do is put gas in them and go! That’s why I’ve continued to buy one after another… they are rock solid. I’ve won some money through Bonus Bucks over the years, too, so it’s been great to finally fish a Toyota Owners event. It certainly lived up to the hype.”

Alex Prince drives a 2016 Tundra and echoed his dad’s praise of Toyota’s reliability and the towing power of their Tundras. Alex is set to fish the Bassmaster Opens in 2025 for the first time as a boater and relished the opportunity to win a tournament while standing on the Bassmaster Stage.

This first-class no entry fee event feels equal parts family reunion as it does a hotly contested tournament. Toyota rolls out the red carpet for participants with catered meals, meet and greets with Team Toyota pros, and incredible registration prizes from brands like Strike King, Bass Pro Shops, Yamaha Outboards, and Costa Sunglasses on top of a truckload of Toyota Fishing Team swag.

Beautiful Lake Hartwell, Anderson County, and the unparalleled Green Pond Landing facility were a new destination for this event and proved terrific hosts for this annual celebration of Toyota owners and Bonus Bucks members.

“This was such a well ran event and a great time to get to share together,” Trevor said. “I couldn’t believe all the great stuff we got at registration. I told Alex Saturday night that even if we didn’t get a check, we already cashed in with all the gear. I can’t wait to fish this again next year.”

The pair of Princes’ fish a lot of tournaments each year, sharing a love of competitive fishing coupled with the chance to spend quality time together. The Blue Ridge, Georgia natives consider Lake Lanier and Chatuge Lake their home waters, but Hartwell is less than two hours from their house and has always been a fishery they’ve gelled with.

The spotted bass aficionados employed forward facing sonar to find groups of bass chasing schools of bait in 15 to 50 feet of water, leaning on a unique hardbait – the SPRO Sashimmy Swimmer - to trick their fish into biting.

“We caught a few on jigs this morning but it was pretty slow until about noon,” Alex Prince said. “This afternoon the fish started setting up right, suspending over brush and getting in the right mood to bite. That’s when they started chewing the sashimmy.”

The Prince’s bested second place by just three ounces to take home the tournament trophies, $5,000 in prize money, new Lew's rod and reel combos along with the Costa Compete + Conserve bonus.

Toyota Bonus Bucks remains a premier contingency program whether you fish weekend tournaments or at the professional level. With over 620 supported events, you’re leaving money on the table if you don’t tow your boat with a Toyota tow vehicle.

To learn more about Bonus Bucks or the annual Toyota Owners Tournament, follow this link:
https://www.toyotatrucksbonusbucks.com/

Father and Son, Living Hundreds of Miles Apart, Come Together for the 2024 Toyota Bonus Bucks Owners Tournament on Lake ...
27/10/2024

Father and Son, Living Hundreds of Miles Apart, Come Together for the 2024 Toyota Bonus Bucks Owners Tournament on Lake Hartwell

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Alex and Scott Richmond may live quite a ways apart these days, but the father-son duo made it a point to spend some quality time together and make the trek to Lake Hartwell to enjoy the storied Toyota Bonus Bucks Owners Tournament.

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A bittersweet part of growing older often comes in the form of physical detachment from your loved ones. Whether we graduate college or take on a new trade after our formative school years, it’s not uncommon to have to move away from the folks you love most.

Case in point, Alex Richmond and his dad, Scott.

Alex grew up fun-fishing with his dad but quickly gained a passion for tournament bass fishing. Not only did he fish on his high school team but he also enjoyed a collegiate fishing career at Grand Valley State in Grand Rapids, Mich.

With his father, Scott, living just outside of Chicago and Alex now residing in North Carolina, fishing time together has been admittedly scarce. But the duo figured out a way to coordinate their schedules this year and share a boat together at the 2024 Toyota Bonus Bucks Owners Tournament on Lake Hartwell.

They were in a dark corner of a hotel parking lot the evening after registration and any angler could tell they were taking their preparation seriously.

“We practiced this morning for a few hours and it was actually pretty good,” Alex said. “It has been a lot better than we were expecting, so we’re feeling optimistic. But with this cold front coming in, who knows what could unfold tomorrow.”

When probed about the fishing conditions and potential strategies on the table for tomorrow’s main event, both Alex and Scott kept coming back to one very specific thing.

“Man, this has been so much fun and so enjoyable already,” Scott said. “To be able to fish and spend time with my son is such a blessing. This is my first Tundra and it won’t be my last. I can’t even feel the boat behind me while I’m towing and have had zero issues. And to be able to come to an awesome event like this and meet our favorite pros like Mike Iaconelli and Gerald Swindle is icing on the cake. We got to talk about hunting for a while with Gerald and he is such a down-to-earth person. We had a lot in common and it’s great to know that he’s just another guy like us.”

For Scott, it might have been a 13-hour drive through busy cities and all kinds of big-city traffic. But when he finally reached the autumn dogwoods nestled between the towering pines of Anderson, S.C., nothing else mattered. He had his boy with him, in the same boat, doing what they love most together.

The Toyota Bonus Bucks Owners Tournament has some great raffles and gear, even for the most discerning angler, but what’s not talked about enough is the connections, and in this case, reconnections it makes among both family and friends.

Whether the Richmonds catch anything today or not, you can rest easy knowing Scott will be wearing a smile as wide as the Seneca River watching his boy fish and enjoying some much-needed one-on-one time. That’s a gift only the Great Outdoors can offer and for that, the Richmonds are eternally thankful.

26/10/2024

Take a walkthrough of the 13th Annual Toyota Bonus Bucks Owners Tournament registration with Gerald Swindle / GMAN!

Robinson’s Preview Toyota Owners Tournament on Hartwell  When it comes to fishy families, you’d be hard pressed to find ...
25/10/2024

Robinson’s Preview Toyota Owners Tournament on Hartwell

When it comes to fishy families, you’d be hard pressed to find a household with more bass on the brain than the Robinson’s. Marty Robinson, the patriarch, has won nearly a million dollars throughout his 17-year career and his eldest son Marshall joined him on the Bass Pro Tour in 2024 after being crowned the Rookie of the Year in the Major League Fishing Tackle Warehouse Invitationals and qualifying for the BPT in 2023 at nineteen years young.

Then Mitchell, the youngest Robinson won the Bassmaster High School National Championship in 2023 and is set to fish the Tackle Warehouse Invitationals in 2025. And while she may not fish professionally, because someone has to keep these boys in line, mama Iris Robinson can catch ‘em, too.

The Robinson’s are South Carolina natives with a plethora of experience on Lake Hartwell and they all drive Toyota Tundras. In fact, the Robinson’s have purchased eight Toyota tow vehicles spanning back to start of Marty’s professional career in 2007 and have collected tons of Toyota Bonus Bucks checks over the years. So, who better to preview the 13th Annual Toyota Bonus Bucks Owners Tournament set for Lake Hartwell this weekend than the Robinson family?

Q – What would be your target weight to win the Toyota Owners Tournament this weekend?

Marty – “I’d say it’ll take a mixed bag of spotted bass and largemouth to win. Probably 19-lbs or even high nineteens to win this thing.”

Marshall – “I’m going to say 18-lbs of mostly spotted bass, maybe one big largemouth mixed in.”

Mitchell – “I’ve seen lots of brim up shallow lately so I’m thinking it’ll take a big bag, 20-lbs or more, to win on Sunday. At least two big largemouth mixed in with three chunky spots.”

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Q – As locals, what is something about Lake Hartwell that most people might not know?

Marty – “Believe it or not, these are some of the hardest fish in the country to catch with forward facing sonar (FFS). We really don’t know why either, but even Drew Gill has said so. These fish with all the pressure they get and there being no current in this fishery, they just are so finicky to catch.”

Marshall – “This is a place that you should be weeding through a lot of fish to get your target weight. Hartwell is not really a lake you look for five or six big bites a day to do well… you need to be catching numbers.”

Mitchell – “My insight is the fish here will get a lot shallower than you would think, even with warm water temperatures this time of year.”

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Q – What are two patterns or techniques you expect top finishers to employ on Hartwell this weekend?

Marty – “I’m going to say a topwater bite early in the morning will key and then you gotta put scoping a jighead minnow (using forward facing sonar) in there nowadays.“

Marshall – “This is the time of year bass start eating crawfish and getting back on a jig bite pretty strong. And with this being a one-day tournament, consistency won’t be key, so I think someone could smash a big bag on a buzzbait in the back of a creek somewhere.”

Mitchell - “There should still be some stained water due to the hurricane rains we had a few weeks ago, so a chatterbait up shallow in the backs (of creeks) could be good. And scoping the timber edge way offshore for those big roamer spots would be another focal point of mine. Those spotted bass are bigger and usually easier to catch because they don’t setup on a spot, they just pull up on the edge of that timber for a few minutes at a time.”

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Q – Why should tournament bass anglers drive a Toyota tow vehicle?

Marty – “Man, there are a lot of reasons to drive a Toyota but my number one is they are low to no maintenance vehicles. I ain’t got time to worry about working on a truck, I want to be on the water catching fish. In almost 20 years of towing with a Tundra, I’ve never had to worry about my truck.”

Marshall – “You can make extra money through Toyota Bonus Bucks in all kinds of tournaments. They are great trucks that add a little cash to your pocket, it’s a no brainer.”

Mitchell - “They are super smooth trucks when it comes to towing your boat and just the ride in general. They look good, tow great, and they crank every time.”

The Costa Bass Derby. We had the honor of helping plan, prep, and execute the inaugural Costa Bass Derby this weekend on...
18/10/2024

The Costa Bass Derby.

We had the honor of helping plan, prep, and execute the inaugural Costa Bass Derby this weekend on Grand Lake. From the angler Happy Hour at to the tournament at Wolf Creek, it was an awesome weekend with great people.

Costa Sunglasses is an iconic brand in the outdoor industry and through their many protection programs, they do an incredible job promoting and supporting conservation of our resources. Similar to the Costa Compete + Conserve program, the Costa Bass Derby allocated a $1,000 conservation donation, benefiting freshwater fisheries, on top of the $15,000 grand prize payout.

Win cash, and protect bass. That’s a message we can all get behind. Huge thanks to the Skeeter Extreme Fishing League and to everyone who came out to fish, help, and support this weekend. We hope to see you next year!

Afternoon Charge Wins Cook and Littlejohn Inaugural Costa Bass Derby Jupiter, FL – October 17, 2024 – Every bass angler ...
17/10/2024

Afternoon Charge Wins Cook and Littlejohn Inaugural Costa Bass Derby

Jupiter, FL – October 17, 2024 – Every bass angler who has competed in a tournament has dreamed of a late day flurry that wins them the tournament, especially when the fishing is slow. It only takes five casts to put the winning fish in the boat, right? Those five casts could happen in the last hour of the day just as easily as the first hour, and that’s exactly what Preston “Kojak” Cook and Micah Littlejohn experienced en route to winning the inaugural Costa Bass Derby held on Grand Lake, October 13th 2024.

Littlejohn and Cook junk-fished their way to a limit of over 19-lbs, most of which was caught in the final hour after sitting on only two bass in their livewell until 1:30PM. The northeast Oklahoma natives and Grand Lake locals won the $15,000 grand prize payout, and chose Friends of Reservoirs to receive an additional $1,000 donation from Costa.

The Conservation payout is a core component of Costa’s popular Compete + Conserve contingency program, which pays a bonus to the highest placing angler wearing Costa Sunglasses in over 300 bass tournaments across the country each year. In addition, each Compete + Conserve winner chooses one of five conservation partners to receive an allotted donation from Costa that directly benefits freshwater conservation.

This was the first annual Costa Bass Derby, hosted in partnership with Academy Sports + Outdoors, which drew 150 amateur teams, like Cook and Littlejohn, who have been wearing Costas for years, and were eager for the chance to support the brand and fish a high-payout event on one of their home lakes.

“I bought my first pair of Costas over fifteen years ago and I bet I’ve had at least 10 pairs since,” Cook shared. “Both Micah and I have several different lens colors and just like we’ve heard the pros talk about, we change lenses based on the conditions. My favorite frame is the Cat Cay and Green Mirror is my favorite lens color, unless it’s low light, then Sunrise Silver Mirror is the deal for me.”

Cook owns a meat processing plant in Miami, Oklahoma and Littlejohn works as a physical therapist assistant. The duo fish several tournaments together each year, and they also do a lot of fishing with their spouses, who are equally as passionate about fishing and the culture that revolves around bass tournaments. Like many recreational bass anglers across the country, they look forward to getting on the water during the weekends and fish as many tournaments as possible.

“I’m sure my wife will want to fish this with me next year… this event had such an awesome atmosphere,” Littlejohn said. “There is nothing like this that comes to Grand Lake for us weekend anglers, and we fish dozens of tournaments in the area as well as several tournament trails on Grand Lake. From the gift bags at registration, having pros like Jason Christie hanging out with us, and the payouts being good from top to bottom, it was truly a great experience.”

For information on future Costa Bass Derby events, or to learn more about Costa Compete + Conserve, visit https://www.costacompeteandconserve.com/. If you own a pair of Costas, it’s completely free to register and you can win extra payouts if you compete in supported tournaments.


To shop Costa Sunglasses’ full collection of performance, lifestyle and optical eyewear, and learn more about its commitment to conservation, visit costasunglasses.com.

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About Costa Sunglasses
More than 40 years ago, a group of anglers created Costa Sunglasses to stand up to the harsh light, unforgiving salt and rough conditions of a day at sea. The gear they made was up to the task, and it’s been on the water ever since. Today, Costa combines its superior 580® lens technology with unparalleled fit and durability to make the highest-quality sunglasses and prescription eyewear for adventures on the water. Committed to protecting the watery world it calls home, sustainability and conservation is woven throughout everything they do. From building products made of responsible materials, to Costa-owned initiatives like Kick Plastic® and , and its partnerships with 40+ mission-aligned conservation organizations, Costa inspires its community to help protect the earth’s resources and . Find out more on Costa’s website and join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter at .

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