Old Town Pro Casey Reed Wins Bassmaster Kayak Series at Caddo Lake/Lake Bistineau
OLD TOWN, Maine– Old Town Watercraft is proud to congratulate National Pro Team angler Casey Reed on his first-ever Bassmaster Kayak Series victory, claiming the top spot at the 2026 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series at Caddo Lake/Lake Bistineau in his Old Town Auto Pilot 136.
Reed posted a two-day combined total of 196.50 inches, winning by just a quarter of an inch. The victory caps a strong showing for the entire Old Town Pro team, which secured three of the top eight spots in the competitive field of 211 kayak anglers.
A Blue Trophy at Last
“I’ve been fishing Bassmaster since they started their kayak series, and I’ve been wanting a blue trophy so bad,” said Casey Reed. “It just went perfectly, I couldn’t have asked for it to go any better.”
Reed competed aboard his Old Town Auto Pilot 136 kayak, relying on the watercraft’s stability and fishability to navigate the complex waters of Lake Caddo and Bistineau across two grueling days of competition. His ability to put fish in the boat proved to be the difference as he battled post-front conditions and a finicky postspawn bite.
The Spot-Lock Advantage
“I have friends who use other brands of boats,” said Reed. “When the wind blows, they’re out there trying to fish a brush pile or isolated targets, struggling to stay in position. They see me sitting there in the wind, not having to constantly adjust my boat, wishing they too had Spot-Lock.”
Reed is excited to build on this win and carry the momentum into the rest of the season.
Old Town’s National Pro Team Makes Its Mark
The Caddo/Bistineau event was a strong showing for Old Town’s National Pro Team. Fellow Old Town Pro angler Dontrell Sullivan of Garner, North Carolina, led the field after Day 1 with a five-bass limit totaling 100.25 inches, anchored by a 22-inch largemouth. He went on to finish second overall, continuing to prove why he’s become one of the most consistent anglers on the Bassmaster Kayak circuit.
Wyatt Hammond, the 2025 Kayak Series National Champion, also put together a solid week. He sat in third after the opening day with 97 inches before finishing the event in eighth place, representing another steady finish for one of the top names in the sport.
Old Town is thrilled to congratulate Casey Reed on his first Bassmaster Kayak Series victory.
ABOUT OLD TOWN WATERCRAFT:
JOHNSON OUTDOORS WATERCRAFT RECREATION offers a variety of watercraft and accessories for on-water adventures, including an extensive range of Old Town canoes and kayaks as well as Carlisle paddles. Old Town has created genuine watercraft with innovative designs for over 125 years. From the brand’s popular Discovery canoe line to its innovative Sportsman and comfortable Ocean Kayak lines, there’s a watercraft to fit your on-water pursuits. Visit Old Town at www.oldtownwatercraft.com.
ABOUT JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC
JOHNSON OUTDOORS is a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technologies that inspire more people to experience the awe of the great outdoors. The company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft Recreation, Fishing, Diving and Camping. Johnson Outdoors’ iconic brands include: Old Town® canoes and kayaks; Carlisle® paddles; Minn Kota® trolling motors, shallow water anchors, and battery chargers; Cannon® downriggers; Humminbird® marine electronics and charts; SCUBAPRO® dive equipment and Jetboil® outdoor cooking systems.
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