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 |
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.
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.
What is the payout for Bassmaster Open?
$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.
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.
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 happens if you win a B.A.S.S. Open?
Prizes at Championship $1M cash payout. Each champion team member wins a Toyota Tundra and 21' Bass Boat.
Do pro fishermen 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.
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?
The payout at each tournament will amount to $600,000. Across eight events, there will be $4.8 million in cash paid out, or $7,500 per angler per event.
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.
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.
Who is the best B.A.S.S. fisherman of all time?
1. Ray Scott. Ray Scott founded the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S) in 1967, which later became simply known as BASS. He founded the first tournament trail in history dedicated to black bass, the BASS tournament trail.
How do Bassmaster Opens work?
Anglers competing in every tournament will form the Bassmaster Opens Elite Qualifiers. The Top 9 anglers in the Bassmaster Opens Elite Qualifiers standings will earn an invitation to join the prestigious Bassmaster Elite Series in 2024. With the exception of a berth going to the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S.
Who is the best bass fisherman of all time?
1. Ray Scott. Ray Scott founded the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S) in 1967, which later became simply known as BASS. He founded the first tournament trail in history dedicated to black bass, the BASS tournament trail.
Where will the 2023 Bassmaster Classic be held?
Knoxville, Tenn.Dates: March 24-26, 2023 Location: Knoxville, Tenn. Please contact Katie Hagan for more information (khagan@bassmaster.com).
What is the payout for Major League fishing?
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Qualifiers:PlacePayout1$100,000 + $35,000 FLW Phoenix Bonus* for qualified anglers2$30,0003$25,0004$20,00011 more rows