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CRONY Intersect Cup MOF Bass Masters Championship Elite Tournament (Macheng, Hubei)

After two days of grueling competition under sweltering heat, the second stop of the CRONY Intersect Cup MOF Bass Masters Championship Elite Tournament (Macheng, Hubei) has officially concluded.

The entire event unfolded amid persistent high temperatures, where oppressive humidity paired with complex water conditions and unpredictable fish behavior posed the greatest challenge of the tournament — this was not merely a test of angling skill, but an extreme trial of every competitor’s physical stamina, endurance, and on-the-spot tactical judgment.

The scorching sun blazed down on the boat decks, soaking anglers’ clothes through with sweat, yet no one was willing to give up easily. For the stubborn spirit woven into every lure angler’s DNA, the harder the challenge, the more determined they are to rise to meet it.

Over two days, across 12 hours of competition, with teams of two sharing a single boat — every bass that made it into the livewell carried the combined weight of wisdom and relentless effort; every gram of difference in the final catch weight determined the tournament rankings. In the end, the top teams claimed their places on the podium of honor.

As the title sponsor of this event, CRONY has long been dedicated to advancing the professionalization of China’s competitive lure angling scene.
While skill wins matches on the water, high-performance gear makes all the difference off the water. As a legendary flagship line from CRONY, the "Intersect" series was built from its very launch with pure competitive DNA. For years, countless professional anglers at home and abroad have wielded "Intersect" rods to claim championship titles at the world’s top tournaments, forging one iconic competitive legacy after another.

This year’s MOF Macheng stop saw a large cohort of veteran anglers who have fought alongside the "Intersect" line for years — they understand the rod, trust its performance, and have relied on it to secure victory in one tough tournament after another.
This time, CRONY’s 2026 brand-new release — the "Intersect Champion" lure rod — delivered an outstanding performance in real tournament conditions, living fully up to expectations.
As the new flagship of the "Intersect" family, the "Champion" line delivers a full leap in competitive performance: an ultra-lightweight feel in hand, razor-sharp sensitivity that instantly transmits every subtle bite, and a powerful, stable backbone that holds strong even during the most intense, hard-fought battles with trophy bass — it is destined to become another sharp, game-winning weapon on the competitive circuit.

As a long-time partner and witness to the growth of China’s lure angling community, CRONY has always stood behind the thriving development of domestic competitive lure events.
From the precise feedback transmitted through the rod tip on every single cast, to sponsoring and witnessing every top-tier tournament, CRONY has always stood side by side with Chinese lure anglers — crafting professional gear with meticulous craftsmanship, igniting the fire of competition with shared passion, and taking concrete action to propel Chinese lure angling onto an even greater global stage.
The battle of Macheng is now written into history — the fire of competition will soon reignite for the next stop.