🎣 2026 Bass Classic Team Tournament Recap
Held Friday, July 31, 2026 – Conneaut Lake, PA
The 22nd Annual Bass Classic Team Tournament was one for the books! A beautiful morning greeted 29 boats as they launched from the Iroquois Club at approximately 7:00 AM, marking the start of an incredible day of competitive fishing on scenic Conneaut Lake. Lines came out of the water at 1:00 PM, and the action moved shoreside for the much-anticipated Weigh-In Presentation. Our longtime United Way friend Lon Wilson took the mic to emcee, bringing energy and laughter as he chatted with anglers while they brought their bags to the scales, manned by Wade Adams and Rob Genter.
Notable Catches:
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Tournament Champions:
🥇 Mark Melega & Justin Welker – Total Weight: 23.09 lbs
A shoutout to Mark and Justin for their first tournament win! -
Biggest Catch of the Day - Lunker Award:
🏆 Mark Szitas & Phil Passilla, Jr. – 5.33 lbs
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(Pictures are still coming in and will be added when available.)
2026 Final Results
23.09
Bass Classic 2026 Sponsorships
The United Way Bass Classic made a splash, and we couldn’t have done it without the amazing support of our sponsors!
Their generosity helped us turn a day on the water into real impact right here in Western Crawford County. Every dollar raised stays local, helping support programs, strengthen our communities, and make a difference for our neighbors.
THANK YOU to our sponsors for casting their support our way! Our partnership keeps this event growing and helps us continue the work that matters every day.
2026 Bass Classic Weigh-In Presentation