The 2025 MLF REDCREST Championship proved to be a heart-pounding and fierce competition – with a handful of contenders on the Abu Garcia Pro Staff.
From April 3-6, the world's greatest anglers united to hit the waters of Lake Guntersville in Huntsville, AL in a bass showdown for the ages. Using a catch, weigh, and immediately-release live-score method, the tension and action of the MLF REDCREST 2025 tournament saw an uptick in viewership and put these anglers' skills to the ultimate test.
Event Overview
Over the course of five intense days of competition and long days on the water, the field narrowed as only 10 of the original 50 most skilled and adaptable anglers advanced to the final round, chasing not only the title but also the $300,000 grand prize.
Lake Guntersville in early April offers a dynamic playing field, with pre-spawn bass patterns creating opportunities for unforgettable bites and insane action. Success in this tournament hinged on fast, responsive gear and a smart lure selection including the likes of jerkbaits, soft plastics, and more.
MLF REDCREST Pro Staff Setups
We'd like to congratulate our Pro Staff member, Bobby Lane, for making it to the finals and placing in the top 10 of 50 competitors in this years competition. Interested in the setups used by our Pro Staff and the baits they tossed this year? Check it out below:
Adrian Avena
Justin Lucas
Bobby Lane
Keith Carson
Zenon™ X Spinning Reel Size 30
Fenwick 7’2 ML World Class Spinning
Key Bait - Berkley Powerbait® Drip Minnow
Keith Poche
Fenwick 7’5 Heavy Extra Fast Casting World Class
Key Bait - Berkley Powerbait® Pit Boss
CHECK OUT THE ABU GARCIA REPRESENTATION IN THE 2025 BASSMASTER CLASSIC HERE.
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