Pure Joy: Young Angler's Reaction At Big Bass Splash Melts Hearts

Over the past 40+ years of Big Bass Splash fishing tournaments with Sealy Outdoors, countless moments have filled folks with happiness, pride, patriotism, love, surprise, and many other emotions.

The 2025 Big Bass Splash on Lake Guntersville, Alabama, produced a moment that has gone viral. There have been over 3 million views of a short reel (no fishing pun intended) showing the joy of a young fisherman named Jace Jackson who hauled in a large bass.

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Hats off to Randi Gleason, who did such a phenomenal job of capturing the emotions of this young angler...especially, that SMILE.

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It's wonderful to see Bob Sealy's legacy live on in moments just like this.

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Time To Make Some More Memories

The granddaddy of them all, the Big Bass Splash on Lake Sam Rayburn, will be April 25-27. Amateur anglers will head to east Texas to claim their share of $590,000 in guaranteed cash and prizes.

That includes an overall grand prize of a Phoenix 921 Elite bass boat powered by a Mercury 250 PXS TM, equipped with Minn Kota, Hummingbird, and Power Pole. The angler will also drive away in a new Ram truck, plus receive $10,000 cash.

Over a quarter of a million dollars in cash will be paid out in hourly payouts. Plus, for the first time, a Ladies Big Bass Bonus will be awarded.

Get all the details about payouts, rules, and how to register HERE.

How to Get Real-Time Updates

KICKS 105 will be providing hourly updates during all three days of the tournament. Listen to us at 105.1 FM. You can also listen to us on our KICKS 105 App.