Picture this: 51 elite bass anglers battling it out on Lake Hartwell’s emerald waters, rods bending like they’re wrestling grizzlies, all chasing a $125,000 top prize and a $600,000 purse in the 2026 MLF Bass Pro Tour Stage 2, presented by Lowrance and powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts. Tune in live this Sunday for the Championship Sunday finale on GAME & FISH TV, streaming across VIZIO, Prime Video, and Fire TV Channels—it’s the kind of high-stakes showdown that hooks you from the first cast. Lake Hartwell, straddling the South Carolina-Georgia line in the heart of the NRA’s backyard, isn’t just prime striper and largemouth territory; it’s a proving ground where pros like those in MLF demonstrate the precision and patience that mirror the skills every 2A enthusiast hones at the range.
What makes this more than a fish tale for the Second Amendment community? Bass Pro Shops, the tour’s namesake powerhouse, isn’t just slinging lures—they’re a fortress of pro-2A values, stocking everything from AR-15s to suppressors and fiercely defending our rights against anti-gun overreach. CEO Johnny Morris has poured millions into conservation while standing tall for hunters and shooters, turning outdoor retail into a bulwark against urban elites who want to strip our traditions. Watching these anglers navigate Hartwell’s 56,000 acres—much like threading a needle with a 1,000-yard shot—reminds us why the outdoors demands the tools protected by the Second Amendment: reliable firearms for personal defense on remote waters, and the freedom to pursue the American way of life unmolested by bureaucrats.
The implications ripple far beyond the leaderboard. As MLF grows, so does Bass Pro’s influence, amplifying voices that link fishing, hunting, and self-reliance—core tenets of 2A culture. With top pros pocketing life-changing cash, expect more crossover endorsements for pro-gun causes, from range days to legislative fights. Don’t miss this live; it’s not just sport, it’s a front-line dispatch from the cultural battlefield where hooks, bullets, and ballots converge. Set your DVR, grab your tackle box, and celebrate the wins that keep our freedoms biting strong.
