Lloyd Lands Early Giant to Win 2026 Minn Kota & Humminbird Owners Tournament
Published on 04-15-2026
RACINE, WI - The 2026 Minn Kota & Humminbird Owners Tournament delivered a massive weekend of competition, premium prizes, and high-level anglers, as participants from across the country competed in one of the most unique events on the Big Bass Tour schedule.
When the scales closed, it was Mark Lloyd who claimed the top spot with a 7.38-pound largemouth, a fish he brought in during hour four of day one, and one that held strong through the remainder of the tournament.
Lloyd’s early catch proved to be the difference-maker, earning him the keys to a fully loaded Nitro Z20 XL, rigged with the latest Minn Kota and Humminbird technology.
Early Lead Holds Through Championship Sunday
In true big bass format fashion, Lloyd set the tone early and never gave it up. Despite multiple quality fish hitting the scales over the final two days, no one could unseat the day-one leader.
The tight margins at the top kept pressure on the leaderboard all weekend, but Lloyd’s 7.38-pounder remained just out of reach.
Top Overall Weights
- Mark Lloyd – 7.38 lbs
- Scott Power – 7.28 lbs
- Donovan Arias – 7.10 lbs
- Jimmy Simmons – 6.98 lbs
- Andrew Anderson – 6.62 lbs
With all five fish over six and a half pounds, the event showcased strong quality across the board.
Premium Prizes, Big-Time Rewards
The Owners Tournament continues to stand apart with one of the most stacked prize pools in the industry, featuring over $230,000 in prizes and payouts.
The top prize package alone included:
- Nitro Z20 XL powered by Mercury
- Minn Kota Ultrex QUEST
- (3) Humminbird XPLORE units
- MEGA Live 2
- (2) Minn Kota Raptor Shallow Water Anchors
From cutting-edge electronics to top-tier trolling motors, the event delivered unmatched value for competing anglers.
Strong Turnout & National Reach
The event drew 870 anglers from 21 states and Canada, reinforcing the national appeal of the Owners Tournament and the strength of the Minn Kota and Humminbird communities.
Consistent Action All Weekend
Anglers stayed busy throughout the event, with steady numbers and quality fish weighed each day. According to the fish stats on page 7, a total of over 390 fish were weighed, with daily averages hovering around the 3.7–4.2 pound range.
- Friday: 134 fish (4.20 avg, 7.38 big bass)
- Saturday: 138 fish (3.70 avg)
- Sunday: 122 fish (3.73 avg, 7.10 big bass)
The Minn Kota & Humminbird Owners team would like to thank all of the anglers who made the 2026 Minn Kota & Humminbird Owners Tournament such a success. From longtime competitors to first-time participants, the passion and support from this community continue to make this event one of the most unique events each year. We’re already looking ahead to an even bigger and better 2027 Owners Tournament, and we can’t wait to see everyone back on the water.
Giveaway Winners
Minn Kota / Humminbird Prizes
- Ultrex Quest 45" — Bryan Thurman
- Raptors 8' Silver — Brandon Kelley
- Xplore 12 CHO — Scott Sheffield
- Xplore 10 CHO — Chris Bardill
- Xplore 10 CHO — Nicholas Brown
- Battery Charger 3 Bank — Randy Redmon
- Battery Charger 3 Bank — William Medlin
- Battery Charger 4 Bank — Ryan Horton
YETI
- Tundra 65 — Hayes Pate
- Tundra 45 — Joseph Honeycutt
- Roadie 32 — Mathew Christopulos
- Roadie 24 — Alvin Brand
- Roadie 15 — Chuck Parrish
- Hopper Flip 18 — Tommy Bell
- Hopper M15 — Keith Mayfield
- GoBox 30 — Michael Shackleford
TurtleBox
- Grande — Ronald Trunnell
- Gen3 — Dylan Kilgore
- Gen3 — Scott Laduct
Bass Pro Shops Gift Cards
- Bill Embry
- Michael Day
- JT Adams
- Daryl Adams
- Michael Bonner
- Thomas Blanchard
- Brad Akers
- George Gendler Jr
- Kenny Simmons
- Travis Loyd
Costa Sunglasses
- Mitch Starling
- Ken Greenwood
- Josh Martin
- Noel Allen Jr
- David Cooper
- Zachary Day
- Logan Dement
- Cody McDonald
- Tommy Alley
About Minn Kota and Humminbird
JOHNSON OUTDOORS is comprised of the Humminbird®, Minn Kota® and Cannon® brands. Humminbird is a leading global innovator and manufacturer of marine electronics products including fish finders, multifunction displays, autopilots, ice flashers, and premium cartography products. Minn Kota is the world’s leading manufacturer of electric trolling motors, as well as a complete line of shallow water anchors, battery chargers and marine accessories. Cannon is the leader in controlled-depth fishing and includes a full line of downrigger products and accessories.
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Visit Minn Kota at www.minnkotamotors.com
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JOHNSON OUTDOORS is a leading global outdoor recreation company that inspires more people to experience the awe of the great outdoors with innovative, top-quality products. The company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft, Fishing, Diving and Camping.
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