Professional Bass Angler Justin Hamner, the 2024 Bassmaster Classic® champion, is officially a member of the Skeeter Pro Team for the 2026 season. Austin Cranford, Jace Lindsey and Tyler Campbell join Hamner as new members of the Skeeter Team. Hamner will run a Skeeter® FXR21 PRO boat and Cranford, Lindsey and Campbell will run Skeeter FXR20 PRO boats throughout the season powered by a 250-horsepower Yamaha V MAX SHO®.
"Justin Hamner is an excellent addition to the Skeeter Pro Team. He brings momentum, confidence and a competitive edge that make him an exciting fit," said Chris Brown, Marketing and Pro Team Manager, Skeeter Boats. "We're also happy to welcome Austin Cranford, Jace Lindsey and Tyler Campbell. Each show strong potential and determination early in their careers, and we look forward to watching them compete at a high level throughout the season."
Hailing from Northport, Alabama, Justin Hamner is a three-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier with 62 bass tournaments under his belt. Hamner boasts 12 top 10 finishes, including a third-place finish at the 2024 Bassmaster® Elite at Lake Fork.
Austin Cranford, a native of Norman, Oklahoma, placed fourth in the 2025 Bassmaster Opens Elite Qualifier, securing his spot in the 2026 Bassmaster Elite Series. He has eight top 20 Opens finishes, including third place at the 2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Wheeler Lake.
Jace Lindsey of Beckville, Texas, has seven Bassmaster opens tournaments under his belt. He boasts two top 10 finishes, including second place at the 2025 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Leech Lake and eighth at the 2025 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Norfork Lake.
Tyler Campbell, entering his third year on the Major League Fishing® circuit, has seven top 10 finishes, including first place at the 2024 Bass Fishing League Super Tournament at Lake Murray. He also finished second in the 2024 Bassmaster College National Championship, earning him a spot at the 2025 Bassmaster Classic. He took home the 2024 Bass Pro Shops® Bassmaster Team Championship trophy with a finishing weight of 22 pounds, 5 ounces.
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