Burns / Burns finish 2nd, Barney / Mayo finish 3rd
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Lake Ray Roberts, TX (May 16, 2026) – Stop 4 of the 2026 Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s Texas Team Trail presented by Progressive brought anglers to Lake Ray Roberts, where heavy bags and tight margins highlighted another competitive event in the Progressive Team of the Year race.
Several teams brought impressive limits to the scales throughout the day, but it was Morrison & Parker who separated themselves from the field with a massive 27-pound, 0-ounce limit to secure the victory.
Winners – Morrison & Parker (1st Place | 27-0)
Morrison & Parker leaned on their experience and knowledge of Lake Ray Roberts to overcome difficult conditions and put together the biggest bag of the tournament.
“We’ve got a lot of knowledge on this lake, so we bounced around and fished everywhere we thought we could catch a fish and just grinded up to 27 pounds.”
The duo started the morning in an area where they had found quality fish during practice, quickly boating a bass close to five pounds before the area slowed down unexpectedly. From there, they adjusted throughout the day, rotating through multiple areas across the lake and grinding out key bites in challenging wind conditions.
“We literally used every stick that we know that we could fish today in that wind. We had to work for every bite we got today.”
The win earned the Bennett family a brand new Nitro Z18 powered by a Mercury 150 Pro XS and a total payout of $45,225!
Second Place & Big Bass – Burns / Burns (2nd Place | 25-13)
Burns / Burns turned in an impressive performance of their own, weighing 25 pounds, 13 ounces to secure second place overall while also claiming Big Bass honors and a 8 ft Power-Pole Pro II Shallow Water Anchor with an 8-pound, 12-ounce giant.
“We had a nice run early and were trying to work for some bigger fish later in the day. He ended up catching one of the bigger fish.”
Fishing through windy conditions all day, the team stayed consistent early before focusing on upgrading throughout the afternoon. Their persistence paid off with one of the biggest fish of the tournament and a strong second-place finish.
“We caught a lot of fish out there in the wind and dealt with that all day, and I think it paid off.”
Their standout bass proved to be the biggest fish weighed during the event and helped separate them from an incredibly tight leaderboard where ounces made all the difference.
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Third Place – Barney / Mayo (3rd Place | 25-5)
Barney / Mayo rounded out the top three teams with another impressive five-bass limit weighing 25 pounds, 5 ounces. With multiple teams surpassing the 25-pound mark, the battle for a top finish remained close throughout weigh-in, emphasizing just how critical every keeper proved to be at Lake Ray Roberts.
LIVE COVERAGE FROM LAKE RAY ROBERTS!
Fans can now relive all the action from the Lake Ray Roberts event through archived live coverage and weigh-in broadcasts available on the official TXTT website, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram channels.
Live coverage will continue to expand at the 2026 TXTT Championship, where fans will be able to follow enhanced on-the-water coverage and live weigh-in broadcasts across all TXTT digital platforms, including the TXTT website, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
Eyes on the Championship at Tyler Bass Pro Shops
With Stop 4 complete, the focus now turns to the 2026 Texas Team Trail Championship — the final showdown of the season where the top teams in Texas will battle for one of the biggest payouts of the year.
The top 100 teams in Progressive Team of the Year points will earn invitations to compete in the championship event, which will feature more than $40,000 in cash and prizes, including a 2026 Ranger Z518 powered by a Mercury 150 Pro XS for the championship-winning team.
The championship will also wrap up the Progressive Team of the Year race, where the top teams in the standings will compete for the season-long title and additional prizes.
Friends, family, and fans are encouraged to join us at the Tyler Bass Pro Shops for a special championship Fan Fest celebration surrounding the event, including an Angler Appreciation Dinner presented by TXTT and the City of Tyler on Friday night during registration.
The Fan Fest will include:
- Seminars from professional anglers
- A NASCAR display
- Food trucks
- Inflatables
- Family activities
- And plenty of fun for anglers and outdoor fans of all ages
In addition to the Fan Fest festivities, Texas Team Trail will also host the first-ever Lone Star Future Legends Tournament.
The event will feature three divisions:
- Youth
- Middle School
- High School
The tournament will be completely free to enter, with more than $5,000 in gift cards up for grabs for participating anglers.
More information regarding the Fan Fest and Future Legends Tournament will be available Wednesday, May 21, 2026.
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Progressive Team Of The Year Race!
TOY Placements!
The race for the 2026 Progressive Team of the Year title is shaping up to be one of the closest battles in Texas Team Trail history heading into the championship event at Tyler Bass Pro Shops.
With just one event remaining, only 10 points separate current leaders Howe / Wadsworth and second-place Marshall / Rose, while a three-way tie for third place keeps the pressure on entering the season finale.
The Progressive Team of the Year payouts and prizes are highlighted by a Ranger Z520 boat, motor, and trailer package powered by a Mercury 250 Pro XS awarded to the Team of the Year champions. Additional payouts include cash prizes, Bass Pro Shops gift cards, Guidewear packages, and free entry opportunities into the 2027 TXTT season.
