2018 Hobie Bass Open

A total of 123 anglers registered to compete for $16,000 in cash, thousands in sponsored prizes and two spots to Hobie Fishing Worlds 8.
A total of 123 anglers registered to compete for $16,000 in cash, thousands in sponsored prizes and two spots to Hobie Fishing Worlds 8.
The 2017 Hobie Bass Open champion Jay Wallen started shallow.
The 2017 Hobie Bass Open champion Jay Wallen started shallow.
Topwater in the grass produced multiple good fish.
Topwater in the grass produced multiple good fish.
Hooked up to a good one.
Hooked up to a good one.
Nick McBride in second on Day 1 fishing ledges.
Nick McBride in second on Day 1 fishing ledges.
Tyson Peterson leads after Day 1 with quality fish on ledges.
Tyson Peterson leads after Day 1 with quality fish on ledges.
Peterson with a good start on Day 2.
Peterson with a good start on Day 2.
Windy conditions on Day 2 tested the competitors.
Windy conditions on Day 2 tested the competitors.
The stability of the Hobie Pro Angler 14 stands up to the challenge.
The stability of the Hobie Pro Angler 14 stands up to the challenge.
Another solid one for Tyson Peterson.
Another solid one for Tyson Peterson.
Stay on!
Stay on!
Tension turns to fun with three solid fish on the board.
Tension turns to fun with three solid fish on the board.
The Youth division on stage.
The Youth division on stage.
Top three: First Tyson Peterson, second Joe Komyati, third Kristine Fischer.
Top three: First Tyson Peterson, second Joe Komyati, third Kristine Fischer.
Top three standings.
Top three standings.