Stop #2 of the 2023 TXTT Coming Up Next Weekend

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (March 14, 2023) – The second stop of the 2023 Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s Texas Team Trail presented by Progressive regular season is heading back to legendary Sam Rayburn Reservoir next weekend, March 25.

 

Last month, team Marshall Hughes and James Franklin walked away as champions in the first regular season event, also on Sam Rayburn Reservoir, with an impressive five fish limit of 28.06. The team also took home the Power-Pole Big Bass honors with an 8.04 Rayburn giant. With prizes and contingency bonuses, Marshall and James walked away with a total of $51,795.00. Not bad for a $250.00 entry fee!

Remaining 2023 Texas Team Trail Schedule:

  • March 25 – Brookeland, TX | Sam Rayburn Reservoir
  • April 22 – Sanger, TX | Lake Ray Roberts
  • May 6  – Corsicana, TX  | Richland Chambers
  • June 3-4th – Calliham, TX | Choke Canyon (CHAMPIONSHIP)

 

Reports at the first tournament from the anglers were that the second stop of the 2023 TXTT season back at Sam Rayburn Reservoir was going to be a slugfest with fish in all stages of the spawn.   “The second tournament on Rayburn is liable to be a lot different coming up. I predict the fish will be in all stages of the spawn and weights are going to be big. I think there will be no question, that a team will drop a ‘Dirty 30’ on the scales in the next Texas Team Trail event”, said Marshall Hughes, the winner of the first Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s Texas Team Trail presented by Progressive on Sam Rayburn Reservoir.

 

Teams competing at stop number two of the 2023 Bass Pro Shops & Cabela/s Texas Team Trail presented by Progressive will be competing for a brand new 2023 Ranger Z518 w/ Mercury 150hp motor & trailer. Valued at $52,995 plus FRT & Prep. Eligible teams will also be able to cash in on contingency bonuses and Angler’s Advantage.

 

Register Here Now: https://tbfwebservices.com/tourneys/txtt/index.php

 

For information and to register for contingency programs, click this link: https://www.texasteamtrail.com/contingency-programs/

 

For more information on the Texas Team Trail, including photos and official tournament results from the past, visit texasteamtrail.com. Be sure to also check out the tournament schedule for the 2023 Texas Team Trail and subscribe to the e-newsletter list for all the up-to-date information, registration announcements, sponsor incentives, and Outdoor TeamWorks news.

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About Outdoor TeamWorks
Texas Team Trail is a part of the Outdoor TeamWorks family of fishing tournaments. The OTW brand offers a wide range of fishing events from professional tournaments to grassroots fishing derbies. All events are supported by some of the top companies in the nation and include on-site activation and activities, as well as extensive media support.  For additional live updates and information, follow TXTT on Facebook and Instagram.
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  • Support for optional BlueChart g3 Vision charts and LakeVü g3 Ultra maps

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Power-Pole introduces The MOVE Brushless Trolling Motor

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New release advances electric propulsion with the most advanced trolling motor on the market.

Tampa, Fla. – March 3, 2023 – Since the inception of the Shallow Water Anchor more than 20 years ago, the name Power-Pole has become synonymous with innovation and durability. In keeping with those tenants, Power-Pole introduces a new movement in Total Boat Control with the Power-Pole MOVE Brushless Trolling Motor, the strongest and most advanced trolling motor ever created.

Nearly a decade in the making, the Power-Pole MOVE Brushless Trolling Motor was concepted and constructed from the ground up with a focus on not just improving upon existing offerings but exceeding them in every way. The result is not only the most powerful electric motor available, but also the quietest and most durable trolling motor sportfishing has seen.

Our founder, John Oliverio and the Power-Pole team began by looking at the technology and materials available and decided that to bear the name Power-Pole, they needed to begin from scratch. To have the power and stealth we desired, we needed to produce our own brushless motor and steering components to achieve our goals. Our research and development produced technology that have never been used in marine application.

The Power-Pole MOVE Brushless Trolling Motor is constructed of the same premium materials and innovation that have made Power-Pole the industry standard Shallow Water Anchors. The technology used in the Next-Gen Brushless Motor and STEALTH STEERING DRIVE are key to the power production, and the operational reliability of the motor.

The motor and steering systems in the Power-Pole MOVE Brushless Trolling Motor are engineered to produce ultimate power while remaining near silent in their operation.  The Power Unity System of the brushless motor and reinforced TechflowTM Propeller create 30-percent more power than industry leading trolling motors, all while being whisper quiet in the propulsion and the steering systems.

The low-profile bracket features the ported aluminum design made famous by our Blade Shallow Water Anchors and is protected by Power-Pole’s Multi-layer Corrosion Resistance Technology. Even the hinges, locks and pivot points of the bracket are engineered to withstand the rigors of extreme fishing conditions.

The shaft is revolutionary, manufactured from nearly unbreakable aerospace-grade titanium that will hold up to extreme pressure. That shaft combined with the bracket has been tested to withstand the harshest environments in fishing. While it is built to last, the Power-Pole MOVE Brushless Trolling Motor is built with contingencies so that anglers can stay on the water. Compound fail-safes were engineered into the system to ensure that the motor functions as it should even if parts become compromised.

The Power-Pole MOVE Brushless Trolling Motor comes standard with all of the features the modern angler has become accustomed to and more. Features like advanced Anchor Mode allows the angler to stealthily maintain position while focusing on fishing. The Vector Heading feature follows a straight course down a bank or offshore drift, while our Follow a Route feature guided by ProNav allows the angler to use the Power-Pole app or compatible device to set a route for the motor to follow. Finally, a Compass Heading feature causes the motor to bear towards specific compass headings identified by the user.

The Power-Pole MOVE Brushless Trolling Motor is available in two versions, The MOVE ZR is a model with a hinged scissor bracket commonly used on bass boats and the MOVE PV, a pivoting version most commonly used on saltwater and big water boats. Both versions are built to withstand use in saltwater environments, will operate in 24- or 36-volt systems, are integrated with our C-Monster 2.0 wireless connection system and produce Max True Thrust of 100 pounds in a 36-volt system or 78 pounds in a 24-volt setup. Power-Pole has chosen to use real world honest “True Thrust” numbers to measure MOVE performance instead of the current industry inflated scaling standards.

Quite simply, the Power-Pole MOVE Brushless Trolling Motor is built to be the strongest, quietest, most reliable, most powerful, weed destroying trolling motor on the market today. The Power-Pole MOVE Brushless Trolling Motor carries a three-year warranty on everything but the titanium shaft, which is protected by a lifetime warranty, similar to our Lifetime Everflex Spike Warranty found in our Shallow Water Anchors. Of course, all warranties are backed by the world class Customer Service that only Power-Pole provides.

Our pro anglers have been involved in the testing process and feel that the Power-Pole MOVE Brushless Trolling Motor is a product that makes their job easier as professional anglers. Pro angler Chris Lane, a multi-time Champion and Power-Pole pro testified to the quality of the product. “This trolling motor is the ultimate combination of everything I need to compete,” said Lane. “MOVE is the lightest and quietest I have ever used and is the most powerful and strongest at the same time; it has truly helped me go more places and catch more fish.”

Lane’s brother Bobby, a Champion angler and key Power-Pole pro staffer himself, echoed his brother’s sentiments. “I am primarily a shallow water angler and being stealthy is very important to me,” said the elder Lane. “MOVE is not only the quietest motor I have ever used, but it has every major feature I need to be competitive and some that you don’t expect; it is truly the best I have ever used.”

The MOVE ZR is available in shaft lengths of 45, 52 and 60-inch versions. It comes standard with our Wireless RealFeelTM Foot Pedal, separate wireless Foot Buttons that control Anchor Mode and GPS functions along with a Wireless Trolling Display to help the angler keep up with the system. MOVE ZR also comes with a Wireless Hybrid Remote complete with Charging Cradle that is compatible with our Power-Pole Shallow Water Anchors through the C-Monster 2.0 system. MOVE ZR begins at $4999 MSRP for the 45-inch, $5199 for the 52-inch or $5399 for the 60-inch version. There is a $200 increase for a model with integrated Lowrance HDi transducer.

The Power-Pole MOVE PV is also available in of 45, 52 and 60-inch shaft lengths, and a 72-inch model. It comes standard with two Wireless Hybrid Remotes with a wireless Charging Cradle and a quick release bracket mount. MSRP for the MOVE PV begins at $4999 MSRP for the 45-inch, $5199 for the 52-inch or $5399 for the 60-inch and $5599 for the 72-inch version.

MOVE PV is also compatible with our Wireless RealFeelTM Foot Pedal, Wireless Foot Buttons and Wireless Trolling Display; these are available as optional accessories. Both the MOVE ZR and MOVE PV are available in black or white color schemes of our Multi-layer Corrosion Resistance Technology finishes.

Robert Shamblin, Vice President of JL Marine Systems, Inc. explained how much went into the development of the motor. “The Power-Pole MOVE Brushless Trolling Motor is a culmination of years of hard work and dedication of the Power Pole team,” said Shamblin. “I am happy to say that the result is the best trolling motor on the market, and I can’t wait for everyone to be ‘MOVEd’ when they experience what we’ve produced.”

The Power-Pole MOVE Brushless Trolling Motor is available to order through your nearest Authorized Power-Pole dealer. For more information including full specifications, features and videos, visit https://power-pole.com/

 

 

About JL Marine Systems, Inc.

JL Marine Systems, Inc., is the developer and manufacturer of the original Power-Pole® Shallow Water Anchor – the industry’s leading shallow water anchoring system for small skiffs, bass boats, flats boats, bay boats and more. Since their introduction in 2000, Power-Pole anchors have been celebrated among professional anglers and everyday fishermen.

JL Marine Systems offers four Power-Pole anchor models in addition to spikes, anchor accessories, apparel and gear. With a relentless focus on customer service, JL Marine Systems is revolutionizing the industry with the development of technology solutions for total boat control –completely changing the fishing experience at the push of a button. Proudly made in the U.S. at the JL Marine Systems headquarters in Tampa, Fla., Power-Pole products are available via more than 3,500 dealers, retailers and boat manufacturers worldwide.

To learn more about Power-Pole products and shop today, click the link: https://www.basspro.com/SearchDisplay#q=power-pole or follow Power-Pole on Facebook and Instagram at @power.pole.

Hughes & Franklin win TXTT season opener on Sam Rayburn Reservoir

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BROOKELAND, Texas (February, 2023)- The 2023 Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s Texas Team Trail presented by Progressive kicked off the season on legendary Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Anglers were greeted by frosty boat decks, and air temperatures in the 30s at take-off.

After a long day of bright bluebird sky conditions, water temps in the mid 50s, and little wind, Marshall Hughes (Hemphill, TX) and James Franklin (Lake Jackson, TX) brought a five-fish limit to the scales, totaling 28.06lbs. In reward for their efforts, the duo walked away with $51,795 in cash and prizes, including a new 2023 Nitro Z18 with a 150hp Mercury Marine motor.

“We covered history today and ran a lot of areas we knew would be holding big pre-spawn largemouth in [Sam]Rayburn,” said Triton boat owner Marshall Hughes. “A big key to our success today was using forward-facing sonar to locate fish relating to pre-spawn areas on brush piles. Once we found fish wanting to react, we relied on a Rat-L-Trap ScopeStick in the Cajun Pearl color to catch most of our weight. Also, throughout the day we were able to mix in throwing a lipless crankbait and a swimbait to catch other keepers.”

One other key to Hughes and Franklin’s success was upgrading their jerkbait technique to using Short Shank EWG Gamakatsu Treble Hooks and fishing 14lb Sunline Shooter fluorocarbon.

“I am so fortunate to be partnered with Marshall and be able to compete with him in Texas Team Trail events,” Franklin said. “We fish this circuit because there is a boat giveaway at each event and with the championship being held at Choke Canyon, we really want the opportunity to be there.”

The team took home several contingency prizes, including Triton Gold ($8,000) Mercury Marine ($1,000). The team also reeled in the Big Bass honors and was awarded a new PowerPole Pro Series II unit for the biggest fish weighed in at the event.

The second-place finishers- and 2022 Team of the Year- Russell Lee and Landon Ware reported fishing for quality bites rather than numbers. The pair fished grass edges throughout the day leading into spawning pockets and found a late-day flurry to seal the deal.

Third place team Clay Phillips & David Shaw also fished grass to catch their weight, stating after the tournament that the quality bites started showing themselves in the late afternoon after the sun got high. They relied on soft plastic stick baits and crankbaits to do their damage on Sam Rayburn Reservoir.

2nd-5th place team results:

2nd: Russell Lee & Landon Ware – 25.13

3rd: Clay Phillips & David Shaw – 25.13

4th: Brian Shott & Jim Smith – 25.12

5th: Seth Furmanek & Robert Kettner – 20.14

 

Garmin contingency winners were Seth Furmanek & Robert Kettner.

Texas Team Trail would like to thank local White River Marine Group dealer Premiere Boating Center of Jasper and Jasper County Development District.

The 2023 Bass Pro Shops/ Cabela’s Texas Team Trail presented by Progressive returns to Sam Rayburn Reservoir on March 25th. Team registration can be done on the following website: https://outdoorteamworks.com/trail/txtt/registration/

Official results are located through this link: https://www.texasteamtrail.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/02/2023-TXTT-Sam-Rayburn-Results-w-Payout.pdf

Outdoor TeamWorks and Texas Team Trail would like to thank local White River Marine Group dealer Premiere Boating Center of Jasper and Jasper County Development District.

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About Outdoor TeamWorks

Texas Team Trail is a part of the Outdoor TeamWorks family of fishing tournaments. The OTW brand offers a wide range of fishing events from professional tournaments to grassroots fishing derbies. All events are supported by some of the top companies in the nation and include on-site activation and activities, as well as extensive media support.  For additional live updates and information, follow TXTT on Facebook and Instagram.

2023 TXTT Championship Location Announced

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (February 14, 2023) – The Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s Texas Team Trail presented by Progressive is excited to announce Choke Canyon Reservoir as the host location for the top 75 qualifying teams to compete in the 2023 Texas Team Trail Championship tournament. This grand finale of the season will take place June 3-4, 2023, with official practice being two days before the event.
“Choke Canyon is iconic when it comes to big fish,” said Tournament Director Mike Hastings. “We’ve had past championship events on the lake, and the catches have been phenomenal. That time of the year the grass is generally in great shape for the shallow water anglers and the teams that target offshore structure can find plenty to target on this body of water.”
The 75 teams that qualify for the championship will also be in the hunt to win the 2023 Texas Team Trail Team of the Year title and prize. With the championship scoring worth double points, the duo crowned “Team of the Year” will walk away with a Ranger Bass Boat package powered by a Mercury Outboard. Prizes will be awarded to the top 10 teams based on final point standings for the season.
To register for the 2023 Texas Team Trail tournaments, please read the updated 2023 RULES before registering at https://www.texasteamtrail.com/register/.
2023 Texas Team Trail Schedule:
  • February 18 Brookeland, TX | Lake Sam Rayburn
  • March 25 Brookeland, TX | Lake Sam Rayburn
  • April 22 Sanger, TX | Lake Ray Roberts
  • May 6 Corsicana, TX | Lake Richland Chambers
  • Championship June 3-4 – Calliham, TX | Choke Canyon Reservoir
For more information on the Texas Team Trail, including photos and official tournament results from past events, visit texasteamtrail.com. Subscribe to the e-newsletter list for all the up-to-date information, registration announcements, sponsor incentives, and Outdoor TeamWorks news.
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About Outdoor TeamWorks
Texas Team Trail is a part of the Outdoor TeamWorks family of fishing tournaments. The OTW brand offers a wide range of fishing events from professional tournaments to grassroots fishing derbies. All events are supported by some of the top companies in the nation and include on-site activation and activities, as well as extensive media support.  For additional live updates and information, follow TXTT on Facebook and Instagram.

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Nitro, Ranger, Triton boat brands announce bigger payouts

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (January 24, 2023)– Nitro, Ranger and Triton brands are proud to announce today its new fishing tournament contingency program, elevating the stakes of the grassroots tournaments with the largest payout currently in the market.

Newly established for 2023, the brands will reward a $50,000 cash bonus to the Bassmaster Opens “Angler of the Year” and MLF Toyota Series champion if the anglers meet the program’s qualifications. Nitro, Ranger and Triton will also offer an $8,000 cash bonus on top of tournament earnings for more than 250 approved tournaments – the most tournaments of any program!

“These new programs are great news for tournament anglers!” 4-time Bassmaster Classic winner and 3-time Major League Fishing Cup champion Kevin VanDam said. “They’re the best contingency programs currently on the market with more eligible tournaments, higher payouts, and free to enter. They’re paying you to win!”

To qualify for these bigger-than-ever cash bonus prizes, winning anglers are required to fish in a Triton, Ranger or Nitro boat that is 4 years old or newer. These contingency programs are free, meaning no entry fee is required to participate, and there is no cap on the number of winnings an angler can achieve.

Parent-company Bass Pro Shops and its boat brands have a long-standing history of supporting and incentivizing amateur anglers to continue to elevate the sport of fishing. In 2021, Bass Pro Shops held an amateur series tournament, the US Open National Bass Fishing Amateur Team Championships, exclusive to its boat owners with a payout of more than $4.6 million in cash and prizes.

Anglers fishing the 2023 Texas Team Trail will be eligible to register and take advantage of these exciting contingency opportunities. This is an exciting added bonus for anglers in 2023 after recently announcing the highest finishing White River Marine Group team in 2023 will qualify for the 2023 Bassmaster Team Championship. To register and find more information on the contingency program qualifications by boat brand and a list of participating tournaments, please visit nitro.com/tournament-rewards.html for Nitro, rangerboats.com/ranger-cup.html and tritonboats.com/triton-gold.html for Triton.

About Bass Pro Shops

Bass Pro Shops is North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company. Founded in 1972 when avid young angler Johnny Morris began selling tackle out of his father’s liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, today the company provides customers with unmatched offerings spanning premier destination retail, outdoor equipment manufacturing, world-class resort destinations and more. In 2017 Bass Pro Shops acquired Cabela’s to create a “best-of-the-best” experience with superior products, dynamic locations and outstanding customer service. Bass Pro Shops also operates White River Marine Group, offering an unsurpassed collection of industry-leading boat brands, and Big Cedar Lodge, America’s Premier Wilderness Resort. Under the visionary conservation leadership of Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is a national leader in protecting habitat and introducing families to the outdoors and has been named by Forbes as “one of America’s Best Employers.”

About White River Marine Group

In 1978, Johnny Morris revolutionized the marine industry when he introduced the world’s first professionally rigged and nationally marketed boat, motor and trailer packages. TRACKER Boats quickly became and has remained the No. 1- selling fishing boat brand in America for more than 40 years. In 2015, Ranger and Triton joined White River Marine Group, part of the Bass Pro Shops family. Today, White River Marine Group offers an unsurpassed collection of industry-leading brands including TRACKER Boats®, SUN TRACKER®, NITRO®, TAHOE®, REGENCY®, MAKO®, RANGER®, TRITON®, TRACKER OFF ROAD®, and HATTERAS®

Texas Team Trail Announces Bassmaster Classic Qualifying

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (January 13, 2023) – The incentives for teams fishing the 2023 Texas Team Trail continue to get better and better.  New for 2023, teams in a qualified White River Marine Group boat that compete in the Texas Team Trail will have a chance to earn a spot in the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Team Championship scheduled to be held in December of 2023. This new opportunity will give one qualifying team that represents the Texas Team Trail the opportunity to potentially compete for a spot into the 2024 Bassmaster Classic.   

“Planning for the 2023 season has been hot and heavy throughout Outdoor TeamWorks, and especially for the Texas Team Trail,” says tournament director Mike Hastings. “We recognize the bass fishing talent in the state of Texas, arguably the best in the country. So, to give our team anglers one more opportunity to take their grass roots career to the biggest stage in professional bass fishing is something we are very proud of”. 

At the end of the 2023 Texas Team Trail season the highest finishing team in the season long team of the year race that is a qualified owner of a White River Marine Group boat (Nitro, Ranger, or Triton) will get an invite to fish in the 2023 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Team championship. This is just another great incentive to be an owner of a White River Marine Group bass boat. 

Registration for the 2023 Texas Team Trail is now underway, follow the link for more information: https://www.texasteamtrail.com/register/    

For more information on the Texas Team Trail, including the 2023 tournament schedule, as well as photos and official tournament results from past events, visit texasteamtrail.com. Subscribing to the TXTT e-newsletter is the best way to receive up-to-date information, registration announcements, sponsor incentives, and Outdoor TeamWorks news.

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About Texas Team Trail
Texas Team Trail (TXTT) is a part of the Outdoor Team Works family of fishing tournaments. The OTW brand offers a wide range of fishing events from professional tournaments to grassroots fishing derbies. All events are supported by some of the top companies in the nation and include on-site activation and activities, as well as extensive media support. For live updates and information, follow TXTT on Facebook and Instagram or visit texasteamtrail.com to catch up on all the action.

2023 TXTT Registration OPENS at 9am, Thursday January 12th!!

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (January 3, 2023) – Bass anglers around the state of Texas are starting to get prepared for the 2023 season, and Texas Team Trail is no different. 2023 will bring bigger fish, more excitement, lucrative sponsor support, and greater opportunities for team tournament anglers in what is known as one of the best bass fishing states in the country. Today, Texas Team Trail officials are proud to announce registration will be opening January 12th  at 9am for the 2023 season!

“2023 is promised to be back better than ever, giving tournament anglers the opportunities, they have been asking for”, says tournament director Mike Hastings. “We are excited to get registration underway and look forward to the 2023 season start on legendary Lake Sam Rayburn in February.”

Along with registration, Texas Team Trail will be announcing exciting contingency programs available for anglers to sign-up for very soon. For special announcements and tournament details throughout the 2023 season, anglers are highly encouraged to sign up for the email and newsletter on the Texas Team Trail Website.

To register for the 2023 Texas Team Trail tournaments, please read the updated 2023 RULES and then follow this link to get registered: https://www.texasteamtrail.com/register/

2023 Texas Team Trail Schedule:
February 18th: Brookeland, TX | Lake Sam Rayburn
March 25th: Brookeland, TX | Lake Sam Rayburn
April 22nd: Sanger, TX | Lake Ray Roberts
May 6th: Corsicana, TX | Lake Richland Chambers
June 3-4th: TBA | TBA – CHAMPIONSHIP

For more information on the Texas Team Trail, including photos and official tournament results from the past, visit texasteamtrail.com. Be sure to also check out the tournament schedule for the 2023 Texas Team Trail and subscribe to the e-newsletter list for all the up-to-date information, registration announcements, sponsor incentives, and Outdoor TeamWorks news.

Texas Team Trail is a part of the Outdoor Team Works family of fishing tournaments. The OTW brand offers a wide range of fishing events from professional tournaments to grassroots fishing derbies. All events are supported by some of the top companies in the nation and include on-site activation and activities, as well as extensive media support.   For additional live updates and information, follow TXTT on Facebook and Instagram.

Texas Team Trail unveils new 2023 Bass Pro Shops Team of the Year Program

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (October 31, 2022) – The Texas Team Trail presented by Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s recently unveiled its new Bass Pro Shops Team of the Year payout and top ten prize packages for the 2023 season.
For the first time in the trail’s history, the first-place team will win a brand-new RANGER Z518 boat and motor package, free 2024 TXTT season entries and premium Bass Pro Shops gear, as well as other prizes and recognitions. The remaining top 10 teams will receive varying cash payouts, top-line Bass Pro Shops fishing gear, and Bass Pro Shops gift cards.
Prizes will be awarded based on season-long points standings after the championship. With an overall purse value of more than $50,000 the top 10 prize packages will include the following:
1st Place, Team of the Year
  • RANGER Z518 boat and Mercury motor
  • Qualified White River Marine Group boat owners will be upgraded
  • Free entries into all Texas Team Trail Regular Season events in 2024
  • Bass Pro Shops Guidewear set for each team member.
  • Special media coverage of finish within Texas Tram Media Assets.
  • Rings and Plaques for each team member
2nd Place
  • $2,000 cash payout
  • Free entries into all four regular season Texas Team Trail events in 2024.
  • Bass Pro Shops Guidewear set for each team member
  • $500 Bass Pro Shops Gift Card
  • Plaques for each team member
3rd Place
  • $1,500 cash payout
  • Bass Pro Shops Guidewear set for each team member
  • $250 Bass Pro Shops gift card
  • Plaques for each team member
4th Place
  • $1,000 cash payout
  • Bass Pro Shops Guidewear set for each team member
  • Plaques for each team member
5th Place
  • $750 cash payout
  • Bass Pro Shops Guidewear set for each team member
  • Plaques for each team member
6th-10th Place
  • $500 cash payout per team
Stay tuned for additional announcements on www.texasteamtrail.com.
Texas Team Trail events are made possible through the sponsorship and continued support of these well-respected brands: Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, Ranger Boats, Nitro Boats, Triton Boats, Mercury, Garmin, Power-Pole, AFTCO, Sunline, Valley Fashions, T-H Marine, Atlas, G-Juice and Duckett Rods.

2023 Season Schedule and New Qualifying Rules

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (July 18, 2022) – The Texas Team Trail (TXTT) presented by Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s recently unveiled the schedule for the 2023 season, which includes stops at some of the most popular tournament bass lakes in the country. In addition to releasing its schedule, Texas Team Trail announced plans for changes to how anglers qualify for the Championship, as well as a new robust Team of the Year program that will reward teams for top finishes based on their season-long performance.

 

Each of the regular season events will feature a boat-and-motor combination for 1st place, as well as a payout that rewards teams for owning a variety of boats, motors, and other items.  Ranger Boats, Nitro Boats, Triton Boats, Garmin, and other brands will reward eligible teams with additional prizes based on their finishes in regular season events. The 2023 regular season kicks off February 18 at Sam Rayburn Reservoir – a favorite stop for many TXTT anglers – for what promises to be a pre-spawn slugfest.

 

The TXTT then returns to the famed Sam Rayburn on March 25, a guaranteed shallow water slugfest during the spawn. Next up, the series goes north to famed Texas reservoir Lake Ray Roberts for an event on April 22 for another shallow water slugfest, based on history. This event will also feature on-site activation by Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s, including inflatables, games, and fun for the whole family. Rounding out the regular season qualifying events is a stop at Richland Chambers Reservoir on May 6.

 

This body of water hasn’t been visited by the Texas Team Trail in many years and will be set up perfectly for anglers targeting post-spawn fish. Based on points standing from the regular season at the conclusion of this event, the top 75 teams will move on to the two-day Championship to fish for the first-place boat-and-motor combination prize and many additional prizes.

 

Championship location and date to be announced. At the conclusion of the TXTT Championship event, the prestigious Lucas Oil Team of the Year will be named, and the all-new Bass Pro Shops Team of the Year payout will reward the top 10 teams in the final point standings.

 

Anglers should stand by for additional information on the events, contingency prizes, and more announcements in the near future. For more information on updated angler qualifications, please visit www.texasteamtrail.com.

 

2023 TXTT scheduled events:

  • February 18 – Sam Rayburn
  • March 25 – Sam Rayburn
  • April 22 – Ray Roberts
  • May 6 – Richland Chambers
  • Championship – TBD

 

Texas Team Trail events are made possible through the sponsorship and continued support of these well-respected brands: Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, Ranger Boats, Nitro Boats, Triton Boats, Lucas Oil, Mercury, Garmin, Power-Pole, AFTCO, Sunline, Protect the Harvest, Valley Fashions, T-H Marine, Atlas, G-Juice, and Duckett Rods.