BENTON, Ky. (Feb. 24, 2025) – Major League Fishing (MLF), the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, announced today that PowerStop Brakes is renewing its sponsorship for the 2025 season, and stepping up as title sponsor of Bass Pro Tour Stage 3 at Lake Murray next week. This renewed partnership showcases PowerStop’s passion for the sport and its commitment to supporting anglers and fans alike.
“We’re thrilled to extend our relationship with Major League Fishing and Edwin Evers into 2025,” said Jake Walenga, Marketing Manager of PowerStop. “Whether it’s our high-performance brake upgrade kits or our new PowerClear™ windshield wiper kits, we’re dedicated to providing the reliability anglers need when towing their boats. MLF is an incredible platform, and we’re excited to see this year’s competition unfold.”
As PowerStop Brakes Stage 3 approaches, anticipation continues to grow following the wave of excitement and digital engagement seen at Stages 1 and 2. Hundreds of thousands of fishing fans tuned in to MLFNOW!® livestreams, engaged on social media, and visited MLF’s digital platforms, putting the 2025 season on pace to be one of the most-watched seasons in league history. With PowerStop Brakes’ support, and the tremendous fishery known as the Jewel of South Carolina, Lake Murray, serving as the backdrop, Stage 3 is set to deliver more thrilling action and memorable moments for fans worldwide.
“PowerStop Brakes has been a fantastic partner of Major League Fishing,” said Chris Bork, MLF Vice President of Sponsorship and Sales Development. “Their dedication to innovation and reliability resonates with our audience, and their continued support elevates not only the competition but also the overall experience for our fans and anglers. Together, we’re making professional fishing more exciting and accessible than ever before.”
PowerStop Brakes has also renewed its sponsorship of pro angler Edwin Evers, one of the most accomplished and celebrated anglers in MLF history with more than $4 million in career earnings and 79 top-10 finishes – including 13 career victories. During PowerStop Brakes Stage 3 at Lake Murray, fans can visit Edwin Evers’ social media channels to enter the PowerStop Brakes giveaway for a complete brake upgrade kit – the perfect addition for anglers hitting the road with a boat in tow.
The MLFNOW! broadcast team of Chad McKee and J.T. Kenney will break down the extended action live on each day of competition from PowerStop Brakes Stage 3 at Lake Murray Presented by Strike King from 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. ET. MLFNOW! is livestreamed on MajorLeagueFishing.com, the MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) app and Rumble.
Television coverage of PowerStop Brakes Stage 3 at Lake Murray Presented by Strike King will premiere on Discovery as a two-hour episode starting at 7 a.m. ET Saturday, Oct. 4, with the Championship Round premiering Sunday, Oct. 5 at 7 a.m. New MLF episodes premiere each Saturday morning on Discovery, with re-airings on Outdoor Channel.
For additional information about MLF, its tournaments and sponsors, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. To learn more about PowerStop Brakes and its entire product line of braking systems, visit PowerStop.com.
