Cast for a Cause Tournament Series

Five tournaments across the 2026 season — all supporting The Jimmy Fund

2026 Cast for a Cause Tournament Series

The 2026 Cast for a Cause Tournament Series features five competitive bass fishing tournaments designed to challenge anglers of all skill levels while raising money for The Jimmy Fund at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

For the first time, we're introducing the Angler of the Year (AOY) Championship — a season-long competition where participants earn cumulative points across four qualifying tournaments, culminating in our Season Championship where the top anglers compete for the ultimate title.

Note: The Tron Foster Memorial Tournament is a standalone event held outside the AOY schedule.

Season at a Glance

2026 Tournament Schedule
#	Tournament	Dates	Adult Entry	Kids Entry	Duration
1	Spring Slam	April 24 – May 25, 2026	$25	$5	32 days
2	Summer Sizzle	June 7 – July 12, 2026	$25	$5	36 days
3	Dog Days Derby	July 19 – August 23, 2026	$25	$5	36 days
4	Fall Frenzy	September 4 – October 11, 2026	$25	$5	38 days
5	Season Championship	October 16 – November 8, 2026	$30	$5	24 days

Fund Allocation: 60% of entry fees go to the prize pool. 40% of entry fees are donated to The Jimmy Fund at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Tournament Details

Spring Slam

Kick off the season strong! Post-spawn action across the nation.

100 AOY Points

Tournament Dates
April 24 – May 25, 2026

Registration Opens
April 7, 2026

Registration Closes
May 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT

Code Release
April 23, 2026 at 9:00 PM EDT

Entry Fees
Adults: $25 | Kids: $5

Tournament Format
All-season online fishing tournament

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Summer Sizzle

Beat the heat and catch 'em deep! Early summer patterns in play.

100 AOY Points

Tournament Dates
June 7 – July 12, 2026

Registration Opens
May 25, 2026

Registration Closes
July 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT

Code Release
June 6, 2026 at 9:00 PM EDT

Entry Fees
Adults: $25 | Kids: $5

Tournament Format
All-season online fishing tournament

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Dog Days Derby

Who's got what it takes in the toughest conditions? Grind it out!

100 AOY Points

Tournament Dates
July 19 – August 23, 2026

Registration Opens
July 6, 2026

Registration Closes
August 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT

Code Release
July 18, 2026 at 9:00 PM EDT

Entry Fees
Adults: $25 | Kids: $5

Tournament Format
All-season online fishing tournament

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Fall Frenzy

Cooling temps, hungry bass. The fall feed is ON!

100 AOY Points

Tournament Dates
September 4 – October 11, 2026

Registration Opens
August 21, 2026

Registration Closes
October 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT

Code Release
September 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM EDT

Entry Fees
Adults: $25 | Kids: $5

Tournament Format
All-season online fishing tournament

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Season Championship

The finale! Final AOY points on the line. Who will be crowned champion?

120 AOY Points

Tournament Dates
October 16 – November 8, 2026

Registration Opens
October 2, 2026

Registration Closes
November 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT

Code Release
October 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM EDT

Entry Fees
Adults: $30 | Kids: $5

Tournament Format
Season finale and AOY championship

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Angler of the Year (AOY) Points System

How AOY Works

Earning Points: Compete in the Spring Slam, Summer Sizzle, Dog Days Derby, and Fall Frenzy to earn AOY points.
Point Calculation: 1st place earns 100 points, 2nd place earns 99 points, and so on (decreasing by 1 point per placement).
Registration Bonus: Earn 20 bonus points simply for registering in each tournament.
Championship Bonus: The Season Championship features 120 points for 1st place, giving top anglers a final chance to compete for the title.
AOY Title: The angler with the highest cumulative points at the end of the season is crowned Angler of the Year.
Eligibility: AOY is available to Series Angler tier members and above ($30+ annual membership).

All AOY competition is limited to the Adult division.

Tron Foster Memorial Tournament

The Tron Foster Memorial Tournament honors the memory and legacy of a beloved member of the fishing community.

Tournament Window: March 14 – April 17, 2026

This is a standalone event held outside the AOY championship schedule. More details coming soon.

2025 Season Results

The inaugural Cast for a Cause season was a tremendous success!

Tournament 1

Dates: June – July 2025

Winner: Joey Hedrick

Participants: 8 anglers

Tournament 2

Dates: August – September 2025

Winner: Dalton Albright

Participants: 13 anglers

Tournament 3

Dates: October – November 2025

Winner: Brian Barde

Participants: 12 anglers

2025 Season Summary

3 Tournaments | 19 Unique Anglers | ~$1,490+ Donated to Charity

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