Tournaments in Western PA?

[Josh Schiller]

This year I really want to get into bass fishing tournaments. I just don’t have the slightest clue of where to begin. Does anybody have any familiarity, in the western PA area when it comes to bass fishing tournaments? I really really really want to get into this this year and was hoping that somebody can point me in the right direction. Thanks in advance. 

[casts_by_fly]

https://kbass.com
 

one option. 

[rtwvumtneer6]

Are you looking to fish as a boater or co-angler?

 

PA Bass Nation website would be a good resource.

 

If you're looking for a competitive yet casual experience, I have fished a few of these TMO (Trolling Motor Only) events and had a good time 

https://www.tmobassseries.com/schedule

 

 

[GaryH]

How far are you willing to travel and with or without a boat?  

[EWREX]

check out americanbassanglers.com and check out the PA division 

[Josh Schiller]

On 2/6/2022 at 1:26 PM, rtwvumtneer6 said:

Are you looking to fish as a boater or co-angler?

 

PA Bass Nation website would be a good resource.

 

If you're looking for a competitive yet casual experience, I have fished a few of these TMO (Trolling Motor Only) events and had a good time 

https://www.tmobassseries.com/schedule

 

 

This actually looks promising. The TMO league seems like a good starting point for me. 
 

I have an aluminum boat right now with a 10hp engine and trolly. I’m gonna join this one for sure. 

I’m willing travel a couple hours to a lake. No more 5-6 hours travel time. 
 

I have a 16ft aluminum boat with 10hp engine and trolly motor. However, I’m shopping for a new boat. My question is, do these tournaments allow pontoon boats? I’m liking the “bass buggy” which allows me to have it more of a family boat with fishing features and trolly. 

 

Also, when fishing tournaments, are you allowed to bring a dog with you on the boat? Are you required to have 2 people all the time? Can you fish tournaments solo? How do register as a co angler? 

 

Lastly, I would like to fish as a co-angler until I finalize my boat purchase. I’m hoping to fish many tournaments this year. 
 

I’ll review the PA Bass Nation program as well. Prob join that too. 
 

Sorry for all the questions, just wanting to understand better. 

[rtwvumtneer6]

7 hours ago, Josh Schiller said:

This actually looks promising. The TMO league seems like a good starting point for me. 
 

I have an aluminum boat right now with a 10hp engine and trolly. I’m gonna join this one for sure. 

I’m willing travel a couple hours to a lake. No more 5-6 hours travel time. 
 

I have a 16ft aluminum boat with 10hp engine and trolly motor. However, I’m shopping for a new boat. My question is, do these tournaments allow pontoon boats? I’m liking the “bass buggy” which allows me to have it more of a family boat with fishing features and trolly. 

 

Also, when fishing tournaments, are you allowed to bring a dog with you on the boat? Are you required to have 2 people all the time? Can you fish tournaments solo? How do register as a co angler? 

 

Lastly, I would like to fish as a co-angler until I finalize my boat purchase. I’m hoping to fish many tournaments this year. 
 

I’ll review the PA Bass Nation program as well. Prob join that too. 
 

Sorry for all the questions, just wanting to understand better. 

I've seen boats from $600 to $60,000 fish TMO.   Not sure how effficient a pontoon would be, but the 2 rules I know for sure regarding the vessel are 1.) A functioning livewell and 2.) Electric motors only.  (Unless otherwise noted for Raystown.)

 

These are team tournaments so it's rare they have a boater looking for a partner, but you can fish solo if you don't have a partner.

 

You can direct your questions to Dave (President)  He will better assist you.  I will send you a direct message with his email.

[Josh Schiller]

Thanks for the information and I will definitely reach out. So during tournaments, do they just have everyone show up and select partners (kind of like dodgeball) prior to the tournament starting or is that pre determined before hand?

 

Raystown is a huge lake and using electric motor maybe challenging but I’m up for the challenge!! 
 

I’m fired up for this fishing season. I’ve spent so much on tackle and gear this off-season.