The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame inducted five new members into the hall during its annual ceremony last week at the White River Conference Center. A celebration of the achievements and lasting contributions of some of the sport of bass fishing’s most influential figures. The Class of 2026 includes a variety of bass fishing legends, legendary finesse fishing pioneer Don Iovino, tournament trailblazer Pam Martin-Wells, international bass fishing icon Takahiro Omori, boat manufacturing innovator Rick Pierce, and tournament organization visionary Mike Whitaker.