Ultimate Challenge Tournament

09/16/2026

As we get closer to the 2026 Ultimate Challenge, we want to give another big THANK YOU to Mercury Marine for their continued support of our tournament and our anglers year after year. Mercury continues to step up for this event, and we’re proud to have them behind the Ultimate Challenge once again!

And remember — you don’t always need a new boat to get that new-boat feeling. A Mercury repower can bring new life to the boat you already know and love. More dependable power, updated technology and that feeling of turning the key on a brand-new motor without giving up your favorite boat.

Ulrich Marine is your Mercury Repower Center, and our crew can help you figure out the right Mercury for your boat and get you back on the water.

Thinking about repowering? Give Wes and the Ulrich Marine team a call at (417) 272-1841 and see what a new Mercury can do for your current boat.

A huge THANK YOU to Mercury Marine for continuing to support the Ultimate Challenge and the anglers who make this tournament possible!

Don’t retire a great boat just because the motor is ready to retire. REPOWER IT! 🚤

09/15/2026

Hooked on lake days 🎣☀️ Making the best memories at Still Waters Lakefront Resort, one catch at a time!

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09/15/2026

09/09/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT — Bass Cat Boats

Our next sponsor deserves a BIG thank you because once again, Bass Cat Boats has stepped up in a huge way for the Ultimate Challenge and our anglers!

Bass Cat is our 2026 BIG BASS SPONSOR, putting their support behind the Big Bass payout and giving our anglers one more reason to keep hunting for that one BIG Table Rock bite!

Bass Cat has been building tournament bass boats in Mountain Home, Arkansas since 1971. What started with Ron and Jan Pierce in a two-car garage has grown into one of the most respected names in bass fishing. More than 50 years later, that Pierce family involvement is still there, along with the quality, performance and attention to detail Bass Cat owners have come to expect.

We’re proud to be a Bass Cat dealer here at Ulrich Marine, and even more proud to have Bass Cat standing behind this tournament. Their support directly gives back to the fishermen who show up and make the Ultimate Challenge what it is every year.

And if you've been thinking about joining the Bass Cat Family, come see us! We have Bass Cats on the lot and ready to check out, or we can sit down with you and custom order one exactly the way you want it — colors, electronics, trolling motor, accessories and all.

To all of our Champion, Charger, Bass Cat and iKon owners coming in October — remember to support the companies that support YOUR tournament and YOUR anglers.

A HUGE THANK YOU to Bass Cat Boats for sponsoring our Big Bass payout and continuing to go above and beyond for the 2026 Ultimate Challenge! We appreciate you guys!

www.BassCat.com

09/08/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT — TowBoatUS Table Rock Lake

Our next 2026 Ultimate Challenge sponsor is one we’re REALLY glad to have around when something doesn’t go according to plan — TowBoatUS Table Rock Lake!

We’ve all had those days. Dead battery. Motor trouble. Ran out of fuel. Maybe you found a little more Table Rock Lake bottom than you planned on. When you’re sitting on the water and the boat isn’t getting you back to the ramp, it’s nice knowing there are people you can call.

TowBoatUS provides on-water towing, jump-starts, fuel delivery and assistance with soft groundings, along with 24/7 dispatch.

And once again, Ashley with TowBoatUS Table Rock Lake will be out there BOTH days of the Ultimate Challenge, ready to help our anglers if anyone runs into trouble on the water. Hopefully nobody needs him - but it sure is nice knowing he’ll be there if you do!

For those of us who spend as much time on Table Rock as our anglers do, a TowBoatUS membership is definitely worth looking into. You might go all year without needing it, but the day you DO need it, you’ll be awfully glad you have it!

We really appreciate Mike, Ashley, and everybody at TowBoatUS - Table Rock Lake for supporting the 2026 Ultimate Challenge and going the extra mile to help look after our anglers during tournament weekend.

As always, support the companies that support YOUR tournament! And hopefully Ashley gets to spend October 10th & 11th just enjoying the lake and watching everybody fish.

A big THANK YOU to TowBoatUS Table Rock Lake for supporting the Ultimate Challenge and our anglers!

09/08/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT — Mustang Survival

Our next 2026 Ultimate Challenge sponsor is one that represents something we should ALL take seriously on the water — Mustang Survival!

When you're running across Table Rock early in the morning or making a long run to your next spot, a good life jacket is one piece of equipment you hope you never need — but you definitely want it there if you do.

Mustang Survival has been making marine safety gear since 1967, and their lineup includes inflatable PFDs designed specifically with fishermen and boaters in mind. They’ve even developed PFDs specifically for high-speed bass fishing, where comfort, mobility and safety all matter.

We’re really proud to have a company whose purpose is protecting life on the water supporting the 2026 Ultimate Challenge. At the end of the tournament, trophies and checks are great — but getting every one of our anglers back to the dock safely is what matters most.

And if you're ready to replace or upgrade your PFD, you don't have to go far — you can pick up Mustang Survival products right here at Extreme Outdoors in Branson West!

As always, support the companies that support YOUR tournament! Stop by Extreme Outdoors, check out the Mustang Survival options, and make sure you have a PFD you'll actually wear every time you fire up that big motor.

A big THANK YOU to Mustang Survival for supporting the Ultimate Challenge and helping keep anglers safe on the water!

Looking for life jackets for kids, inflatable life jackets for adults, or foam vests? Explore Mustang Survival’s marine gear, outerwear, and PFDs for all.

09/06/2026

Summer’s winding down. The memories don’t have to. 🎣

Get out there and make the most of every last day on the water. 🌅

09/02/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Power-Pole Total Boat Control

Our next 2026 Ultimate Challenge sponsor is a name that has become pretty hard to miss on the back of a tournament bass boat - Power-Pole!

For more than 25 years, Power-Pole has been helping anglers stop the boat quickly and quietly when they get into shallow water. Whether you're flipping bushes, fishing docks, working a shallow spawning area or just trying to hold the boat exactly where you want it, sometimes there’s nothing better than hitting that button and hearing those poles go down!

And Power-Pole isn't just shallow-water anchors anymore. Their lineup now includes the MOVE trolling motor, CHARGE marine power management system and other products designed around giving anglers better control of the boat.

We really appreciate Power-Pole supporting the 2026 Ultimate Challenge and helping us put on another great tournament for our anglers.

You guys know what we're going to say — support the companies that support YOUR tournament! If you're looking to add shallow-water anchors, upgrade what you already have, or check out some of the newer Power-Pole products, keep them in mind.

A big THANK YOU to Power-Pole for supporting the Ultimate Challenge and our anglers!

www.Power-Pole.com

Manufacturer of the Power Pole, a shallow water anchoring system for all small skiffs, bass boats, flats boats and bay boats.

09/02/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT — American Baitworks

Our next 2026 Ultimate Challenge sponsor is American Baitworks, and there’s a pretty good chance you already have some of their products in your boat!

American Baitworks is the family behind several brands bass fishermen know well — NetBait, BaitFuel, Scum Frog, Snag Proof and Halo Fishing Rods, just to name a few. From soft plastics and frogs to rods and fish attractant, these guys make products designed by fishermen for time on the water.

We especially like seeing companies that continue to invest in fishing and develop new products for anglers. Their NetBait lineup is manufactured in their own Mississippi facility, and every NetBait soft plastic is made with BaitFuel.

We really appreciate American Baitworks stepping up to support the 2026 Ultimate Challenge and helping us put together another great weekend for our anglers!

You guys know the drill by now — support the companies that support YOUR tournament! Next time you're stocking up on plastics, frogs, rods or other tackle, take a look at the American Baitworks family of brands and throw a few in the boat.

A big THANK YOU to American Baitworks for supporting the Ultimate Challenge and our anglers!

www.AmericanBaitworks.com

American Baitworks Co. is an innovative American-based fishing tackle company with a world-wide presence and a strong portfolio of well-known brands: NetBait®, Halo Fishing Rods®, Snag Proof®, Scum Frog®, Freedom Tackle® & BaitFuel®