Caleb Hudson Competes for $1.25 Million at Old Hickory Lake
Local angler Caleb Hudson, the reigning Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie of the Year, is competing in "The Champions" tournament on Old Hickory Lake in Tennessee for a historic $1.25 million prize, the largest in professional bass fishing history.
Augusta Aiken, GA, October 29, 2026 —
Caleb Hudson, the reigning Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie of the Year, is competing in “The Champions” tournament on Old Hickory Lake in Tennessee. The event carries a $1.25 million prize, described in the available information as the largest in professional bass fishing history.
The summary of the event identifies Hudson as a local angler but does not specify his hometown. It also does not provide the tournament dates, details about its format, the number of competitors, or how the prize money is distributed. No standings, results or information about Hudson’s performance were provided, so his progress in the competition is not clear.
The prize amount and its historical distinction are central details of the event. The information provided does not identify the source of the comparison with previous professional bass fishing prizes or offer further context about the tournament’s history. It also does not state whether the $1.25 million is awarded to the winner alone or shared among participants.
Hudson’s Rookie of the Year title is the only career detail included in the summary. No other background about his fishing career or past tournament results was provided. The available information establishes that he is competing at Old Hickory Lake for a record-setting prize, but does not indicate when the tournament will conclude or what happens next.
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