BENTON, Ky. – Major League Fishing announced today details for the return of one of the sport’s most prestigious series – the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit – with an upgraded program designed to deliver bigger payouts, more advancement opportunities, and a platform worthy of the sport’s best pros all with reduced entry fees.
Formerly the Tackle Warehouse Invitationals, the Pro Circuit name returns in 2026 to reflect the elevated status of the league as the qualifying route to the Bass Pro Tour. With new lower entry fees, a guaranteed $100,000 first-place award at every tournament, advancement to REDCREST from every tournament and championship berths for 50 anglers, the Pro Circuit solidifies itself as the place for pro anglers to make their mark.
“Bringing back the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit name is about honoring the legacy of the circuit while also recognizing that we are delivering a program that’s bigger and better than ever,” said Kathy Fennel, MLF Executive Vice President and General Manager. “From lower entry fees to BPT advancement to national media coverage, the 2026 Pro Circuit offers unmatched value and opportunity for pros looking to compete in a five-bass, weigh-in format with limited use of forward-facing sonar and 360 imaging.”
2026 Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Highlights:
- $100,000 guaranteed first-place award at all six qualifying events and the no-entry-fee Championship – plus a $35,000 Phoenix MLF Bonus that pushes the top award to $135,000 for qualified pros.
- Lower $5,000 entry fee (down from $5,500 in 2025).
- Biggest payouts per event outside of the Bass Pro Tour.
- Seven direct berths to REDCREST 2027 – The winner of each tournament, including the Championship, advances.
- 50 Championship berths guaranteed regardless of field size.
- Top 5 anglers in AOY standings advance to the 2027 Bass Pro Tour, with no double-qualifying restrictions.
- $50,000 Fishing Clash Angler of the Year award.
- Forward-facing sonar and 360 imaging limited to 3 hours of each competition day, similar to the fan-favorite Bass Pro Tour format, using new tracking technology.
- Live on-the-water and weigh-in coverage daily, plus national television broadcasts.
Each qualifying event will feature 150 pros battling over three days in a five-bass, weigh-in format. The full field will compete the first two days before the top 50 advance to Championship Day.
The no-entry-fee Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Championship will see the top 50 anglers from the Fishing Clash AOY standings compete for $100,000 guaranteed ($135,000 including Phoenix MLF Bonus) and a REDCREST berth, with every qualified competitor earning a paycheck.
“The Pro Circuit is back and better than ever,” said Joey Reggio, General Manager of Tackle Warehouse. “With $100,000 for first place at every stop and new, dynamic forward-facing sonar
rules in play, fans can expect the most intense and dramatic competition yet.”
Every day of the 2026 Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit season will stream live on MLFNOW! at MajorLeagueFishing.com, the MLF app, MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) and Rumble, with television coverage airing nationally on VICE Sports.
Entries will be accepted beginning Aug. 25 for qualified pros from the Tackle Warehouse Invitationals, Toyota Series and the Bass Pro Tour. These anglers have until Oct. 3 to secure their spot in the 2026 Pro Circuit. Entries from Tackle Warehouse Invitational anglers outside the top 75 will be accepted Oct. 6, followed by 2026 Bass Pro Tour anglers Oct. 7 and the top 25 Toyota Series anglers from each division Oct. 8. Entries from the general public will be accepted to fill any remaining spots beginning Oct. 9. Entry priority will be given to anglers fishing all six stops followed by date and time of entry. For complete schedules, rules and payout details, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com.
Proud sponsors of the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit include: 7Brew Coffee, Abu Garcia, Athletic Brewing, B&W Trailer Hitches, Berkley, Bubba, Deep Dive, E3 Sport Apparel, Epic Baits, Fishing Clash, Grizzly, Humminbird, Lew’s, Mercury, Minn Kota, Mossy Oak, Onyx, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Phoenix Boats, PirahnO2, Polaris, Power-Pole, Precision Sonar, Strike King, Suzuki Marine, Tackle Warehouse, T-H Marine, Toyota, VOSKER, WIX Filters and YETI.
For complete details and updated information visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular Tackle Warehouse Invitationals updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the MLF5 social media outlets at Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
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