GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. (Feb. 20, 2026) – The final weigh-in of the Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats Central Division event on Lake Guntersville was can’t-miss. Out of the gate, Jimmy Neece Jr. roared into the lead from 22nd with 28 pounds, 11 ounces. In full command of the hot seat, Neece was finally bumped by Benjamin Travis, who dropped 25-13 for a 70-10 total to take over the lead, with only Day 2 leader Kane Weekley left.
Needing his biggest bag of the week to get it done, Weekley didn’t disappoint. He weighed 25-7 for a 70-11 total to win by an ounce.
The event, which was presented by Suzuki and hosted by Marshall County Tourism & Sports, was only Weekley’s fifth tournament with MLF. For the win, the 21-year-old earned $50,500 plus locked in his spot in the Toyota Series Championship on nearby Pickwick Lake this fall…