The 2nd Annual Southern String Classic

The Southern String Classic is a nationwide bass fishing tournament that runs May 28–31, 2026.

Fish from anywhere ponds, lakes, heck, even a ditch.

Get Registered

2026 Classic Teams


Once registered for the event, you'll pick a team. The good part is that even if you don't catch something, and your team wins, you'll get something.

Southern String Classic team captain and pro angler Garrett G-Money Walters

TEAM

Garrett Walters & Logan Parks

Southern String Classic team captain and angler Hilary Sue Martin

TEAM

Kristine Fischer & Hilary Martin

Southern String Classic team captain and pro angler Logan Parks

TEAM

Ian Schroeder & Laker Howell

Southern String Classic team captain and pro angler Lucas Black

TEAM

Nutt Bros.

    Choose Your Team

    How It Works


    The rules are simple: register, join a team, choose your angler, and get fishin'.

    Get Started

    01

    Register and Join

    Register for the Southern String Classic on Fishing Chaos. You must have the Fishing Chaos app downloaded in order to participate.


    Team selection is available upon registration. You may edit your team captain up until the beginning of the tournament on May 28, 2026.

    02

    Get Fishin'. Seriously.

    The Southern String Classic fishing tournament runs May 28–31, 2026. Fish from anywhere—ponds, lakes, or heck, even a ditch.

    03

    Capture Your Catch

    All you have to do is shoot a pic of your fish with the official tournament code to enter. The tournament code will go out to all registrants the evening of May 27, 2026. For grand prizes, you will need an approved measuring board.*

    *Grand Prize Contestants: Fish photo must include an approved measuring board

    Over $25K in Prizes


    From cash and coolers to fishing gear and entertainment, we've got something for everyone lookin' to catch a winner.

    Overall Classic Winners

    $21,000


    Fun Stuff Winners

    Gear & Entertainment


    Ugliest Fish Winners

    $3,500

    FAQs

    • What's the entry fee and cost for the Southern String Classic Fishing Tournament?

      The Southern String Classic fishing tournament is free to enter. You must be a Southern String Hat Co. member to win prizes.

    • How do I participate in the Southern String Classic? How does event registration work?

      To participate in the 2026 Southern String Classic you must register on the official Fishing Chaos site. You must have the Fishing Chaos app downloaded in order to participate. Team selection is available upon registration. Registered participants may choose and change their Team Captain until the start of the tournament, beginning on May 28, 2026.

    • Tournament Next Steps: I'm registered. Now what?

      Get fishin'. All you have to do is take a photo of your fish with the tournament code to enter. The tournament code will go out to all registrants the evening of May 27, 2026. For grand prizes, you will need an approved measuring board.*


      *Grand Prize Contestants: Fish photo must include an official measuring board approved by Fishing Chaos and Reel Tournament Management judges.

    • What's the fishing tournament format?

      The Southern String Classic is a team-based and individual competition. Contestants may fish from anywhere. All judging and prize facilitation is handled by Fishing Chaos/Reel Tournament Management.

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