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Yamaha Pro Wes Logan Makes Impressive Comeback to Win Bassmaster® Elite at Tenkiller
Posted 6/16/2025
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — June 16, 2025— Yamaha Pro Wes Logan battled rough weather to make a significant comeback and win the Bassmaster Elite on Lake Tenkiller in Tahlequah, Oklahoma on June 15. With a four-day total of 63 pounds, the Alabama angler took first by just one ounce on the final day of the tournament. The win marks his second Bassmaster Elite series blue trophy and the fifth major Elite win for the Yamaha Pro Team this season.
Ten months ago, Logan found himself in a hospital bed with a gash across his head and a set of broken bones after hitting an unknown object on Day 2 at the Bassmaster Elite tournament on Lake Champlain. Logan knows how fortunate he is to even still be alive, this trophy more meaningful.
“I could be dead. That is the reality of it,” Logan said. “The good Lord wants me here for some reason. I’m truly blessed to be here. “I don’t deserve this. I got to fish how I wanted to. I got to pitch a jig like how I grew up with my dad.”
Opening the tournament in 11th place with 14 pounds, 12 ounces, Logan climbed to fifth on Day 2 with 15 pounds, 13 ounces before jumping into third on Semifinal Saturday with 15 pounds, 9 ounces. He landed the biggest bag of Championship Sunday, a 16 pound,14 ounce limit anchored by a 5 pound, 1 ounce largemouth, edging out the leader for the first three days.
Fluctuating water levels at Lake Tenkiller challenged the 101 Elite Series anglers all week long. Waters rose dramatically during the first half of official practice before falling several feet between the Wednesday off-day and Thursday’s opening round. More water entered the lake as multiple rounds of strong storms and heavy rains moved through the second and third tournament days.
All of this set up in Logan’s favor. Many of the similar scenarios he faced this week at Tenkiller he has seen on his home lake of Neely Henry, including where the bass tended to set up.
“For some reason, the little area I found, the bass just kept coming to it. I don’t really know why,” he said. “Six of the Top 10 were fishing this stretch, and I would pull in behind them and catch a 3-pounder.”
Logan started Championship Sunday by filling out an 11-pound limit in a new marina in a 45-minute flurry before heading to his best stretches of flooded cover. That initial limit included a 3-pound smallmouth. The water rose noticeably on Day 4, but Logan was able to trigger key bites throughout the day, including that 5 pound, one ounce that earned Phoenix Boats Big Bass of the Day honors.
Also placing in the top 10 were Yamaha Pros Keith Combs who took seventh with 55 pounds, 15 ounces, and Jordan Lee who placed tenth with 52 pounds, 9 ounces.
Logan’s largemouth from Championship Sunday and Yamaha Pro Bryan New's 5 pound, one ounce fish Day 2 split the Phoenix Boats Big Bass of the Tournament honors. Each angler earned a $1,000 bonus.
Not only did Logan with the $100,000 first-place prize, he also claimed $4,000 through Yamaha Power Pay. Combs also earned $2,500 through Yamaha Power Pay.
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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REMEMBER to always observe all applicable boating laws. Never drink and drive. Dress properly with a USCG-approved personal floatation device and protective gear.
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Ten months ago, Logan found himself in a hospital bed with a gash across his head and a set of broken bones after hitting an unknown object on Day 2 at the Bassmaster Elite tournament on Lake Champlain. Logan knows how fortunate he is to even still be alive, this trophy more meaningful.
“I could be dead. That is the reality of it,” Logan said. “The good Lord wants me here for some reason. I’m truly blessed to be here. “I don’t deserve this. I got to fish how I wanted to. I got to pitch a jig like how I grew up with my dad.”
Opening the tournament in 11th place with 14 pounds, 12 ounces, Logan climbed to fifth on Day 2 with 15 pounds, 13 ounces before jumping into third on Semifinal Saturday with 15 pounds, 9 ounces. He landed the biggest bag of Championship Sunday, a 16 pound,14 ounce limit anchored by a 5 pound, 1 ounce largemouth, edging out the leader for the first three days.
Fluctuating water levels at Lake Tenkiller challenged the 101 Elite Series anglers all week long. Waters rose dramatically during the first half of official practice before falling several feet between the Wednesday off-day and Thursday’s opening round. More water entered the lake as multiple rounds of strong storms and heavy rains moved through the second and third tournament days.
All of this set up in Logan’s favor. Many of the similar scenarios he faced this week at Tenkiller he has seen on his home lake of Neely Henry, including where the bass tended to set up.
“For some reason, the little area I found, the bass just kept coming to it. I don’t really know why,” he said. “Six of the Top 10 were fishing this stretch, and I would pull in behind them and catch a 3-pounder.”
Logan started Championship Sunday by filling out an 11-pound limit in a new marina in a 45-minute flurry before heading to his best stretches of flooded cover. That initial limit included a 3-pound smallmouth. The water rose noticeably on Day 4, but Logan was able to trigger key bites throughout the day, including that 5 pound, one ounce that earned Phoenix Boats Big Bass of the Day honors.
Also placing in the top 10 were Yamaha Pros Keith Combs who took seventh with 55 pounds, 15 ounces, and Jordan Lee who placed tenth with 52 pounds, 9 ounces.
Logan’s largemouth from Championship Sunday and Yamaha Pro Bryan New's 5 pound, one ounce fish Day 2 split the Phoenix Boats Big Bass of the Tournament honors. Each angler earned a $1,000 bonus.
Not only did Logan with the $100,000 first-place prize, he also claimed $4,000 through Yamaha Power Pay. Combs also earned $2,500 through Yamaha Power Pay.
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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This document contains many of Yamaha's valuable trademarks. It may also contain trademarks belonging to other companies. Any references to other companies or their products are for identification purposes only and are not intended to be an endorsement.
REMEMBER to always observe all applicable boating laws. Never drink and drive. Dress properly with a USCG-approved personal floatation device and protective gear.
© 2025 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. All rights reserved.