AIA HEADS TO LAKE OF THE OZARKS FOR THE 2026 CHAMPIONSHIP!
🔥 THE CHAMPIONSHIP IS BACK! 🔥
🏆 The ANGLERS IN ACTION 2026 TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS returns to Lake of the Ozarks!
Some of the best teams in the Midwest will battle it out for the ultimate prize…
🚤 A BRAND NEW 2027 PHOENIX 819 ZXL
💰 PLUS up to $18,000 in incentive cash if compliant!
Only one team will hoist the trophy and earn the title of 2026 Anglers in Action Tournament of Champions Winner.
📍 Lake of the Ozarks
📅 November 7-8, 2026
WHO WILL RISE TO THE TOP?
INVITATION ONLY TOURNAMENT – TEAMS MUST QUALIFY TO FISH THIS TOURNAMENT
To check your team’s eligibility, click on your division standings below:
Lake of the Ozarks Division, sponsored by Justin Swast with Trophy Properties & Auction
Table Rock Lake Division, sponsored by KGB Swimbaits
Grand Lake Division, sponsored by Bait Cave Customs
Open Division, sponsored by Pro-Guide Batteries
The 2026 Russell Marine Products AiA Tournament of Champions, presented by Phoenix Boats, will take place at Lake of the Ozarks on November 7-8, 2026.
Grand Prize Package:
First place will win a 2027 Phoenix 819 ZXL with a 200 Mercury Pro XS, plus 2 Power Pole blades and electronics from Russell Marine Products.
If the winning team is Phoenix First Flight and Anglers Port Marine incentive compliant, they will also win $18,000 in additional incentive money.
CLICK HERE FOR TOURNAMENT RULES
Tournament Location:
Lake of the Ozarks, MO
Date: November 7-8, 2026
Launch/Weigh-In Location:
Grand Glaize State Park (PB2)
711 Public Beach Rd.
Osage Beach, MO 65065
Entry Fee & Payout:
$320 entry fee per team, includes Big Bass
CLICK HERE TO ENTER ONLINE
Overall Payout:
1 place paid for every 6 teams entered (max of 25 places paid)
BEATDOWN OUTDOORS BIG BASS Payout:
Saturday Big Bass
1st: $1,000
Sunday Big Bass
1st: $1,000
Team Check In:
Grand Glaize State Park (PB2)
Friday, November 6th (3pm-6:30pm)
Teams will receive boat numbers (determined by computer generated random draw), flight times..etc.
Division Champions can pick up plaques and checks during check-in.
Tournament Hours:
Saturday, November 7th:
takeoff – 6:30am / safe light
weigh-in – 3:00pm
Sunday, November 8th:
takeoff – 6:30am / safe light
weigh-in – 3:00pm
Off Limit Area/Times:
Off limits from fishing starts at sunset on Friday, November 6th, until official start time Saturday morning. Standard Anglers in Action rules apply, plus off limit area around PB2 Ramp (see image below)
Local Lodging Options:
Schmidt’s Creek Hotel (Right next to PB2)
Inn at Grand Glaize
Days Inn
Thank you to all of the anglers that participated this season with Anglers in Action, we appreciate each and every one of you for supporting this trail. We also want to thank all of our amazing sponsors that help make this trail possible. Please support those that support the tournaments you fish.
Official Boat of Anglers in Action Tournament Trail
PHOENIX BOATS
Anglers in Action Title Sponsor
RUSSELL MARINE PRODUCTS
Official Battery of Anglers in Action
PRO GUIDE BATTERIES
Lake of the Ozarks Division Sponsor
JUSTIN SWAST WITH TROPHY PROPERTIES & AUCTION
Table Rock Lake Division Sponsor
KGB SWIMBAITS
Grand Lake Division Sponsor
BAIT CAVE CUSTOMS
Live Leaderboard Sponsor
OZARKS BAIT & TACKLE
Official Apparel of Anglers in Action
AFTCO
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