World Bass Enterprises (WBE) today announced a chance to win a custom Ranger bass boat tied to its online store, which is now open. Fans can enter for a chance to win by making a qualifying purchase through WBE's online store or by mail without making a purchase.
One lucky fan will win a Ranger Z521R 55th Anniversary Limited Edition 2023 bass boat with only 178 hours, pre-owned by WBE's CEO and founder, Brian Bird, with an estimated retail value of $84,000. The boat was customized to create the ultimate bass fishing vessel.
"This is my personal fishing boat and it has served me well over the years," Bird said. "I'm excited to pass it along to one lucky fan and I know it will provide a great time on the water. We're excited to launch this Sweepstakes and to officially open the online store. We've got some great merch, and we can't wait to see people repping the brand all over the country."
"The Champions" tournament – which will be held outside Nashville on Old Hickory Lake at Sanders Ferry Park in Hendersonville, Tenn. in October – will be the first-ever world bass fishing championship, featuring a record-setting purse of $3.25 million, the largest in the sport's history.
The tournament will feature a field of 50 anglers from the biggest bass fishing organizations in the world, including Major League Fishing's Bass Pro Tour, with a $1.25 million payout to the winning angler – the biggest monetary prize ever awarded to a winner of a bass fishing tournament.
Fans who purchase merchandise from the online store will receive 10 Sweepstakes entries for every eligible $50.00 in merchandise purchases, excluding sales tax, shipping, and other transaction fees. Limit 100 total entries per person, household and email address, regardless of method of entry. Available apparel includes exclusive "The Champions" hats, t-shirts, hoodies and more. The Sweepstakes will be open through Sept. 20.
"The Champions" is a family-friendly five-day event, with three days of competition, that will include a fireworks show, a flyover, interactive games, fishing activities for all ages, food and beverage vendors, and multiple musical acts including "WBE's Concert 250," headlined by country music star Riley Green.
Along with an expo featuring 150,000 square feet of booths from top brands across fishing, hunting, and outdoor sports, WBE will hold a pro-am competition on Sunday, Nov. 1 on Old Hickory Lake which will see the top 15 anglers from "The Champions" tournament fishing alongside legendary anglers, celebrities and more. Merchandise booths will also be open at Sanders Ferry Park and the expo at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel throughout "The Champions" tournament, Oct. 28-Nov. 1.
Admission to the three days of fishing competition at "The Champions" will be free of charge, but attendees will need to register in advance. Registration will open in early August. For more information on "The Champions" tournament, fans can visit worldbassenterprises.com.
The Sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States and District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older. A random drawing will be conducted on or about September 29, 2026. See Official Rules at https://www.worldbassenterprises.com/merchant-store-sweepstakes for how to enter without purchase and complete details.
ABOUT WORLD BASS ENTERPRISES:
Established in 2026, World Bass Enterprises serves as the founder and host organization for "The Champions" tournament, the annual world bass fishing championship where a field of 50 anglers – comprised of the top 25 anglers from the two biggest bass fishing organizations in the world, including Major League Fishing's Bass Pro Tour – compete for record-setting prize pools and The Champion's Cup.
For more information visit worldbassenterprises.com.
SWEEPSTAKES INFORMATION:
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN IN THE WORLD BASS ENTERPRISES "MERCHANT STORE" SWEEPSTAKES. Open to legal residents of the 48 US & DC, 18 or older. Void in AK, HI & where prohibited. Sweepstakes starts 12:00 AM ET 7/6/26 and ends 11:59 PM ET 9/20/26. For details on how to enter without purchase and complete Official Rules, which govern, visit https://www.worldbassenterprises.com/merchant-store-sweepstakes. Sponsor: World Bass Enterprises, LLC.