FXR Officially Announces 2026 FXR Pro Fish Team Roster
[Oak Bluff, Manitoba, CA – 2/04/2026] – FXR is proud to officially announce the 2026 FXR Pro Fish Team, featuring a world-class roster of elite anglers from across the United States and Canada who will compete in the upcoming season wearing the all-new 2026 FXR Pro Fish apparel line. The 2026 team includes Bryan New, Bryan Schmitt, Matt Robertson, Trey McKinney, JT Thompkins, Justin Hamner, Tyler Williams, Beau Browning, Cooper Gallant, Logan Parks, Tucker Smith, Fisher Anaya, and Evan Kung.
The FXR Pro Fish Team represents the next chapter in FXR’s continued investment in high-performance fishing apparel designed to meet the demands of professional anglers competing at the highest level.
“Announcing our 2026 FXR Pro Fish Team roster is always a big moment for us,” said FXR Pro Fish Brand Director Chris Meyeraan. “This group represents exactly what FXR Pro Fish is about with elite talent, relentless work ethic, and a drive to compete at the highest level every time they launch. We’re proud to have each of these anglers in FXR Pro Fish gear this season, and we’re confident they will be a force to be reckoned with on the Bassmaster Elite Series as they chase the ultimate prize, the iconic blue trophy.”
- Bryan New (SC): Bryan New broke through nationally by winning the 2020 Bassmaster Opens Angler of the Year after a season highlighted by a win at the Kissimmee Chain. He carried that momentum into the Elites with a victory at the 2021 Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River.
- Bryan Schmitt (MD): A proven winner at every level, Bryan Schmitt captured the 2019 Bassmaster Eastern Opens Angler of the Year title. He followed it with an Elite Series win at Lake Champlain in 2021, cementing
himself as a consistent threat on tour.
- Matt Robertson (KY): Matt Robertson has qualified for the Bassmaster Classic multiple ways and is known for steady performance across formats. In the Elite Series, he posted a Top 5 at the 2023 Sabine River event and finished 4th at the 2022 Chickamauga Elite.
- Trey McKinney (IL): Trey McKinney is a multi-time Elite Series winner who made history by winning Lake Fork (2024) as the youngest Elite Series champion. He added a second Elite title with a record-setting win at Lake St. Clair (2025), totaling 96-1.
- JT Thompkins (SC): announced himself early by winning the 2022 Bassmaster Northern Open on the Upper Chesapeake Bay at just 20 years old. Since then, he’s continued climbing through strong finishes that earned him a spot among the sport’s top-level competitors.
- Justin Hamner (AL): Justin Hamner is the 2024 Bassmaster Classic Champion, completing a wire-to-wire win on Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees. He also made a major impact early in his Elite career with multiple high finishes and a runner-up Rookie of the Year result.
- Tyler Williams (ME): Tyler Williams earned his Elite opportunity by winning a 2023 Opens EQ event at Watts Bar, which also secured his 2024 Bassmaster Classic berth. He backed it up on the biggest stages with a 4th-place finish at the 2024 Elite at Lake Fork.
- Beau Browning (AR): Beau Browning’s rise has been fueled by big wins and championship-level consistency, including a victory at a Bassmaster College Open on Norfork Lake. He entered the Elite ranks with a resume that includes 12 Top 10s and five national championship qualifications.
- Cooper Gallant (ON, CAN): Canadian standout Cooper Gallant qualified for the Elites after winning the 2022 Southern Open at Lake Cherokee and adding other high finishes in the Opens. He’s also a proven winner in Canada, including major victories like the Canadian Open.
- Logan Parks (AL): Logan Parks is a decorated tournament angler who won the Bass Pro Shops U.S. Open National Amateur Team Championship—a $1 million win alongside Tucker Smith. He’s also a proven champion in the college ranks, including College Team of the Year honors.
- Tucker Smith (AL): Tucker Smith capped a standout rookie campaign by winning an Elite Series title and being named 2025 Bassmaster Rookie of the Year. Before turning pro, he built an elite youth résumé with three High School National Championship titles.
- Fisher Anaya (AL): Fisher Anaya has already compiled notable results at a young age, including 13 Top 20 finishes and over $112K in career winnings. His consistent progress and composed demeanor show he’s just getting started at the top level of the sport.
- Evan Kung (ON, CAN): Evan Kung has established himself as one of Canada’s leading pros on the Elite Series, posting 14 Top 30 finishes and building consistent momentum against the sport’s toughest fields. He’s already surpassed $78K in career winnings at the Elite level.
The 2026 FXR Pro Fish Team brings together some of the most accomplished and rising talents in the sport, including Bassmaster Elite Series champions, Bassmaster Classic contenders, multi-time tournament winners, and some of the youngest stars rapidly redefining competitive bass fishing.
Throughout the 2026 season, the FXR Pro Fish Team will compete across the full slate of Bassmaster Elite Series regular-season events and the Bassmaster Classic—showcasing FXR Pro Fish’s latest innovations in performance fishing apparel at every stop.
The full FXR Pro Fish 2026 Spring apparel lineup is now live, check out the new gear now.
