The Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens is a series of tournaments that tier up to the Bassmaster Classic and the Bassmaster Elite Series. Opens fields are made up of pros and co-anglers. Click the links below for rules and other information about competing in the Opens.
The Top 5 pros at the end of the season in each division qualify for the Bassmaster Elite Series. The winner of each Open qualifies for the Bassmaster Classic, after competing in all three Opens in the winner’s division.
ENTRY FEES PRO ENTRY FEE $1500 DEPOSIT: $600.00 BALANCE: $900.00 BALANCE/ENTRY DUE DATE: March 21, 2017 CO-ANGLER ENTRY FEE $425 DEPOSIT: $200.00 BALANCE: $225.00 BALANCE/ENTRY DUE DATE: March 21, 2017
Balance deadline dates are the dates the balances are due. You will not receive any further notices on balance due.
It is the anglers’ responsibility to be sure payment is made by the deadline date. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable regardless of date of cancellation. Any balance of the entry fee paid in excess of the deposit will be refunded only if notification is made to the B.A.S.S. Tournament Department prior to the balance deadline date. Anglers on waiting list should not pay balance until contacted by tournament department.
OFFICIAL PRACTICE DAYS April 17, 18, 19, 2017
REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN/BRIEFING DATE April 19, 2017