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Yamaha Marine’s Power Pay Program Expands, Offers Pays for 576 Sanctioned Tournaments in 2025

Posted 1/28/2025

KENNESAW, Ga. – Jan. 28, 2025 – Yamaha Marine will expand Power Pay, its contingency program, in 2025. The program will now reward the third- and fourth-highest placing anglers with $1,000 each on select trails, in addition to distributing payouts for the top two finishers. Competitors don’t need to win a tournament to qualify for a Power Pay payout, the program recognizes the highest-placing anglers in each sanctioned tournament running Yamaha power.

“Yamaha Power Pay is designed to recognize and reward anglers’ passion for competitive fishing and their support of the Yamaha brand,” said Connor Megan, Pro Staff and Sponsorship Supervisor, Yamaha Marine Engine Systems. “For the 2025 season, we’re broadening Power Pay’s presence into the Midwest and grassroots tournaments, which continue to grow in popularity. We’re ready to welcome more program participants this year and wish all competitors success on the water.”

New for 2025, B.A.S.S.® Nation tournaments will award $1,000 to the highest-qualified, eligible participant from each state, reinforcing Yamaha’s dedication to local BassmasterÒ anglers and their support of local dealers. In addition, the Bassmaster Team Championship will feature a $5,000 payout to the highest-eligible participant, highlighting grassroots anglers who compete year-round in local events for a chance to qualify for the 2025 Bassmaster Classic.

West Coast bass anglers will see continued support through payouts in the BAM Pro Tour, BAM Pro Am Series and WON Bass events. For redfish anglers, the Florida Redfish Series will offer $1,000 to the highest-eligible participant and $500 to the second-highest participant at six events, plus a championship event with payouts of $2,000 and $1,000 for the top two finishers.

Walleye anglers can look forward to expanded opportunities in the Michigan Walleye Tour, with payouts across four events and a championship. Current payouts will also continue for AIM® Walleye, NWT, MWC, the Minnesota Tournament Trail, the Sunset Bay Walleye Shootout and the Wyoming Walleye Stampede.

Yamaha Marine launched Power Pay October of 2019. To date, participating anglers competing in Power Pay-sanctioned salt and freshwater tournaments received in excess of $1,650,000. To register for Power Pay or view a complete list of sanctioned tournaments for 2025 and other Power Pay information including official rules, terms and conditions, visit www.yamahapowerpay.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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