Attend Event
2026 Bass Pro Tour Stage 4
Tournament Location: O.H. Ivie and Lake Brownwood – Early, Texas
Dates: March 26-29, 2026
Host: Visit Early | Boardwalk Grand Opening & Major League Fishing
Fishing Show: Early Town Center – 109 Kelcy Way, Early, Texas – March 28-29
Launch Ceremony: Elm Creek Marina – Brownwood Reservoir Public Boat Ramp – 6:45 – 7:15 a.m. each day
DAILY TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
7:15 a.m. – Launch
7:30 a.m. – Start of MLFNOW! livestream
7:45 a.m. – Lines in
3:45 p.m. – Lines out
4:00 p.m. – End of MLFNOW! livestream
MLF FISHING SHOW
Location: Early Town Center – 109 Kelcy Way, Early, Texas
Dates: March 28-29
3-4 p.m. – Watch party
- Big screen to watch the pros live on MLFNOW!
- FREE food – first 100 fans each day
- Fishing derby – gear provided or bring your own (weather permitting)
- MLF casting competition
- MLF merchandise and bait bargain bin
- Giveaways**
4-5 p.m. – Live music
- CJ Briscoe – Saturday
- Caleb Wilbourn – Sunday
5-6 p.m. – Top 10 interviews & trophy ceremony
- Autographs from Bass Pro Tour finalists
- The first 50 kids 14 and under receive a free Zebco rod and reel each day
Come watch the Bass Pro Tour live on the MLFNOW! big screen during the Fishing Show and Watch Party. Enjoy FREE food. Enter to win giveaways, and cheer on the best pros in bass fishing when the Top 10 anglers cross the stage following lines out. Youth of all ages can participate in the fishing derby each day, where gear and bait will be provided. The first 50 kids 14 and under will receive a free Zebco rod and reel each day following the angler interviews and trophy ceremony.
*Times and activities may vary depending on the event location and weather.
**While supplies last. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN.
STUDENT ANGLER CLINIC
- Sign up for the Columbia PFG Student Angler Clinic! Student anglers sixth grade thru college will learn from and interact with the best professional anglers in the sport. These clinics are free and will be held on the Saturday of this event from 2 to 6 p.m. Students will expand their fishing knowledge with instruction from top Bass Pro Tour anglers and compete in the national MLF Casting Competition. More details will be provided after you sign up here.
