Five Legends Inducted into Bass Fishing Hall of Fame’s Diverse Class of 2026
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame has unveiled its induction Class of 2026, featuring a groundbreaking quintet whose collective contributions span competitive excellence, tackle innovation, boat manufacturing, and tournament accessibility.
Don Iovino, Pam Martin-Wells, Takahiro Omori, Rick Pierce, and Mike Whitaker will be formally enshrined during Celebrate Bass Fishing Week, with the induction banquet scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 24, at Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium in Springfield, Missouri.
The five inductees emerged from a 12-person ballot voted on by the Hall’s 30-member Selection Panel and 54 living Hall of Fame members, bringing the total number of inductees to 108…