Oceanside, CA (Oct 6, 2025) – Hobie® Eyewear proudly congratulates team ambassador Abby Abbondanza on capturing the 2025 Bassmaster Kayak Series Angler of the Year (AOY) title. Abbondanza’s season was marked by consistency, focus, and game-changing clarity on the water—precisely the kind of edge Hobie® Eyewear is built to provide.
From the start of the season, Abbondanza’s goal was to stay consistent across the highly competitive six-tournament schedule. With 733 points across his three best events, the Greensburg, PA, angler secured the AOY crown and the $5,000 prize by winning a total inches tiebreaker over New Hampshire’s Jake Angulas. His 541 inches across three events came down to a margin of just one bass, proving how every decision and every bite mattered.
“My Hobie Eyewear Sightmaster Plus lenses have been such a big contribution to my season this year, with being able to read the water so much better with the clarity they provide,” Abbondanza said. “That clarity made a huge difference in keeping me consistent and confident all year.”
Engineered for anglers who demand precision, Hobie Eyewear’s Sightmaster™ Plus lenses are designed to excel in low-light and variable conditions. Their yellow-based tint sharpens contrast and reduces glare, allowing anglers to track subtle movements beneath the surface and react faster when it counts.
Abbondanza earned three Top 10 finishes this season, including a sixth place at Kissimmee Chain, 10th at Lake Tenkiller, and fourth at Toledo Bend. Across changing conditions and diverse fisheries, his Hobie® Eyewear sunglasses gave him the visibility and focus needed to adapt and execute.
A Banner Year for Hobie® Eyewear Ambassadors
Abbondanza’s AOY crown was just part of an incredible season for Hobie® Eyewear’s ambassador team. Fellow anglers also claimed first-place victories at three different Bassmaster Kayak Series tournaments:
Ewing Minor — Dale Hollow Champion
Kristine Fischer — Lake Tenkiller Champion
Bailey Eigbrett — Lake Champlain Champion
Each relied on Hobie® Eyewear’s polarized performance lenses to spot subtle changes on the water, maintain confidence in tough conditions, and capitalize on key moments that defined their victories.
“Hobie Eyewear is designed to give anglers an advantage when it matters most,” said Dylan Coates, Marketing Manager for Hobie® Eyewear. “This season, Abby’s AOY win and the victories by Ewing, Kristine, and Bailey show how clarity, comfort, and confidence on the water translate directly into results. We’re proud to support these anglers and see Hobie Eyewear play an important role in their success.”
With premium polarized lens technology, floating frame innovation, and designs tailored for life on the water, Hobie® Eyewear continues to help anglers perform at the highest level.
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