The Great Fishing Contest of 2026 is the entirely official, meticulously documented, and only occasionally exaggerated contest between C.J. Leigh and Brian Reid. Every fish is logged, weighed, photographed when possible, and scored according to the rules, because bragging rights are far more satisfying when backed by data. Follow along for current standings, memorable catches, monthly victories, and the ongoing search for the fish that will finally settle the argument.
Largest catch · 6.38 lb Bowfin
C.J. "Bowfin"
107.33points
Largest catch · 13.88 lb Longnose Gar
Brian "Bassmaster"
99.14points
The Species Report
The largest of the species brough onto the boat.
Atlantic Stingray
3.00 lb · Brian "Bassmaster"
Mar 27, 2026
Black Crappie
0.94 lb · Brian "Bassmaster"
Jan 9, 2026
Bowfin
6.38 lb · C.J. "Bowfin"
Apr 3, 2026
Chain Pickrel
0.88 lb · Brian "Bassmaster"
Jan 11, 2026
Channel Catfish
4.69 lb · C.J. "Bowfin"
Jan 4, 2026
Checkered Pufferfish
0.13 lb · C.J. "Bowfin"
Aug 29, 2026
Florida Gar
3.06 lb · C.J. "Bowfin"
Jun 20, 2026
Gafftopsail Catfish
3.06 lb · Brian "Bassmaster"
Aug 29, 2026
Juvenile Yellow Jack
0.25 lb · C.J. "Bowfin"
Aug 29, 2026
Ladyfish
0.06 lb · C.J. "Bowfin"
Aug 29, 2026
Largemouth Bass
3.69 lb · Brian "Bassmaster"
Apr 3, 2026
Longnose Gar
13.88 lb · Brian "Bassmaster"
Jun 20, 2026
Sunfish Bluegill
0.81 lb · C.J. "Bowfin"
Jan 24, 2026
The Catch Map
Where the magic happened.
The Fish Gallery
The visual record of caught fish recorded for the contest. Go to the gallery for the complete visual record.
Channel Catfish
C.J. "Bowfin" · 0.31 lb
Channel Catfish
Brian "Bassmaster" · 0.50 lb
Channel Catfish
Brian "Bassmaster" · 0.56 lb
Channel Catfish
Brian "Bassmaster" · 0.38 lb
Channel Catfish
Brian "Bassmaster" · 0.31 lb
Gafftopsail Catfish
Brian "Bassmaster" · 1.63 lb