Jacob Wheeler Wins REDCREST 2026 with Suzuki Outboard Motor
Professional angler Jacob Wheeler, sponsored by Suzuki Marine, won his first REDCREST bass fishing championship at Table Rock Lake.
51 lb 11 oz (23.4 kg)
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What Happened
REDCREST is the championship event of the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour, held from April 17-19 at Table Rock Lake, Missouri. Anglers compete by catching bass weighing 2 pounds or more, with each catch weighed immediately on the boat. Wheeler used a Suzuki DF250ATLSS STEALTH LINE outboard motor to advance through the rounds and secure his first title.
51 lb 11 oz (23.4 kg)
Wheeler caught 21 fish in the final round, winning by a large margin.
“We firmly believe that Suzuki’s highly dependable and durable DF250ATLSS STEALTH LINE, combined with Wheeler’s proven skills and judgment, contributed to this victory.”
Why this matters
This win underscores the reliability of Suzuki outboard motors in competitive fishing, supporting the company's marine business expansion in North America.
Terms in This Story
- REDCREST
- The championship event of the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour.
- MLF
- Major League Fishing, the premier professional bass fishing series.
- outboard motor
- A propulsion system mounted externally on the rear of a boat.
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