Mobile, AL — Fishing Chaos, a leading digital tournament management and angler engagement platform, and Bass Pro Shops, North America's premier outdoor retailer and conservation company, today announced a strategic partnership aimed at elevating the fishing experience and supporting the growth of angler communities nationwide.
As part of the partnership, Fishing Chaos will support Bass Pro Shops across a variety of live, in-person tournaments and nationwide online events. This announcement comes on the heels of Bass Pro's announcement of an all new format for the 2026 U.S. Open Bowfishing Championship, a 24-hour competition with over $100,000 in cash & prizes on the line.
Starting in 2026, Anglers will gain increased access to competitions, improved communication tools, and enhanced digital features such as live leaderboards, mobile updates, and real-time score tracking.
"Partnering with Bass Pro Shops marks a defining moment for Fishing Chaos," said John Calagaz, founder of Fishing Chaos. "The fishing industry is ready for a new era of innovation—one where data, connectivity, and real-time tools empower anglers, tournament directors, brands, and conservation efforts. Bass Pro Shops has a deep commitment to the outdoor community, and they are the ideal partner to help bring this vision to life and move technology forward across the sport."
The collaboration also introduces new advantages for Fishing Chaos partners, particularly brands with products available at Bass Pro Shops. As anglers participate in tournaments, log catches, join communities, and explore gear within the app, brands gain more opportunities to engage customers in an angling-centric environment that includes seasoned tournament anglers, recreational anglers, and beginners alike. By aligning event participation, community interaction, and gear exploration, the partnership creates a seamless experience for anglers to discover and engage with products they trust.
"Competition is a core element of angling communities across the United States," said Tom Brewbaker, President and CEO of Fishing Chaos. "This partnership strengthens the angling ecosystem by providing hundreds of thousands of anglers – across all experience levels – with more opportunities to compete and connect through events that support long-term community growth, while enhancing engagement opportunities for the brands that power the sport."
Many events hosted on the platform will continue to promote best practices related to catch-and-release and invasive species control. These efforts will also help deliver more meaningful catch data to key stakeholders, supporting conservation-minded decision-making.
Fishing Chaos will also introduce a dedicated Bass Pro Shops gear experience within the platform, allowing anglers to browse curated fishing products that link directly to Bass Pro Shops' online store. Active Fishing Chaos users—particularly those contributing catch data or gear insights—will have access to special catch log features and performance-based incentives throughout the year.
Learn more about the US Open Bowfishing Championship
BassPro.com/b/usopen-bowfishing
About Fishing Chaos
Fishing Chaos is a comprehensive fishing platform built to simplify and enrich the angling experience. For club, trail, and tournament directors, the platform provides a tournament management system designed to reduce manual tasks and streamline administration from registration through final results, while delivering timely access to standings, reporting, and analytics. Fishing Chaos connects anglers, organizers, and brands through powerful tools built for the modern angler. Since hosting its first tournament in 2018, Fishing Chaos has supported the operations of more than 40,000 tournaments. Learn more at www.fishingchaos.com.
About Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops is North America's premier outdoor retailer and conservation company. Founded in 1972, Bass Pro Shops offers customers unmatched experiences through destination retail stores, marine manufacturing, outdoor lifestyle brands, and conservation initiatives. The company is dedicated to inspiring people to enjoy, love, and conserve the great outdoors. Learn more at www.basspro.com