Yamaha Welcomes Accomplished Bassmaster Elite Angler Randy Howell to Pro Fishing Team

KENNESAW, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yamaha Marine today announced the addition of veteran BASS^® angler Randy Howell to the freshwater Pro Fishing Team for the 2025 season. Requalifying via the Legends invitations, Howell will join current Yamaha Pro Team members to compete in the 2025 Bassmaster^® Elite Series, representing Yamaha’s premium brand position and serving as an ambassador for the sport of competitive fishing.

“Not only is Randy an outstanding competitive angler, he also lends support to his community through Kings Home, an Alabama-based independent charity that houses over 160 youth, teens, ladies and moms with children suffering from severe abuse, abandonment, neglect or homelessness,” said Connor Megan, Pro Staff and Sponsorship Supervisor, Yamaha Marine Business Unit. “Overall, Randy exemplifies the Yamaha Angler Code of Ethics and his passion for competitive fishing aligns with our commitment to excellence. We look forward to supporting him as he returns to the Bassmaster^® Elite Series.”

Howell, the 2014 Bassmaster Classic^® champion, has more than four decades of experience under his belt. Amassing more than $1.9 million in career earnings, the elite series angler boasts four first place finishes, 37 Top 10 finishes and 125 Top 30 finishes. The Guntersville, Alabama native returns to BASS^® from the Major League Fishing^® (MLF), where he broke the Bass Pro Tour record twice, two days in a row during Stage One of the 2022 Bass Pro Tour.

The 2025 Bassmaster^® Elite season kicks off at St. Johns River in Palatka, Florida, Feb. 20-23. Fans can follow Howell during the season on bassmaster.com.

Yamaha Marine products are marketed throughout the United States and around the world. Yamaha Marine Engine Systems, based in Kennesaw, Ga., supports its 2,000 U.S. dealers and boat builders with marketing, training and parts for Yamaha’s full line of products and strives to be the industry leader in reliability, technology and customer service. Yamaha Marine is the only outboard brand to have earned NMMA^®’s C.S.I. Customer Satisfaction Index award every year since its inception. Visit www.yamahaoutboards.com.

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