The Bass Pro Tour will head to South Carolina next week, Feb. 19-22, for a landmark event as the circuit makes its long-awaited debut on Lake Hartwell at O’Reilly Auto Parts Stage 2 Presented by Lowrance.
Hosted by Visit Oconee SC, the four-day tournament will feature 51 of the world’s top professional anglers competing for a $125,000 top prize and their share of a $600,000 purse, along with valuable Fishing Clash Angler of the Year (AOY) points in hopes of qualifying for REDCREST 2027 – the Bass Pro Tour championship – and the MLF Heavy Hitters all-star event. Competition will unfold under MLF’s catch, weigh, immediate-release format, where every bass over the 2-pound minimum counts and SCORETRACKER® – the MLF live leaderboard – keeps the pressure on throughout the day.
“We are thrilled to welcome Major League Fishing’s first-ever Bass Pro Tour event to Lake Hartwell and Oconee County,” said Phil Shirley, President and CEO of Visit Oconee SC. “This landmark event showcases not only the world-class fishing Lake Hartwell is known for, but also the natural beauty, hospitality and outdoor recreation opportunities that define Oconee County. Hosting the MLF Bass Pro Tour places our community on a national stage and reinforces our region’s reputation as a premier destination for anglers and visitors alike.”…