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PRO PRO CLASSIC

Major League Baseball players team up with top professional anglers for an invite-only tournament weekend that blends elite competition with giving back.
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Pro Pro Classic is the only event that pairs MLB players with professional anglers in an intimate, relationship-driven setting at premier lodges. Founded by Matt Kinzer, the experience combines reception and draft, Calcutta, live auction, and a two-day team tournament that supports meaningful causes.
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EDITION 1

LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA

Dates: November 3–5, 2025.
Host Lodge: Grosse Savanne Lodge — Lake Charles, LA.
Beneficiary: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana.
Fan access: Private event. No public viewing.

DAY 1

Reception, Draft Party and Calcutta Opening reception, on-stage team draft, Calcutta, live auction hosted by Horseshoe Casino.

DAY 2

Tournament Day One
Team competition on area waters.

DAY 3

Championship Day
Final session, official weigh-in, champions crowned.

Lake Charles, Lousiana
  • NOV (3-5), 2025
EDITION 2

GUNTERSVILLE, ALABAMA

Dates: November 18–20, 2025.
Primary Fishery: Lake Guntersville.
Evening Venue: Dream Ranch.
Beneficiary: Operation Song.
Fan access: Private event. No public viewing.

DAY 1

Reception, Draft and Calcutta
Sponsor and guest reception, live team draft, Calcutta bidding.

DAY 2

Tournament Day One
Team competition on Lake Guntersville.

DAY 3

Championship Day
Final fishing session, official weigh-in, champions crowned.

Lake Guntersville, Alabama
  • NOV (18-20), 2025

TEAMS

1 MLB player plus
1 professional angler

SCORING

Five-fish limit per day; combined two-day total weight determines the winners

AWARDS

Champions revealed
on Championship Day

SPONSORSHIP

  • One team boat entry to fish alongside your MLB and pro angler teammates
  • On-stage business introduction during the draft
  • Four invites to Championship Day and weigh-in
  • Recognition during key event moments
  • Four invites to all premium events: Reception, Draft and Calcutta, Live Auction
  • Official team photo
  • Logo placement on partnership banner and draft board
  • Entry Fee (both editions): $5,000 per boat
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EXPERIENCE

MLB and fishing supporters seeking a curated, up-close experience

Partners

Sponsors who value high-touch relationship building and premium brand exposure

Benefactors

Supporters who believe in events that give back to youth and community programs

FAQs

What is the Pro Pro Classic?

 A two-day team fishing tournament pairing MLB players with professional anglers, framed by a reception and draft, Calcutta, and live auction that benefit designated charities.

Five-fish limit per day. The combined two-day weight determines the champions.

Edition A supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana. Edition B supports Operation Song.

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