Tournament Dates
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Start: August 1, 1:00 AM EST
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End: August 16, 1:00 PM EST
Entry Fee
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$50 Entry Fee
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$5 from every entry will be donated to Mission 22, an organization dedicated to supporting veterans and raising awareness for veteran suicide prevention.
By entering the BF Tackle Bass Bash, you’re not only competing for cash prizes, but also helping support a great cause.
Tournament Format
The BF Tackle Bass Bash is an online bass fishing tournament featuring a 3-bass limit. Anglers may fish any public waterway where bass fishing is legally permitted and in accordance with all local laws and regulations.
Scoring
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Anglers may submit up to three bass.
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Your final score will be the combined length of your submitted bass.
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The angler with the greatest total length wins.
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Anglers may submit one, two, or three fish if they are unable to catch a full limit.
Eligible Species
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Largemouth Bass
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Smallmouth Bass
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Spotted Bass
Catch Submission Rules
Final Submission Format
All fish entered must be submitted at the same time in one final submission.
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Anglers must save photos of their catches throughout the tournament.
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Individual fish submissions will not be accepted.
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Anglers may submit one, two, or three fish in their final entry.
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Once an entry has been submitted, it is final.
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No upgrades, culling, or fish replacements will be allowed after submission.
Payout Structure
The BF Tackle Bass Bash features a guaranteed payout based on total entries received.
These amounts will also changed based on the total amount of donations received from companies.
Example Prize Pool Distribution (Payouts below are based on 50 anglers)
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🥇 1st Place – 40%
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🥈 2nd Place – 22%
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🥉 3rd Place – 14%
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🏅 4th Place – 9%
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🏅 5th Place – 5%
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🎣 Big Bass – 10%
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🎣 Smallest Fish - $50 BF Tackle Gift Card
BF Tackle will donate a portion of each tournament entry to Mission 22.
Photo Requirements
Each fish photo must:
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Be photographed on an approved measuring board.
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Show the fish’s mouth closed and touching the bump board.
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Show the entire fish from nose to tail.
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Be clear, unedited, and easy to read/see.
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Include required personal tournament identifier next to catch. (Provided to you 1 hour before tournament starts)
Tournament officials reserve the right to reject any photo that does not meet tournament requirements.
All submission must be submitted through the BF Tackle portal that will be provided to you 1 hour before tournament start time.
Tie Breakers
In the event of a tie:
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Largest individual bass submitted.
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Earliest final submission received.
Sportsmanship
All anglers are expected to fish honestly and follow all local fishing regulations. Any form of cheating, photo manipulation, or falsification of measurements will result in immediate disqualification.
Results
Final standings and payout information will be posted after all submissions have been reviewed and verified.
We look forward to seeing the incredible catches submitted during the BF Tackle Bass Bash!
