Osage Beach, MO – May 19, 2025 – The Tailgate Tour Grassroots Tournament Series, powered by iKon Boats and presented by Mercury Outboards, rolls into its second stop at the legendary Lake of the Ozarks on June 7, 2025, promising big payouts, fierce competition, and grassroots bass fishing at its finest.
Launching from Public Beach 2 (PB2) in Osage Beach, Missouri. Hosted by iKon Boats, this no-pro, grassroots tournament brings weekend anglers the kind of high-stakes action typically reserved for the big leagues.
This Ultimate Angler sanctioned event features a guaranteed $10,000 first-place payout, 100% payback of all entry fees, and the chance for teams to qualify for the no-entry-fee Championship, where a ready-to-fish 2026 iKon VLX20 awaits the grand champions.
Event Details:
- Event Name: iKon Boats Tailgate Tour – Lake of the Ozarks
- Presented by: Mercury Outboards
- Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
- Launch Location: Public Beach 2 (PB2), Osage Beach, MO
- Entry Fee: $200/team
- Annual Membership Fee: $95/team (only one membership required per team)
- Team Format: 2 Anglers per team
- Payout: $10,000 guaranteed for 1st place
- Payback: 100% of entry fees
- Field Limit: 200 Boats
- Launch Order: Determined by order of registration
- Pre-Tournament Meeting: Held 30 minutes prior to take-off
Why Fish the Tailgate Tour?
- No pros allowed – Strict eligibility rules ensure a level playing field for grassroots anglers
- Fish one event or all four – Qualify for the championship by finishing in the Top 5 of just one qualifier
- Open to all boat brands – You don’t have to fish from an iKon to win
- Fun off the water too – Raffles, food, demo rides, and more at every stop
- Championship Perks – All 20 teams earn cash or prizes, plus a special $10,000 “Beat Wheeler” side pot if you win the championship and out-fish Jacob Wheeler
Championship Stakes:
Qualify for the Championship by placing Top 5 in any of the four qualifiers. The championship event features:
- No entry fee
- Cash & prizes awarded to all 20 qualifying teams
- Grand prize: 2026 iKon VLX20 bass boat, ready to fish
- BONUS: Win the Championship and beat pro angler Jacob Wheeler to earn a $10,000 side pot
Registration:
Anglers must register through Fishing Chaos:
https://share.fishingchaos.com/club/aRbh9zL4s5kL8Hl0mgNr
NOTE: Entry fees are due by 11:59 PM the night before the event. Late entries may be accepted up to 2 hours before launch and will incur a $25 late fee.
About the Tailgate Tour:
Built for weekend warriors, the iKon Boats Tailgate Tour Grassroots Tournament Series celebrates the heart and hustle of everyday anglers. With strict rules excluding professional competitors, and a generous payout structure including contingency bonuses and prizes, this is a series where local heroes rise and anyone with the skills and drive can win big.
Media Contact:
Chuck Pippin
[email protected]
https://ikonboats.com/tgt/
