AC in the 2026 Ultimate Angler Championship!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Guntersville, Ala. — US Anglers Choice is proud to announce we are now a qualifying tournament body for the 2026 Ultimate Angler Championship on Lake Guntersville Sept 27 - Oct 2, 2026!
This designation places US Anglers Choice among an elite group of tournament organizations whose events will now serve as official pathways for anglers seeking qualification into one of the newest and most exciting Championships in competitive bass fishing. Anglers competing in the 2026 US Anglers Choice Championship at Pickwick Lake and the Choice Points Divsion during the 2026 season will have the opportunity to earn coveted berths into the Ultimate Angler Championship through their on-the-water performance.
We will be qualifying the top 3-4 anglers registered with The Ultimate Angler Championship through the 2026 Championship at Pickwick and the top 3-4 anglers registered with UAC in Choice Points. All anglers looking to qualify through the Championship MUST be registered BEFORE the start of the event. All anglers looking to qualify through Choice Points must be UAC registered before "entering" the Choice Divsion. The Choice Divsion qualifying will wrap up just shy of the completion of our regular season on August 31, 2026, when all Ultimate Angler qualifers have to be finalized. Anglers looking to qualify are going to want to get on top of the Choice Points early and fast!
“We’re extremely honored to be recognized by the Ultimate Angler Championship as a sanctioned qualifying organization,” said a Anthony Fazio, co-owner US Anglers Choice. “This partnership validates the level of competition, professionalism, and integrity our anglers and tournament trail represent. More importantly, it creates an incredible opportunity for our anglers to advance to another event on top of having great AC seasons.”
Co-owner Randy Miller added, "We are very excited to see our AC guys compete on a national stage against top tier pro's in the sport. We would love to see an Anglers Choice member take home the $500,000 top prize!"
Lake Guntersville, widely regarded as one of the premier bass fisheries in the country, will provide the backdrop for the 2026 Ultimate Angler Championship starting Sept 27, 2026. Known for its trophy largemouth potential and history of record-setting tournament weights, Guntersville promises a world-class championship environment worthy of the sport’s best anglers.
The Ultimate Angler Championship brings together top competitors from sanctioned trails across the nation, showcasing the highest level of skill, strategy, and consistency. By earning qualification through US Anglers Choice events, anglers will compete against the best from across the country with national recognition, prestige, and significant rewards on the line. Ultimate Angler rewards a grand prize to first of $500,000 and pays out $1.3 million in total purse.
“This partnership reinforces our mission to continuously elevate the US Anglers Choice experience,” Randy added. “Our anglers now have a direct line from local and regional competition to one of the most respected championships in bass fishing.”
Additional details regarding qualifying, eligibility requirements, and advancement criteria can be found on the Ultimate Angler Championship website
For more information on US Anglers Choice tournaments and qualifying opportunities for the Ultimate Angler Championship, visit USAnglersChoice.com or follow US Anglers Choice on social media for updates.
