Meet the Anglers: Challenge Cup - Team StarTron (#2)

Jacob Wall + Bobby Lane

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Challenge Cup Team #2 - Jacob Wall and Bobby Lane

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Bass Pro Angler Jacob Wall

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Jacob Wall

New Hope, Alabama

Originally from Oregon, Wall qualified for the FLW Tour in 2018 and then Pro Circuit out of the Western Division in 2019, and moved to Alabama to chase a dream. Wall proved up to the task almost immediately and was one of the steadiest anglers on the Pro Circuit in his time there, twice finishing in the Top 10 in points. Living in New Hope near Lake Guntersville now, Wall is building a solid foundation in the world of professional bass fishing. He placed third at the 2022 TITLE Championship on the St. Lawrence River and second at the 2023 Bass Pro Tour event at Guntersville.

FUN FACT

Wall likes to play video games as a getaway in the time between tournaments: “I think it helps my hand/eye coordination, and it’s a nice little getaway from all the fishing!” Wall enjoys designing and making lures, and also enjoys spending time with family and friends. He and his wife, Michaella, have a Welsh Corgi named Poppy. He’s originally from Southern Oregon, which is much better known for its salmon, trout, and steelhead fishing. He says he’s “absolutely obsessed with bass fishing. When I’m not competing, I spend lots of time on the water honing my skills.”

Career Wins1
Top 10s16
Top 20s23
REDCREST Appearances1
Career Winnings$463,306

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Bass Pro Angler Bobby Lane

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Bobby Lane

Lakeland, Florida

Florida native Bobby Lane is one of only three anglers in the world who can claim to be a REDCREST Champion and a Bassmaster Elite Series winner. Lane won the 2017 MLF General Tire World Championship, and then he went on to win REDCREST in 2022 on Grand Lake in Oklahoma. Lane won Toyota Series events on the Potomac River twice (2007 and 2009) and the 2016 Challenge Cup in Lakeland, Florida. He also won the 2007 Toyota Texas Bass Classic. Lane earned his first Bass Pro Tour regular event win at Stage 2 in 2025 at the Harris Chain of Lakes.

FUN FACT

Bobby enjoys playing cards, golfing, and saltwater fishing with his family.

Career Wins7
Top 10s72
Top 20s106
REDCREST Appearances4
Career Winnings$2,810,374
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