OXFORD —
The National Professional Fishing League (NPFL) will return to Logan Martin Lake for the sixth stop of its 2025 season, scheduled for September 25–27.
Before the competition begins, the league’s anglers will participate in a public “Meet-and-Greet” at Quintard Mall in Oxford on Wednesday, September 24. The event is free to attend and will be held at the mall’s front entrance near JCPenney, with two sessions planned from 3–5 p.m. and 5–7 p.m.
The early session lineup includes:
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Wes Logan, a Springville, AL native, 2019 Bassmaster Opens Angler of the Year and Elite Series Champion.
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Matt Herren of Ashville, AL, a veteran angler known for his pattern recognition skills and multiple career wins.
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Zack Birge from Blanchard, OK, who balances professional fishing with running Fowl Militia Farms.
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Kevin Rogers, Pleasant Hill, MO, with more than 30 years of tournament experience and multiple wins.
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Patrick Walters of Eutawville, SC, a two-time Bassmaster Elite Series Champion and three-time NPFL Champion.
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Drew Cook, Cairo, GA, the 2019 Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie of the Year.
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Bill Lowen from Brookville, IN, a Bassmaster Elite Series Champion nicknamed “Turtle.”
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Greg Hackney, a veteran with multiple major titles.
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Hunter Baughman, Judsonia, AR, a 2023 NPFL Championship qualifier.
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John Branch, an active-duty U.S. Army angler and member of the U.S. Army Outdoors Team.
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Hank Cherry, Lincolnton, NC, a two-time Bassmaster Classic Champion.
The evening session features:
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Brandon Cobb, Greenwood, SC, a two-time Bassmaster Elite Series Champion.
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Shane Lehew, Catabwa, NC, with multiple Bassmaster Classic qualifications.
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David Fritts, Lexington, NC, a decorated veteran angler and 1993 Bassmaster Classic Champion.
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Mike Comeau, Cottondale, AL, an NPFL competitor with more than 30 years of tournament experience.
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James Watson, Lampe, MO, former U.S. Army Drill Sergeant and multiple-time major tournament champion.
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Timmy Reams, Morgantown, WV, a consistent top contender with multiple NPFL Championship appearances.
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Buddy Gross, Chickamauga, GA, with both Bassmaster and FLW victories.
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Caleb Kuphall, Mukwonago, WI, a Bassmaster Elite Series Champion.
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Brandon Perkins, Counce, TN, a three-time NPFL Champion and 2024 NPFL Championship winner.
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John Cox, Debary, FL, a veteran with wins across Bassmaster, FLW, and MLF circuits.
Fans will have the opportunity to collect autographs, take photos, learn fishing tips, and see firsthand the equipment the anglers use as they compete for the NPFL Angler of the Year title.
Quintard Mall is located at 700 S. Quintard Avenue in Oxford.
