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Hi Everyone, I’ve read some of the posts on here and I’d be interested in getting a bass boat in the next few years. Starting to gather info about it now so that I’m ready by the time I decide to pull the trigger. I’m not looking for somethings super fancy with all the bells and whistles. Just something to get me started on the water by myself with the basics and that I can customize with electronics down the road. Would like to stick with the boat for a while so quality and durability matter. Here’s some other info that might help with suggestions: - I tournament fish as a co-angler a good amount throughout the year mainly in WI and IL lakes/rivers. - Would be nice to be able to use my boat in tournaments eventually once I build up enough experience fishing as a co-angler - Bodies of water I fish are anywhere around 2,000 to 10,000 acres. Size is relative but I’d say they’re smaller to medium-sized natural lakes. Not like I’m fishing the great lakes but would be nice if it could handle the crazy pleasure boater wakes since it’s tight quarters at times. - Need to fit myself and another person comfortably while we’re fishing. - Nothing super big but preferably not tiny either. I have a small SUV that I’m sticking with for a while so would probably need to get a hitch installed. Let me know if there’s any other info that might help give suggestions. Again, I’m not in a hurry to get a boat. Just seeing my options for the near future! Appreciate any advice! Umair

Posted with Glenn's permission The 26th annual Mad Dog Moore Memorial Bass Tournament will be held Saturday October 8th at Oakridge Marina on Lake Fork. We guarantee at least $10,000 in pay outs and have a large raffle following weigh in. This is a family event with live music and barbecue for everyone who attends. The tournament was created in memoriam of Officer Michael David Moore who was killed in the line of duty during a bank robbery. The tournament will benefit the Garland Police Never Walk Alone Foundation which supports officers in crisis. The foundation helps with financial support, coordinating travel arrangements for treatments, finding available care when needed, and any thing else needed to help our officers fighting illness. For more information on the tournament you can visit www.maddogmoore.com and for the foundation http://garlandpolicefoundation.org/

I am 16 years old and have a 14’ jon boat with a 9.9hp. I am obsessed with bass fishing and taking my boat out whenever I can. I have gotten to know Fountainhead, Bull Run, and the Occoquan river with consistent luck, pretty much going every weekend that I can. I have done some club tournaments in the past but looking for something with smaller entry fee’s. A smaller club tournament where I could either use my jon boat or fishing as a co angler. Again looking for a tournament with small entry fees in the Northern Va area or within 45 minutes of Fairfax Virginia. Thanks, James P

Hey BR Recently uploaded this video of some of my most memorable catches of 2020 FLW Pro Circuit competition. Hope y’all have a great week

I’ve got a tournament coming this saturday, and I’m not hitting on anything guys. Super clear for the lake 4-6 feet. Temps in lower 70s. Fish in early post spawn. Lake is called Lake Harding. Any advice would be appreciated.

Hey BR, Recently uploaded the 2nd part of the FLW Pro Circuit on Lake Martin in Alabama. Hope you guys like it and thanks for watching! Stay safe! JN

Hi BR, Attached is Part 1 of my trip to Harris Chain of lakes in Florida for the FLW Pro Circuit, VLOG, Hope your like it...thanks for watching! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATTrLZofh1I thank you, JN

Hi BR, Released the first part of a VLOG series from the first FLW Pro Circuit tournament on Sam Rayburn. Hope you like it thank you for watching! JN

For all the Central Texas Anglers on here: I am currently looking for a boater to pair up with for the upcoming season starting in January. Whether you would want to fish both or just one of the trails, either way works for me. I'd normally fish with my dad, but his schedule can be hectic and it is not ensured that we would be able to compete in all the events. I will obviously cover my half of all the entry fees and boat fuel expenses. If you or anyone you know is looking for a solid partner to fish with this coming spring, please send me a PM or text me. Thanks, Jason Phillips Jr 210-364-1572

Looking for a partner for the Texas Team Tournament Trail for 2020. I don't have a boat yet, so you would have to have a boat. I am planning on getting a boat the beginning of the year, but, maybe I can win one at one of the tournaments. If you are interested, leave me a reply, and I will get back with you.

I've fished a couple of the Thursday night tournaments at Whitey's in Fleming Island, but it'd be nice to have a partner. I'm new to the Jacksonville area so I don't know many other anglers. I have a boat, looking for a co-angler/partner to split $50 entry fees and winnings. PM me if you're interested or know anyone. -Jeff

I was talking to a friend of mine who worked at a golf course with me back in the day. We were talking about a club tournament we ran where the players all had to play the same ball, the same 3 clubs (I.E. driver, 5 iron, wedge) Which got me to thinking, I would love to see a fishing tournament where the pro's were only allowed to use 1 rod, 1 reel, same 5 baits,and lets say the line you were allowed to use was flourocarbon. Ifyou were involved what would be your choices? Mod's I was not sure where to post this. Actually let's expand this a little: 3 day tournament, each day a different line but same 1 rod, 1 reel deal.

If you guys needed one rod for each of the three categories below, what would they be (in terms of power, action, glass/graphite, length, etc), and what do you use if you already have a rod that covers some? - Jig/Frog/ heavy cover rod -Spinnerbait/chatterbait/crank rod -topwater rod I'm curious as to what you guys use. I will be purchasing three rods to cover all these and want to see what others opinions are.

I want to enter into a local tournament in the near future. I need some advice on what a basic arsenal for a tournament would look like. I cant afford technique specific rods for all techniques. Basically, I need 4-5 rod and reels which will cover all aspects of fishing for the tournament. I am slowly building my arsenal, and already have a 7'2 L Ex Fast spinning Powell Endurance I use for dropshotting and small tubes and Dobyns Fury 703 Fast action Spinning I use for Texas rigs, Finesse jigs and most heavier finesse applications, so finesse spinning gear is covered. I am looking for 2-3 more setups to complete the arsenal: I need a casting rod for Jigs, Heavy T rigs, and occasional frogs. I'm also looking for a rod to throw spinner baits, cranks, and chatter-baits (moving baits). This is the most confusing one because after researching, people swear by mod action, short, lighter power rods and others swear by fast action, heavier power longer rods. A topwater rod would be nice, but i dont mind my fury for this application. Also, may use the moving bait rod for this as well. Just need some advice from experienced anglers on what kinds of rods would suit these applications well. thanks!

I have been bass fishing for a few years now and am wanting to start doing tournaments. I'm looking for a boater in the nearby area that needs a backseater. I am willing to drive and pay for gas/fees.

I've been bass fishing for a few years now, but never fished in a tournament, never joined a fishing club, etc. I really want to do something like that this summer, but I just don't know how to find tournaments, bass clubs, etc. I don't have a drivers license or a boat yet so that makes it difficult... Any advice on finding tournaments to fish? Or would something else be a better choice for starting?

Hey Guys, Headed to Tenessee with the Penn State Bass Fishing Team in a week to fish a college FLW event on the Cherokee Resivoir. Not familiar with southern fishing as I am from Pennsylvania. If you've fished this lake in particular or have an idea on how you'd attack it, I'd love to get some of your input. I'm really thinking I'll focus in jig and senko for the most part. Thanks and keep those lines tight

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum and happy to be here! Last year I obtained a 87 Bass Tracker Tournament TX which I'm stoked about because its the first boat I've ever owned(not considering canoes and kayaks). It came with a depth finder, trailer and 50lb trolling motor but no engine... reason why I'm posting. I've been out in a local pond just trolling around and I really like the boat but now that I'm ready to buy a engine for it and get to some real water I need some help. Not looking for my hand to be held I just need to be pointed in the right direction because none of my family or friends know enough to help and like I said... this is my first boat so I know NOTHING about this world. I'm in the used market. I know the boat is rated for a 90hp but here in NC I am having a hard time coming by a decent one or really a 90 at all because I would like to max out for what it's rated for. Through my troubles I've started to look for smaller engines but my big question is how small can I go before the engine is overloaded trying to push this 17' aluminium boat? I'm in a few facebook groups and I saw one guy with the exact same boat with a 40hp on his and I wanted to ask him how it pushes it but cant find it again. Also does anyone know if going over the rated hp creates issues with registration or legal issues? I see a ton of 115hp engines on craigslist and I'd totally do that but I don't want to violate anything. Thanks a lot for any responses guys, it's like pulling teeth to learn anything about this just by asking people I know.

Registration is now open for military and civilian anglers to participate in a unique professional-grade, amateur bass and walleye tournament in the magnificent Thousand Islands. The 4th annual Fishing for Freedom Thousand Islands Bass & Walleye Tournament, hosted by Carthage Area Hospital and presented by Waite Toyota is set for Saturday, Aug. 5, at Bonnie Castle Resort & Marina, 31 Holland St., Alexandria Bay. The two-day event pays homage to Fort Drum, our military and their families by celebrating freedom and outdoor recreation in Northern New York. With spectacular views of the Thousand Islands, the St. Lawrence River is home to plentiful smallmouth and largemouth bass and walleye. Anglers can compete for the largest bass and walleye of the day for a $400 purse and for the top four bass and walleye during three event weigh-ins at 9 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m. Weigh-in prizes are $200, $150, $100, $75, for first through fourth place, respectively, and are up for grabs at each of the day’s three weigh-ins. This year’s celebration kicks off Friday, Aug. 4, at 6 p.m., with fun for the entire family during a downtown block party and public auction in Alexandria Bay. The block party features food, entertainment and a live auction with proceeds shared between the USO Fort Drum and Carthage Area Hospital’s Foundation. All are welcome to attend, not just registered anglers. This professional-grade, amateur tournament is run by the New York B.A.S.S. Chapter Federation. The tournament is open to all amateur anglers. Registration is $60 for active and retired military and $65 for all other anglers. Visit fishingforfreedomti.com to download a complete copy of 2017 tournament rules and registration forms. The 2017 Fishing for Freedom Thousand Islands Bass & Walleye Tournament is sponsored by Waite Toyota, AmeriCU Credit Union, Martin’s Point Health Care, Bonnie Castle Resort & Marina, AUSA Northern New York-Fort Drum, Hutchinson’s Boat Works, Uncle Sam Boat Tours, Dark Island Spirits Distillery, the Carthage Area Hospital Medical Staff, Carthage Area Hospital, New York B.A.S.S. Chapter Federation and Army Bass Anglers, Staie on the Seaway Real Estate Services and Nav’s Popcorn Thousand Islands. WWNY TV 7 and WNYF Fox 28, Froggy 97, and Newzjunky.com are proud media sponsors of this year’s tournament. The 2016 Tournament hosted roughly 94 anglers in Alexandria Bay on the majestic St. Lawrence River.

Yesterday morning, I was mentally preparing for a tough day of fishing knowing the lake we were headed for is normally a tough one. Normally, it's not too hard to get bites, but the size is always the issue. The DNR has gone as far as removing the size limit for bass just to reduce the population in order to allow fish to grow (our club still maintains a 14" minimum). Don't get me wrong there are some big'uns in there, but they are pretty hard to come by and weights there usually reflect that. The lake or chain or lakes rather are fairly unique and almost overwhelming at times due to the sheer amount of grass and the lack of anything else. I would estimate that 85% of the shoreline of the entire deal is covered in grass flats that extend out between 50 and 125 yards. Almost all of these flats grow up within a foot of the surface, with some patches reaching the surface. The weather forecast was shockingly good, with overcast skies supposed to be holding throughout the majority of the day with chances of scattered showers. Winds were fairly light (3-10) and coming out of the south-west. It was just gloomy enough to keep most recreation pressure off the lake. Despite that, a local perch jerker was sitting right where I wanted to start things off so I moved up to fish a large weed point. To cover water and hopefully call up any early aggressive fish, I was throwing a rattlin' spook and dad was using his tried and true wacky worm. It didn't take long to put a couple in the boat after doubling back to expand on the area where we caught the first few fish, Dad had switched to a wake bait and pulled in one more fish that was about 1/8" shy of making the well before the sun came out and the bite died. We ran through a few more spots fairly quickly; a stretch of docks, a fairly steeply sloped point, some shallow cabbage beds, and a shallow mat of lily pads with trash grass that filled in the holes making a canopy. All of which held fish, but they were all tiny. We decided to move out to the deeper weed edge and hit that with a combination of creature bait and wacky worm and moved up in size and picked off two more keepers and some others that were at least close. Around 11:30 we headed over to another deeper weed line thinking we could replicate the pattern. The spot I pulled up on had some weird stringy type of grass I'm not fond of since it doesn't create shade and it tangles in your trolling motor prop like nobody's business. I kicked my trolling motor up to move up to some better grass quicker and picked up my jig. A few seconds after I stood back up I saw a thick patch of coontail moss so I let off the tm and dropped my jig down a hole almost right off the edge of the boat. I let it fall all the way to the bottom and let it sit for a second and my line just tightened up. I laid the wood to it and flipped it up in the boat, keeper number 5. Dad and I boated 4 or 5 more fish in that small little patch about 2 1/2 times the size of the boat. We ran back to where we started knowing there was some coontail in about the same depth of water (5-7') and sure enough, caught a few more legals, all about the same size. I had moved to a bigger creature bait hoping to pick up a bigger fish. We made another move back to the deep weed edge we fished earlier, but found a few boats around it so we ran to another spot I knew had some coontail, but it must have been just a little too shallow because we didn't even get bit. With about an hour left in the day we went back to the first coontail bed in hopes more fish may have moved in or it had settled enough to catch whatever else was there. Three pitches in a row I caught 3 more but they were all dinks, and then I hear dad yell "NET!" from the back of the boat. I turn around and see his rod doubled over thinking he's got the keeper we need, and that's when I see it shoot out of the grass...it's a 32 or 33" northern! I hear a noise up front and the rod I set down to pick up the net is starting to slide out of the boat, so I jump back up there to pick up my rod and there's no resistance, apparently a northern grabbed that one too and cut me off (someone really needs to invent braid cutters made of northern teeth as they would be the best on the market haha). We ran back to the lake with the landing in it, and fished a deeper section of grass with little patches of coontail mixed in, caught 3 in the last 15 minutes none even close to being keepers. In the end, we had caught over two limits of legal's and probably 25-30 fish total. Our keepers were all within a few oz of one another, so we were just missing 1 or 2 keeper bites that would have moved us up enough to win it. Ended up taking 3rd of 25 boats with 12.31lbs, missing out on 2nd by about 2/10ths of a pound and about 2 lbs out of first. Tournaments on most lakes in the area it usually takes 15 to 17 lbs to win so you can see how this body of water fishes. It was nice to put some money back in our pockets and build some momentum going into the second half of the season. Above all it was fun, and a great day spent with dad out on the water making memories.

Hello everybody. I'm new here, so first, thank you for accepting me into these forums. Im in need of some help/opinions. I'm hosting a bass competition and am looking for a way to score the fish with a combination of length and weight since it won't be a tournament style total of five. You enter a single fish. I'm not sure if I'm explaining that we'll enough or not. If anybody has any ideas please let me know.

Fishing for Freedom Thousand IslandsFriday, August 4 (Block Party | Live Auction | Entertainment) - Downtown Alexandria Bay, NYSaturday, August 5 (Bass & Walleye Tournament) - Bonnie Castle Resort - Alexandria Bay, NYPurpose: To Honor Active Duty Military and to benefit the Carthage Area Hospital Foundation & USO Fort DrumFishing for Freedom Thousand Islands is changing this year! Here are some quick updates: 2017's tournament is now going to be not only a bass tournament, but also a walleye tournament as well! Entry Fees have also changed!$65/Angler$60/Active Duty and RetireesBass & Walleye Weigh-Ins1st Place: $2002nd Place: $1503rd Place: $1004th Place: $75Visit www.fishingforfreedomti.com and our Facebook Page for more information.

I have fished a few Bass tournaments locally. I have managed to win 2 of the 3 and the 3rd one I did really well... I do not have a boat, I also do not have the knowledge of the tournament fishing. I can adapt to just about any technique. I really enjoy competing. I want to get into tournaments BADLY. My partner only wants to do 1 or so per year even though we normally do really well.. If anyone in central IL is looking for someone to fill a spot, or looking for a permanent partner I would be highly interested.

I have a bass tournament on Mosquito lake in Ohio in a couple weeks and was wondering what I should try. I've heard a senko and jigs should be good but any more help would be appreciated. Also what parts of the lake and techniques would you guys recommend I try out, i've never fished it before. Thank you.

Would anyone like to assist me in organizing a fundraiser fishing tournament to benefit Mission 22 and assist in raising awareness for PTSD and the prevention of veteran suicide.