Hometown Favorite Chris Lane Takes Command at REDCREST 2025 on Lake Guntersville
Guntersville Pro Advances to Championship Sunday with 127 Pounds Over Two Days
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (April 4, 2025) – Lake Guntersville local Chris Lane delivered a dominant performance on Day 2 of Major League Fishing’s REDCREST 2025 Presented by MillerTech Energy, securing his spot in Sunday’s Championship Round with a two-day total of 44 scorable bass weighing 127 pounds. Lane’s strong showing gives him a rest day on Saturday while the remaining 19 anglers battle it out in the Knockout Round.
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Intense Early Battle Turns into Lane’s Show
The Friday competition began wide open with five anglers taking turns at the top of SCORETRACKER®. But by the second period, it was a two-man race between Lane and fellow Alabamian Jacob Walker. Lane surged ahead with his best day yet—landing 24 bass for 72 pounds, 9 ounces—the best single-day total of the event so far.
“I took that [forward-facing sonar] off my boat so I could focus on how I like to fish,” Lane explained. “That decision paid off big time.”
Mastering Shallow Spawners Without Forward-Facing Sonar
Lane chose to remove his forward-facing sonar before REDCREST began, relying instead on his years of experience fishing shallow. The rising water levels and warming temperatures created perfect conditions for spawning bass to move in—conditions Lane was ready for.
Using a Texas-rigged Bass Pro Shops XPS Log Father, Lane located and caught high-quality bedding fish, including four bass over 4 pounds. His 7-pound, 5-ounce giant earned him the Berkley Big Bass Award and another $1,000 paycheck.
Weather Could Shake Things Up on Championship Sunday
With thunderstorms in the forecast and the possibility of fluctuating water levels, Lane isn’t counting on duplicating his Day 2 strategy. But he’s confident in his ability to adjust.
“I’ve got 978 other spots where they like to go this time of year,” Lane said. “The day off will help me refocus and adapt to whatever conditions we get on Sunday.”
Top 20 Anglers Advance to Knockout Round
While Lane secures his spot in the final, the following Top 20 anglers move on to Saturday’s Knockout Round, where weights reset and the top nine advance to Championship Sunday:
Top 5 Standings After Day 2:
Chris Lane – 44 bass, 127-0
Jacob Walker – 38 bass, 109-9
David Dudley – 33 bass, 102-14
Zack Birge – 39 bass, 99-13
Wesley Strader – 34 bass, 99-1
(View the full Top 50 standings further down in this article.)
MLF Outdoor Sports Expo Brings Fun to Huntsville
Fans in Huntsville can enjoy the MLF Outdoor Sports Expo at the Von Braun Center all weekend. Featuring interactive booths, gear demos, and appearances by fishing legends like Jimmy Houston, Roland Martin, and Kevin VanDam, the expo is a family-friendly event for all outdoor enthusiasts.
REDCREST 2025: What’s at Stake
The REDCREST Championship showcases the top 50 anglers from the 2024 Bass Pro Tour season. With over $750,000 in prize money on the line—including a $300,000 payday for the winner—every cast counts.
The Championship Round airs July 19 on Discovery Channel, with full coverage also available via MLFNOW!® live stream, MajorLeagueFishing.com, and the MyOutdoorTV app.
Full Day 2 Standings – REDCREST 2025
(Top 20 advancing to Knockout Round)
Chris Lane – 127-0
Jacob Walker – 109-9
David Dudley – 102-14
Zack Birge – 99-13
Wesley Strader – 99-1
Edwin Evers – 92-3
Jake Lawrence – 91-1
Bobby Lane – 90-8
Ron Nelson – 89-6
Jeff Sprague – 87-7
Brent Ehrler – 87-1
Justin Cooper – 85-5
Martin Villa – 83-4
Anthony Gagliardi – 80-8
Paul Marks Jr. – 80-6
Marshall Robinson – 79-4
Dustin Connell – 78-9
Michael Neal – 76-13
Jacob Wall – 76-13
Nick Hatfield – 73-13
(See full list of 21st–50th place finishers in the original MLF standings.)
Stay Connected with MLF
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MLF NOW!® live coverage from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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About Major League Fishing
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