Jackson Helmberger — Sponsorship Media Kit 2026

Section 01

Angler Profile

Jackson Helmberger holding a largemouth bass on the Mississippi River

Jackson Helmberger is a 2026 graduate of Rosemount High School (Inver Grove Heights, MN) heading to the University of North Alabama — one of the country's premier college bass fishing programs — as an incoming freshman.

Competing since age 14, Jackson has built a résumé that spans four different tournament series — SATT, BASS, TBF World Finals, and MN Muskie — four World Finals appearances, and multiple state-level qualifications. He participated in the 2025 Bassmaster High School Combine, showcasing his skills in front of college fishing programs across the country.

Off the water, Jackson is a multi-sport athlete (swim & dive, cross country, track) and has served as a youth fishing mentor, Ducks Unlimited volunteer, and community leader — the full package for brands looking to align with a character-driven, purpose-led ambassador.

Hometown Inver Grove Heights, MN

High School Rosemount High School

Graduation 2026

College University of North Alabama

Team UNA Bass Fishing

Species Bass · Muskie

Instagram @bergerbassin

World Finals 4× Competitor

Tournament Wins 3

"My goal is to demonstrate a drive to succeed not only on the water, but as a future leader — ready to make an impact on campus and beyond."

— Jackson Helmberger

Section 02

Notable Tournament Results

Jackson has fished 50+ events across four series — regularly competing in fields of 40 to 150+ boats. These are his notable results.

Finish	Field	Event	Series	Date
1st	13 boats	MNYMTT Qualifier #1	Muskie	2023
1st	17 boats	MNYMTT Qualifier #2	Muskie	2024
1st	Field	BASS JV Conference Event	BASS	6/24/22
2nd	15 boats	Twin Cities MNYMTT Qualifier	Muskie	2022
3rd	21 boats	SATT Team Tournament	SATT	9/10/22
3rd	55 boats	Southern Regional — Miss. River Pools 6/7	SATT	5/18/25
3rd	36 boats	Lake Waconia	BASS	8/2/24
7th	37 boats	Tetonka/Sakatah	BASS	8/1/25
9th	37 boats	Mississippi River Pool 4 & 5	BASS	7/25/25
12th	45 boats	B.A.S.S. Regional Tournament	BASS	2024
13th	36 boats	Lake Minnetonka	BASS	7/28/23
17th	141 boats	Miss. River Pools 4/5/5a	SATT	7/27/25

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2025 Bassmaster High School Combine participant — national stage

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2× B.A.S.S. Regional Tournament qualifier

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3× Minnesota Youth Muskie Tournament Trail State Qualifier

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1× SATT State Tournament of Champions qualifier

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2× SATT State Team Tournament qualifier

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Top 40 SATT Team of the Year (out of 270 boats)

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Big Bass — 5.8 lbs, Pool 6/7 (2025); 2nd biggest bass SATT 2025

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Competed across 4 different series — SATT, BASS, TBF World Finals, and MN Muskie

Section 03

Why Jackson

01

National Stage, Right Now

Jackson is heading to the University of North Alabama — the reigning 2026 Bassmaster College Classic Exhibition champions. He will compete at some of the biggest college fishing tournaments in the country starting his freshman year. ACA-series events are televised on Discovery Channel, CBS Sports, NBC, Pursuit Channel, and World Fishing Network, and streamed across multiple platforms. That means sponsor logos on his jersey and boat have potential national broadcast exposure — not just social media impressions.

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Dual-Species Versatility

Rare among high school anglers, Jackson competed across four different tournament series — SATT, BASS, TBF World Finals, and MN Muskie. That range and drive signals the kind of competitor who grows with a brand long-term, not just a one-season story.

03

The Minnesota Angle

Minnesota has one of the most passionate fishing cultures in the country — and Jackson is its export story. A kid from the Land of 10,000 Lakes, trained on its rivers and lakes, heading south to compete at the national level. For Minnesota-based businesses, this is a rare opportunity: a local athlete with a compelling journey, a growing national platform, and deep roots in the state's outdoor identity. He already served Lund Boats and the Sportsman's Show — the connections are there.

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Character & Community

Jackson served at the Minnesota Sportsman's Show representing Lund Boats — greeting families, running the youth activity area, putting a face on the brand. He's helped with DNR boat launch cleanups and city park cleanups, putting in the unglamorous work because he believes in taking care of the water. He's volunteered at multiple youth fishing events teaching kids to cast, handle fish, and love the outdoors. He's a Ducks Unlimited volunteer. Brands invest in people, not just placements — and with Jackson, what you see is exactly what you get, every time.

Industry context

College fishing is one of the fastest-growing segments in competitive angling. The ACA's Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series — which UNA competes in — is the only dedicated nationally televised college bass fishing trail in existence, with coverage on Discovery Channel, CBS Sports, NBC, Pursuit Channel, and World Fishing Network, plus streaming across multiple digital platforms. UNA is consistently among the top programs in the country, meaning Jackson's freshman year puts sponsor logos in front of a national fishing audience from day one.

Section 04

Audience & Reach

5 yrs

Competitive history

4

Different series competed

50+

Events fished

Instagram · @bergerbassin

Audience profile

Core Demo

Male anglers 16–45, strong Minnesota base with growing national reach through UNA tournament circuit and Bassmaster ecosystem

Platforms

Instagram · UNA team channels · ACA national TV (Discovery, CBS Sports, NBC, Pursuit Channel, World Fishing Network) · ACA streaming platforms

Content Style

Tournament coverage, technique breakdowns, behind-the-scenes from college fishing life

Section 05

Sponsorship Opportunities

Tier 1

Supporter

✓Logo on jersey / apparel — potential exposure on ACA-televised events (Discovery Channel, CBS Sports, NBC, Pursuit Channel)

✓Social media mention on major tournament finishes

✓Tagged in tournament recap posts

✓Bio mention on sponsorship page

Tier 2 · Recommended

Partner

✓Everything in Supporter

✓Dedicated product feature posts (2× per season)

✓Logo on boat / gear

✓Story takeover content from tournaments

✓Season recap video mention

SOLD OUT

Tier 3

Title Sponsor

✓Everything in Partner

✓Primary logo placement — jersey, boat, all media

✓Monthly sponsored content (Reels / posts)

✓Product reviews & unboxings

✓Co-branded tournament content

✓Right of first refusal year 2

All tiers are fully negotiable. Product-only arrangements, regional exclusives, and custom content packages are welcome — reach out to discuss.

Ideal sponsor categories

Minnesota Businesses — Prime Opportunity

Jackson is a homegrown Minnesota angler with an existing presence at the MN Sportsman's Show and ties to the state's fishing community. For MN-based brands — outdoor retailers, fishing shops, marine dealers, sporting goods, food & beverage, apparel, automotive — this is a local story with national reach. He trains on your lakes. He fishes your rivers. He's one of your own.

Tackle & Lures Rods & Reels Marine / Boats Fishing Apparel Polarized Eyewear Electronics / Sonar Outdoor / Lifestyle Brands Local MN Businesses Fitness & Nutrition Automotive / Truck Accessories

Section 06

Community & Character

Jackson is more than a tournament angler. Sponsors are investing in a person who will represent their brand with integrity on and off the water. Here's the full picture.

Youth Fishing Mentor

Actively mentors younger anglers at local youth fishing events — teaching casting fundamentals, conservation practices, and the love of the sport to the next generation.

Lund Boats Ambassador

Represented Lund Boats at the Minnesota Sportsman's Show for multiple years, leading the "Lundker Lake" youth activity area — hands-on brand ambassador experience before college.

Conservation Volunteer

DNR boat launch monitoring and Lake Farquar Park clean-ups. Volunteered at Ducks Unlimited banquets as a game manager. Committed to the conservation ethic that makes hunting and fishing culture thrive for the next generation.

Multi-Sport Discipline

Swim & Dive (5 yrs), Cross Country (4 yrs), Track (2 yrs), Mock Trial (2 yrs). The discipline and time management of a multi-sport athlete translates directly to competitive fishing at the college level.

Faith in Christ

Jackson's faith is central to who he is. He hosts a weekly Bible study with friends and carries Philippians 4:13 as his guiding verse. Brands that value wholesome, grounded ambassadors will find exactly that — on the water and off it.

Work Ethic Proven

Worked as a Speakeasy Host and in landscaping while maintaining his athletics and tournament schedule. Brands want ambassadors who show up — Jackson always has.