Costa Sunglasses Announces 2nd Annual Costa Bass Derby

Mark your calendars, the Costa Bass Derby, a bass fishing team tournament,  is set to return to scenic Grand Lake in the northeast corner of Oklahoma on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The second iteration of the tournament will be hosted in partnership with Tulsa Scheels, and anglers from across the country are invited to participate for a chance to win the $20,000 first-place payout and enjoy a weekend of fellowship, fun and bass fishing.

The tournament serves as an extension of Costa’s longtime support of bass fishing and its Compete + Conservecontingency program, which not only awards the highest placing angler wearing Costa Sunglasses in select tournament trails, but also donates to freshwater conservation on the winning angler’s behalf. 

“Last year’s inaugural Costa Bass Derby was a huge success, so we’re excited to be bringing it back for our amazing bass fishing community,” said Jed Larkin, Costa Sunglasses’ Brand Marketing Director. “We hope to see an even bigger and better turn out this year. It’s such a great opportunity for anglers to be recognized for doing what they love, while also playing a part in protecting our waters.”

Open to amateur teams only (see Rules), the tournament is highlighted by an incredible $20,000 first-place prize, which includes a special $5,000 Costa Compete + Conserve bonus to the highest placing team with both anglers wearing Costa shades. Additionally, through Costa Compete + Conserve, a $1,000 donation will be made in the winning anglers’ names to one of five designated freshwater conservation organizations of their choice. Oklahoma natives Micah Littlejohn and Preston Cook won the inaugural event last fall with over 19-pounds of Grand Lake largemouth and      look forward to another great experience at the 2025 Costa Bass Derby. 

“This event had such an awesome atmosphere last year,” Littlejohn said. “There is nothing like this that comes to Grand Lake for us weekend anglers. From the gift bags at registration, to having pros like Jason Christie hanging out and the payouts being good from top to bottom, it was truly a great experience.”

Along with the tournament on Grand Lake, Costa Sunglasses will be set up on Friday, October 24th and Saturday,October 25th at the Tulsa Scheels location with product displays, exclusive in-store promotions for tournament participants, product raffles, and insight on Costa’s latest frame and lens technology.

Additionally, on Saturday, October 25th, Costa will host an optional Tournament Welcome / Registration at The Regatta on Grand. Here, anglers will pick up swag bags (valued at $200 and guaranteed for the first 150 boats to register), be treated to dinner, live music, meet & greet with Costa pros     , and enjoy some fellowship before a brief rules meeting.

The tournament will launch from Wolf Creek Park in Grove, OK at safe light (7:00AM) on

October 26th and weigh-in will begin at 3:00PM. 

To register for Costa Bass Derby, visit costacompeteandconserve.com/bass-derby/.  The tournament entry fee is $200 per team with 100% payback. Registration closes Friday, October 20th and will be capped at 300 boats. Teams are limited to two anglers per boat, and at least one team member must own a pair of Costa Sunglasses and be registered for the free-to-enter Compete + Conserve contingency program. To register for Costa Compete + Conserve, visitcostacompeteandconserve.com. 

To check out Costa Sunglasses’ full collection of performance, lifestyle and optical eyewear, and learn more about its commitment to conservation, visit costasunglasses.com. 

About Costa Sunglasses

More than 40 years ago, a group of anglers created Costa Sunglasses to stand up to the harsh light, unforgiving salt and rough conditions of a day at sea. The gear they made was up to the task, and it’s been on the water ever since. Today, Costa combines its superior 580® lens technology with unparalleled fit and durability to make the highest-quality sunglasses and prescription eyewear for adventures on the water. Committed to protecting the watery world it calls home, sustainability and conservation is woven throughout everything they do. From building products made of responsible materials, to Costa-owned initiatives like Kick Plastic® and #OneCoast, and its partnerships with 40+ mission-aligned conservation organizations, Costa inspires its community to help protect the earth’s resources and #SeeWhatsOutThere. Find out more on Costa’s website and join the conversation on Facebook,Instagram, or Twitter at @CostaSunglasses.

SCHEELS History

Three acres of potatoes were the seed for the first SCHEELS store in 1902. Frederick A. Scheel, a German immigrant, used the $300 he earned from that first harvest as the down payment on the first SCHEELS, a small hardware store in Sabin, Minn. Over the years, SCHEELS opened in surrounding communities including Fargo in 1930, where the Campus is located today. Customer interest grew and sports lines were added to the product mix. 

Today, SCHEELS is a 34-store operation with stores in 16 states including North Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, Montana, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Nevada, Illinois, Utah, Kansas, Colorado, Texas, Arizona, Idaho, and Oklahoma. Currently, Steve D. Scheel, the great grandson of SCHEELS founder, is the company’s Chairman Emeritus. Matt Hanson, CEO, Michelle Killoran CFO, and Todd Anderson, President oversee SCHEELS daily operations of more than 13,000 associates. Tulsa SCHEELS is the company’s 34th location, opening in 2024, and employs more than 400 associates. 

As an employee owned company giving back to our local communities and fueling passion for local sports and activities are central to Scheels culture. 

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