Saltwater Kayak Series

Saltwater Kayak Series presented by Championship waters update.
Dates : October 24-25 2026
Location : Mobile Bay
West Boundarie : Pascagoula, Mississippi
East Boundary: Pensacola Bridge
and all of Alabama Waters.

The pin drops are your furthest launch location but you can fish outside the boundaries. You must put in and take out inside the boundaries.

Captain’s Meeting and Weight in Locations TBD as of now.

Skinnywater Lures Heavy Hitters Championship Saturday October 24 2026
Same Boundaries.

🎣 Good morning anglers!

We’ve officially entered the month of May, and you know what that means… GIVEAWAY TIME! 🔥

This month, we’ve teamed up with Florida’s own Skinny Water Lures for an awesome prize pack you won’t want to miss.

Skinny Water Lures is veteran-owned and 100% made in the USA — and who doesn’t love supporting American-made gear? 🇺🇸 From soft plastics to hard baits, they’ve got everything you need to stay dialed in on the water.

Here’s how to enter:
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It’s that simple!

We’re excited to partner with a brand that wants to grow alongside our new tournament series — and we know you’ll love what they bring to the table.

Check out all their gear at: Skinnywater-lures.com

Good luck, and tight lines

Texas anglers—if you’re planning to fish the Skinnywater Lures Texas Saltwater Shootout presented by on May 30th, this is one you don’t want to miss.

is stepping up big with a captain’s pack for all registered anglers, adding even more value to an already stacked event. This is the first of two Texas stops and your first opportunity to qualify for the Season Championship right here on your home waters.

On top of that, there are 3 coveted spots available for the Skinnywater Lures Heavy Hitters Championship.

Huge thanks to the team at Skinnywater Lures for supporting the event and the anglers. If you haven’t checked out their gear yet, head over to skinnywater-lures.com and grab a few packs or a hardbait before tournament day.

.TEXAS… WE’RE COMING FOR YOU 🔥

Who’s ready for the Skinnywater Lures Texas Saltwater Shootout presented to you by
📍 Corpus Christi
📅 May 30, 2026

This is the second to last stop of the regular season and your shot to punch your ticket to the Season Championship. Only 6 spots remain for the Skinnywater Lures Heavy Hitters Championship… and they’re about to disappear.

The bite in Corpus this time of year?
Absolutely. 🔥 ON. FIRE. 🔥

Big fish. Big pressure. Big opportunity.
If you’ve been waiting all season—THIS is your moment.

Let’s see who shows up… and who cashes in. 🎣💥

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🏆 Saltwater Kayak Series Championship Update 🏆

As of April 24, 2026, the following anglers have officially qualified for the Saltwater Kayak Series presented by Championship in Mobile, AL on October 24–25, 2026:

🎣 David Driscoll
🎣 James Aldridge
🎣 Joe Vareha
🎣 Pamela Wirth
🎣 Jeff Altman
🎣 Kenny Vazinski
🎣 Will Niemann
🎣 Craig Van Brocklin
🎣 Keith Smith
🎣 Patrick Souto
🎣 Larry Newman
PJ DuBose

🔥 Still time to qualify!
There are 2 remaining regular season events—get signed up and earn your spot in the Championship!

💥 Skinnywater Lures Heavy Hitters – Qualified Anglers (as of April 24, 2026) 💥

These anglers will go head-to-head on Day 1 of the Championship in a winner-take-all showdown for a prize package worth over $500 in cash and prizes:

⚡ Dave Jaskiewicz
⚡ Dave Driscoll
⚡ David McCleaf
⚡ Tyler Korb
⚡ Jeff Altman
⚡ Kenny Vazinski
⚡ Jerry Cottrell

Who’s taking it all this year? Stay tuned… 🎯

All Payment have been made for the Fishbites.com Battle on the Bayou.

Jerry Cottrell
Kenny Vazinski
Pamela Wirth

Congratulations.

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Congratulations to the top 10 anglers at the Fishbites.com Battle on the Bayou presented by Boonedox. Here are your 10 qualified anglers in the USANGLING Saltwater Kayak Championship. These anglers will have a chance to qualify for Team USA in August.

Kenny Vazinski
Jerry Cottrell
Pamela Wirth
Chad Michael Willard
Patrick Souto
Benton Parrott
Breck Hotard
Wallace Pressley
Will Niemann
Larry Newman

🔥THE FISHBITES.COM ANGLER OF THE YEAR RACE HEATING UP🔥

It’s coming down to the wire and the leaderboard is tighter than ever.

Will Niemann and Kenny Vazinski are going head-to-head with just TWO events left. Kenny just surged ahead after a huge win at the Battle on the Bayou in Grand Isle, Louisiana this past weekend, setting up an intense finish to the season.

But don’t look away just yet…

There are a few anglers sitting with only two events under their belt—and they’re still very much in the hunt. A couple of big finishes could completely shake up the standings and turn this race upside down.

Every cast matters now. Every fish counts.

Stay locked in… this one’s far from over

Fishbites Boonedox

The Fishbites.com Battle on the Bayou, presented by Boonedox, is officially in the books!

Congratulations to all the anglers who battled it out and finished in the Top 4.

Champion – Kenny Vazinski
Kenny edged out a strong field of Louisiana locals to secure his first victory—and in dominant fashion. Along with the win, he also claimed Biggest Redfish and Biggest Flounder, launching himself into the lead for the Angler of the Year race.

2nd Place – Jerry Cottrell
Jerry made a strong push up the leaderboard by landing the Big Trout, locking in a well-earned second-place finish.

3rd Place – Pam Wirth
Pamela sealed her podium spot by completing her slam late in the day, jumping ahead of Chad Michael Willard to take third.

4th Place – Chad Michael Willard
Chad battled through the day with a tough bite, but in the final 10 minutes, he landed a clutch redfish to secure fourth place. He also took home the first “out of the money” prize presented by —no doubt he’ll be putting that Center Console to good use at the next event.

Big Fish Honors

Kenny Vazinski – Big Redfish & Big Flounder

Jerry Cottrell – Big Trout

Both anglers have earned entry into the Skinnywater Lures Heavy Hitters Championship in Mobile, AL. Kenny already has multiple qualifications and continues to thin out the competition with every event he dominates.

With four events complete, the series now shifts focus to Texas for the first Lone Star stop of the season: Corpus Christi, hosted by Roy’s Bait & Tackle on May 30th.

Congratulations again to all the competitors—we’ll see you in Texas!