The 2025 MLF Redcrest Championship is gearing up to deliver heart-pounding action and fierce competition next week – with many top contenders on the Abu Garcia Pro Staff.
From April 3-6, the world's greatest anglers will unite to hit the waters of Lake Guntersville in Huntsville, AL in a bass showdown that you won’t want to miss. Using a catch, weigh, and immediately-release live-score method, the tension and action of the MLF Redcrest 2025 tournament can be followed via livestream and constantly updating leaderboard.
Event Overview
Over the course of five intense days of competition and long days on the water, the field will narrow as only 10 of the original 50 most skilled and adaptable anglers advance 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 will hinge on fast, responsive gear and a smart lure selection including the likes of jerkbaits, soft plastics, and more.
MLF Redcrest Pro Staff Setups
Interested in the setups being used by our Pro Staff and the baits they’re tossing this year? Check it out below and come back to see us after the competition for a recap of the tournament results.
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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