BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. officials announced today that Matt Herren has been disqualified and fined after it was determined he had violated “Rule C3. 3 PRACTICE AND COMPETITION (ii) a. and j.” concerning the receipt of information to gain a competitive advantage from a non-competitor.
Officials said they were made aware of the rule violation on Feb. 23, 2025 based on statements made during a polygraph credibility assessment. Herren’s 40th place finish at the 2025 FXR Pro Fish Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River in Palatka, Florida has been vacated, moving Mike Iaconelli into a 50th place finish.
