REPRESENTING AUSTRALIA ON THE WORLD STAGE
1–3 OCTOBER 2026 • LAKE HAMILTON • ARKANSAS USA
Australia's representative bass fishing team is heading to Hot Springs, Arkansas this October for the 2026 World Black Bass Championships.
THE ROAD TO ARKANSAS
23 nations. Three days of competition. One Australian team.
Following back-to-back podium finishes in Italy and South Africa, Team Australia heads to Lake Hamilton, Hot Springs, to take on the world's best at the 2026 World Black Bass Championships.
OUR 2026 TEAM
Meet the anglers representing Australia in Arkansas this October.
Kris Hickson
Team Captain
Mitchell Cone
Vice Captain
Carl Jocumsen
Team Member
Matthew Langford
Team Member
Tommy Wood
Team Member
Mick Johnson
Team Member
Dane Pryce
Team Member
HELP MAKE OUR 2026 RAFFLE OUR BIGGEST YET
HELP TEAM AUSTRALIA GET TO ARKANSAS
We're building an incredible prize pool to help Team Australia get to Arkansas — and we're looking for 100% donated products, vouchers, experiences and services from businesses who'd like to get behind the team.
ALREADY BEHIND OUR RAFFLE
Garmin | Daiwa | Bassman | M&J Auto | Costa Sunglasses| Manning River Marine | Pure Fishing | Hot Tackle | Favorite | Thorzt | Spin Wright | Cowboy Grooming Co | Bridgestone Wacol
DRIVING OUR 2026 CAMPAIGN
Thank you to the brands and companies that have supported us on our journey to Arkansas in October.
OFFICIAL PARTNERS
SUPPORTERS
Team Australia's History
We have participated in four World Black Bass Championships so far.
South Africa 2025
Third Place
Italy 2024
Second Place
USA 2022
Tenth Place
South Africa 2019
Second Place