Entry Fees:
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this tournament different from other tournaments?
Take Off - Unlike other bass tournaments, the Big Bass Bash allows you to take off from anywhere on the lake, although you cannot start fishing until official start time.
Semi-Hourly Weigh-Ins - Anglers may return to the weigh-in site(s) every other hour during the day to weigh-in one fish for a chance to win 1 of the semi-hourly cash prizes. Anglers can win cash prizes during each weigh in (4 times a day) each day of the tournament.
Overall Prizes - At the end of the 2 day tournament, the three single largest bass will win the overall cash prizes.
What are the prizes?
See each event for specific details regarding payout.
Bonus ways to win:
Early Bird Drawings - A drawing in which early bird cash prizes are given out to tournament contestants whose entries were received by the cut off date (see each event for specific date and cash award).
Exact Weight Bonus:
Each day of the tournament any contestant(s) to weigh in an exact weight bass of 3.00 lbs and/or 4.00 lbs will win $500.
Bonus T-Shirt Prizes:
Each day of the tournament the contestant who places one spot out of the money in any semi-hourly payout will win $125.00 if you have an Official Tournament T-Shirt in your possession at time of weigh-in.
This will be for all weigh-in periods, both days, which equals eight (8) more possible payouts over the weekend.
Official Tournament T-shirts can be purchased at all the registration sites.
Shirts are $10 a piece, and must be purchased for each Big Bass Bash event you are fishing.
How does this tournament work?
You can have up to 3 people in a boat, but each person is fishing for themselves. The heaviest bass weighed in during the weigh-in times of 6-9am (7-9 am for LOZ), 9-11am, 11-1 pm, and 1-3 pm on both Saturday and Sunday, will win a semi-hourly prize. Please see specific lake for the number of payouts every other hour.
The 3 overall biggest bass of the day will win the overall prizes. You can only win one of the 3 overall prizes.
Who can enter?
This tournament is designed for amateur anglers. If you have made $12,000 or more in cash or prizes from tournament fishing on any lake a year prior to tournament date, you are ineligible to fish. Also, you are ineligible if you have provided guide service for pay on the tournament lake within 90 days prior to the official tournament date. Therefore, anyone that meets eligibility requirements may enter the tournament.
For all of the Big Bass Bash events, we will have a Children’s Division in which kids 12 and under can fish and win prizes. Kids division is $15 per day per child.
How many fish can I weigh in for Semi-Hourly awards?
You may only weigh in 1 fish per each of the semi-hourly weigh in times. You can win 1 prize during each weigh-in. Once you weigh in a fish it will be returned to the water.
How many fish can I weigh in for the overall prizes?
Only your biggest fish during the 2 day tournament can be considered for the overall weigh in. You can only win 1 overall prize.
If I have more than 1 person in a boat can we share fish?
NO. Each person will be fishing for themselves and cannot give another person in their boat any fish they have caught. Polygraph tests will be given and anyone caught cheating will be disqualified. In addition if you have more than 1 person in your boat and you fail a polygraph test everyone in your boat will be disqualified also.
How will the overall prizes be determined?
The overall prizes are for the 3 single biggest bass of the 2 day tournament.
How much does it cost to enter?
The entry fee is $160 for both days (Saturday and Sunday), or $110 for one day (Saturday or Sunday). Each person in your boat must pay the entry fee. The combined discount when paying for 2 days must be paid for at once. For example, you cannot pay $110 for one day and decide to fish the 2nd day and pay an additional $50. The cost would be $110 per day.
When is the awards ceremony?
The awards ceremony will take place at 4:30pm on Sunday at all Big Bass Bash events.
See tournament lake page for awards ceremony locations.
Can I enter if I am under 18?
If you are under 18 you must have written permission from your parent or legal guardian.
Can you explain the weigh-in?
There are 4 different weigh-in's each day. When you come to the weigh-in you must come by boat. No trailering will be allowed. If you are weighing in a fish for the 11:00 am weigh-in, make sure that you have checked in with a tournament official before 11:00 am to be eligible for that time frame. If your fish would be checked in after 11:00 am, your fish would then be entered for the 1 pm weigh-in.
Where are the weigh-in sites?
View each tournament lake page for weigh-in locations.
Lake of the Ozarks will have weigh-in stations at PB#2, Red Oak Resort, and Alhonna Resort.
Red Oak Resort is between mile marker 31 and 32 on the Osage Arm.
Alhonna Resort is located on the 8 mile marker of the Osage.
Can I use a guide on the day of the tournament?
No. Use of a guide 7 days prior and during the tournament days is prohibited.
Do I have to come to the weigh-in by boat?
Yes, you must come to all weigh-in locations by boat. Trailering is not allowed.
Does everyone in the boat have to pay an entry fee?
Yes, each person in the boat must be a paid contestant of the official tournament and abide by all tournament rules and regulations. Non-contestants are not allowed in paid contestants boat at anytime during official tournament hours.
Do I need to be present to win?
You must be present to win for all drawings, and all semi-hourly and overall prizes. We require this in the case you are called for a polygraph test.
How do I enter?
You can enter online at www.bigbassbash.com
By Mail: Midwest Fish Tournaments, PO Box 803, High Ridge, MO 63049
Click here to download an official 2010 entry form
Can I register at the ramp?
Yes. NO Checks will be accepted when paying at ramp. Cash or Credit Card only.
Take Off - Unlike other bass tournaments, the Big Bass Bash allows you to take off from anywhere on the lake, although you cannot start fishing until official start time.
Semi-Hourly Weigh-Ins - Anglers may return to the weigh-in site(s) every other hour during the day to weigh-in one fish for a chance to win 1 of the semi-hourly cash prizes. Anglers can win cash prizes during each weigh in (4 times a day) each day of the tournament.
Overall Prizes - At the end of the 2 day tournament, the three single largest bass will win the overall cash prizes.
What are the prizes?
See each event for specific details regarding payout.
Bonus ways to win:
Early Bird Drawings - A drawing in which early bird cash prizes are given out to tournament contestants whose entries were received by the cut off date (see each event for specific date and cash award).
Exact Weight Bonus:
Each day of the tournament any contestant(s) to weigh in an exact weight bass of 3.00 lbs and/or 4.00 lbs will win $500.
Bonus T-Shirt Prizes:
Each day of the tournament the contestant who places one spot out of the money in any semi-hourly payout will win $125.00 if you have an Official Tournament T-Shirt in your possession at time of weigh-in.
This will be for all weigh-in periods, both days, which equals eight (8) more possible payouts over the weekend.
Official Tournament T-shirts can be purchased at all the registration sites.
Shirts are $10 a piece, and must be purchased for each Big Bass Bash event you are fishing.
How does this tournament work?
You can have up to 3 people in a boat, but each person is fishing for themselves. The heaviest bass weighed in during the weigh-in times of 6-9am (7-9 am for LOZ), 9-11am, 11-1 pm, and 1-3 pm on both Saturday and Sunday, will win a semi-hourly prize. Please see specific lake for the number of payouts every other hour.
The 3 overall biggest bass of the day will win the overall prizes. You can only win one of the 3 overall prizes.
Who can enter?
This tournament is designed for amateur anglers. If you have made $12,000 or more in cash or prizes from tournament fishing on any lake a year prior to tournament date, you are ineligible to fish. Also, you are ineligible if you have provided guide service for pay on the tournament lake within 90 days prior to the official tournament date. Therefore, anyone that meets eligibility requirements may enter the tournament.
For all of the Big Bass Bash events, we will have a Children’s Division in which kids 12 and under can fish and win prizes. Kids division is $15 per day per child.
How many fish can I weigh in for Semi-Hourly awards?
You may only weigh in 1 fish per each of the semi-hourly weigh in times. You can win 1 prize during each weigh-in. Once you weigh in a fish it will be returned to the water.
How many fish can I weigh in for the overall prizes?
Only your biggest fish during the 2 day tournament can be considered for the overall weigh in. You can only win 1 overall prize.
If I have more than 1 person in a boat can we share fish?
NO. Each person will be fishing for themselves and cannot give another person in their boat any fish they have caught. Polygraph tests will be given and anyone caught cheating will be disqualified. In addition if you have more than 1 person in your boat and you fail a polygraph test everyone in your boat will be disqualified also.
How will the overall prizes be determined?
The overall prizes are for the 3 single biggest bass of the 2 day tournament.
How much does it cost to enter?
The entry fee is $160 for both days (Saturday and Sunday), or $110 for one day (Saturday or Sunday). Each person in your boat must pay the entry fee. The combined discount when paying for 2 days must be paid for at once. For example, you cannot pay $110 for one day and decide to fish the 2nd day and pay an additional $50. The cost would be $110 per day.
When is the awards ceremony?
The awards ceremony will take place at 4:30pm on Sunday at all Big Bass Bash events.
See tournament lake page for awards ceremony locations.
Can I enter if I am under 18?
If you are under 18 you must have written permission from your parent or legal guardian.
Can you explain the weigh-in?
There are 4 different weigh-in's each day. When you come to the weigh-in you must come by boat. No trailering will be allowed. If you are weighing in a fish for the 11:00 am weigh-in, make sure that you have checked in with a tournament official before 11:00 am to be eligible for that time frame. If your fish would be checked in after 11:00 am, your fish would then be entered for the 1 pm weigh-in.
Where are the weigh-in sites?
View each tournament lake page for weigh-in locations.
Lake of the Ozarks will have weigh-in stations at PB#2, Red Oak Resort, and Alhonna Resort.
Red Oak Resort is between mile marker 31 and 32 on the Osage Arm.
Alhonna Resort is located on the 8 mile marker of the Osage.
Can I use a guide on the day of the tournament?
No. Use of a guide 7 days prior and during the tournament days is prohibited.
Do I have to come to the weigh-in by boat?
Yes, you must come to all weigh-in locations by boat. Trailering is not allowed.
Does everyone in the boat have to pay an entry fee?
Yes, each person in the boat must be a paid contestant of the official tournament and abide by all tournament rules and regulations. Non-contestants are not allowed in paid contestants boat at anytime during official tournament hours.
Do I need to be present to win?
You must be present to win for all drawings, and all semi-hourly and overall prizes. We require this in the case you are called for a polygraph test.
How do I enter?
You can enter online at www.bigbassbash.com
By Mail: Midwest Fish Tournaments, PO Box 803, High Ridge, MO 63049
Click here to download an official 2010 entry form
Can I register at the ramp?
Yes. NO Checks will be accepted when paying at ramp. Cash or Credit Card only.
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2 Day - $160.00
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Tournament Entry Fees
1 Day - $110.00
2 Day - $160.00
2 Day - $160.00
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2010 Season Schedule
| · | Kentucky Lake May 15 & 16, 2010 |
| · | Truman Lake June 26 & 27, 2010 |
| · | Lake of the Ozarks October 2 & 3, 2010 |