2025 Toyota Series

  • Man holding two largemouth bass at a fishing event, wearing a branded shirt and cap, with a fishing boat and trailer in the background.

    Lake Okeechobee, Florida February 13-15

    In the Toyota Series tournament on Lake Okeechobee (Feb 13-15), Russell Gardner fished with a 6-inch black and blue Senko with a blue tip and a junebug Big EZ. On Day 1, he weighed in 14lbs with only 4 fish, placing 95th out of 184 boats. By Day 2, he improved, weighing in 16lbs with 5 fish, moving up to 55th place. Although he didn’t make the top 25 to fish the final day, Russell was proud of his progress and the adjustments he made between Day 1 and Day 2.

  • Man holding two large fish in an outdoor setting with palm trees and banners in the background.

    Harris Chain of Lakes, Florida March 27-29

    In the Toyota Series tournament on Harris Chain of Lakes (March 27-29), Russell Gardner caught bass throwing a white and brim color suspended jerk bait and also a white swim jig . On Day 1, he weighed in 13 lbs 5oz, placing 47th out of 154 boats. However, on Day 2, he didn’t have the same success, weighing in 12lbs 12oz but yet finished in 40th place.

  • Lake Seminole, Georgia April 24-26