On June 14, 2026, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, Jason Christie expressed disbelief at winning the Maxam Bassmaster Elite Series at Pasquotank River/Albemarle Sound. Despite his initial doubts, the angler from Dry Creek, Oklahoma, emerged victorious, clinching the title by hoisting the trophy overhead. Christie's triumph came after he amassed a total weight of 92 pounds over the course of the four-day competition.