Jason Christie Claims 10th B.A.S.S. Title at Pasquotank River

Christie’s win places him in elite company, joining legends like Kevin VanDam and Roland Martin as the only anglers to reach double-digit B.A.S.S. event victories. His path to the title was unconventional; he relied on a single, highly productive dock on the Chowan River and an unnamed urchin-style bait he stumbled upon at a trade event. Between Saturday and Sunday, that specific dock yielded over 28 pounds of bass, effectively saving his tournament after a week of erratic results.

While forward-facing sonar helped him map structure, the competition remained a grind. Christie managed only 19 bass over the four-day event, failing to catch a limit on one day. His final push on Championship Sunday proved decisive: he landed three bass exceeding 20 pounds in just 10 minutes. Rookie Fisher Anaya finished second with 87 pounds, 1 ounce, anchored by a 9-pound, 9-ounce catch that secured the tournament's Big Bass honors. Hunter Shryock took third, notable for bringing in the week's only 30-pound bag.