NC Bass Challenge

The Jones' seal the deal! With a 2 day weight of 50.48 pounds, Kevin Jones and Tyler Jones take home our Collins Boating $10,000 Championship Prize.

Kevin Jones and Tyler jones bring 30lbs to the scales and take the lead after day 1 of our Collins Boating Championship tournament. View full Day 1 results now on ncbasschallenge.com. Anglers will blast off tomorrow morning at 6:10am sharp!

Every year at our Championship, we take a moment to remember Kolby Jones. Kolby was a dedicated young angler and a valued part of the NC Bass Challenge family. He passed away on September 18, 2022, and we honor his memory each year at our Championship event. Thanks to the generosity of Kolby's father, Keven, and the Kolby Jones Foundation, we're honored to award these bonus prizes at our Championship in Kolby's name.

Kolby Jones Tournament Big Fish: $1,000
Kolby Jones Day 2 Big Bag: $2,000
2026 Kolby Jones Sportsman of the Year: $500

This is our way of continuing Kolby's legacy and keeping his memory in the minds of our anglers and those who loved him.
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We've got one more tournament in 2026 and it's a big one! Collins Boating is rewarding our Championship winners $10,000! For those who are eligible to compete, make your plans to come fish with us one last time this year. All anglers please note the official off-limits rules and boat ramp information for this tournament (see comments).