CHARLOTTE, N.C. – We’re just a couple of weeks away from the start of the biggest event in bass fishing: REDCREST 2023 Presented by Shore Lunch, the championship of the Bass Pro Tour. The MLF pros worked hard throughout the entire 2022 season in order to qualify for REDCREST, and they’ll have a shot at a $300,000 top prize on Lake Norman in North Carolina.

Pros who have gotten to know Norman over the years, like Kevin VanDam, will tell you that it’s full of healthy largemouth and spotted bass. On top of that, the size of fish has improved over the years so anglers are expecting more big bites. The 40-angler field will have plenty of room to spread out on Lake Norman, nearly 50 square miles, and with a variety of tactics in play, the pros should be able to fish their strengths.

In addition to watching five days of live fishing on MLFNOW! fans who live in the area can attend the General Tire REDCREST Outdoor Sports Expo Presented by Shore Lunch at The Park Expo Center in Charlotte.