LAKE OF THE OZARKS | OCTOBER 4-5 2025
FISHING, FUN, BIG BASS & BIG PAYDAYS….AT THE 2025 FALL BIG BASS BASH
What a weekend it was at the 2025 Dobb’s Tire & Auto Centers Fall Big Bass Bash, presented by BaitWrx. Anglers from all over this great country of ours made their way to Missouri’s, Lake of the Ozarks, to take part in one of the largest amateur Big Bass tournaments in the good ole USA.
Over $354,000 in guaranteed cash and prizes was paid out, including a massive $100,000 top prize to Phil Meyer of Arnold, MO, who weighed in a giant 7.37 lb. bass to win it all!
We want to thank each and every one of you that attended this event and we hope you had a great time at Lake of the Ozarks. Thank you to all of our amazing sponsors, local businesses and supporters, Parks & Conservation department, Lake of the Ozarks CVB, Missouri Tourism, and local Law Enforcement that help make this event possible. We also want to thank our entire staff that work tirelessly to ensure everything runs smoothly and efficiently. We couldn’t do it without all of you!
SAVE THE DATES FOR 2026
BIG BASS BASH
Lake of the Ozarks, MO – April 18-19 & October 3-4
Grand Lake, OK – June 6-7
BIG CRAPPIE CHALLENGE
Lake of the Ozarks, MO – March 28-29
PHIL MEYER WINS THE 2025 FALL BIG BASS BASH AT LAKE OF THE OZARKS
$100,000 GRAND PRIZE WINNER
Corey Ross hammers a 6.51 lb. giant to land 2nd place overall and a $20,000 PAYDAY!
Mark Volz lands a 6.17 lb. bass to take 3rd place overall and a $10,000 PAYDAY!
Traver Haring, of Phillipsburg, MO, take 4th place overall and a $5,000 PAYDAY with his 6.12 lb. tank!
Julie Jackson lands a 4.23 lb. bass to win the Bajio Sunglasses Ladies Bonus Payout!
3.76 Exact Weight Winner, sponsored by Dobb's Tire & Auto Centers & Pirelli Tires
Saturday: April Spargen (3.76 lbs) – Weighed in at PB2 in the 7am-9am time slot.
Won a set of Pirelli Tires (up to $1,400 value)
Sunday: Exact weight not hit
3.16 Exact Weight Winner, sponsored by Justin Swast, Land Agent with Trophy Properties & Auction
Saturday: Louis Mrnjavac (3.16 lbs) – $1,000
Sunday: Lee Muschler (3.16 lbs) – $1,000
Phoenix Boat Drawing: 2026 Phoenix 818 Pro
2026 Phoenix 818 Pro with Mercury 150 Pro XS ($50,000 Retail Value)
Winner: Randy Dodd of Bella Vista, AR
KGB Swimbaits: Top 3 In Each Time Slot Win Custom Chad Shad Swimbaits
Winners listed below will receive prize in mail soon.
Carlton Rice
Danny Dodson
Danny Morton
Phil Meyer
Corey Ross
Shane Tinsley
Michael Almohtadi
Brandon Waters
William Kautz
Kevin Lovell
Kenneth Sanders
Jason Davidson
Traver Haring
Tim Luley
Scott Miller
Mark Volz
Bryan Bammer
Joe Gulash
Kyle Coffman
Bruce Moore
Robbie Hills
Tim Watring
Matt Laney
Danny McMains
BaitWrx 2026 Spring & Fall Drawing
Free entry to the 2026 Spring & Fall Bash at Lake of the Ozarks: Logan Thomas of Lodi, WI
Exact Weight Winners
$500: Jacob Spruell – 3.00 lbs.
$500: Chris Selsor – 3.00 lbs.
$500: Craig James – 3.00 lbs.
$500: Steve Plank – 3.00 lbs.
$500: Freddie Cox – 3.00 lbs.
$500: Matthew Taylor – 3.00 lbs.
$500: Ken Heck – 4.00 lbs.
$500: Mike Riley – 3.00 lbs.
$500: Mike Mancil – 3.00 lbs.
$500: Jack Clark – 3.00 lbs.
$500: Robert Sexauer – 3.00 lbs.
$500: Gary Coffman – 3.00 lbs.
Big Bass Bash - Bonus T-Shirt Winners
$150: Steve Meier
$150: Ryan Freund
$150: Bill Bates
Hope House Food Drive Drawing
$2,500 – Rick Burtchett
Early Bird Winners
$500: Bobby Swann – Camdenton, MO
$500: Daniel McKenzie – Ava, MO
$500: Scott Bowling – Morgantown, IN
$500: Jeff Gatton – Stilwell, KS
$500: Dan Handlang – House Springs, MO
$500: John Whitworth – Bethalto, IL
$500: Justin Lineberry – Marble Hill, MO
$500: Josh Wills – Keokuk, IA
$500: Lindsey Neel – Fredericktown, MO
$500: Brian Griewing – Foristell, MO
$500: Terry Feezel Jr. – St. Peters, MO
$500: Jim Overby – Rolla, MO
MADD Big Bass Bash Drawing
Free Entry to the 2026 Spring Big Bass Bash
Daniel Wilburn – Valley Park, MO
Photo Gallery
Tournament Results
Total Paid Out (Cash & Prizes)
Top 4 Overall Payouts: $135,000
Bi-Hourly Payouts: $144,000
Phoenix Draw Boat: $50,000
Early Bird Drawing: $6,000
Exact Weight Payouts: $6,000
Dobb’s Tire Exact Weight: $1,400
3.16 lb. Exact Weight: $2,000
Ladies Bonus Payouts: $2,250
Bonus T-Shirt Payouts: $450
KGB Swimbaits: $3,360
Kid’s Division: $1,800
Hope House Drawing: $2,500
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Total Paid Out in Cash & Prizes: $354,760
Thank you to all of the anglers that participated in the 2025 Dobb’s Tire & Auto Centers Fall Big Bass Bash, presented by BaitWrx, and to all of our amazing sponsors and supporters that help make this event possible. Please support those that support the Big Bass Bash.
Event Title Sponsor
DOBB’S TIRE & AUTO CENTERS
Event Presenting Sponsor
BAITWRX
Official Boat of the Big Bass Bash
PHOENIX BOATS
Local & State Partners
MISSOURI DIVISION OF TOURISM
LAKE OF THE OZARKS CVB
Aftco, Reinhold Electric, KGB Swimbaits, Bajio Sunglasses, Pro Guide Batteries, Sunline, Gorilla Grip, Bad Boy Mowers, HuxCo Construction, Bassing Bob, Trophy Properties & Auction: Land Agent – Justin Swast, E-Factor Lures, Vinyl Images, BaitCave Customs, Gamakatsu, Surdyke Yamaha, Fitz Fishing, Anglers Port Marine, Lake Ozarks Dumpster Rental, DA Films, Lake Expo, LakeTV, Concord Village Lions Club, BeatDown Outdoors, Wicked Willies
Lake of the Ozarks State Park Marina and the State Parks Department
Thanks to our Host Lodging & Weigh-In Stations
