Coleman Roberts and Toad Patrol opened the 2026 Big O Showdown season in dominant fashion, bringing a 29.87 lb bag to the scale on March 21st to claim the $10,000 guaranteed first-place check at Qualifier #1 on Lake Okeechobee.
97 teams entered the 2026 season opener at Scott Driver, with 64 weighing in on the day. Alex Terescenko’s Team Scenko ran it up to 27.28 lbs to take the $3,500 guaranteed second-place check, while Ray Ruiz and the Twin Hookers rounded out the podium at 24.43 lbs.
Final Results — Top 10
| Place | Team | Angler | Weight | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Toad Patrol | Coleman Roberts | 29.87 lbs | $10,000 |
| 2nd | Team Scenko | Alex Terescenko | 27.28 lbs | $3,500 |
| 3rd | Twin Hookers | Ray Ruiz | 24.43 lbs | $1,500 |
| 4th | JERDANBOYZ | Chris Jerdan | 23.96 lbs | $1,000 |
| 5th | Alfano / Newhouse | Robert Alfano | 23.89 lbs | $900 |
| 6th | Weekley / Weekley | Salt Weekley | 22.65 lbs | $800 |
| 7th | Bing Me | Bradley Macqueen | 22.22 lbs | $700 |
| 8th | Carnahan | Arthur Carnahan | 21.96 lbs | $600 |
| 9th | Martin / Bass | Donny Bass | 21.80 lbs | $500 |
| 10th | Stevens / Schirling | Kail Stevens | 21.50 lbs | $500 |
97 teams entered the event with the top 10 paid. Full results from all 64 teams that weighed in are available on the event photo gallery.
Photo Gallery — Q1 Highlights
Browse the full gallery of 600+ photos from Qualifier #1, or open the full gallery here.
Team of the Year Points — After Q1
Toad Patrol leads the early TOY standings with 200 points. Points run 200 down through the field, with the best 3 of 4 qualifiers counting toward the final standings. View the full standings here.
Up Next — Qualifier #2
The Big O Showdown returns to Lake Okeechobee at Scott Driver on May 9, 2026. $10,000 guaranteed to the winner. Registration opens tomorrow at 9 AM — lock in your spot early.