Bassmaster Opens will feature nine events in nine states during the 2022 season
- 2022 Bassmaster Opens Schedule
- Southern Feb. 3-5, Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, Kissimmee, Fla. March 31-April 2, Cherokee Lake, Jefferson County, Tenn. Oct. 6-8, Lake Hartwell, Anderson, S.C.
- Central April 28-30, Ross Barnett Reservoir, Ridgeland, Miss. Sept. 22-24, Red River, Shreveport-Bossier, La. ...
- Northern April 14-16, James River, Richmond, Va. July 7-9, Oneida Lake, Syracuse, N.Y. ...
| Series | Tournament | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Upcoming | ||
| opens | 2022 St. Croix Bassmaster Central Open at Ross Barnett presented by Mossy Oak Fishing | April 28–30 |
| nation | 2022 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Central Regional at Grand Lake | May 4–6 |
| elite | 2022 Simms Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork | May 19–22 |
How do you qualify for Bassmaster Elite series 2023?
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Beginning in 2023, anglers hoping to earn a coveted invitation to join the Bassmaster Elite Series can only qualify by competing in all nine tournaments comprising the St. Croix Bassmaster Opens Series presented by Mossy Oak Fishing, B.A.S.S. officials announced today.
What are the different levels of Bassmaster Tournaments?
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This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Check out the 2022 Bassmaster Opens Schedule featuring the Southern, Central and Northern Opens. There are three divisions, three events in each, nine overall ranging from New York to Texas.
What are the Bassmaster Opens?
The St. Croix Bassmaster Opens presented by Mossy Oak Fishing is a series of tournaments that tier up to the Bassmaster Classic and the Bassmaster Elite Series. It is divided into three regions: Northern, Southern and Central. Opens fields are made up of pros and co-anglers.
Can anyone fish Bassmaster Opens?
Welcome to the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens Registration Anglers must be a B.A.S.S. Member to compete in the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens.
What is the payout for the Bassmaster Opens?
$7,000 Cash Payout First place winners of any approved regular season tournament event listed here, excluding B.A.S.S. Elite Series and Bass Pro Tour/MLF Cup tournaments, qualify to win $7,000 when fishing from eligible 2019-2022 boat models with 200HP motors or larger.
How many Bassmaster Opens are there?
nine Opensunveiled a slate of nine Opens — three each in three divisions — covering eight states from March into late October. Anglers fishing all nine events will be vying for an invitation to the Bassmaster Elite Series.
Do B.A.S.S. pros get free boats?
Myth: Professional bass fishermen get free boats and trucks. Reality: Professional anglers get to borrow boats and trucks. Myth: Professional anglers can receive $100,000 or more each year from a company sponsorship.
Do MLF anglers use their own boats?
Anglers will run their own boats for the eight regular-season Bass Pro Tour events, and the Bass Pro Tour's championship, the Redcrest. They'll wear their own jerseys, run their own wraps, and utilize their own gear.
What is the highest paying B.A.S.S. tournament?
the B.A.S.S. Bassmaster seriesThere are several professional tournament series that fishermen can decide to compete in, each with their own unique prize money systems. The most popular and highest paid of these series is the B.A.S.S. Bassmaster series.
How do pro B.A.S.S. fisherman make money?
Not all will recoup their investments, but as earnings of the top fishermen show, success as a professional tournament fisherman can be quite lucrative. Pro fishing tournaments are sponsored by retailers such as Bass Pro Shops and manufacturers of everything from boats to electronics, as well as rods, reels and lures.
Do MLF anglers get paid?
For the BPT events alone, the average payout per angler will be more than $86,000 per angler. In 2019, the BPT events will serve as qualifiers for the MLF Cups, of which there will be four in 2019, along with an MLF World Championship, which would occur in early 2020 based on 2019 results.
How much does it cost to fish the Toyota Series?
One of the hallmarks of the Toyota Series is the chance to fish for major payouts at every tournament, without having to shell out exorbitant entry fees and travel expenses over the course of a season. The entry fees are $1,700 per tournament for pros and $550 per tournament for co-anglers.
What does B.A.S.S. stand for?
BASSAcronymDefinitionBASSBass Anglers Sportsman Society (Montgomery, AL)BASSBass Action Selector SystemBASSBachelor of Applied Social Science (Australia)BASSBaltic Sea Solutions (Denmark)28 more rows
Where can I watch Bassmaster live?
For those who live outside the U.S. and wish to watch our coverage on FS1, we present this feed of Bassmaster LIVE. If you live inside the US, you can find Bassmaster LIVE on FS1 on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
How do you qualify for the Bassmaster Elite Series through the Opens?
Anglers competing in every tournament will form the Bassmaster Opens Elite Qualifiers and the format will be marketed as the Bassmaster Opens EQ. The Top 9 anglers in the Bassmaster Opens Elite Qualifiers standings will earn an invitation to join the prestigious Bassmaster Elite Series in 2024.
Can you use a net in Bassmaster Opens?
To qualify for the Bassmaster Classic berth that's in play here the next two days, you're going to have to do it under Classic rules, which include no landing nets.
How do I enter the Bassmaster tournament?
Beginning in 2023, anglers hoping to earn an invitation to join the Bassmaster Elite Series can only qualify by competing in all nine tournaments comprising the Bassmaster Opens Series , B.A.S.S. officials announced today. Anglers competing in every tournament will form the Bassmaster Opens Elite Qualifiers.
What are the rules for Bassmaster?
Contestants must be at least 16 years of age (under 18 with parental consent) Must pay yearly $50.00 member dues prior to fishing. There will be no points awarded and you will not qualify for the Bassmaster Challenge. Boat Owner must have current boat insurance with minimum 100,000, note B.A.S.S.